I am a 72 year old female that had pain issues in my right shoulder (rotator cuff) and right hip (bursitis) lingering for over a year and a half to two years. I then received treatment from Dr. Karima Johnson.  I was skeptical of acupuncture but after traditional physical therapy and activity modification, I was finally willing to try alternative medicine…anything to help me function and sleep.  A benefit through Medicare Advantage Plus through my plan at Kaiser Permanente, I was able to select my practitioner.  I lucked out!  Dr. Karima truly listened to my needs, did a wholistic evaluation, and allowed me the treatment plan I felt comfortable with. She continues to support me with suggestions for gastro-intestinal health with Chinese herbs.  What I was surprised to experience was that the needles used for acupuncture are so fine it is not painful! I experienced that treatment of one zone actually helped another painful zone. I had weekly sessions for three months, then twice a month for a few more months and now I am on a monthly maintenance treatment plan.  Over nine months, my pain level went from 6-7 pain and now 1-2 pain level. But noticeable relief usually the next day or even hours after acupuncture. I highly recommend professional Dr. Karima for you to positively impact your health and quality of life.