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Acupuncture by Kim

Acupuncturist
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
based in Amsterdam

23/02/2026

You are going to feel the shift.

This year is the Fire Horse year and this represents momentum, outward expression, and rapid growth. It is an exciting time for success and passion, but it comes with costs.

Fire is Yang energy and that depletes the Yin. If you only chase the high, fast-paced energy of this year without consciously pausing to rest, your fire will consume your reserves, leading to burnout.

Swipe to understand why this year’s rest is your medicine.

If you want to calm your nervous system, acupuncture is one of the most effective ways to restore your Yin.

Allow yourself to be still.

See you at the clinic.

x Kim

www.acupuncturebykim.nl

17/02/2026

Chúc mừng năm mới And San Nin Fai Lok 新年快樂. The year of the Fire Horse is here.

In TCM, we are shifting from the intuitive Wood Snake to the high-energy Fire Horse. Since Wood feeds Fire, this year will move fast and sometimes a little bit too fast.

As an acupuncturist I want to tell you that you have to respect your rest (and boundaries) to not let the fire burn you out. Return to Yin. Prioritize rest and stillness to keep your balance.

Posting this video about our traditions makes me happy, it’s healing to celebrate our culture here

13/02/2026

Do you have to fully undress for an acupuncture session?
the quick answer to this is NO. You don’t have to be naked. Even for points on the back you can keep half of your top on, in case you want that. And for sure you can keep your pants on. But I might want to suggest cosy, wide pants.

So in case you are looking for a good acupuncturist, make sure to check if your acupuncturist has the following:

✅the right qualifications
✅sessions covered by health insurance
✅they should be empathetic
✅have great communication and listening skills

Comment below for questions.

See you soon in the clinic☯️

X Kim

www.acupuncturebykim.nl

10/02/2026

Let’s talk about a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Codonopsis, or Dang Shen 黨參

This herb is for when you feel tired, or generally depleted, and have low energy. In TCM, it’s known as a gentle but effective herb for Qi—your body’s vital energy.

Some people call it poor man’s Ginseng, but to me it’s actually a more everyday and easier version of Ginseng. Because Ginseng can be very warming, and have effect on blood pressure.

Swipe to learn about this TCM herb and how to easily incorporate it into your cooking.

Please note this herb (like most TCM herbs) shouldnt be consumed when pregnant and breastfeeding, also always double-check with your licensed acupuncturist/ TCM practitioner to see if this herb is the right fit for your constitution.

See you at the clinic. x Kim

Www.acupuncturebykim.nl

10/02/2026

Let’s talk about another staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Codonopsis, or Dang Shen 黨參

This herb is for when you feel tired, or generally depleted, and have low energy. In TCM, it’s known as a gentle but effective herb for Qi—your body’s vital energy.

Some people call it poor man’s Ginseng, but to me it’s actually a more everyday and easier version of Ginseng. Because Ginseng can be very warming, and have effect on blood pressure.

Swipe to learn about this TCM herb and how to easily incorporate it into your cooking.

Please note this herb (like most TCM herbs) shouldnt be consumed when pregnant and breastfeeding, also always double-check with your licensed acupuncturist/ TCM practitioner to see if this herb is the right fit for your constitution.

See you at the clinic. x Kim

Www.acupuncturebykim.nl

04/02/2026

A little note from your acupuncturist ☯️

28/01/2026

You are not a machine; you are human.

Daoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have an interesting perspective where they view humans as interconnected with nature with Yin and Yang balance.

We live in a culture obsessed with force—forcing productivity, forcing growth, forcing outcomes. Like machines. This is all part of the Yang side of life. While Yang is important, we also need to cultivate the Yin. The rest, the sleep, the calmness, and the quiet. The nature. In the world we live in today the time and space to return to Yin is more than important.

You can rebalance and return to Yin with TCM and acupuncture. Tap the link in bio to book a session to reset your nervous system.

See you at the clinic.
☯️
x Kim
Www.acupuncturebykim.nl

14/01/2026

Why I occasionally use these two acupuncture points to calm my mind.

When I’m unconsciously super stressed, it usually hits me in two places: my mind and my stomach. Including nausea, forgetfulness and all of that.

So for a longlasting reset and to clear out the brainfog and stress, there’s a special point combo I use on myself (even when I was pregnant).

The top needle is PC 6 (Neiguan) Inner Pass 內關. It’s recovers the mind-stomach relationship and regulates Qi. It stops that physical feeling of panic and settles the stomach. It helps against nausea.

The bottom needle is HT 7 (Shenmen)Spirit Gate 神門 regulates the heart. It clears the mental fog and helps with calming the mind, and is amazing for insomnia and deep anxiety. It’s a kind of reset button for when the world feels overwhelming.

These acupuncture points can be used together or separate, and even during pregnancy.

Do you recognize stress getting into your stomach? Or maybe stress is more in your shoulders, head and back. We’ll get to that soon.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

See you soon in the clinic.
☯️Kim

Link in bio to book your session ☁️

08/01/2026

Healing herbs for the winter. Let’s add medicine to soup.

Huang Qi is one of my family’s favorite herbs to boost soups and broths. Although there are over 11000 medicinal herbs documented as traditional medicinal herbs, this one is in particular easy to use, because of it’s limited toxicity and it’s flavor. So who am I to gatekeep this any longer. Slide to learn more about Huang Qi and how to use it. And stay tuned for my next favorite soup herbs for this winter.

Will you try Huang Qi in your next soup? What are your favorite soup ingredients? Let me know in the comments.

See you at the clinic :)

X Kim

www.acupuncturebykim.nl

06/01/2026

If you are already tired of all the new years resolutions, let’s learn from ancient Daoist philosophy instead.

In our modern world, we are taught that achieving goals requires force, strict discipline, and constant striving. But the ancient wisdom of Daoism teaches us a different path: Wu Wei 無為 or effortless action.

Wu Wei is not about doing nothing and neither about doing everything. It’s about doing it effortless. With intention, but without striving. Instead of swimming tirelessly upstream, try turning over to let the river carry you 🏞️🦦

If you are feeling disconnected, anxious or stressed, it is hard to practice Wu wei. In the clinic I use acupuncture combined with mindfulnesss to reconnect your body and mind, removing the resistance so you can move into the new year with grace rather than grit.

✨ I am open this month and accepting new clients. If you want to transition into this year with clarity and calmness, I have spots available this week.

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18/12/2025

Don’t forget about 21st of December. Because that day marks Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice is the day were Winter is at it’s peak, same as the Yin energy, but it is also moment when the subtle Yang energy begins to take over. It’s a turning point.

In Taoism, the yin and yang also relate to the seasons and our beings are interconnected with them and with nature. Seasonal living is important. The winter is connected to the water element and the kidneys. The water element stands for intuition, wisdom, fear, depth and stillness.

The winter solstice is a harmonious, fertile turning point for rebirth and new beginnings, a time for deep rest, introspection just like the water element. It is the time to set intentions and get ready for the next cycles.

In my clinic I practice five-element acupuncture where we look deeper into each element to restore balance. Do you feel like your water element is out of balance?

Comment below to let me know what topics you would like to cover next.

PS: I’m open between Christmas and New years. You can book your consultation at www.acupuncturebykim.nl.

See you soon
☯️
Kim

15/12/2025

If you experience discomfort and sometimes pain after long hours working in front of your computer, then these acupuncture points got your back🙂‍↔️

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the area near the spine is home to the Back Shu points— which are really good for all of us with (lower) back and neck pains, but also posture problems.

The back shu points are located 1.5 cun lateral to the spine on the Bladder meridian.
Here’s a 3 reasons why I love including them in my treatments:

1. Direct Organ Connection: Each Back Shu point corresponds directly to one of the 12 main organs (like the Lung, Heart, or Kidney). Needling here transports Qi (energy) directly to the related organ.

2. Treating the Root: Back Shu points are considered best for addressing chronic conditions and pain. They treat the root cause by nourishing the different organs connected to them. This way they help to offer long-term support for your body.

3. The pairing: They are half of a dynamic pairing, often used alongside their counterparts, the Front Mu points (found on the chest or abdomen). This combination treats both the root (Shu) and the branch (Mu), front and back, addressing both chronic issues and acute flare-ups simultaneously.

When we needle these points, we are not just treating back pain; we restore deeper balance to your internal organs in order to have a long lasting positive impact to your back neck and improve posture problems.

If you have any questions about this, comment below!

PS: Would you like to give an acupuncture or cupping session to your partner, family, friend and loved ones? I’m currently offering giftcards. DM or email me at info@acupuncturebykim.nl.

Book your consultation at www.acupuncturebykim.nl.

See you soon
☯️
Kim

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