August 2010
I have been receiving treatments from Kym for years. Kym always creates a relaxed atmosphere for her treatments. She takes each client's individual needs, story, and personality into account to create a personalized treatment plan. She also offers great advice on diet and other lifestyle factors. I always feel a difference immediately during and after Kym's treatments, and I always look forward to them!
July 2010
I first went to Kym Kleiman M.Ac., L.Ac., two years ago for carpel tunnel syndrome, because acupuncture had completely resolved this problem for me several years prior. I also had gotten relief from arthritis symptoms with acupuncture at that time as well. However up to that time, Acupuncture had not helped my Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (mcs) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (cfs) symptoms.
I was happy to find an acupuncturist who was environmentally safe and took seriously my need to not be exposed to products and their vapors that trigger reactions for me. Kym has always been fine with me bringing my own sheets which I know I can tolerate, and my air filter for those occasions when a prior patient's scented products can still be smelled in the treatment room. (Although patients are asked to not wear scented products, as those of us who are chemically sensitive know some [people] do not really understand what that means.) Kym has also been willing to use whatever antiseptic I tolerate.
I was really impressed with Kym's philosophy of supporting my body's healing process. I never felt that she was trying to impose a healing modality on my body, but truly working with it. Her process is gentle, yet thorough.
Amazingly I have improved dramatically. Now most of the time my lungs are clear, and my sinuses much less inflamed. My energy level has greatly improved as well as my ability to digest food. My joints are also less stiff and achy.
I am not fully cured and do not know if I ever will be. I am much healthier than I have been for at least 20 years and I am actually hopeful about my future. I feel truly blessed to have experienced this healing process with Kym.
Thank you, Kym and thank you, Jude. You have created a lovely healing environment at Liferoot Acupuncture of Tucson.
July 2010
I play golf, and for years have been limited by back pain. My normal golf day routine included Advil before I played, more Advil immediately after I played, and still more Advil that night so I could attempt to sleep after playing.
After receiving my initial visit with Acupuncturist Kym Kleiman M.Ac., L.Ac. as a Christmas 2009 present from my daughter, I have incorporated regular visits into my lifestyle. After two appointments with Kym Kleiman at Liferoot Acupuncture of Tucson, I'm pleased to say I've not taken a single Advil since. Golf is virtually pain free (except for the score), and I have increased my exercise level with much less muscle ache and quicker recovery. In addition, Kym's nutritional and supplement recommendations have stabilized my unruly digestive system. I feel better than I have in years.
I am truly grateful to both my daughter, who introduced me to Liferoot Acupuncture, and Kym and Jude for their professional, caring, and healing services.
My wife, who is a nurse has also become a client and is accepting of the value of this alternative to her western medicine training and experience.
Much continued success.
July 2010
My testimonial regarding Acupuncture treatments from Kym Kleiman M.Ac., L.Ac. over the last several years:
I am a 59-year-old male with Hepatitis C virus, genotype A1, the most virulent type of hepatitis virus and the hardest to treat. Kym has treated me with acupuncture which, after countless insertions was almost totally pain free.
Kym has a rare gift of reading you and the areas needing treatment. By your input, surely, but also her ability to examine your eyes, tongue, and other points that only she recognizes. She is gifted in a very special way. Kym listens to your voice as well as what you say. She is also knowledgeable about herbs for what ails you.
Kym incorporates cranial/sacral work in her treatment if it is applicable. She is very sensitive to a person's needs. She seems to make sense of multiple symptoms that to anyone else would seem unrelated.
I have a disease that is terminal and most people I know with similarities to my lifestyle have already passed. I truly believe that the treatments I have received from Kym over the years have been a core part of my continuing to live and my ability to maintain a happier and more active lifestyle.
In total Kym has been a real lifesaver for me. I say this with complete honesty and sincerity.
May 2010
"Kym Kleiman is a conscientious, talented and caring acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine. She is a true healer."
