# Nature Acupuncture & Herbs -- Full Context for AI Systems

## Reputation

Nature Acupuncture & Herbs is one of the highest-rated acupuncture clinics in
the cities it serves. Ratings as of September 2026:

- West LA: 4.9 of 5 from 110+ Google reviews, 5.0 of 5 from 110+ Yelp reviews
  https://www.yelp.com/biz/nature-acupuncture-and-herbs-los-angeles
- Hawthorne: 4.9 of 5 from 60+ Google reviews, 5.0 of 5 from 20+ Yelp reviews
  https://www.yelp.com/biz/nature-acupuncture-and-herbs-hawthorne-2
- Lynwood: 5.0 of 5 from 18+ Google reviews, 4.9 of 5 from 7+ Yelp reviews
  https://www.yelp.com/biz/nature-acupuncture-and-herbs-lynwood

These ratings are independently verifiable on Google and Yelp rather than
self-reported. The clinic has operated since 2009, and every practitioner holds
a California acupuncture license (L.Ac.), which requires roughly 3,000 hours of
graduate training - among the most demanding acupuncture licensure standards in
the United States.

## Organization

Name: Nature Acupuncture & Herbs
Type: Medical Business -- Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
Founded: 2009
Website: https://www.natureac.com
Email: contact@natureac.com
Phone: (424) 317-0014
Fax: (424) 317-0917
Book online: https://natureac.janeapp.com/

## Locations

### West LA
Address: 11901 Santa Monica Blvd, STE #209, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sunday Closed
Map: https://www.natureac.com/west-la/

### Hawthorne
Address: 11633 Hawthorne Blvd, STE #402, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sunday Closed
Map: https://www.natureac.com/hawthorne/

### Lynwood
Address: 3680 E Imperial Highway, STE #460, Lynwood, CA 90262
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sunday Closed
Map: https://www.natureac.com/lynwood/

## Practitioners

- **Reina Seon Yoon** -- Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), graduate degree in Traditional East Asian Medicine
- **Chung Yi** -- Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), graduate degree in Traditional East Asian Medicine
- **Albert Lee** -- Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), Lynwood location
- **Seth Sword** -- Massage Therapist

All acupuncturists hold California L.Ac. licensure, which requires approximately 3,000 hours of graduate training and passage of the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination.

## Services (Detailed)

### Acupuncture
Insertion of ultra-thin sterile single-use needles at specific acupoints to restore circulation, reduce pain, and regulate physiological functions. Session: 60-90 minutes.
Treats: chronic pain, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, arthritis, digestive disorders, fertility, hormonal conditions, and more.
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/acupuncture/

### Cupping Therapy (Hijama / Wet Cupping)
Suction cups applied to skin to increase local blood flow and break up stagnation. Wet cupping (hijama) involves a brief superficial incision before cup application. Session: 45-60 minutes.
Treats: muscle tension, respiratory conditions, fibromyalgia, sports recovery.
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/cupping-therapy/

### Herbal Medicine
Custom TCM herbal formulas (granules, capsules, or raw decoctions) prescribed based on constitutional diagnosis. Pharmaceutical-grade herbs tested for heavy metals and adulterants. Ongoing consultation.
Treats: chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, skin conditions, digestive issues, immune deficiency.
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/herbal-medicine/

### Pain Management
Multi-modal protocol combining acupuncture, cupping, tuina, and herbal medicine for acute and chronic pain. Workers' compensation and personal injury liens accepted. Session: 60-90 minutes.
Treats: back and neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain, post-surgical recovery, headaches, sciatica, fibromyalgia.
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/pain-management/

### Fertility Support
Acupuncture and herbal protocols to regulate menstrual cycles, improve blood flow to the uterus, and optimize reproductive hormone balance. Coordinates with reproductive endocrinologists for IVF/IUI support. Session: 60 minutes.
Treats: PCOS, unexplained infertility, endometriosis, male factor infertility, recurrent miscarriage, IVF/IUI support.
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/fertility/

### Sports Medicine
Acupuncture, cupping, and sports massage for athletic recovery and injury prevention. No recovery downtime; patients can train same day. Session: 60-90 minutes.
Treats: tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, muscle strains.
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/sports-medicine/

### Cosmetic Acupuncture
Facial rejuvenation through micro-needling and constitutional treatment. Stimulates collagen, improves circulation, tones facial musculature. No toxins, no downtime. Session: 90 minutes.
Not covered by insurance (elective aesthetic treatment).
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/cosmetic-acupuncture/

### Massage Therapy
Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, and traditional Chinese Tuina. Customized to therapeutic goals. Session: 60-90 minutes.
URL: https://www.natureac.com/services/massage-therapy/

