Lam Kong Acupuncture

The other reviews are correct — Dr Kong is a true healer. I travel 2 hours each way every week to see him, and had considered traveling to NYC to see a Chinese doctor before I found out about him.

I went to Dr. Kong for the first time and this forever changed me.
One morning, I had such a bad neck cramp, I couldn’t turn my head at all, not even a little bit. Every time I’ve tried, it was so painful.
My pain is on my left and he literally only put four needles on my right ear and head. After 30 mins, he massaged hot ginger on my neck and shoulder. Then he pressed really hard on my hand, and asked me to move my head. Surprised, I gave him a look of shock. 4 needles only, hot ginger and one pressed on the hand that made me move my neck without any pains? WTH!
Loyal patient for life.

I been to others with no results. He is amazing. One man I know was unable to dress himself and after several years with Dr Kong he can actually dance now. I have to drive 1.5 hours each way and am glad to do so. He has international patients and the stories I have heard while in his office. Any major health issues he is my main source to supplement traditional medicine.

Simply put, Dr. Kong is a master.
Besides his knowledge and skill, he is kind, empathetic and exudes a bedside manner that goes beyond what one would expect.
His office (in SF at least) is no frills but it’s clean, calm and in a wonderful location to wander solo afterwards.
I look forward to my sessions, hearing about (and feeling) the improvements of my overall health, being pain-​free for days, and just being in his presence.
He is the smart Chinese grandfather everybody needs!

Like many others, I found this place on Unilocal after significant searching.
I agree with another reviewer, Lam Kong is a wizard.
I had tremendous problems with breathing. I have suffered from ongoing sinus problems my whole life, and when I came to Dr. Kong, I was at my lowest low. I couldn’t breathe at all through my nose, and a trail of tissues followed me wherever I went. In one month of weekly acupuncture and herbs, my breathing is 80% better. He tells me I will get back to normal, and I believe him.
That said, this is a no frills outfit. So don’t expect a spa and sounds of a waterfall.

I’m currently being treated by Dr. Kong for blood rebuilding after a pelvic arterial hemorrhage. He noted that I was catching a cold/​flu and said he would treat that as well. He also gave me herbs. In two days there were no signs of a cold.
This man is healer. Pretty amazing.

Thanks to the previous Unilocalers recommendations on Dr. Kong… I too am a believer! Thank you all for your reviews and thank you God for Dr. Kong!
Flexibility of Schedule & Professional Courtesy:
I called at the last minute on a Monday holiday (MLK Day) assuming they would be closed… they were closing up at noon and waited until I could get there at 1 pm just to see me. And I was a new patient, never on their books. That alone is remarkable. His son was so, so nice on the phone, I just new I was going to be in good hands.
Convenient East Bay Location with Ample Street Parking: I don’t have to drive to Berkeley or Albany… enough said! His Oakland office is very modest, but you are not looking for a spa experience with acupuncture… if you are serious about it that is. If you have an ailment, you want to go somewhere for 30 –40 minutes tops, have them knock it out and send you on your way.
Rates/​Fees: Are in line with other good practitioners. Although I am paying a bit less now then with my other acupuncturist.
Products: He doesn’t have a hair salon like lobby of products to sell you like some acupuncturists they push bottle after bottle of Chinese Herbs and tinctures. He did say I had to take the tea, but after 2 days of muscling it down… I know why he made me do it, it works. It’s magic.
My experience:
I was sicker than a dog with the flu for the 7 day in a row — a fever 5 days in a row. My regular doctor checked my lungs for pneumonia and never ever once even mentioned it was probably the flu. They prescribed me antibiotics of course (the same pill they throw at everything), which I didn’t take. He immediately new after checking my pulses that it was the flu still lingering… AND I got my ½ hour treatment and left with my goody bag of yummy bitter tea, which I am still drinking religiously because I know this man knows what he’s talking about. I saw him yesterday, Today is my 2^nd day of taking his tea and I feel 80% better, just have to get rid of this cough now, but the horrible No question in my mind whatsoever would I challenge him. He is a natural healer for certain. I am taking my 3 year old son to him on Wednesday and probably my 7 month old too.
I have been to acupuncturists for years, so I know the basics of what to look for in a good acupuncturist, but Dr. Kong is beyond the skill of any of these practitioners I have seen. He is the REAL DEAL people. Don’t even hesitate. He will diagnose you quickly and get you on the road to recovery.

