About practitioners

Goals and Dreams of Greenleaf Clinic

Since half of our patient populations are non-Asians, they have never experienced acupuncture treatments before and do not have proper knowledge of said treatment. Our patients sought out western doctors but getting unsatisfying results, they began looking for alternative therapies and finally knocked our clinic door.

I always wish I could have met them earlier. For many cases, they did not have to suffer for such a long time. Eastern medicine has own perspective of human body and disease, so Eastern medicine doctors can help patients in other ways in which Western doctors cannot. In Asia, You can see Western medicine doctors and Eastern medicine doctors work together, and try to find the best treatment for each patient. I hope someday we can also achieve this system in Canada.

Due to drastic westernization in Asia, even Asians do not know the basic background of acupuncture. During the consultation and treatment, I always try to explain how our body works and how acupuncture helps the body system. Once they understand what causes the disease, they can cure the disease easily and they can prevent other problems. The goal of Eastern medicine is to prevent the disease before it happens.

Communication between the patients and myself is my first priority. The more I understand not just about their health problem but also, their character and life style, I can better treat each patient accordingly.

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Community Volunteering

Since 2007, making a lecture related TCM at several non-profit organizations, varies English/non-English speaking ethnic communities and schools. Also, contributed a weekly medical column to Korean Newspaper in 2009.

In many ways, my life evolved around eastern medicine. I was a weak child with many health concerns from birth, surrounded by herbs and medications. At a young age, I learned the physical and mental impacts that an illness can have on the patient and families fighting together. As my empathy grew, my compassion to take part in eastern medicine sparked. Having my father as an eastern medicine practitioner also played a major role in making my way to eastern medicine. Active volunteering and travelling greatly matured my views as an individual.

During my practice, many patients visit and receive treatments in hopes of improving their condition, but unsure. I believe in the importance of allowing patients to trust the practitioner and themselves during any series of treatments. With professionalism and experience, my goal is to achieve such relationships and positive prognoses.

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Educational Background

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