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Chee Dynamic Acupuncture

Dr. Karin Jespersen utilizes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, in addition to other healing modalities, to help her patients thrive and feel their best.

We are located in the Belltown area of downtown Seattle. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic located in the Belltown area of downtown Seattle. We provide acupuncture, microneedling, cupping, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal medicine to enhance your health and wellbeing.

11/13/2025

Hi, it’s me 👋 and today is my birthday!

For the occasion, please enjoy this very silly photo of me biking around Ireland. Truly the kind of glamour one expects on their special day.

I’ve been in Seattle for over ten years now, and this city has become home in a way I never could have predicted. It’s where I built my life, my career, and this acupuncture practice that somehow grew into a whole community. I’m so grateful for every patient who has trusted me, every neighbor who’s cheered me on, and every person who has helped shape Chee Dynamic into what it is today.

My first acupuncture treatment all those years ago changed the trajectory of my life, and building Chee Dynamic in the heart of Belltown is one of my proudest accomplishments. Serving this community feels like the most meaningful way I could spend my days.

Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and helping my neighbors feel better in their bodies. Thanks for being part of my Seattle story. 💚

11/10/2025

When I ask to see your tongue during an acupuncture visit, sometimes I accidentally stick my tongue out to show you what I mean. I can’t help it. You probably don’t want to see my tongue as much as I want to see yours 👅

Your tongue is basically a microcosm of your body. Different areas reflect your Heart, Lungs, Spleen/Stomach, Liver, and Kidneys, which means I can get quick insight into what’s happening internally.

Here’s what I’m looking at:
👅 The areas of the tongue that correspond to each organ system
👅 The color, shape, and moisture that show your body’s internal “weather”
👅 The coating, which tells me how digestion and inflammation are doing

It’s quick and surprisingly accurate. So yes… stick out your tongue at me, and I’ll try to keep mine inside my mouth. No promises tho 😆

11/07/2025

I’ve been reflecting on the importance of community and how wellness is truly a collective effort. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in our own lives and our own stories, but nothing thrives in isolation. We need to support one another and take an active role in promoting the health and well-being of those around us.

No matter what you have going on in your personal life, I guarantee that if you find a moment to do something kind for someone else today, you’ll feel a little lighter. It could be as small as a smile or as big as volunteering. Studies show that even small acts of kindness and connection can reduce pain and improve our mental health.

So let's step into our communities. Let's show up and be physically present. If you can, take a moment today to be of service. Together, we can create the kind of change we want to see in our communities.

11/04/2025

When you come in for your first acupuncture treatment, we don’t just jump into treatment. We start with a conversation.

I’ll ask about your main concern: what brought you in, how you experience it in your body, and what makes it better or worse. We’ll also go through a full systems check to see what else your body might be trying to tell us. Sleep, digestion, energy, pain patterns—it’s all connected.

In East Asian medicine, your symptoms don’t exist on their own. They’re part of a bigger picture, and I’m here to help make sense of it with you. Once we’ve had that conversation, then we get to the treatment. I always make sure to explain what I'm doing as I go along, too!

To me, being an effective caregiver means caring for all of you—not just the part that hurts ❤️‍🩹

10/31/2025

Did you know there’s a set of acupuncture points known as the Ghost Points? Historically used to treat possession, spirit disturbance, or mental-emotional overwhelm, these points were meant to release what haunts us—grief, anxiety, fear, even romantic obsession.

Sounds spooky, but really, I think it's kind of beautiful. Sometimes, healing means letting go of the ghosts we carry 👻

So whether you’re feeling a little haunted or just here for the treats, this is your reminder:

🖤 You’re allowed to clear what no longer serves you.
🖤 You’re allowed to feel grounded and protected.
🖤 You’re allowed to heal.

Happy Halloween from your friendly neighborhood acupuncturist 🧙‍♀️

10/27/2025

Did you know your emotions can actually (profoundly) impact your organs? In Chinese medicine, each organ is linked to specific emotions:

The liver ~ anger + frustration. Imbalances or suppressed anger can lead to liver Qi stagnation, which affects digestion and overall energy⚡️

The heart ~ joy + love. Heart health flourishes with positive emotional experiences, while sadness or even excessive joy can disrupt its balance🫀

The spleen ~ worry + overthinking. Chronic worry weakens the spleen, affecting digestion and the production of blood and vital Qi🤒

The lungs ~ grief + sadness. Prolonged grief can impair lung function, impacting our ability to take in and redistribute Qi❤️‍🩹

The kidneys ~ fear + anxiety. Fear drains kidney Qi, affecting vitality and overall resilience⚠️

‘The organs weep the tears the eyes refuse to shed’ is a cautionary nudge: if you don’t address your mind-body-spirit trifecta in its totality, you may be missing a key to being (and staying) well🫶

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10/24/2025

Cupping is one of my favorite ways to support the Lungs, especially during Fall, the season of breath and release in Chinese Medicine.