Dear god, the man is a genius. I would give ten stars if I could. He has cured me of everything from mono in high school to the common cold that just won’t quit. While the office is a little, er, rustic, Dr Kong is always warm, professional and gets the job done. Incredible!

I have been seeing Lam Kong for Acupuncture since the 1970’s. I have Hepatitis C. Due to Lam Kong and a healthy lifestyle, my liver is relatively healthy and I won’t need a liver transplant.
This guy is a wizard. He comes from a long line of healers. According to my recollection, his father was an acupuncturist, and his grandfather was, too. He is also very knowledgeable about herbs. He gets all the Chinese herbs from his family in China.
I have seen a number of acupuncturists over the years, and I keep coming back to him, even though it is a drive.

I’ve been treated by Dr Kong in the past. This ain’t some super spa like medical building, it’s old school because thats’ what Dr Kong is. He’s been doing this for 50 years, his dad was an acupcunturist, his grandpa was a doctor too. Now him and his son work together to carry on his family tradition of healing. He also has a big name in the acupuncture profession.
He is a great doctor and his treatments are very powerful. He’s a pretty funny and witty guy too. I came to him for treatment in the past for my fatigue. I was always tired, no matter how much sleep I had, how much tai chi I practice, how much ginseng i pounded…
And Dr Kong’s treatments… wow. I totally feel like a different person after his treatments. I’ve had many acupuncture treatments in the past, but his rank very very high, He’s one of 2 acupuncturist that I really love going to. My energy sky rocketed!
The herbs he gives are very convenient. They are given in teabag form so you just have to add water. Other dr’s give herbs that you have to cook. It’s pretty time consuming.
Overall, I tell other people about Dr Kong, for those who need help in Oak and SF because he has 2 offices. I say, «If I was dying, I would go to him and I trust him with my life.»
That says a lot… if I have just pain or something, I can go to many acupuncturist, but if I’m DYING? haha only one. And his last name is Kong.

If you don’t mind suddenly feeling all old-​school and repeating yourself loudly & slowly a few times about your symptoms, you will seriously get healed. I saw Lam Kong several times through a precarious time in my pregnancy, and I am fully convinced that his work helped my body sustain it, and now I’m running after a healthy four-​year old.
I’ve been back several times since then, for various flus and whatnot, and if you’re serious about the brackish tea, all you gotta do is sit in his little office and let the ear needles to their work.
magic.

Dr Kong is one of the most gifted, if not the most gifted acupuncturist that I have received treatment from.
In virtually every session, I feel like my whole body and energy has been ‘cleaned out’ and I feel revitalized in body, mind and soul, as well as a feeling of more robust and whole-​body health (rather than just symptomatic treatment).
He also always gives me tea at the end of our sessions together, that supports me in-​between sessions, and keeps the chi flowing. I really appreciate this.
I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking an acupuncturist for the first time, or even to long-​time goers. His english isn’t superb, but I feel his intuition is right on, and he knows where to put those needles, even if they are only a few !!

Dr. Kong is amazing. I went in with the stomach flu and after an hour of acupuncture and a day of seriously nasty tea, I was all better. I’ve had less dramatic results for my «deep flu,» as he describes the way that I catch everything that goes around, but I’m definitely feeling better in general and getting sick less often. His English is scattered, but sort of poetic, and he has no trouble getting to the heart of the matter. He also works two days a week somewhere in San Francisco, call for specifics.