Tel Aviv Acupuncture & Traditional Eastern Medicine

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Tel Aviv Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine is a Tel Aviv institution. With 20 years of experience in holistic medicine, Juyon Kim is the acupuncturist, herbalist, and the holistic healer behind Tel Aviv Acupuncture. Tel Aviv Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine provides acupuncture, herbal medicine, comprehensive holistic support and advice, as well as referrals to other top professionals based on the years

of collaboration with a wide range of professionals in Israel. At the clinic, you will receive a precise diagnosis and the exact treatment, tailored to your need. The treatments at the clinic provide solutions to:

- injury and pain management
-stress
-insomnia
-depression
-anxiety
-emotional support
-fertility
-prenatal
-postpartum
-allergies
-sinusitis
-digestive problems
-hormonal and systemic issues
-fertility
-prenatal & postpartum
-inducement for birth
-immune system strengthening
-autoimmune diseases
-chronic fatigue
-post Covid issues
-cosmetic acupuncture

In Traditional Eastern Medicine, the Heart and Uterus are believed to have a special connection.The Heart is associated ...
01/09/2026

In Traditional Eastern Medicine, the Heart and Uterus are believed to have a special connection.

The Heart is associated not only with circulation, but also with our emotional well-being — how we experience stress, joy, rest, and connection.

This is why, when a woman comes to me with menstrual or reproductive concerns, I don’t look only at her cycle.

I also want to know:

How are you sleeping?
How stressed do you feel?
Do you have enough energy?
How are you nourishing yourself?
Do you have space for rest and joy?

Stress and emotions are not the cause of every menstrual or fertility issue. But they are part of the bigger picture of our health.

Acupuncture, breathing, gentle movement, nourishing food, and appropriate herbal support can all be part of an individualized approach.

And one simple reminder I love from Traditional Eastern Medicine:

Make space for joy.

Your health is more than one symptom or one organ. I always want to understand and support the whole person.

— Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

27/08/2026

Neck tension after long hours at the computer?

When we spend years working at a desk, the head and neck can gradually shift forward, creating tension through the neck and shoulders.

In this video, I show a simple Gua Sha technique you can use at home to gently work with the soft tissues around the neck, behind the ears, and toward the shoulders.

The key is gentle pressure — not force.

Gua Sha isn’t a quick fix for posture, but it can be a helpful addition to movement, appropriate exercises, physiotherapy, and acupuncture when needed.

Save this video and try it after your next long day at the computer.

— Juyon

25/08/2026

Menopause is universal. How you experience it is personal.

Hot flashes are one of the most recognizable symptoms of the menopausal transition — but they’re not simply about “feeling hot.”

As estrogen fluctuates and eventually declines, the brain’s temperature-regulating system becomes more sensitive. A small change in body temperature can trigger a much bigger cooling response: flushing, sweating, a racing heart — and, at night, disrupted sleep.

But knowing why hot flashes happen is only part of the conversation.

In my practice, I also want to understand how this transition is showing up in you.

Are you waking at night?
Feeling exhausted during the day?
Experiencing anxiety, dryness, digestive changes, brain fog — or something entirely different?

In Traditional Eastern Medicine, I look at the whole pattern rather than treating menopause as one identical experience with one identical protocol.

Because your symptoms tell a story — and your treatment should be as individual as you are.

Menopause is a transition, not a disease. And you don’t have to navigate that transition without support.

— Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

There is something strange about reaching perimenopause and realizing that a body you have known for decades is beginnin...
20/08/2026

There is something strange about reaching perimenopause and realizing that a body you have known for decades is beginning to behave differently.

I’m in this transition myself now, and perhaps because of that, I understand this stage differently than I did when I was younger.

Sleep can change. Energy can change. Periods become less predictable. The way we respond to stress, food, exercise — even a glass of wine — may suddenly be different. Sometimes there are hot flashes or night sweats. Sometimes none of those things, but simply a sense that something has shifted.

What interests me, both personally and in my clinical work, is how individual this transition is.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, menopause isn’t treated as one single condition. I’m interested in how it is happening in your body.

Is there heat? Dryness? Exhaustion? Restlessness? Poor sleep? Digestive changes? Headaches? Changes in your cycle or mood?

These details help me understand the pattern underneath what you’re experiencing, and they guide how I choose acupuncture points and, when appropriate, herbal medicine.

Perimenopause and menopause are transitions we all experience differently.

For me, the work is not about trying to stop that transition. It’s about helping the body move through it with more balance and fewer symptoms.

18/08/2026

I’ve been working with breath for many years, and I still come back to how much can change when we simply change the way we breathe.

Not by trying harder to relax.
Not by forcing ourselves to feel better.

Sometimes the body needs a little help finding its way out of tension and back into a steadier rhythm.

In my private Breath-Body sessions, we work together with breathing, gentle movement and awareness of the body. I guide the practice according to where you are that day — whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, restless, disconnected, or simply in need of some quiet.

It’s simple work, but it can be deeply felt.

