Hyejung is a miracle worker! My first appointment I was nervous because I am afraid of needles. I heard from a coworker that acupuncture was very helpful for neck and back pain and I had recently sprained my neck muscles in a sport injury. Well I am not afraid anymore! It was a very gentle experience, Hyejung was so nice and walked me through the process and explained what kind of sensation I'd feel for each needle point. Now I have gone to 4 appointments and am in awe of the power of acupuncture. Not only has it helped with neck range of motion and neck/back pain and mobility, but it also has been so amazing for feeling relaxed and centered. I have anxiety and depression and feel that acupuncture has helped a lot with my mental health and reducing stress. I leave each appointment feeling relaxed, centered, and more in touch with my body. Hyejung is amazing and I definitely recommend going here especially if you are nervous or on the fence about acupuncture -- I was somewhat skeptical but read a bunch of peer reviewed studies showing acupuncture effectiveness and am SO GLAD I decided to try it! Not only has it been helping my neck issue but also has been a huge help for mental health, something I did not expect but am grateful for. Thank you Hyejung for all your kindness! read more

Hyejung is so incredible. She is compassionate, validating, empathetic, and professional. Our initial visit was so thorough and she really prioritized my needs. My sleep quality has improved dramatically and I feel a lot less stressed. Her wellness center is clean, comfortable, and she follows COVID guidelines. Highly recommend! read more

This one is for you 'Pedro'. I have been a patient of Hejung for years. I am so grateful for her gift of healing. With that gratitude comes great respect. In the spirit of respect I show up at least 5 minutes early so I don't negatively impact her schedule or her other patients time since they also value being pain free. If I am running late, I call her. Your defamatory remarks couldn't be further from the truth of her character. Please save your reviews for your own clients that miss appointments with you. If you were a respected professional trust me, they would show up, be on time and be willing to pay for the service you provide them. No one likes a bully. read more

Dr. Hayes is amazing! Professional, compassionate, and punctual. She is very knowledgeable and is helping me recover from my injuries. And "Pedro" you have to be on time for your appointments or it affects every other persons appointment times. Be respectful of not just other people's time, but for Dr. Hayes' time. She has other patients to see, as well as a family to take care of outside of work. Your lateness affects many. read more

I've found acupuncture to be the most helpful thing for my migraines. The number of migraines I have has reduced dramatically since seeing Hyejung regularly, and the migraines I do still have are usually shorter and less severe. I'm really glad I don't have to take as much medication as I used to. Hyejung is kind, knowledgeable and welcoming and her clinic is clean and relaxing. I'd highly recommend. read more

Hye-Jung is the best! I moved to Seattle from LA where I had received acupuncture regularly for various health issues and wanted to find a great person here. I was referred to her by a friend who spoke very highly of her. Over the last six months, she has helped me recover from terrible allergies that hit me when I moved here and also helped me recover from a bad concussion. The concussion left me with horrible headaches, dizziness, mood swings, etc, and was not resolving on its own. I felt significantly better after just one treatment. After a few weeks of regular treatment, I finally felt back to normal. I also now have practically zero issues with my allergies. The office is clean and calming. She is very timely and most importantly she is kind, understanding, knowledgable, and professional. I am so glad I was referred to her and will definitely continue regular treatment! read more

If I could give Seattle Acupuncture Wellness Center 10 stars I would! I first came two years ago when my back was hurting so badly I was worried I would have to stop working as a nurse at only 30 years old. After coming for my first appointment, I was able to go back to work without pain. Not only have I been pain free for over two years, the professionalism and healing spirit have also been so positive for my mental health. The space is incredibly clean and I feel very safe receiving treatment during the pandemic. I have not only recommended my co workers, but my family as well. Everyone has had an incredibly positive experience. This business provides excellent care, I will be a forever customer. Thank you so much!!!! read more

I have seen Hyejung on and off since 2012 for various ailments. I first saw her in 2012 after I became unable to fully turn my neck while backing out my car. A coworker and I went to see a movie a few days before, and I sat at a weird angle. My neck became progressively stiffer as the days past, and soon I was unable to safely back my car out of any spot. Another coworker mentioned acupuncture, and as Hyejung's office was close to mine and she had good reviews, I decided to give her a try. After ONE visit, I regained almost all range of motion in my neck. Since then I have seen her, and have been successfully treated for: work and life related stress, anxiety, various aches and pains, chronic lumbar back pain, and sometimes I just come to relax. I have come to her in serious pain when my lower back locks up, and while I don't have an immediate "cure all," I always leave her office better off and with less muscle spasms and stiffness than I when I came in. Over the years I have either bought gift certificates for, or have dragged along various friends and family members for treatment. Hyejung is thoughtful, attentive, caring, personable, and accommodating. She cares deeply about the health and well being of her patients which is evident in her mission and her patient interactions. I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone who is open to acupuncture! (full disclosure - I have posted this same review on Google) read more

