Ko's Wellness

I have recurring sciatica pain, and when it strikes I feel debilitated. I can't concentrate on work, I can't hike, I can barely lift myself into my car to drive. Some number of years ago, I went to a pain specialist in Redondo Beach who shot either side of spine with cortisone and that really helped for quite a while. My insurance covered part of the procedure, but it was still expensive.

Worth it though. And then.whammo. The pain came back. It was so bad that I was walking with a limp and in a constant state of agony. Knowing that cortisone wasn't all that healthy as a treatment, I decided I would try acupuncture first before resorting to another round of injections. I'm so glad I found Ko's Wellness (through a Google search of nearby acupuncturists). Dr. Ko is amazing.

I bought a series of five treatments and by the 5th treatment I was feeling no pain at all. Sadly, my insurance did not pay any part of this, but the money I spent was still less than what I paid at my previous pain specialist. And the price at Ko's Wellness is reasonable.more than reasonable since his treatments work. Now I only go back for one treatment when I feel like the pain might be coming back.

One treatment does the trick. The last time I visited was right before the holidays, and I'm guessing that muscle tightness and stress was causing the sciatica flare-up. After Dr. Ko worked his acupuncture magic, I promised myself that I would give him a review as soon as I could, and I hope that people who might be suffering from similar pain will give him a try.

Mr Ko helped my daughter 7 years ago when she was more than a week past due to give birth. The OB/GYN was going to induce within the next two days if my daughter didn't go into labor. We found Ko's Wellness, this is not a new age place, no, this is the real deal! Mr Ko knows what is best. My daughter was scheduled for 3 treatments, yet it only took one treatment and their little joy was brought into the world all natural, without any help from any Doctors! Mr Ko is amazing!

Can't understand how any medical facility would set price for a package of 5 or 10 treatments at a discount of 40% of single treatment without being even diagnosed! Walked right back out.

I love dr Ko! He is an awesome guy who is great at what he does. Very professional not creepy AT ALL LOL. He's a sweet guy and I feel so much better every time I leave there. Alternative medicine that truly works praise God!

I was searching for an acupuncturist around my home, so I was driving around because I had tendonitis in my elbow bad. I yelped acupuncture and found 3 around my house. I wanted a "real" acupuncturist so I decided to call Dr. Ko. I thought that there was no way I was getting in that day. He picked up the phone and said to come on over. He was A-mazing!

His knowledge and expertise goes beyond what any other person has ever had that I have gone to. My tendonitis is almost gone. It was a bad case. I have all kinds of other issues. He has worked on my knee and even a tooth that was aching! They also have a masseuse that is amazing also! I give Ko's Wellness 5 BIG stars! Thank you Dr. Ko! Arlene M. Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca.

He was a total creep who asked too many personal questions and put his hands where I don't think they should have been

First time trying acupuncture and it was a trip! Very unusual yet effective. Dr. Ko is very nice and knowledgeable. His offices are very clean and calming. Will be returning for more treatments.

I can't say enough about Dr. Ko's acupuncture treatments. I have a bad back and it can be very painful and flares up. I called Dr. Ko who gets me in almost immediately for treatment. I do 3 rounds of acupuncture on my back and I just feel wonderful after the treatments. He does such a good job I don't have to see Dr. Ko within a 6 months to 1 year.period! Is office is very clean and pleasant and he takes pride in his eastern medicinal healings.

He accepts ILWU insurance and other insurances of course as well as cash. DR. Ko also promotes healthy eating, wellness treatments, herbs treatments, massages etc. GOT PAIN SEE DR. KO!

I was fed up with joint/back pain, pain pills and depression. Dr. Ko fixed me in a few sessions. No longer using pain pills nor Prozac. Energy and happiness have increased. He is wonderful healer.

Dr Ko is not only an acupuncture doc but a USC certified MD graduate as well. Since quitting smoking a year ago and gaining 50lbs (still worth it) I needed some treatments for a variety of things. 1) Lung problems after 10 years of a pack per day 2) The 50lbs I have gained in the year since I quit 3) The premature aging smoking caused in my face 4) General health and 5) Stress management WITHOUT cigarettes!

So fast forward to 2 months later, like 12 visits in. 20lbs lost and counting! Breathing Much EASIER no more allergy pills.not an asthma attack in over 2 months! Lowest stress levels of my life! Starting facial treatments, Acne is ALSO GONE! I call him Mr. Miagi but Dr. Ko and his assistant are a DREAM come true. If you never learn for yourself it's YOUR LOSS.

Worth every penny and believe me I am a PINCHER! If you don't have the money, FIND IT! The sooner, the better for YOU. Lastly, to another reviewer, YES he has Many Many clients. Go sit in the waiting room for a day and say he isn't that busy, phone off the hook, walk ins and appointments. Why? Because he is a miracle worker!

I liked the results from last year (lost 10lbs in a wk after weight loss acupuncture!) and because he seemed to be really knowledgable and good at what he does, I decided to come back for my worker's comp acupuncture treatments. Unfortunately, he kind of forgot about me since the insurance company is very slow in responding, and 1 1/2 month later I still hadn't gotten any treatment.

So for this time things didn't work out and I ended up going somewhere else. I'm still convinced that he is great at what he does, but I can't shake the feeling that getting cash is sometimes more important than the patient him-/herself (this is based on trying to sell me a few hundred $$ package last summer & lost interest in me as patient on the spot when I told him I didn't have that kind of money just like that). I'd love to go back and will when he has a special again.;o)

What a gem! Hidden away in San Pedro, Dr. James Ko specializes in pain management (muscle pain be gone for good in 3 treatments). His other services include easing stomach problems, helping grow hair (baldies need to go here), assisting with weight loss (better than Jenny Craig), and easing hot flashes (ooooh thank goodness I'm not there yet). He's a great guy with good bedside manner.

I can feel the zen vibes floating my way. Visiting him is like getting a free lesson in Eastern philosophy. enlightenment here I come (great for anxiety management -- stress case, me?). Tao of Ko. He's personally helped me with skin care and nausea. Success! Alternative medicine can seem like a risk, but he eases your nerves and really proves that western science isn't the be all and end all of medicine.