Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc
Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc has been a licensed, practicing Acupuncturist since 2010, a published author, speaker and intuitive healer; her treatments aim to access the deep inner workings of the mind-body-spirit connection to help her patients unlock the root cause of disharmony. Dr. Kim is a pioneer and teacher of Integrative Cosmetic Acupuncture, with over a decade of experience with Facial Acupuncture, her unique and innovative style aims to demystify the science behind why this treatment is effective, teach students an effective protocol and open the doorway to the greater healing potential of the treatment by addressing the Shen and Spirit of the patient. . She also treats patients for pain management and sports medicine, trauma, paralysis, pediatric and teenagers, major life changes, spiritual growth and more. Her healing approach is to unblock misalignment in the body-mind-spirit through accessing the highest level of truth for the patient so that they can experience a deeper layer of their most authentic self - free of pain, stress, tension and full of confidence and vitality.
Dr. Kim and her practice Lion’s Heart have been featured in ‘O’ Oprah Magazine, In Style, KPIX’s Bay Area Focus TV, Bustle and multiple health and wellness blogs as a feature and as an expert contributor, she was also named Marin County’s Best Holistic Health Practitioner in 2018 and 2019. Dr. Kim is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, one of the industry’s leading scientific peer-reviewed journals and her writing has been published in the industry periodical Acupuncture Today and Qi Magazine - the Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness. She holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Studio Arts from California State University Long Beach. Dr. Kim is a California State Licensed Acupuncturist and member of the California State Oriental Medicine Association.
Through daily committed meditation, prayer time and weekly intensive healing and growth work as an advanced level student at the Foundation of Spiritual Development, Dr. Kim’s depth of knowledge, practice and healing ability continues to grow and strengthen as she commits to her own healing and growth more and more. Working in the quantum field, astral realms, with non-conditional spirit guides and healing entities, Dr. Kim’s practice expands out of Traditional Chinese Medicine into a much deeper and more expansive experience of healing. By accessing the subtle nature of Qi (energy) in the body, intuitively reading a patient’s energy and blockages she is able to provide unique, individual treatments and insights to every session.
Dr. Kim and her practice Lion’s Heart have been featured in ‘O’ Oprah Magazine, In Style, KPIX’s Bay Area Focus TV, Bustle and multiple health and wellness blogs as a feature and as an expert contributor, she was also named Marin County’s Best Holistic Health Practitioner in 2018 and 2019. Dr. Kim is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, one of the industry’s leading scientific peer-reviewed journals and her writing has been published in the industry periodical Acupuncture Today and Qi Magazine - the Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness. She holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Studio Arts from California State University Long Beach. Dr. Kim is a California State Licensed Acupuncturist and member of the California State Oriental Medicine Association.
Through daily committed meditation, prayer time and weekly intensive healing and growth work as an advanced level student at the Foundation of Spiritual Development, Dr. Kim’s depth of knowledge, practice and healing ability continues to grow and strengthen as she commits to her own healing and growth more and more. Working in the quantum field, astral realms, with non-conditional spirit guides and healing entities, Dr. Kim’s practice expands out of Traditional Chinese Medicine into a much deeper and more expansive experience of healing. By accessing the subtle nature of Qi (energy) in the body, intuitively reading a patient’s energy and blockages she is able to provide unique, individual treatments and insights to every session.
PUBLICATIONS
Blocks to Beauty: Screening and Evaluation for Cosmetic Acupuncture Patients, Acupuncture Today
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Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Overactive Bladder, Acupuncture Today, August 2019
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Acupuncture, Brainwaves and the Fountain of Youth?, Acupuncture Today, May 2019
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5 Ways Acupuncture Can Improve Athletic Performance, Acupuncture Today, February 2019
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The Science Behind the Efficacy of Cosmetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Today, September 2018
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The Importance of the Shen in Cosmetic Acupuncture - Edited Version, Acupuncture Today, May 2018
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'The Importance of the Shen in Cosmetic Acupuncture' - Full Version
Qi Journal, Summer 2018
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The Importance of the Shen in Cosmetic Acupuncture - Edited Version
Acupuncture Today, May 2018
Click HERE for the full text
Click HERE for the full text, October 2019
Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Overactive Bladder, Acupuncture Today, August 2019
Click HERE for the full text
Acupuncture, Brainwaves and the Fountain of Youth?, Acupuncture Today, May 2019
Click HERE for the full text
5 Ways Acupuncture Can Improve Athletic Performance, Acupuncture Today, February 2019
Click HERE for the full text
The Science Behind the Efficacy of Cosmetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Today, September 2018
Click HERE to read the full text
The Importance of the Shen in Cosmetic Acupuncture - Edited Version, Acupuncture Today, May 2018
Click HERE for the full text
'The Importance of the Shen in Cosmetic Acupuncture' - Full Version
Qi Journal, Summer 2018
Click HERE for the link to purchase a copy from Qi Journal
The Importance of the Shen in Cosmetic Acupuncture - Edited Version
Acupuncture Today, May 2018
Click HERE for the full text
media features
What Does An Acupuncturist Do? CareDash, October 2019,
Read the Full Article by Sarah Stasik HERE
27 Health Experts Reveal the Dangers of Cheap MultiVitamins, FEEL, September 2019
Read the Full article HERE
11 Vitamins, Minerals and More for Healthy and Radiant Skin, Organic Authority, August 13, 2019
Read the full article by Emily Monaco HERE
What Can Acupuncture Do For Your Skin?, Orange Twist, July 2019
Read the full article by Katie Smith HERE
Recover Faster Than Ever - Acupuncture, USA Triathlon Summer 2019
Read the full article by Sarah Wassner Flynn HERE
How To Naturally Boost Energy Without Faceplanting Into Your Coffee, 'O' The Oprah Magazine, 6/24/2019
Read the full post with expert tips including Dr. Kim's by Samantha Lefave HERE
This Facial Massage Might Be Just What You Need To Look 10 Years Younger, InStyle, May 21, 2019
Read the full article by Caroline Shannon-Karasik HERE
Wild Beauty: What is Facial Acupuncture and Cupping?, Feature post by June Johnson, May 20, 2019
Read the full post HERE | Watch the video HERE!