This review is long overdue - I originally went in to see Hyejung because of allergies! I was seriously miserable during this allergy season, which started much earlier than usual. My itchy, red eyes and constant sneezing made it difficult to do anything - training for triathlons, going out to get the mail, sitting inside with the windows open... UGH! I wanted to die! Hyejung's initial consultation is very thorough and she is very knowledgeable. She practices eastern medicine, so do not go in expecting to get the same assessment you would at your MD's office. She'll read your pulse (which is EXTREMELY different, but VERY accurate!), she'll take you through a very extensive health history and ask you lots of questions (which just helps her get a better idea of what you're going through), and then she pokes you (and I mean that in the most professional way) with needles. I went in to get treatment for allergies, and within the first 2 weeks of treatment, my allergies completely resolved. After a month of treatment, I also noticed things I didn't necessarily seek treatment for through acupuncture also got better! My anxiety subsided, it was easier to fall asleep and I got more deep, restful sleep each night, my menstrual cramps were non-existent, and I could bike & run without my outer toes going numb. With Hyejung's help, I have definitely seen some great results. I would highly recommend Hyejung in a heart beat! read more

Just an update: I've still been seeing Hyejung once a month to do my "maintenance" appointment and things are still going great. She is always on the ball, and I never have to wait more than 5 minutes, even when I'm early! You can tell she really cares about her clients because she is always smiling widely when they come out of the room, and she is always deep in conversation with them. I can't say enough good things about acupuncture, and I tell everyone I know about it. The fact that it took me from a sad wretch during my period to just a cranky worker is HUGE! read more

Hi Hyejung, This is Pedro I am writing a review of your clinic and to let you know that I am very fortunate to have discover the acupuncture as a treatment, I like your clinic and I feel better from my illness, I do believe on the benefits and I have enjoyed going to visit you but I think you as a doctor should focus more in the healing aspect and not just the money, we all like money trust me. I work with clients and they miss appointments and I never treat my clients aggressively on the phone, asking for money and to pay for a miss appointment. I had several appointments to treat me and she started the initial doctor pulse and she found signs of a possible heart condition, well that sound strange because I had just had a general check up few weeks earlier with my doctor and he congratulate me with my blood work and informed me that by entering the numbers I receive from the blood work into a Mayo cardiovascular study that has been running for decades my probability to have a heard related issue was 1.3% way lower to 1.5% associated to a male of my age. Again I was not that concern as I know my health is good regarding that. She started the treatment of chinese herbs and twice a week acupuncture sessions, I really like it and fell better. My only concern with this doctor, is that she is too aggressive the way she approached clients when they miss appointments, I missed one appointment because I5 freeway coming from south on a Saturday was close due to resurfacing the road and I called her and she very nicely changed the appointment. She warmed me that normally I would be charge for a $45 missed appointment fee. Today I had another appointment at 9AM, I thought it was at 9:15AM, she call quite agitated at 9:05 saying that I was supposed to be here, she said that she had made arrangements to be at the clinic and I was not there, frankly I just believe when you meet patients you have to be at the clinic, I apologized and I said that of course I would pay her the miss appointment fee with nor remorse, I also said let's book me another appointment for the same day or for tomorrow if you have availability, I believe this is normal business practices, you pay what you are asked due to miss an appointment and you book another one. She was very interested on getting the money before booking my next appointment, after I paid all balance due on my account ,including the missed appointment, to my surprise, she informed me that she won't see me again, I was SHOCKED, I am paying you a miss appointment and after you get the payment you inform me that you won't see me as patient?You are treating and leave the patient half the way on his treatment just because I miss a appointment? I think that has not sense. Doctor Hyejung, in medical school they teach doctors compassion and balance patient doctor relationship, I believe you should get a receptionist and let them deal with appointments, miss appointment and insurance billing, like that your stress levels associated with billing and money will decrease and will let you concentrate on your role, cure patients and treat them properly. Maybe you should also get acupuncture :) It is a shame that my first experience with a acupuncture clinic ended like that, frankly I have already find another clinic from a certify Bastyr university doctor that I hope shows less greediness and more compassion. Enjoy your late fee doctor. Note that this review is not a complain about how she is as an acupuncturist, but frankly it is hard to give a good score when you are throw out of a doctor practice with so little respect. If you have a policy that you charge a patient for a miss appointment that means that you have receive the payment for your service and your schedule should not affected. read more