June 2010
There is no way that I could ever thank Kim Kleiman M.Ac., L.Ac. enough for what she has done for my daughter Angelica.
Back in late November of 2009, my eight year old daughter Angelica started to lose her hair. At first I didn't think anything of it. She has very curly hair and I thought she was just shedding a little more than normal. By December I began to panic. Angelica was losing large chunks of hair from the back of her head and rapidly losing her hairline.
I took my daughter to a dermatologist who diagnosed her with Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own hair thinking it a foreign invader. My daughter lost more than 40% of her hair including: eye lashes, eye brows, body hair and a majority of the hair from her head. The doctors gave us little hope of Angelica growing her hair back soon, because she was losing so much at the time, all they said I could do was wait and see.
After more doctor's visits I was told that the only treatments that MIGHT work where hormones (that can cause liver damage) or topical hormone creams applied to her head. My other choice was injections directly to the sight of the hair loss. In January, after seriously considering the different options we decided to go with the injections. (A decision I regret). Angelica is a tough little girl and rarely cries, however, the injections where so painful that she cried harder than I had ever seen her cry in her life. I swore right there and then that she would never again have to do this.
In early February, I was talking to my Mother about how frustrating this was, not having any straight answers from the doctors and how helpless I felt about the situation. My Mom mentioned my frustrations to her massage therapist Scott Nicholson who referred us to Kim. Kim did not hesitate at all and gave us her first available appointment. From the very first treatment with Kim I could see a difference in Angelica. She was happy and relaxed (she even talked to Kim, and she is usually very shy and rarely talks to people she has just met).
For months we had gone to dermatologists who offered painful blood tests and injections that did little for us. After just two acupuncture treatments with Kim Angelica began to grow her hair. On her first visit to Kim for acupuncture I remember Angelica telling me that she felt her body shiver, but she was not cold. We began to give Angelica the herbs and vitamins that Kim prescribed and the different foods that would help Angelica's body balance. Within two weeks Angelica started to grow her hair.
Today we continue to take her to Kim Kleiman at Liferoot Acupuncture of Tucson and her hair is all grown in (well, it's about 2 inches long now, but still growing). We cannot thank Kim enough for giving us hope. She never doubted that Angelica would grow her hair back and thanks to her neither did we.
February 2010
Thank you for saving me, thus far, from having to undergo conventional treatment for hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease). In just 3 months, lab results have shown that I have made tremendous strides in healing my body naturally.
I'm so happy that I decided to give alternative treatment a try. I believe I owe my success, not only to acupuncture, but to the fact that I am following your [Kym's] instructions on making dietary changes/additions, taking the Chinese Herb that you prescribed, and figuring out how to de-stress my life.
I feel so alive! Thank you.
February 2010
I have known Kym in the community of Tucson for many years. Rarely have I met someone with such rich integrity and heart. She gives all this and so much more to her practice as an Acupuncturist.
As a Doctor of Chinese Acupuncture she has helped my daughter, HannahRose, who was diagnosed early with cystic fibrosis. HannahRose was 7 when she first began treatments with Kym. Kym was gentle, patient and clear with Hannah. She has connected with her in a special and positive way and HannahRose ALWAYS looks forward to her treatments. Kym has a way of translating medical information to HannahRose in a positive and hopeful way. Which is imperative for the healing process and sometimes overlooked in the western medical model. She has helped HannahRose to become more in tune to her body and manage her needs accordingly.
I have always appreciated that Kym lives her practice and models her healing arts with her lifestyle. Liferoot Acupuncture is an imperative part of our family's medical team.
Thanks Kym and Jude!
February 2010
I've been receiving acupuncture off and on for 30 years, mostly for treatment of recurring Bell's Palsy (partial facial paralysis). While I've had the pleasure of experiencing several talented practitioners, there is something about Kym's heart-centered work that stands out amongst these others and provides the most healing energy for me.
