✦ Integrative Health Navigation

Your body has
a reason.
Let's find the root.

Most healthcare treats the symptom. Dr. Shin goes deeper — drawing on 26 years of licensed clinical practice, now elevated by a clinical doctorate (DACM) and functional medicine certification (CFMP), to uncover why you feel the way you do.

DACM · Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine L.Ac. · Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)® CFMP · Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
What You Receive
Consultation Format 60 min, 1-on-1Video · Worldwide
Post-Session Deliverable Written ReportPersonalized Action Plan
Languages English · 한국어
Discovery Call Free 15 minNo obligation
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Why conventional appointments fall short

The 10-minute clinic visit was never designed for complex, chronic health challenges. There's a better way.

⚠ Conventional Healthcare
⏱10–15 min appointments — no time to explore root causes
💊Symptoms managed with medication, not resolved
📋Labs interpreted as "normal" even when you feel unwell
🔀Referrals to specialists who each see only their piece
🗺No single guide connecting the full picture of your health
✦ Dr. Shin Health Approach
⏳60-min deep-dive — your full health history explored
🌿Root-cause analysis: sleep, stress, nutrition, inflammation
🔬Functional lab review — optimal ranges, not just "normal"
🧭Integrative plan: Eastern + Western tools working together
📄Written report + step-by-step action plan after every session

Not an MD — something more comprehensive

Dr. Shin holds multiple distinct credentials — clinical doctorate, state licensure, national board certification, and functional medicine — together covering a range no single conventional physician is trained in.

DACM
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
The highest clinical degree in Asian medicine, earned by Dr. Shin after more than two decades of active clinical practice — bringing real-world diagnostic depth to formal academic rigor. Added to deepen and systematize a practice already built over 20+ years.
Doctoral degree built on 20+ years of prior clinical experience
Pulse diagnosis, tongue analysis, pattern differentiation
Classical herbal formula expertise
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), San Diego — DACM 2018
한의학 박사 (한방 의학 최고 학위) · PCOM 졸업
L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist · Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®
California state-licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and nationally board-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine — Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®, recognized in most U.S. states. With 26 years of active clinical practice, this credential represents Dr. Shin's foundational expertise — not wellness coaching, but a licensed healthcare profession.
California state-licensed: L.Ac.
National board certification: Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)® — recognized in most U.S. states
26 years of active clinical practice across pain, internal medicine & women's health
한의사 면허 (캘리포니아 주) · Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)® 전국 공인
CFMP
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Functional medicine bridges conventional diagnostics and lifestyle medicine — reading lab values, nutrition, gut health, hormones, and sleep as interconnected systems. Certification added to Dr. Shin's clinical toolkit to bring Western systems analysis alongside 26 years of Eastern clinical expertise.
Comprehensive lab interpretation (functional ranges)
Nutrition & supplementation protocols
Hormone, gut, and metabolic analysis
기능의학 전문가 (서양·동양 통합)
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🇰🇷 한국어 Korean
Dr. Sang Hee Shin
DACM · L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)® · CFMP · Integrative Health Navigator

After 26 years of clinical practice witnessing the same gap — patients who had been to every specialist, whose labs were "normal," yet who were far from well — Dr. Shin built a practice that bridges East and West.

Doctoral training at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) — combined with a California acupuncture license held since 2000 and functional medicine certification — means Dr. Shin can interpret your bloodwork and identify the patterns underneath it. Western diagnostics and Eastern healing wisdom, in one conversation.

With 13 years as a graduate Professor at South Baylo University and service as Dean of Academic Affairs & Dean of Doctoral Program at Dongguk University Los Angeles, Dr. Shin brings both deep clinical experience and rigorous academic training to every consultation.

Sessions are conducted globally via video — in English and Korean — so your location is never a barrier to getting to the root of your health.

"저는 한국어와 영어로 상담합니다 — 미국, 한국, 전세계 어디서나 화상 상담 가능합니다."