The first time I went for treatment with Dr. 'H', I only had one treatment because I couldn't continue due to the lack of Insurance. Though temporary, I felt immediate relief from Acupuncture session. I knew it was good, so, I returned to her after a few years and after receiving little Chiropractic. I tried to do chiro too, to see if there's any dislocation in my bones. From the Chiro, I found out that my skeletal system was actually in good condition and in good posture, so whatever ailing me was somehow musculo-neurological. I also noticed very little worked done by the Chiro doctor during my sessions (he's probably afraid of making me worse because there was really nothing wrong with my skeletal frame, hahaha). So, this year I returned to the amazing and beautiful Doctor Hye, unbeknownst to her that I've sampled other Acupuncturists in the area as well--and you're right. She is the best of the rest in a 50km radius of the city. The "Special V" Point by Point review: [Focus]: Doctor H is well focused; it seems that she knows who her patients are and what's ailing them. Never once in any session she asked me: "what's wrong with you again?". [Knowledge]: Dr. H has a vast amount of knowledge in her field. She probably was the girl who always raised her hands up in the classroom to answer the teacher's questions back in her graduate school. I asked her about the two types of Acupuncture that I know, and she told me about the hundreds of other kinds. [Friendliness]: Dr. H is by far the most down-to-earth doctor I know. She's very friendly and conversational--which is rare for a female Asian doctor; they're shy at most times--she's funny, and very confident. Reading some of the negative reviews here (well, just 1, really)--I see that some people either just really have a short fuse, or you can't get the "Asian sarcasm". Her assistant is equally friendly as well. [Effectiveness]: As I explained on the first paragraph, yes, I can feel actual relief streaming through the complex circuitry of my nervous system. Mmmm. Nervous System. read more

There's not much I can say that hasn't been said about Hyejung Hayes because she is that great. This being my first time trying acupuncture, she was very helpful answering all of my questions and telling me step-by-step what to expect to ease my nervousness. I found her through Regence (medical insurance carrier), and went in for shoulder, neck, and headache tension from stress. There's a knot in my shoulder that just melts away after a treatment. I find her clinic so relaxing and soothing that even when I enter the private room, my body just knows. It's a place of positive energy. I found that at evening appointments I peacefully doze off and at morning appointments I am one-on-one with my thoughts. I really appreciate that Hyejung offers flexible appointments during the weekdays and Saturday. Her staff, Vi, is also very helpful over the phone and in person. read more

I started going to Hyejung in November 2020 for fertility acupuncture. She did an amazing job helping me to get my cycles regulated and within the first four months of treatment I became pregnant! I have continued my treatment while pregnant and she helps me with all of my changing symptoms. I am so thankful to have found her. She is truly genuine and so caring. read more

I appreciate Hyejung's professionalism and compassion. She is wonderful in listening to what caused me pain. The clinic is relaxing, welcoming and spa-like. I will definitely continue to seek out her help for my wellness. read more

I have utilized the services of Hyejung Hayes at Seattle Acupuncture Wellness Center on several occasions and she is a miracle worker. I also want to emphasize that I am one of those people who is terrified of needles! The most impressive experience was a couple of years ago when I was preparing to leave town to visit my family and I awoke on a Friday morning about 5 days before my trip with a terrible cold/flu. I literally could barely breath. Hyejung was able to work me into her schedule on very short notice and after one hour of treatment I would say my lungs already felt 100% improved. She had me take some herbal supplements over the weekend and I went back in for a second appointment on Monday. By the time I left on my trip on Wednesday morning I couldn't even tell I had been ill! I would highly recommend Seattle Acupuncture Wellness Center if you are looking for a drug-free alternative to your health needs. read more

