Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Calabasas
At Kokin Healing Center, we specialize in integrating Eastern and Western medicine to provide comprehensive care for our patients. With over two decades of experience since 2000, our practice combines acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling to address a wide range of health concerns. Our founder, Marin L. Kokin, L.Ac., holds advanced degrees in traditional Chinese medicine and microbiology, and maintains hospital privileges at leading medical centers. We prioritize personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, focusing on conditions such as infertility, chronic pain, and internal medicine disorders. Our team of certified practitioners utilizes evidence-based techniques including electro-acupuncture, myofascial release, and customized herbal prescriptions.We maintain affiliations with major hospitals and professional organizations, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care. Our Calabasas facility offers flexible appointment times, including lunchtime and evening options, to accommodate busy schedules. Through continuing education lectures and clinical research, we stay at the forefront of integrative medicine advancements. Our commitment to patient education empowers individuals to take an active role in their health journey. With thousands of successful treatment outcomes, we continue to serve as a trusted resource for holistic healthcare in the Los Angeles area.
Services
Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Nutrition Counseling
Herbal Medicine
Pediatric Services
Health Coaching
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Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in integrative medicine since 2000
- Hospital privileges at three major Southern California medical centers
- Personalized treatment plans combining Eastern and Western approaches
- Board-certified practitioners with advanced degrees in Chinese medicine
- Specialized expertise in fertility support and chronic pain management
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- American Acupuncture Academy
- Encino Hospital
- Providence-Tarzana Medical Center
- Sherman Oaks Hospital
What people say
Life-changing results
Successful fertility support
Effective pain management
Personalized treatment plans
Compassionate care
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles at specific energy meridians to restore balance and promote healing. Our licensed practitioners use traditional techniques combined with modern approaches like electro-acupuncture to treat chronic pain, stress, and various health conditions. This ancient practice helps regulate bodily functions and enhance natural healing processes.
Massage Therapy
Our therapeutic massage services combine Chinese medicine meridian knowledge with Western techniques. Specialized treatments include myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and post-surgical recovery massage. These therapies help reduce pain, improve circulation, and accelerate healing for musculoskeletal conditions and post-operative rehabilitation.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations use high-quality ingredients to complement other treatments. Our pharmacopeia includes remedies for digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and immune support. Formulas are carefully selected to work synergistically with acupuncture and Western medications while minimizing side effects through natural ingredients.
Nutrition Counseling
Personalized nutrition plans focus on balancing body energy through food choices. We teach patients about energetic food properties and their impact on health. Our approach combines traditional Chinese dietary principles with modern nutritional science to address digestive disorders, weight management, and metabolic conditions.
Pediatric Services
Specialized acupuncture and gentle therapies treat children's health issues without invasive methods. We address common childhood conditions like digestive problems, anxiety, and sports injuries using non-needle techniques and family-centered care approaches that support healthy development and immune function.
People
Marin L. Kokin
Licensed Acupuncturist & Owner
Marin L. Kokin, L.Ac., has practiced acupuncture since 2000. She holds a Master's in traditional Chinese medicine and a Bachelor's in microbiology. Certified by NCCAOM and the American Acupuncture Academy, she maintains hospital privileges at three major medical centers and specializes in fertility and pain management.
Heather Olson
Massage Therapist
Heather Olson specializes in postoperative massage and lymphatic drainage. With empathic healing techniques, she focuses on reducing surgical recovery time through myofascial release and acupressure treatments that target pain, swelling, and muscle misalignment following procedures.
Karen Bruning
Massage Therapist
Karen Bruning brings 30+ years of massage therapy experience. Certified in multiple modalities including myofascial release and oncology massage, she creates customized sessions for stress relief, pain management, and overall wellness while maintaining active continuing education in her field.
Stephi Varjan
Massage Therapist
Stephi Varjan, a 40-year veteran practitioner, specializes in Japanese Shiatsu and Anma techniques. Trained by Japanese instructors and award-winning in her field, she provides traditional energy-balancing massage therapies that complement acupuncture treatments through non-needle meridian stimulation.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We treat anxiety, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, infertility, pain management, insomnia, and women's health issues using acupuncture and complementary therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance claims but recommend checking with your provider for specific acupuncture coverage details.
Are your herbal medicines safe with medications?
Our practitioners review all medications to ensure safe herb-drug interactions and will advise about any potential contraindications with your current prescriptions.
What makes your fertility treatments unique?
We combine acupuncture with Western medical coordination, offering specialized protocols for reproductive health that have helped many patients achieve successful pregnancies.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
We primarily provide in-person treatments but may offer phone consultations for treatment planning and follow-up discussions about your care.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Treatment plans vary by condition, but most patients see improvement within 4-6 weekly sessions, with chronic cases requiring longer-term care programs.
