

Contemporary Alternative Medicine, where you heal from your heart

The recent devastating impact of the Los Angeles wildfires deeply saddens us. Our thoughts are with you, and we hope you and your loved ones are safe as we pray for you during this difficult time.
To support the community, we would like to offer complimentary treatments starting in February to the people who have been directly affected and to the first responders who have been working so hard to help.
Acupuncture can help with stress, grief and trauma, physical aches and pain, lung support and so much more.
Please contact us at 310-657-8600 for further information.
We are here to support you, always.

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Contemporary Alternative Medicine, Inc.

At the Contemporary Alternative Medicine, we are committed to providing effective treatments, taking a holistic approach to treat you as a WHOLE person by working on your mind, body, and spirit to improve the quality of life. We focus and listen to your body in identifying the root causes of your health condition. Utilizing the most precise diagnostic and treatment methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we create customized treatment plans that are unique to you. We also create a relaxing environment where you can feel peace, calm and relaxed during your treatment.
Our mission is to work with you to achieve your optimal health and well-being so you can feel happy and good about yourself, as well as do the things you want to do in your daily lives. We provide the highest quality of care to help you regain and restore good health, to nurture the mind, body and spirit, and finally to restore balance and make true healing possible with Eastern Medicine.
Our Practitioners
Our Services

Shin Sung Kim
LAc. DAOM

Emily Kiba
LAc. Dipl OM
Emily Eriko Kiba is a licensed acupuncturist (LAc) by the California Acupuncture Board and a certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl OM) by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Emily graduated from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, the No. 1 school in California in the field of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). She incorporates a unique style, KAN (Korean Acupuncture Nei Jing )style, in her acupuncture practice to balance Yin and Yang, which is the root of all of your symptoms. She also combines the treatment with cupping, loquat moxibustion, and /or herbal medicine as needed. Emily got really inspired into Eastern Medicine especially when she was working for a company in Japan treating people with Loquat Moxibustion and how effective it was on some difficult diseases and thought one day she would like to come to the US to introduce this therapy to help people regain their optimal health. It is a heat therapy from over 2,000 years ago originated from Ayurveda and is very effective in boosting energy and immune system, promote blood and qi circulation, alleviates pains and muscle stiffness, digestive issues, fertility issues, skin issues, etc. Emily has also studied Dermatology under Mazin Alhafaji and am a member of the International TCM Dermatology Association. She is qualified to treat patients with skin issues with acupuncture and herbal medicine. She likes to combine the treatment with Loquat Moxibustion, which is very effective for skin related issues. Emily has also studied Holistic Nutrition at the American College of Holistic Nutrition and Macrobiotic diet and gives nutritional advice to her patients. She treats patients from all ages, from 0 onwards. Emily offers a heart-renewing treatment for the mind, body and spirit. You will notice that your mind and body feel more relaxed, calm and peaceful and feel happier after the treatment.