I've had nothing but great service and results!! =D I've been going to see Hyejung for a year now I would say. And she has been amazing. I go to school and work so I'm on a tight budget, she was great about setting up a payment plan. Which has made it possible for me to see her. I went in because I was having neck/shoulder pain and having problems sleeping at night (for months) I was taking pills to help with this issue but it made me feel horrible the next day. But to make my story short. I've had great results. I just saw her yesterday because i was feeling really bad had a headache/sinus issues (allergies) and by the end of the treatment my sinuses cleared up and I felt great!. I definitely recommend her to anyone and everyone. The best thing is that I don't ever have to wait to be seen. I think the longest I've ever waited was maybe 5mins. She's always running on time its is a big plus for me!!! Give it a try! I would ignore S.M review.. read more

A friend of mine recommended that I go to Seattle Acupuncture Wellness and I am SO glad that I did! The acupuncture treatments have helped me with both emotional and physical wellness and I always feel much better after treatment. My treatments have positively impacted the quality of my life and body. Hyejung Hayes is very professional and respectful of her patients and you can tell that she genuinely cares for them and wants what is best for them. Her appointments are always timely and efficient. I have often times wondered how she can have multiple patients in at the same time, all starting and finishing at different times and also manage the phone lines and office work - she is fantastic at it all and it is a special skill to do this. She is really good at what she does! I like to show up on time to appointments because I recognize she is a small business and my tardiness could affect the care of other patients. Of course, sometimes life happens and there is a sick kid or a forgetful mind and she has always worked with me and been forgiving, but I also have not taken advantage of this as some people may do. She truly wants people to be treated and be well, but she also is good about creating a boundary for her business to make sure it continues to run well and patient's needs are met. I saw a negative review about this and want to state that my experience has been completely different. I definitely do not feel like she is in business to only make money - I have been to clinics like this and hers is clearly not this way. I believe she has a tremendous amount of compassion for her patients and does a wonderful job of balancing doctor/patient balance. read more

I highly recommend this place, a few months ago I couldn't bare the pain in my leg, hip and low back, couldn't sleep or even work. I've been seeing Hyejung weekly and I can function now, my pain is 90% better and I'm smiling again. She is professional, empathic, she listens, makes me feel safe and very comfortable. She's always on time, I never had to wait. The place feels clean and cozy, she has many rooms and all of them are nice and the soothing music makes the experience even better. The price is reasonable and she offers packages so it's affordable. I'm getting everything I needed and a little extra. What I like the most is her friendliness, respect and professionalism, sometimes those things are very hard to find in the same place, I'm not another number in a list of patients. read more

Hyejung has helped me out so much. She is an incredible at what she does and has years of knowledge. She helped me with my vertigo and post-concussion symptoms after a motor-vehicle accident. The healing process would not be the same without her. Do not hesitate to try acupuncture if you have any fear because she makes the experience very tolerable. Thank you so much Hyejung! read more

I had sciatica sharp shooting pains which actually paralyzed me when rising up from chair. Wife searched for acupuncturist with majority good reviews and discovered Hyejung. I have used this treatment before other years and other cities and believe strongly in this. So met Hyejung who is wonderful and explains clearly what your symptoms could stem from and her plan to trouble-shoot. She hit it right on the note and I left more aware of my body. After 7 visits I feel much better. I'm able to move freely without even pre thinking if pain will hit me. She offers package rates or can choose session at a time. My comparison to other acupuncturists encountered in Thailand, Vietnam, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Colorado is she is equally good. Only difference is she wears a solid white uniform so it looks hospital'ish. But don't let that scare you. The lobby and rooms are accented with asian calming touches and there is tranquil music playing with lights low as like other places visited. I encourage you to try her. Hopefully you wont be disappointed. read more

Excellent service and great experience. Total skeptic but my migraines have alleviated. Mrs Hayes is a wonderful person with a clean professional business. read more

I have not written many reviews for Yelp but I do use it occasionally when I'm looking into a business' credibility. For that reason, I wanted to write a review about my experience at SAWC. The truth is that I have been raving about acupuncture since my first treatment by Hyejung. I had always been a skeptic before but was not satisfied with my health with just western medicine, so I decided to give it a try. I think Hyejung could tell that I was unsure so she started from the beginning and explained the origins of acupuncture and how it worked. Anyway, long story short, I've seen her for wrist pain, pms symptoms, and allergies. I only see my regular doctor once a year and have had the immune system of an ox (do they have good immune systems?) Well, you get my point. I think my favorite thing is that I feel as if I have someone I can go to and collaborate with on how to live my life the healthiest way possible. She doesn't judge and has been very respectful about the decisions I make. I also feel confident that she will do her best to inform me of my options. So, if you have been thinking about acupuncture and what to try it out. Give Hyejung a call. I think you will be glad you did! read more