How To Forget About Someone You Hate, UpJourney, May 21, 2019
Read the full post by Editors HERE
These Meditation Apps May Help Calm Your Mind, According To Mindfulness Experts, HYPEBAE, 5/2019
Read the full post by Carine Lavache HERE
If You Are Having a Panic Attack Here Are 8 Things To Do In The Moment, Bustle, May 12 2019
Read the full post by Annekera Stinson HERE
11 SmallDaily Habits That Can Negatively Impact You, Bustle, May 8 2019
Read the full blog by Carolyn Steber HERE
11 Unexpected Ways You Hold Emotional Pain in Your Body, Bustle, April 25 2019
Read the full blog by Jordan Bissell HERE
'Three Ways to Manage Your Pain without Medication and Feel Your Best' -
Interview,Hello Workout Blog, September 2018 - Read the full post by Shannon Smith HERE
Best of Marin - Best Holistic Practitioner, Pacific Sun, 2018
Read the full article HERE
Cosmetic and Intuitive Acupuncture Interview, All Business Media FM, Jan, 2018
Listen HERE
'On Pins and Needles: SF Weekly Tries Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture', SF Weekly: 2015
Read the full text by Jonathan Ramos HERE
'Space for Lucky Moms', Marina Times, 2014
Read the full text by John Zipperer HERE
'Acupuncture in SF: A Beginner's Guide', 7x7 Magazine, 2013
Read the full article by Mary Polizotti HERE
Read the Full Article by Sarah Stasik HERE
27 Health Experts Reveal the Dangers of Cheap MultiVitamins, FEEL, September 2019
Read the Full article HERE
11 Vitamins, Minerals and More for Healthy and Radiant Skin, Organic Authority, August 13, 2019
Read the full article by Emily Monaco HERE
What Can Acupuncture Do For Your Skin?, Orange Twist, July 2019
Read the full article by Katie Smith HERE
Recover Faster Than Ever - Acupuncture, USA Triathlon Summer 2019
Read the full article by Sarah Wassner Flynn HERE
How To Naturally Boost Energy Without Faceplanting Into Your Coffee, 'O' The Oprah Magazine, 6/24/2019
Read the full post with expert tips including Dr. Kim's by Samantha Lefave HERE
This Facial Massage Might Be Just What You Need To Look 10 Years Younger, InStyle, May 21, 2019
Read the full article by Caroline Shannon-Karasik HERE
Wild Beauty: What is Facial Acupuncture and Cupping?, Feature post by June Johnson, May 20, 2019
Read the full post HERE | Watch the video HERE!
How To Forget About Someone You Hate, UpJourney, May 21, 2019
Read the full post by Editors HERE
These Meditation Apps May Help Calm Your Mind, According To Mindfulness Experts, HYPEBAE, 5/2019
Read the full post by Carine Lavache HERE
If You Are Having a Panic Attack Here Are 8 Things To Do In The Moment, Bustle, May 12 2019
Read the full post by Annekera Stinson HERE
11 SmallDaily Habits That Can Negatively Impact You, Bustle, May 8 2019
Read the full blog by Carolyn Steber HERE
11 Unexpected Ways You Hold Emotional Pain in Your Body, Bustle, April 25 2019
Read the full blog by Jordan Bissell HERE
'Three Ways to Manage Your Pain without Medication and Feel Your Best' -
Interview,Hello Workout Blog, September 2018 - Read the full post by Shannon Smith HERE
Best of Marin - Best Holistic Practitioner, Pacific Sun, 2018
Read the full article HERE
Cosmetic and Intuitive Acupuncture Interview, All Business Media FM, Jan, 2018
Listen HERE
'On Pins and Needles: SF Weekly Tries Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture', SF Weekly: 2015
Read the full text by Jonathan Ramos HERE
'Space for Lucky Moms', Marina Times, 2014
Read the full text by John Zipperer HERE
'Acupuncture in SF: A Beginner's Guide', 7x7 Magazine, 2013
Read the full article by Mary Polizotti HERE
speaking appearances
UltragenyX X2 Women's Retreat
November 9th 2019 @ Harmonia Sausalito
'Paths to Presence'
Networking Entrepreneurial Women of Marin
April 2018 - Keynote speaker
'Beauty in Being' - Watch HERE
November 9th 2019 @ Harmonia Sausalito
'Paths to Presence'
Networking Entrepreneurial Women of Marin
April 2018 - Keynote speaker
'Beauty in Being' - Watch HERE