January 2010
My name is Nicolle and until recently I had never tried acupuncture.
However, I am happy to say that my first experience resulted in a wonderful occurrence. I contacted Kym after 40 weeks of pregnancy. I had been having contractions on and off for over a week, but was not able to progress in my labor. I was dilated to 4 centimeters and effaced, but my body would just not give into labor despite the amazement of the midwife and my growing anxiety to deliver.
I called Kym and she fit me into the schedule that day. I went in hopeful, but not expecting much. What I got, was someone that listened and talked to me about my entire health. She created a warm and pleasant environment for me and allowed me a chance to relax while she utilized acupuncture to encourage my labor. At the time, I enjoyed my experience, but was not sure it had worked. However, within 20 minutes of leaving her office I started having contractions. Two hours later without any additional interventions or medications I gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
January 2010
I was experiencing a very acute pain in my left index finger, and was told by my doctor that it was not broken and that he would see me again if the pain persisted for six weeks. I couldn't imagine not using my hand for that long! That was when I decided to see Kym for my first acupuncture treatment. I had never had acupuncture before, and the only way that I can explain what made me choose to do so this time is that I really felt that if a person put a needle into my finger, it would feel better. After three or four treatments, my finger feels great, and I'm back to doing my usual activities.
What I appreciated most about my treatment was that Kym was a very patient and thorough listener and teacher. She was careful to explain what she thought about my condition and the appropriate treatments, and to listen as I described new sensations at each treatment. I also appreciated that Kym evidently thought about my treatment before and after each session. She had new ideas and thoughts at each appointment, and journeyed with me on the path through my pain as it came and went with each treatment, until finally disappearing altogether. I'm so grateful to have my hands back!
December 2009
I have suffered from migraine headaches for over 12 years. This past fall I had a migraine that lasted 2 weeks and after going to Urgent Care once and Emergency twice I was about to give up. Then my fiancé decided we should try acupuncture and see if that would give me any relief.
When I first came to Kym I was in a lot of pain, but after the first couple of sessions I started to feel some relief. After about 2 months of treatments I am pain free and able to continue with my daily life. I had about given up because the doctors had tried almost every medicine you could think of and nothing worked, but Kym helped renew my faith that my situation wasn't hopeless.
My fiancé, our kids and I are grateful that she gave me my life back. Thanks for everything Kym!
November 2009
My name is Summer Risley and I am a nursing student. I was in chronic pain from endometriosis for over four years. Not a day or an hour went by when I didn't have severe pain. I had three surgeries and all were unsuccessful and provided no pain relief. After multiple therapies such as Lupron shots (that put me into menopause) and progesterone treatments (which made me gain 15 pounds), I was still in pain.
My breaking point was two months ago when my doctor told me that the only solution to my pain was a complete hysterectomy. I am only 24 years old and single and I want to have children some day. I broke down a month ago while talking to a friend from church. I told her about my chronic pain and that I had to get a hysterectomy. She recommended that I make an appointment with Kym Kleiman at Liferoot Acupuncture.
I felt relief immediately after starting the acupuncture treatments. For the first time in four years I have been pain free for the entire month. For the first time since I was twenty I am pain free. I actually stop myself after thirteen hour clinical sessions in amazement that I have no pain when before after these same clinical sessions I was unable to walk for two days.
Kym is compassionate, and caring. She explains everything to me and answers all of my questions. I am a nursing student and I was a skeptic, but you can't argue with results. Doctors said my case was hopeless and Kym has given me hope and a life without pain.
October 2009
Receiving acupuncture from Kym Kleiman at Liferoot Acupuncture is the best thing that has ever happened for my health! I always know that when I come for an appointment I am going to feel better. I am so glad that Kym is on this earth.