Amazing and beautiful healing. I've been to countless acupuncturists, but no one comes close to Hyejung. Her work is practically magic. In less than a month she's been able to get me walking and significantly reduce the debilating nerve pain I'd been experiencing due to lyme disease and arthritis. The acupuncture is gentle, supportive and nourishing - I always leave feeling better right away. If I could only write one review on Yelp, it would be for this Center. read more

I am now on my 4th appointment in at this location, and couldn't be happier with my experience thus far, truly. I came in with severe anxiety and tension that was causing multiple symptoms, anger, and excessive worry, over active adrenal glands and an insane kidney pulse, having tried everything, including other acupuncturists & health professionals, I came upon this location, an hour from home, and I am more than grateful to have found such a dedicated well-being practitioner as Dr. Hayes. We talked, she listened, she consulted, and we fixed. With precision, and kindness, she has helped me in ways I hadn't seen possible. Thank you so very much Dr. Hayes! read more

I began seeing Hyejung for relief from chronic pain. What I didn't expect was how much she could help my allergies! I have been a constant allergy sufferer since I was a little kid. Pills, shots, sprays -- I've done it all and STILL suffer, especially in the spring. I made an offhanded remark about my allergies at my appointment and Hyejung was immediately ON IT. Within minutes of my treatment, I noticed my congestion draining. It continued throughout the day and that night was the first in weeks where I had been able to BREATHE and thus SLEEP! The results have been truly remarkable and I am so grateful!!! read more

I first saw Hyejung in 2012 for back pain from spinal fusion with muscle skeletal pain and nerve pain. She successfully gave me the relief I needed to keep working. I am a UPS driver with a lot of heavy lifting and I have degenerative joint disease. Over the past year, I have severely lost the range of motion in my right elbow and right shoulder. I went to see an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in elbow and shoulder conditions. He ordered an MRI that revealed I have severe Arthritis in my elbow along with a torn tendon and arthritis with bone impingement on my right shoulder and a torn bicep muscle and frayed ligament. He believes in conservative care before any surgery and offered a list of treatments that included acupuncture. I have tried physical therapy many time with little or no help. My obvious choice was to call Hyejung and make an appointment with my referral. I would like to say first that she is a great listener, compassionate, sweet and friendly. She takes the time to get to know you and understand you as a whole person. She began treatment on my elbow and shoulder and with the first treatment I received some relief and by the sixth treatment my range of motion has improved 70%. I am still being treated and look forward to my seventh treatment next Saturday. I do not write many, if any reviews, but I feel this information should be shared. Thank you! Hyejung for helping me and making it possible for me to reach my retirement date. Brad read more

I had a fantastic experience with Seattle Acupuncture and with Hyejung Hayes. She treated me for multiple symptoms including depression, and after each treatment- I felt amazing. The effects have lasted months now. I will definitely go back when I need an adjustment for any issue. Hyejung is the real deal. read more

Complete and utter joke. I only went here because it was free and someone recommended it. First of all, the first thing she does is take your wrist and crayons, yes CRAYONS, and mark complete nonsense on a sheet of paper about your pulse rate. When I asked her what she even meant she couldn't explain because it was being made up as she goes. Anyways, she grabbed my wrist and said I have too much adrenaline in me and that acupuncture will definitely help.. Inside I began to roll my eyes. After two sessions I felt absolutely nothing, maybe because I don't blindly believe in everything I read on the Internet? After these two sessions I started doing real medical research on acupuncture. The result? As effective as placebo. There literally isn't a single validated study that proves acupuncture does anything. I advise anyone who is paying for this "service" to do their own research. "Dr. H" and I use the term doctor as loosely as possible, considering she is no way, shape, or form a doctor of anything other than rubbish. Dr. H is a modern day snake oil salesman. All these positive reviews are coming from people who also believe chiropractor is a real profession. Research chiropractors and you will realize its complete nonsense as well. If you guys want to continue paying money for a placebo effect, then by all means go ahead, but some people need to know they are being scammed. Cliff notes: - Dr. H is NOT a doctor of any sort - Eastern medicine and acupuncture has been medically proven ineffective for ANYTHING - This place is a complete scam - Chiropractors are also fake The end. read more

