Meet the team

With many years of experience in acupuncture and holistic health, we have built a reputation for delivering life-changing results for our clients. Our practice specializes in addressing even the most chronic and complex conditions, with countless stories of “miracle cases” where patients have found relief and healing after years of struggling. From managing debilitating pain to restoring mobility, alleviating stress, and improving overall health, our personalized approach ensures that every treatment is tailored to your unique needs. Our deep expertise, combined with a compassionate, results-driven philosophy, allows us to consistently help clients regain balance, vitality, and a renewed sense of well-being.

Our Providers

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    Yi-Ju Lai

    Acupuncturist

    Kirkland & Arlington

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    Andrew Wong

    Acupuncturist

    Kirkland

  • A woman with short red hair smiling, wearing a white medical coat with a name badge, standing in front of a beige folding screen.

    Anna Young

    Acupuncturist

    Arlington

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    Gigi Jao

    Acupuncturist

    Seattle

  • Jinwon Lee

    Acupuncturist

Support Staff

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    Chrystal

    Practice Manager

  • An elderly woman with glasses, short gray hair, wearing a gray medical uniform with a name tag that reads 'Carole Sue' and a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant, standing indoors.

    CaroleSue

    Accounting Specialist

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    Sharon

    Patient Care Coordinator

    Kirkland

  • A woman wearing a gray uniform with a name tag that reads 'Larissa' and an 'Essential Acupuncture' logo, standing indoors with a neutral expression.

    Larissa

    Patient Care Coordinator

    Kirkland

  • Smiling woman with glasses and hoop earrings, wearing a gray medical uniform with a name tag that says 'Mikai' and the logo 'Essential Acupuncture'.

    Mikail

    Patient Care Coordinator

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    Sandy

    Patient Care Coordinator

  • A woman with short blonde hair smiling, wearing a gray medical uniform with a name tag that reads 'Donna' and a logo that says 'Essential Acupuncture'.

    Donna

    Patient Care Coordinator

  • A young woman with blonde hair and glasses wearing a gray medical uniform with a name tag that says Katrina, standing indoors with a framed picture on the wall in the background.

    Katrina

    Patient Care Coordinator

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    Sandra

    Patient Care Coordinator

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    Selene

    Community & Provider Relations

Founder

  • Young Kim

    Founder & Clinical Director

    Seattle