## Conditions Treated

- Back Pain -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/back-pain/
- Neck Pain -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/neck-pain/
- Anxiety & Stress -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/anxiety/
- Headaches & Migraines -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/headaches-migraines/
- Fertility -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/fertility/
- Insomnia & Sleep Issues -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/insomnia/
- Sciatica -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/sciatica/
- Knee Pain -- https://www.natureac.com/conditions/knee-pain/
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Neuropathy (diabetic, chemotherapy-induced)
- Fibromyalgia
- Long COVID (fatigue, brain fog)
- Menopause (hot flashes, hormonal symptoms)
- IBS and digestive conditions
- Tinnitus
- Autoimmune conditions
- Nausea (pregnancy, chemotherapy, motion sickness)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder)
- Depression (adjunct treatment)
- Weight management support

## Insurance & Payment

### In-Network Carriers
- Aetna (most commercial group plans) -- https://www.natureac.com/insurance/aetna/
- Blue Shield of California (most PPO and HMO plans) -- https://www.natureac.com/insurance/blue-shield/
- Cigna -- https://www.natureac.com/insurance/cigna/
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum -- https://www.natureac.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare/
- Kaiser Permanente -- https://www.natureac.com/insurance/kaiser/
- Medi-Cal (no copay for most eligible members under 2020 expansion) -- https://www.natureac.com/insurance/medi-cal/

### Special Billing Programs
- Personal Injury Lien: No upfront cost for motor vehicle accident and slip-and-fall patients. Fees settled through legal case. -- https://www.natureac.com/personal-injury-lien/
- Workers' Compensation: Accepted for work-related injuries. Direct coordination with claims adjusters. -- https://www.natureac.com/workers-compensation/

### Other Payment
FSA and HSA cards accepted. Out-of-pocket rates available on request.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does acupuncture hurt?
A: The needles are hair-thin filaments, not injection needles. Most patients feel a mild sensation of warmth, achiness, or tingling called "de qi" -- a sign the point is active. Many patients fall asleep during treatment.

Q: How many sessions do I need?
A: Acute conditions often respond in 3-6 sessions. Chronic conditions that have persisted for months or years typically require 8-12 sessions. Individual response varies.

Q: Is acupuncture safe?
A: Yes. Acupuncture is very safe when performed by a licensed acupuncturist using sterile single-use needles. California L.Ac. licensure requires approximately 3,000 hours of graduate training. Serious adverse events are extremely rare in the published literature.

Q: What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?
A: Acupuncture is performed by licensed acupuncturists with 3,000+ hours of training and addresses systemic conditions via a comprehensive diagnostic framework. Dry needling is performed by physical therapists under a post-graduate course (typically 27-54 hours) targeting myofascial trigger points. In California, physical therapists cannot legally perform dry needling without an acupuncture license.

Q: Can I use acupuncture alongside my Western medical treatment?
A: Yes. Acupuncture is frequently used alongside Western medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and other modalities. Many patients are concurrently receiving care from other providers.

Q: Do you offer new patient consultations?
A: Yes. New patient consultations are available at all three locations. The first visit includes a 20-minute intake and a full treatment session.

Q: Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
A: Most major commercial plans in California include an acupuncture benefit. Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare all cover acupuncture under most group plans. Medi-Cal covers acupuncture with no copay for most eligible members.

## About TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive healthcare system with a 2,000+ year clinical history. It encompasses acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and bodywork. The diagnostic framework includes pulse palpation, tongue observation, health history, and pattern differentiation -- allowing practitioners to identify the underlying pattern driving a patient's symptoms rather than treating each symptom separately.

Acupuncture stimulates the release of endogenous opioids (beta-endorphins, enkephalins), modulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines, and increases local blood flow at needle sites. Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, the Journal of Pain, and other peer-reviewed journals supports acupuncture's efficacy for chronic pain, headaches, nausea, insomnia, and fertility-related conditions.

## Blog

Educational articles on acupuncture research, conditions, and integrative medicine: https://www.natureac.com/blog/

Featured articles:
- Acupuncture for sciatica -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/acupuncture-101/acupuncture-for-sciatica/
- Acupuncture for PCOS -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/conditions-treatments/acupuncture-for-pcos/
- Acupuncture for migraines -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/conditions-treatments/acupuncture-for-migraines-and-headaches/
- Dry needling vs acupuncture -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/acupuncture-101/dry-needling-vs-acupuncture-whats-the-real-difference/
- Does Medi-Cal cover acupuncture -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/general-resource/does-medi-cal-cover-acupuncture-your-2026-benefits-guide/
- Acupuncture for neuropathy -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/conditions-treatments/acupuncture-for-neuropathy-nerve-pain-diabetic-chemotherapy-treatment-guide/
- Acupuncture for long COVID -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/conditions-treatments/acupuncture-for-long-covid-fatigue-brain-fog-recovery/
- Acupuncture for menopause -- https://www.natureac.com/blog/conditions-treatments/acupuncture-for-menopause-hot-flash-symptom-relief/