Acupuncture
Fine needles at selected points, with other techniques considered when appropriate.
Treatment options ↗Lia Kim · Licensed Acupuncturist · Doraville, GA
Acupuncture in Doraville.
Care centered on you.
Personalized acupuncture and herbal care for everyday well-being and healthy aging. Start with pain, women’s health, sleep or stress.
At Rio Acupuncture · 60-minute first visit
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What brings you in?
Pain & headaches
Back, neck, joints and migraine.
Learn more ↗Women’s health
Perimenopause, sleep and menstrual concerns.
Learn more ↗Fertility support
Supportive care alongside IVF or IUI.
Learn more ↗Sleep & stress
Restless nights and everyday tension.
Learn more ↗Cancer care support
Symptom support during and after treatment.
Learn more ↗Herbal medicine
Personalized options, quality and safety.
Learn more ↗Wellness & healthy aging
Balance guides the care.
You guide the goals.
In East Asian medicine, yin and yang offer a traditional framework for balance. Lia translates that philosophy into personalized care for comfort, movement, rest and daily well-being, adapting treatment to your progress.
Explore a personalized approach to healthy aging ↗Treatment options
Care tailored to you.
Choose with Lia after assessment.
Not every visit needs every treatment.
Direct moxibustion
Traditional moxa applied at the skin. Burns and scarring are possible; suitability and consent come first.
Moxa & skin safety ↗
Herbal medicine
Capsules, granules or decoctions selected after reviewing your medicines and health history.
Herbal care & quality ↗Treatment images are AI illustrations, not actual clinic or patient photographs.
Your first visit · 60 minutes
Listen.
Assess.
Care.
01
Share your goals
Discuss symptoms, health history and current medicines.
02
Understand your options
Review your assessment and proposed plan.
03
Begin appropriate care
Ask questions and give informed consent before treatment.
Meet your practitioner
Lia Kim, L.Ac.
Herbal medicine experience since 2015. Licensed acupuncture practice since 2023. Thoughtful listening and clear explanations, with your goals at the center.
Licensure & certification
- Georgia Licensed Acupuncturist
- Republic of Korea Licensed Herbal Pharmacist (한약사)
- NCCAOM Certified
Education
- M.S. in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- South Baylo University · Anaheim, CA · 2022
- B.S. in Korean Pharmaceutical Science
- Kyung Hee University, College of Pharmacy · Seoul · 2015
Rio’s official team profile ↗ · @liakim_acuherb ↗
Professional background
2015–2018Herbal pharmacy operation and practice in South Korea.
2018–2022Herbal medicine work at Yong S. Kim Acupuncture, California.
2023–presentLicensed Acupuncturist; currently at Rio Acupuncture.
Before you visit
A few practical answers.
How do I book, and what should I bring?
Call 770-451-7848 and ask for Lia Kim. Bring your medication and supplement list, relevant health information and questions. Mention allergies, pregnancy and ongoing medical treatment.
Do you accept insurance?
Rio Acupuncture handles insurance billing. Its website lists Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Humana, Wellcare and Medicare Advantage plans.
Check Rio’s current insurance information, then call to confirm coverage for Lia, your service and plan, referral requirements and out-of-pocket costs. Herbs, moxa and fertility-related care need separate confirmation.
Where can I see herbal options and prices?
Visit Herbal consultation & preparation for formats, supply and pricing. Call the clinic for acupuncture fees.
Does this replace my medical care?
No. Continue necessary medical and mental health care. Keep your clinicians informed and do not stop prescribed medicines without their guidance.
Rio Acupuncture
5441 Buford Hwy NE, Suite 202Doraville, GA 30340
| Monday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday & Thursday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |