Tel Aviv Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

08/03/2026

Food for the Five Spirits

How What We Eat Supports Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi

06/03/2026

Limbic System

02/03/2026

The limbic system is a group of interconnected brain structures involved in emotion, memory, motivation, and survival instincts. It is sometimes called the brain’s “emotional center.”
When the limbic system is dysregulated people often feel:
“Always on edge”
“Tired but wired”
“Emotionally reactive but exhausted.”

In simple terms, think of the limbic system as the part of the brain that asks:
“Is this safe?”
“Is this meaningful?”
“Should I remember this?”
“Should I run?”
A closer look at three key areas
Hypothalamus – the body’s inner switchboard
The hypothalamus talks to your hormones and your nervous system.
It helps regulate sleep, appetite, body temperature and the stress response. When it is overactivated for too long, you may notice poor sleep, irregular cycles, changes in appetite, and feeling “on” even when you’re exhausted. Calming, regulating treatments send a message here: you can stand down now.

Hippocampus – the storyteller and memory keeper
The hippocampus helps you form memories and understand context:
“This was then, this is now. I survived.” When it is under strain, past experiences can feel very present – looping thoughts, difficulty letting go of old stories, or feeling stuck in the past. Deep, safe relaxation work (breath, acupuncture, body-based practices) supports the brain in updating the story.

Cerebellum – balance, coordination, and feeling where you are
The cerebellum coordinates movement, balance, and fine-tunes signals from the body. When we use needles, breath, touch and grounding practices, we’re giving the cerebellum clear sensory information: you are here, in this moment, on this bed, and you are safe. That is why so many people feel more “in their body” and steady after a session.

When we work with the nervous system in Traditional Medicine, we are quietly speaking to all of these structures at once — helping the brain shift from survival to regulation, from constant alarm to a state where healing, connection, and rest become possible.

01/03/2026

Dear all,

I hope you and your families are safe and taking good care of yourselves these days.

I wanted to let you know that my clinic will be temporarily closed from March 1–6, and I will be pausing all treatments during this time. I plan to resume sessions as soon as things are calmer and will update you again when I reopen my schedule.

If you have a question, need guidance with self-care, or just want to check in, please feel free to message me – I am still here for you.

Sending you love, protection, and a big hug ❤️‍🩹
Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

27/02/2026

Special Offer: Extra Support for Stressful Times

These days many of us are carrying a lot in our nervous system – fear, tension, restless sleep, a heart that doesn’t fully calm down even when we’re “off.” If this is you, you are not alone.

To support you in the current circumstances, I’m offering a special gift: When you come in for a treatment specifically for stress, anxiety, or nervous system support, you will receive a complimentary bottle of Suan Zao Plus.

Suan Zao Plus is a traditionally loved herbal formula used to:
•⁠ ⁠calm and nourish the Heart
•⁠ ⁠ease restless sleep and night-time overthinking
•⁠ ⁠gently soothe anxiety and emotional agitation
It doesn’t replace treatment, but it continues the work at home — like a soft hand on the heart saying, “You can rest now.”
If your system feels overloaded and you need a safe place to exhale, you’re warmly invited.

With care,
Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

📲 To book: text 054-733-4370

25/02/2026

Wrinkles Around the Mouth and Nose – What Are They Really Saying?

Many people tell me they first notice age “showing” around the mouth and nose – the smile lines (nasolabial folds), the little vertical lines above the lip, or a feeling that the lower face is getting heavier. Often they say: “I don’t mind smiling, but I don’t like how tired it looks now.”

In Traditional Medicine and facial acupuncture, we don’t see this area as “a problem zone”, but as a reflection of:
- how well we digest food and life (Spleen–Stomach)
- how much tension we hold in the muscles around the mouth
- our habits of expression – how we talk, clench, smile, hold emotion

With facial acupuncture, I work gently to:
- soften tight muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downward
- support circulation and collagen around the mouth and nasolabial folds
- lighten heaviness in the lower face, so the expression looks softer and more lifted
- calm the nervous system, so the mouth no longer “wears” all the stress

Over time, many women notice that the lines look less harsh, the mouth area feels more relaxed, and their smile looks more like them again – alive, warm, and not weighed down.

With warmth,
Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

🔗 Book your facial acupuncture session here: https://schedule.easybizy.net/juyonkimbodoff

24/02/2026

When Acupuncture Meets Lavender: Soft Messages of “You Are Safe”

In Traditional Medicine, everything we breathe in touches the Lung system, our Po (the body’s instinctive soul — the part of us that feels life through breath and sensation) and our protective Qi (energy). A soft, gentle scent can help the chest relax, the breath deepen, and the nervous system receive the message: “you are safe enough to soften.”

Sometimes I use a very light diffuser in the waiting room or treatment room. Not a strong perfume, just a subtle presence, like the room is quietly exhaling. And other times, I use it in the beginning of the session, as I prepare my patients with calming breathes.

From a Traditional Medicine view, this helps:
- calm the Lung and Po, easing the tension in the chest
- support Shen (Heart spirit) by gently settling the mind
- make it easier for the Qi to sink and for acupuncture to work more deeply.

Used this way, lavender doesn’t replace Traditional Medicine treatments – it accompanies them. Like a quiet friend repeating the same message to your body and spirit: “You’re safe now. You can rest. You can begin to heal.”

With warmth,
Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

19/02/2026

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day 💗

Today is a beautiful reminder of love between people – but I also want to gently remind you of the love from you to you.
In Traditional Medicine, the Heart is not only a physical organ – it’s the home of our joy, warmth and connection. When we rush, worry, or give endlessly to others, the Heart spirit can feel tired and unseen.
Whether you are partnered or single, surrounded by people or spending the day quietly – your heart deserves care, rest, and tenderness.

With love and warmth,
Juyon Kim
Tel Aviv Acupuncture

13/02/2026

For me, it’s less about candles and “perfect” routines, and more about having a loving, truthful and respectful relationship with myself.

12/02/2026

Do you wake up with stiff knees or tight hips, or feel “stuck” and frustrated in your body?
In this short practice, I share one of my favorite points on the Gallbladder meridian: GB34 (Yanglingquan)– often called the “master point of tendons and muscles.”
This point can help to:
•⁠ ⁠ease stiffness in the knees, hips and outer leg
•⁠ ⁠support flexibility and recovery after walking, running or standing long hours
•⁠ ⁠relax tight muscles and tendons
•⁠ ⁠smooth Liver–Gallbladder Qi, helping with irritability and feeling “stuck” inside
How to find it:
Sit comfortably. On the outer side of your knee, find the small bony “knob” just below the knee joint (the head of the fibula). GB34 is in the little hollow just in front and slightly below that bone.
Gently press or make slow circular movements for 1–2 minutes while breathing deeply into your belly.
This simple practice can be a lovely support when your legs feel heavy, your joints feel tight, or your emotions feel blocked.

Message me to learn more or book your treatment here 👉 https://schedule.easybizy.net/juyonkimbodoff
With heart,
Juyon 💚