Joy Pattee is an acupuncturist practicing in Kailua Kona, HI. Dr. Pattee evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine.

Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Pattee treats the patient's condition. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.