Restoring balance
through acupuncture
and herbal medicine
Dr. Kihyon Sohn offers individualized acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine in Beaverton, OR — with a clinical focus on IBS, chronic digestive conditions, anxiety, and whole-body wellness.
Care grounded in experience, guided by tradition
Dr. Kihyon Sohn is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine practicing in Beaverton, Oregon. With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Sohn brings deep expertise in treating chronic digestive conditions, including IBS, bloating, and constipation, as well as anxiety, insomnia, and stress-related illness.
His approach integrates classical acupuncture theory with modern understanding of the gut–brain axis — addressing the nervous system’s role in digestive dysfunction rather than just treating surface symptoms.
Many of Dr. Sohn’s patients come after years of normal test results and temporary relief. He focuses on identifying the underlying pattern behind your symptoms and building a clear, individualized treatment plan.
- Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DAOM / DOM)
- Licensed Acupuncturist — State of Oregon
- National Board Certified (NCCAOM)
- Specialty training in digestive and gut–brain health
- Classical herbal medicine practitioner
Conditions we specialize in
Each treatment plan is tailored to your specific pattern — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
IBS & Digestive Health
Targeted acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome, including IBS-C, IBS-D, and mixed presentations. We address gut–brain coordination rather than symptoms alone.
Chronic Bloating
Persistent abdominal bloating that doesn’t respond to dietary changes often has a nervous system component. Dr. Sohn’s approach targets the regulatory patterns underlying it.
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Acupuncture can calm the nervous system and reduce the frequency and intensity of anxiety and panic symptoms — without reliance on medication alone.
Insomnia & Sleep
Difficulty falling or staying asleep is often rooted in stress and systemic imbalance. Treatment focuses on restoring your body’s natural sleep rhythm.
Herbal Medicine
Classical Chinese herbal formulas, individually prescribed, to support and extend the effects of acupuncture treatment between sessions.
Pain & Musculoskeletal
Support for chronic pain, sciatica, and musculoskeletal conditions using gentle, targeted acupuncture techniques.
IBS treatment that looks at why — not just what
Most patients with IBS have had extensive testing that comes back normal. That’s because IBS is typically a problem of regulation — how the gut and nervous system communicate — rather than a structural or infectious condition.
Dr. Sohn’s digestive care focuses on calming the gut–brain axis, restoring rhythmic digestive function, and reducing sensitivity in the enteric nervous system. Many patients notice meaningful changes within several weeks of consistent treatment.
This approach may be right for you if:
What our patients say
★★★★★After three years of IBS with no answers, Dr. Sohn was the first practitioner who seemed to truly understand the pattern behind my symptoms. Within six weeks I was finally sleeping through the night and my digestion had calmed significantly.
★★★★★I came in for chronic bloating and anxiety. Dr. Sohn explained the connection between my nervous system and digestion in a way that finally made sense. I’ve recommended him to everyone in my family.
★★★★★The herbal formula Dr. Sohn prescribed alongside my acupuncture sessions made a real difference. My constipation has improved more in two months here than in years of other treatments.
Your first visit, step by step
We make it straightforward to begin — from your first call to your first treatment.
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Book Online
Schedule your initial consultation directly through our online booking system — no phone tag required.
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Initial Consultation
Dr. Sohn spends 60–75 minutes understanding your full health history, symptoms, and patterns.
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Treatment Plan
You receive a clear, personalized plan — what we’re treating, how, and a realistic timeline.
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Begin Treatment
Your first acupuncture session happens the same day. Most patients leave feeling noticeably calmer.
Ready to feel better?
Most patients begin noticing meaningful change within their first several visits.
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