By creating gentle suction on the skin, cupping helps:
🌬 Expand the chest
🫁 Enhance lung function
💨 Move stagnant Qi and blood
😮‍💨 Relieve tension from coughing, asthma, or shallow breathing

I often use it after acupuncture for back pain or upper respiratory support, and it can feel incredibly relaxing—like a reverse deep-tissue massage that opens the body from the inside out.

You might notice some dark circles (we call it Sha) after a session. These aren’t bruises—they’re signs of stagnation being released from the muscle and tissue layers. The darker the marks, the more stuck the Qi was.

If you’ve never tried cupping, it can look intense… but most people are surprised by just how good it feels. Want to give it a try? Just let me know at your next session!

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10/21/2025

"I have been seeing Dr. Karin for a few months now and I’ve been amazed with my results. Prior to starting treatment with her, I had chronic hip/glute/leg pain and muscle tightness. With treatment, the chronic pain I dealt with for years is now basically nonexistent and I am running 20+ miles a week with little discomfort. I also saw Dr. Karin as I was coming down with a cold, and with one treatment session, my symptoms improved tremendously in about a day. I’m grateful to have found Dr. Karin and recommend her to anyone interested in trying acupuncture or experiencing similar pain. She is kind, knowledgeable, and a great care provider." - Annie W.

Pain is the number one condition I treat in the clinic. You don't have to live your life in pain. I'm here to help.

10/16/2025

Have you ever noticed that pears kind of look like lungs? 🍐🫁

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, that’s more than a coincidence. Pears are one of the best foods for nourishing Lung Yin, especially in the Fall, when the air turns dry and the lungs need extra care. They’re moistening, cooling, and naturally sweet… the perfect support for a season of breath and release.

Here’s one of my favorite cozy, lung-loving recipes:

Roasted Pears with Honey & Warming Spices:
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe pears, halved and cored
– 1–2 tsp raw honey
– A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place pears cut-side up in a small baking dish.
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with spice.
Roast for 25–30 minutes until soft and caramelized.

Eat warm. Breathe deep. Let the season nourish you.

10/13/2025

This piece got me thinking about how I want to show up in my community.

In the clinic, I’m in my caregiving zone—listening, treating, supporting. Helping comes naturally here. (And let’s be honest—you’re literally paying me to help you!)

But outside the clinic, it’s easier to forget to “be the change.” I get wrapped up in my own stress, rushing to the next task, trying to stay on time. Sometimes it feels simpler to just duck my head into my hood and let a situation be someone else’s problem.

Living in Seattle, it’s almost normalized to not engage. We keep to ourselves, we move quickly, and sometimes we miss the moments where we could show up and make a real difference for someone else. Not just posting about it or voting for it, but actually doing the damn thing.

So I’ve been thinking: what would our city feel like if we all stopped to help wherever we can? I know we’re all carrying a lot, but what would it feel like if we paused to connect anyway? To say hi, hold the door, or offer help without hesitation?

Maybe we’d remember that wellness isn’t just individual, it’s collective. Maybe we should find out together 💗

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10/09/2025

Please join me in wishing this guy a very happy birthday! 🎉

From the grind of finishing Doctorate degree (during the pandemic, no less), through licensing exams and start-up woes, all the way to running my own practice, my husband Jeff has been my biggest champion and supporter. I know that his unwavering belief in me as a business owner and as an healer has helped me to become the practitioner and person I am today. And because we’re always learning together, encouraging each other to grow, and providing each other with a safe space to just be our authentic selves… I know the best is yet to come 💛

I am so thankful to run this business and this life with you. I love you and happy birthday !!!

10/06/2025

Self-massage these points to help with cough, wheezing, and phlegm in the Lungs!

Acupuncture points Lung-1 and Lung-2 can be found underneath your collar bone on the outer part of your chest. These points are very powerful for helping relieve cough, asthmatic wheezing, or phlegm in the Lungs. Gently massage for 2-3 min per day to keep your Lungs in prime condition, or when you feel an acute wheezing or coughing attack come on. You're welcome!

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12536930591

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https://www.cheedynamic.com/

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