October 2009
A little over a year ago, I developed a constant vertigo. It was completely disabling. I could not do more than an hour or two of any activity at a time. Doctors, Neurologists, Physical therapists, I saw them all with no improvement. Several months ago, I visited Kym Kleiman at Liferoot Acupuncture. Her Acupuncture treatments have given me so much more of my life back. I am not cured, but now, my vertigo is manageable. I can do all sorts of things that were taken away from me. I have added acupuncture as a very valuable piece to my physical, mental and spiritual health treatment plan.
September 2009
It was a car accident that started my severe headaches they were excruciating and lasted for days at a time. I have a high pain tolerance, but this was becoming unbearable after over a year of living with pain every day. I had been to my doctor and he ran all the typical tests only to find nothing. I was going to a Chiropractor for treatments. The pain was really becoming a problem. I was in pain and I was NOT happy.
I have known Kym Kleiman for almost six years. Kym had suggested several times that I give acupuncture a try but I do not like needles and put it off. Finally I gave her a call. Why not? Nothing else was working. By this time I was willing to try anything that might help get rid of these Headaches.
I started going to Kym at Liferoot Acupuncture for weekly treatments and saw improvement immediately! The problem was completely resolved within a few treatments. She is amazing and has helped restore my health when it seemed no one else had the answers.
I continue to receive Acupuncture treatments from Kym for my overall health as she helps restore the body, mind and spirit to a natural balance. I always feel much better from her treatments. It's a great therapy and I cannot thank Kym enough for what she's done for me. She explains the purpose of each of the treatments, as Acupuncture is not just about putting needles into various points of the body. It involves heat, liniments, herbals, and specific foods to name a few. A very important fact is that I didn't experience any pain from the needles.
I strongly recommend Kym Kleiman as your choice for an Acupuncturist and Herbalist. You will benefit from both her natural intuition and her training.
August 2009
Kym Kleiman is a master of our times. Her profound wisdom and skill make my life a dream.
July 2009
I just wanted to thank you both for your kindness and warmth. I am very lucky to have found Liferoot Acupuncture and think the treatments have just been absolutely wonderful.
July 2009
Kym is a knowledgeable, interactive healer. She listens to the patient and seeks input in the treatment. When my daughters go to get acupuncture it is like they are going to see a friend. There are warm feelings, they feel respected, and they are at ease. The atmosphere in the office...all of the office is one of healing and caring. Kym is very good about consulting with the parent. One sees results immediately. Her depth of knowledge, talent and intuition is apparent instantly.
July 2009
What I love about my appointments with Kym—aside from the fact that I always feel much better from her treatments when I leave—is the careful and considered listening she gives me.
I think this is so important to really feel heard. Because she takes her time with this, I know her recommendations are based on a deeper understanding of the totality that I'm trying to describe. Her treatments are always right on the mark and I have also benefitted many times from the Chinese herbs that she recommends as well. Her knowledge and skill as an Acupuncturist and Herbalist benefit from both her training and her natural intuition.
I trust her!
July 2009
Dr. Kim and Jude have been wonderful. I moved to Tucson 35 weeks pregnant with my baby in a breech position. My mother gave me an article showing acupuncture had a 98% success rate turning breech babies. I was given a referral to Liferoot Acupuncture, but I showed up on pure faith.
Both Jude and Dr. Kim were warm and friendly. The office and treatment room was clean, calm and relaxing. I was surprised the treatment didn't hurt. I immediately felt my energy meridians open up. After the third treatment, my baby turned head first. Each treatment left me feeling strong, peaceful and comfortable. I felt centered and all the little aches and pains were gone. Having my baby turn from a breech position was natural and painless. Thanks to Dr. Kim's expertise, I am looking forward to a natural and comfortable delivery.
Thank you so much Dr. Kim!
