Clinical Practice and Approach
Kimberly Bonde has spent more than 35 years in active clinical practice, supporting clients through both straightforward and complex health concerns, often over months or years. Her approach reflects a long-view philosophy of care, shaped by experience, close listening, and clinical judgment developed over time.
Her practice remains rooted in direct client care. Kimberly practices acupuncture as a thoughtful, individualized process, guided by context, pacing, and the evolving presentation of each client. She brings particular care to when to intervene, when to simplify, and when to allow space for change, with respect for the body’s capacity for adaptation over time.
Working With Complexity and Collaborative Care
Kimberly’s dual background in acupuncture and nursing informs her clinical perspective. She works with people navigating fertility treatment, pregnancy and postpartum care, perimenopause and menopause, chronic conditions, and complex medical histories, integrating acupuncture thoughtfully within the broader context of their care. She collaborates with physicians and other health professionals across a range of specialties.
She is known for a steady, non-directive presence and for care that reflects discernment rather than intensity. Her aim is to create a clinical experience that feels supportive and sustainable, particularly during periods of uncertainty, transition, or prolonged health challenges.
Education and Professional Background
Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts from Smith College, her Master of Acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Columbia, Maryland, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regis University. Early in her career, she completed clinical training with Professor J.R. Worsley at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa, England. She previously practiced as a registered nurse in high-risk labor and delivery and cardiology while maintaining a private acupuncture practice. That experience continues to inform her integrated approach to care.
Outside the Clinic
Away from the clinic, Kimberly enjoys playing old-time Appalachian fiddle music, spending time in Georgia’s state parks, and traveling internationally.
Client Perspective
“I first started seeing Kimberly hoping she might help with the near-constant headaches I was battling, as well as persistent allergies. More than 20 years later, I still see her. Thankfully, the headaches and allergies are under control, and now I see her to support my overall well-being.
Over the years, our sessions have often targeted specific problems (broken bones, pregnancy symptoms, and anxiety), but they also always contribute to an “evenness” in being that I can’t quite explain. And the fact that she is an RN is a huge bonus, as I know she’s thinking through a comprehensive approach to supporting me and my health.
Quite simply, I always feel better after going.”
– AB, Atlanta