Hyejung is a incredibly talented acupuncturist. She has helped me with the typical stuff- aches and pains, stress, exhaustion, as well as really specific issues of early on-set menopause and immunity problems. She is very caring and kind while maintaining appropriate professionalism. I am certain my health is greatly improved since being under her care. I recommend her highly! read more

I can't say how fortunate I feel to be under Hyejung's care. She is so caring and compassionate and treats you as a whole person, not a list of symptoms. I have never had acupuncture before and didn't realize what I've been missing. For our initial consultation, we sat down and went through a very in-depth look at my health history, talked about what's going on in my life, what acupuncture is and how it treats you and helps your body to run better. Acupuncture not only helps your overall health and can treat disease or pain or stress, but it is also preventative so you can avoid the disease. I've noticed a big difference, having much change going on my life sent my stress levels soaring. I am sleeping better, feeling calmer and stronger. If you've never tried acupuncture, don't be afraid! You will be very glad that you did! read more

Cannot recommend enough. My husband insisted I go see her after his treatments and now I'm insisting my friends go see her. My hot flashes are almost gone and her professional care has helped with fatigue as well. Go see her!!! read more

I started seeing Dr. Hyejung Hayes several months ago to treat my general lack of energy, and a recurring shoulder injury. I was amazed at my initial consultation when she took my pulse without knowing any of my medical history, or why I was there, and she was able to tell me about several recurring health issues that I have had. As soon as I started my treatment program with her, my energy level jumped. Instead of having trouble making it through the day without a nap, suddenly I had a high energy level that started first thing in the morning and carried throughout the day. I also noticed a difference in my sleep, instead of waking up multiple times throughout the night I was sleeping soundly. Dr. Hayes also treated my shoulder, which I injured falling down the stairs a year ago. In just one treament she was able to do away with the intense pain I had been dealing with for over a year. I haven't had pain since. Hyejung is very personable and listens to her patients' needs. If I come in with an issue that isn't in my normal treatment plan she addresses it immediately. I had a toothache with a swollen face, and she treated it with immediate results. She also went out of her way to get me an appointment with her dentist so that I could get the tooth taken care of. I would recommend Dr. Hayes to anyone. So if you have aches and pains, injuries, asthma, skin problems, ANYTHING, go see Hyejung at Seattle Acupuncture Wellnes Center. read more

It took me a long time to work up the nerve to try acupuncture, but I am so glad I did! I went in for tendinitis in my shoulder, which has totally disappeared, but I have also experienced many other unexpected health benefits. My menopausal hot flashes disappeared, chronic digestive problems are on the way out, and I am no longer on medication for ADD or mood issues. Hyejung helped me understand that lots of my problems were related to long-term stress, and that my body, through acupuncture, could learn to heal itself. I have been truly astounded with the results. Another unexpected and pleasant benefit was an improvement in my appearance. After one single treatment, something "let go" in my face and neck, and I looked immediately younger! It sounds crazy, but it's true, I swear! My neck looked ten years younger in one treatment! My life has improved very dramatically since beginning to see her several months ago. Though Hyejung is quick to credit me with my own healing ("You are healing yourself. I just know where to put the needles."), I believe she is a big part of my success. She is an amazing, intuitive, caring, wise and talented person, and she has made me very comfortable throughout the whole acupuncture process. I was so thrilled with the results, I talked my husband and daughter into going to Hyejung. They, too, are now believers and have experienced amazing results such as better sleep, a dramatic decrease in things like arthritic pain and muscle tension, the healing of a ganglian cyst, and the almost disappearance of chronic allergies. Don't let a fear of needles keep you away. They are very thin and don't hurt like I thought they would. Sometimes there's a slight sting when the needle goes in, but it fades rapidly and then you start drifting into a wonderful world of relaxation. I never thought I'd feel relaxed with needles sticking out of me, but I am so relaxed, I lose track of time and drift off to sleep at times. A bonus is Hyejung's wonderful office manager Krislee. She's a gem, too! I highly recommend Seattle Acupuncture--give it a try!!! read more