Private Breath-Body sessions are available one-on-one.
You can book through the link in my bio.

Always tired? The answer isn’t always “more energy.”In my last post, I talked about something I see often in clinic: two...
12/08/2026

Always tired? The answer isn’t always “more energy.”

In my last post, I talked about something I see often in clinic: two people can both say “I’m exhausted” — and in Chinese medicine, they may have completely different patterns behind that fatigue.

One of those patterns is Spleen Qi deficiency.

When I see fatigue together with things like low appetite, feeling tired after eating, digestive weakness, loose stools, brain fog, or weakness in the limbs, I may consider whether Spleen and Stomach Qi need support.

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is a traditional Chinese herbal formula associated with this pattern. Its classical combination includes herbs such as Huang Qi (Astragalus), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bai Zhu, Dang Gui, Chen Pi, Chai Hu, Sheng Ma and Zhi Gan Cao.

Traditionally, the formula is used to tonify Qi, support digestive function and address weakness associated with Qi deficiency.

I treat the pattern I see in the person in front of me.

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang can be a beautiful formula when it matches that pattern. When it doesn’t, another approach may be more appropriate.

Your fatigue is giving us information. The first step is learning how to listen to it.

— Juyon

“I’m tired all the time.”I hear this often in my practice.But in Traditional Eastern Medicine, fatigue isn’t one diagnos...
09/08/2026

“I’m tired all the time.”

I hear this often in my practice.
But in Traditional Eastern Medicine, fatigue isn’t one diagnosis — and it doesn’t always have the same root.

One person may feel heavy and sluggish.
Another feels exhausted after eating.
Someone else is tired but restless, wakes at night, or feels depleted after their period.

These details matter.

In TCM, we look at the pattern behind the symptom. Fatigue may be described through patterns such as Qi deficiency, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, or Dampness — but these terms are part of a traditional diagnostic framework, not the same as a Western medical diagnosis.

That’s why I don’t believe in treating a symptom in isolation.

I listen to how you sleep, digest, breathe, recover, feel temperature, experience your cycle, and how your energy changes throughout the day. Then we begin to understand the larger picture and create an individualized treatment plan.

Your fatigue is information.
The question is: what is your body trying to tell us?

— Juon

29/07/2026

Have you ever noticed that when you're stressed, you just can't seem to take a full breath?

This is one of my favorite acupuncture points for that. It's called LU7, and you'll find it just above the wrist, on the thumb side of the forearm.

In Traditional Eastern Medicine, we use this point to help open the Lung channel, encourage deeper breathing, release tension around the chest, and help the body settle.

So when a patient tells me, "I feel like I can't get a satisfying breath," this is often one of the points I include in their treatment. Of course, it's never just about one point—we always treat the whole person.

Why Does Summer Make My Cycle Feel Different?Have you ever noticed that your menstrual cycle feels a little different du...
27/07/2026

Why Does Summer Make My Cycle Feel Different?

Have you ever noticed that your menstrual cycle feels a little different during the hottest months of the year?

Some women find they feel more irritable, experience restless sleep, notice increased fatigue, or feel more emotionally sensitive before their period. Others may experience changes in menstrual flow or a greater sense of heat in the body.

In Traditional Eastern Medicine, summer is associated with Heat. When the weather is especially hot, this external heat can influence how the body feels and functions—particularly if you're already feeling depleted or under stress.

Supporting yourself during this season doesn't have to be complicated.

A few gentle ways to care for your body:
• Stay well hydrated throughout the day.
• Choose fresh, seasonal foods with a high water content.
• Prioritize restful sleep whenever possible.
• Avoid overexertion during the hottest hours of the day.
• Make time for moments of rest and relaxation.

Every woman's cycle is unique.

In Traditional Eastern Medicine, we don't treat PMS as a single condition. We look at your individual pattern, your overall health, and how your body responds to each season.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine may help support balance throughout your cycle as part of a personalized treatment plan.

With warmth,

Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

July is the month to protect your body's fluids.July in Israel brings long, sunny days, dry air, and intense heat. While...
22/07/2026

July is the month to protect your body's fluids.

July in Israel brings long, sunny days, dry air, and intense heat. While we often think about drinking more water, Traditional Eastern Medicine reminds us that summer heat can gradually deplete the body's nourishing fluids.

These fluids help keep the body balanced, support healthy circulation, and nourish the skin and tissues. When they become depleted, you may notice increased thirst, dry skin, restless sleep, fatigue, or a feeling of being emotionally "overheated."

One of the best ways to care for yourself this season is to support your body before it begins asking for help.

This July, try to:
• Sip water regularly throughout the day.
• Choose seasonal foods with a high water content, such as cucumber, watermelon, zucchini, and leafy greens.
• Avoid spending long periods in the strongest midday sun whenever possible.
• Slow down in the evening and allow your body to cool before sleep.

July isn't about doing more. It's about protecting what nourishes you.

With warmth,

Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

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Wednesday 00:00 - 15:30
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