July 2009
I have been a long time friend of Kym Kleiman over the years. Her natural ability as a healer was apparent long before an institute handed her a degree saying she was such. I sought Acupuncture treatment from her for various things because of my trust in her emotionally, spiritually and physically. I knew she had studied hard and her school knowledge would now match her life knowledge when I walked through her doors my first time as her patient. The biggest issue I suffered from was plantar fasciitis. I had suffered from it for years, spending thousands of dollars on shoes and taking huge amounts of Ibuprofen. On certain occasions I could not walk without an apparent limp.
I experienced four Acupuncture treatments from Kym Kleiman with the plantar fasciitis as a focal point. The Acupuncture treatments were given to me over a two month period at her office. The last Acupuncture treatment I sought from her for this issue was well over a year ago. My plantar fasciitis pain completely went away and has not returned to anything near the degree I suffered before Acupuncture treatments with Kym. As a nurse, I occasionally have to massage my foot after many days of standing on it, but I have not had to take Ibuprofen or seek other treatments for this pain. Many days and nights of suffering have been alleviated for me.
Kym Kleiman is a natural healer.
March 2009
For approximately six months I experienced severe left shoulder pain. I did not sustain any specific injury nor do I recall any specific activity that may have caused the pain. The pain was present throughout the day and night. I had very limited range of motion of my shoulder and I also experience radiation of the pain down my arm associated with numbness and tingling.
Initially, I tried conservative and conventional modalities, like heat, massage and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, specifically Ibuprofen. I had a great deal of trouble sleeping and could not put weight on my left side at night.
After six months I was very concerned that I would never improve. I was considering making an appointment with an orthopedist but was hesitant because I know that allopathic medicine is often unable to address musculoskeletal problems effectively.
Luckily, my massage therapist referred me to Kym Kleinman, a licensed acupuncturist. I had never had experience with acupuncture before but was very excited and willing to try this modality.
Kym has an open and gentle manner which immediately made me feel comfortable. She uses a very comprehensive approach which begins by taking a thorough history. It is important for her to know about the person she is treating. By obtaining a life's picture she has a better understanding of why the patient is experiencing their particular symptoms and can formulate a specific treatment plan.
I was amazed at the complexity of the treatment. Acupuncture is not just about putting needles into various points of the body. It involves numerous modalities including heat, liniments, cupping, herbals, specific foods, and movement to name a few. I experienced no pain from the needles. Kym was careful to explain the purpose of any of the treatments she recommended that I had weekly for several months.
At the present time I have no pain, numbness or tingling in my upper extremity. I have almost complete range of motion and I can sleep comfortably on my shoulder. I also feel that my general well being has improved substantially. I can certainly attest to the merits of acupuncture. I think that Kym's approach to health and well being is truly unique and restores the body, mind and spirit to a natural balance.
March 2009
I have known Kym Kleiman for the past three years. She has been amazing and has helped restore my health when it seemed no one else had the answers.
It started with severe sharp pain in my left side near my stomach. Sometimes it was excruciating and lasted for days at a time. I am an athlete so needless to say, I have a high pain tolerance. This was becoming unbearable. I went to my doctor and she ran all the typical tests only to find nothing. She decided to refer me to an endocrinologist. Meanwhile this pain was really becoming a problem. I had a couple of trips to the ER only to find nothing. The endocrinologist ruled out gallstones, cancer or an ulcer. All he could come up with is a "nervous stomach." I knew one thing, I was in pain and I was NOT happy. I went back to my doctor and she suggested that I give acupuncture a try.
A friend of mine knew Kym, so I gave her a call. Why not? Nothing else was working. I didn't know much about acupuncture, but I was willing to try anything that might help get rid of this stomach pain. I started going to Kym for weekly treatments and saw improvement immediately! I don't know exactly how it worked, but it did and I am so pleased. The problem completely resolved within a few treatments.
I continued to see Kym when I was training for boxing and acupuncture was amazing at handling the impact injuries and keeping me "together" when I was putting so much of a load on my body. It's a great therapy and I cannot thank Kym enough for what she's done for me. She is a first class health professional and I would strongly recommend her as your choice for an Acupuncturist.