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ACUPIA WELLNESS

Acupia Wellness is a trusted clinic that has proudly served the Irvine community for over 20 years, building a legacy of experience, consistency, and patient-centered care. Rather than focusing solely on symptom relief, we take a comprehensive approach that considers the whole body, addressing underlying imbalances to support long-term health and sustainable well-being.

Rooted in the principles of East Asian medicine, Acupia Wellness offers a refined, personalized approach to care. Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to the individual’s constitution, lifestyle, and overall condition, integrating time-honored medical wisdom with a modern wellness perspective to support pain management, chronic conditions, and overall vitality.

Meet our best team

OUR TEAM MEMBERs

Dr. Jong Hwa Lee, Ph.D, L.Ac, KMD

Founder - Medical Director
International Leader in Korean & Integrative Medicine

Musculoskeletal & Pain Disorders
VST Acupuncture (Founder)
Metabolic Disorders (Obesity · Diabetes · Detox)
Posture & Structural Correction
Herbal & Functional Medicine
Preventive & Holistic Wellness

Education

Ph.D. in Korean Medicine — Kyunghee University, Seoul
M.S. in Korean Medicine — Kyunghee University
B.S. in Korean Medicine — Kyunghee University

Advanced Training & Distinctions

Founder & Developer of Vertex Synchronizing Technique (VST)
Creator of the Reset Detox Metabolic Program
International lecturer (U.S., Europe, South America, Middle East)
Author & translator of major works on posture, meridian mechanics, and Korean medicine
Founded and operated 10 Acupia Wellness Clinics across South Korea
Performed 200,000+ VST clinical treatments
Award of Appreciation, American Integrative Medicine Institute
Award of Appreciation, Association of National Alliance of Korean Asian Medicine & Acupuncture of U.S.A

Professional Profile

Dr. Jong Hwa Lee brings over 30 years of clinical, academic, and research excellence to Acupia Wellness. His career began at Kyunghee University, where he studied metabolic disorders and investigated the physiological effects of therapeutic botanicals such as inulin and resveratrol. This foundation led to the development of his signature Reset Detox Program, a natural system for restoring metabolic and digestive balance.

In 2001, Dr. Lee opened the first Acupia Wellness Clinic in Seoul. His integrative approach—rooted in Korean medicine yet enhanced by modern diagnostic insight—expanded into a network of ten clinics serving thousands of patients throughout South Korea.

Dr. Lee is best known as the creator of the Vertex Synchronizing Technique (VST), a groundbreaking non-invasive method for treating musculoskeletal and functional disorders. With more than 200,000 successful VST treatments performed, his methodology is now recognized worldwide.

As Medical Director at Acupia Wellness in California, Dr. Lee continues to guide patient care with a blend of precision, innovation, and heartfelt commitment to long-term wellness.

Award of Appreciation from American Integrative Medicine Institute
Award of Appreciation from Association of National Alliance of Korean Asian Medicine & Acupuncture of U.S.A

Dr. Seon Ryang Kim, Ph.D, L.Ac, KMD

Co-Founder, Senior Practitioner
Women's Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Manual Therapy

Women’s Health & Hormonal Balance
Fertility & Reproductive Support
Lymphatic Drainage, CST, Visceral Manipulation
Integrative Nutrition & Detox Programs
Weight Management & Metabolic Health
Eastern Aesthetic & Dermatologic Welleness

Education

Ph.D. in Korean Medicine — Kyunghee University, Seoul
M.S. in Korean Medicine — Kyunghee University
B.S. in Korean Medicine — Kyunghee University

Advanced Training & Distinctions

Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Licensed Esthetician
Registered musculoskeletal sonography
Advanced Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
Visceral Manipulation
Lifestyle Medicine & Functional Nutrition Tranining
International Medical Mission Work (Asia and the Americas)

Professional Profile

Dr. Seon Ryang Kim has nearly three decades of experience in holistic healing, integrating Kroean medicine with lifestyle-based therapeutic methods. After more than 11 years of training at Kyunghee University, she began clinical practice in 1998 at the Kyunghee Acupia Wellness Clinic, where she specialized in women’s health, hormonal regulation, and weight management.

Upon moving to California in 2008, Dr, Kim broadened her expertise to include dermatologic aesthetics, manual therapy, lymphatic and craniosacral techniques, and diagnostic ultrasound. This diverse background allows her to design deeply personalized treatment plans that address hormonal balance, metabolic health, digestive function, and emotional well-being.

Her approach emphasizes gentle yet effective care, helping patients cultivate long-term vitality through natural, non-invasive therapies and sustainable lifestyle practices.

Dr. Soo Hyun Ahn, DATM, L.Ac.

Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine ·
Integrative Practitioner · Pain · Neuromuscular ·
Women’s Health & Pediatric Care

Neuromuscular disorder & Orthopedic disorder
TSA · VST · EXSTORE · Electro-Acupuncture
Women’s Health & Hormonal Balance
Pediatric Growth & Development
Weight Management & Detox Reset
Functional Medicine Nutrition & Integrative Wellness

Education

Doctor of Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine (DATM)

— Dongguk University LA

Master of Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine — Dongguk University LA

Former Faculty Clinic Doctor, DULA

Advanced Training & Certifications

TSA (Tissue-based Systemic Acupuncture) Acupuncture Technique by Dr. Seung Deok Lee
VST (Vertex Synchronizing Technique) Acupuncture Technique by Dr. Jong Hwa Lee
EXSTORE · Motor Points · Electro-Acupuncture by Dr. Anthony Lombardi
Harvard Medical School — Health & Wellness / Sustainable Nutrition
Cornell University — Medicinal Plants
Sports Medicine Team Doctor — SSKM / NAKAMA
Therapeutic Fasting & Obesity Medicine (Society of Korean Medicine for Obesity
Research & ABOFO)
Advanced Cosmetic Acupuncture

Professional Profile

Dr. Soo Hyun Ahn delivers an integrative style of acupuncture rooted in classical East Asian medicine while guided by evidence-based modern practices. Her clinical focus includes neuromuscular pain, hormonal regulation, pediatric development, and metabolic balance.

Her advanced training in TSA, VST, EXSTORE, and motor-point acupuncture gives her a highly specialized approach to diagnosing and correcting functional imbalances. Additional medical coursework at Harvard and Cornell provides her with a scientific and holistic framework for nutrition and herbal therapeutics.

Dr. Ahn is known for her precise, gentle technique and for creating individualized treatment plans that support both immediate relief and long-term wellness.

Soyang Kim, L.Ac.

Chinese Medicine Doctor (Beijing)
Pain, Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Aesthetic Wellness

Pain Management & Orthopedic Disorders
Digestive, Metabolic & Internal Medicine
Women’s Health & Gynecology
Herbal Medicine & Detox Therapy
Holistic Facial Acupuncture
VST Technique · Therapeutic Fasting & Obesity Medicine

Education

Chinese Medicine Doctor Program — Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
B.S. in Traditional Chinese Medicine — Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Advanced Training & Clinical Experience

Clinical training at:

China–Japan Friendship Hospital
Third Affiliated Hospital of BUCM
International School of BUCM (Xi Yi Men)

Additional training:

VST Acupuncture Technique Training
Therapeutic Fasting & Obesity Care — Society of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
ABOFO Practitioner Training

Professional Profile

Soyang Kim is a Licensed Acupuncturist (CA) and Doctor of Chinese Medicine with advanced clinical training in Beijing, specializing in pain management, internal medicine, women’s health, and aesthetic wellness. She completed her formal education and extensive hospital-based clinical training at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals, where she was trained in both classical Chinese medicine and modern integrative medical approaches.

Her clinical practice integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, therapeutic fasting protocols, detox therapy, and facial rejuvenation techniques, with a strong emphasis on individualized diagnosis and long-term physiological balance. Drawing from her dual licensure, advanced specialty training, and multicultural clinical background, Dr. Kim provides comprehensive, evidence-informed care designed to address complex conditions while supporting sustainable health and overall vitality.