I had injured my foot about a month ago and every step was painful! My doctor took an x-ray, told me it wasn't broken and advised me to return in two weeks if it still hurt. The pain continued to worsen and was growing unbearable. I decided to try something different, and I scheduled an acupuncture appointment. Hyejung has a wonderful, kind manner and she took a genuine interest in my situation. She is clearly an expert at what she does. After one visit, the pain was reduced significantly. After the second visit, it was down by half. After the third visit I was no longer limping. I just had my fourth visit today, a week after the first one, and I am happy to report that the pain is almost completely gone! From now on I will be going to Seattle Acupuncture Wellness Center I need healing. Thank you Hyejung! read more

I originally went to SAWC for a wrist injury sustained while skiing. I came away 10 sessions later not only with a healed wrist (100% mobility back and pain free), but also anxiety-free (I did not even know that I had anxiety!). Also, I had the best sleep in my life after my first appointment. I recommend it to everyone. There are no negative side effects. Some insurance companies cover it-- it's worth checking into. Hyejung is well trained and has a great bedside manner. Her office is set up like a massage studio. Convenient location next to Northgate Mall. read more

I've never had acupuncture before and don't know much about it. I had sudden pain from spinal stenosis and wanted to avoid risky medical procedures. After five acupuncture treatments with Hyejung Hayes my pain was substantially decreased. I do recommend this treatment and the services of Ms. Hayes. Ginny O. read more

My husband Ron had experienced serious discomfort as a result of chronic tendonitis in his right shoulder. Physical Therapy and home exercises provided some relief, but the problem persisted. Receiving acupuncture treatment at Seattle Acupuncture Wellness Center has made all the difference in his condition. He can sit comfortably for long periods and resume taking 3-hour walks without stopping repeatedly to stretch his shoulder. He has also experienced significant relief of tendonitis in his ankle, thanks to acupuncture treatment at the center. The quality of his life has improved remarkably. I, too, have received treatment at Seattle Acupuncture Wellness Center, which has lessened my back pain, helped my anxiety and sleep problems, and even improved my posture. I walk and exercise with less pain and am in better spirits. read more

It's been about 3 years since I first saw Hyejung for acupuncture. I started because I was simply curious about what acupuncture can do for me even though I viewed myself as "healthy". After Hyejung took my pulse and pinpointed a couple of my medical problems, I went from a skeptic to an immediate believer, open to possibilities - it was as though she had psychic abilities. So it started out with me wanting good general health, but I also received immediate relief for my recurring tension on my back, shoulders, and knee pain where I had ACL surgery. After EVERY treatment from Hyejung, whether it was relieving pain symptoms or simply wanting mental clarity, I always felt rested and refreshed. One of the best things about seeing Hyejung was the lasting effects of the treatment. After about 6 or so regular treatments, I found myself sleeping like a baby at night, waking up in the morning without needing an alarm, well rested and charged to start my day. One surprising bonus I came to appreciate was a predictable bowel movement, LOL. So, to the naysayers, it's not acupuncture I recommend, but Hyejung Hayes. I recommend you allow her the opportunity to show you how she can help you even if you have already given acupuncture a try in the past. She relieves pain, immediately and effectively. Cheers to good health! read more

I started on my journey to wellness and wanted to find the right people to include on my "Road To Health" Team. Through the magic of facebook updates and a handy group on, the universe was telling me to go see Hye Jung. I had chronic pain through many years of playing competitive women's rugby, hunching over my laptop during grad school and topped with stress from work. I was tired, uncomfortable, irritable, overweight and everyday activity seemed harder than they should be. I had already eliminated foods from my diet that were causing me inflammation/digestion issues but I felt that I needed someone to guide me through this process and support my healing. She fell right into this role, and helped me feeling better by my third session. I have completed my month long intense treatment, and my energy level has improved, my irritability is non-existent (as stated by my boyfriend), my chronic pain is less intense, my digestion is healing (I don't feel uncomfortable after I eat -- however this is in a work in progress), my work productivity/focus has improved and I look forward to working with Hye Jung on my "Road to Health". She is an excellent collaborator and guide. I highly praise her knowledge, philosophy and work ethic. I have also lost about 6 pounds -- that is always a bonus. To the person who wrote the poor review, it is unfortunate that you had a negative experience with Hye Jung and hope that you would reconsider going back to her. However, finding a practitioner/provider is like dating (and I am not a fan), so it is trying to find someone that will fit your needs and give you the care that you want. Perhaps you were not a right fit -- that's ok :) For me, it was a relief that I could "let go" and let someone else take care of me, be an educator, and help me develop my pathway to health. read more