Education & Academic Career
Academic Degrees
2018
DACM · Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), San Diego, CA
1999
MSOM · Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
South Baylo University, Anaheim, CA
2000
L.Ac. · California Acupuncture License
California Acupuncture Board — Active since 2000
Academic & Clinical Leadership
13 yr
Professor — Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
South Baylo University, Anaheim, CA
Dean
Dean of Academic Affairs · Dean of Doctoral Program
Dongguk University Los Angeles (DULA)
9 yr
Founder & Clinical Director
La Palma Acupuncture Wellness · Private Practice
Additional Certifications & Specializations
NEI Practitioner · Neuro-Endocrine-Immune (NeuroScience, Inc.)
Neuro-Acupuncture · Fast Pain Relief Protocol
Acu-Nova Certified · Vision Improvement Protocol
BLS Instructor · American Heart Association

Choose your level of support

From a single deep-dive session to ongoing monthly health navigation — select what your situation calls for.

Tier 1
Discovery Consultation
$197 / 60 min session

A comprehensive 60-minute session that maps your health landscape from both Eastern and Western perspectives. Ideal for a fresh start or second opinion.

  • 60-min video consultation
  • Full health history review
  • Lab review (if available)
  • Written summary report
  • Personalized action plan
  • 7-day follow-up Q&A via email
Tier 3
Monthly Navigator Membership
$197 / month

Ongoing health monitoring and navigation for those committed to long-term vitality. Dr. Shin stays in your corner month after month, adjusting your plan as your health evolves.

  • Monthly 45-min check-in session
  • Ongoing protocol adjustments
  • Lab review as needed
  • Monthly progress summary
  • Priority access between sessions
  • Cancel anytime

Not sure which is right for you? Start with a free 15-min discovery call. Book it here →

How it works

From booking to your personalized action plan — here is what to expect.

1
Book Online

Choose your service and select a time that works across any timezone. Friday evenings (PT) are available for Korea-based clients.

2
Complete Intake Form

A detailed pre-session questionnaire (20 questions) so Dr. Shin arrives fully prepared. Available in English and Korean.

3
Your Session

60-minute video session. Dr. Shin listens, analyzes your patterns from both Eastern and Western frameworks, and builds your plan in real time.

4
Receive Your Report

Within 48 hours, receive a written summary and a step-by-step action plan — yours to keep and implement at your own pace.

Ready to find
your root cause?

Sessions available worldwide via secure video. English and Korean. All time zones welcome.

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Available globally — US, Korea, Europe, anywhere
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HIPAA-compliant secure video platform
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Written report delivered within 48 hours
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한국어 상담 가능 — 금요일 저녁(태평양 시간) 예약 가능
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Frequently asked questions

Currently these consultations are out-of-pocket. Many clients use their HSA/FSA accounts. We provide a detailed receipt after each session that you may submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement depending on your plan.
No. Dr. Shin Health is a complementary health navigation service — not a replacement for your primary care physician or specialists. Dr. Shin helps you understand the broader picture of your health and empowers you with knowledge and integrative strategies that work alongside your existing medical care.
Yes — sessions are conducted globally via secure video. For clients in Korea, Friday evening (Pacific Time) slots translate to Saturday morning in Korea, making it convenient. Korean-language sessions are fully available. 한국어 상담을 원하시면 예약 시 메모란에 기재해 주세요.
After booking you will receive a 20-question intake form. If you have recent lab work (blood panels, thyroid, hormone panels, etc.), please bring those to the session. The more information Dr. Shin has beforehand, the more productive your 60 minutes will be.
Your post-session report includes: a summary of your health patterns from both Eastern and functional medicine perspectives, specific recommendations (nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, herbal suggestions where applicable), and a prioritized step-by-step action plan. It is a document you can keep, share with other providers, and return to as a reference.
DACM (Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine) is the highest doctoral degree in Asian medicine — earned by Dr. Shin after more than 20 years of active clinical practice. L.Ac. is the California state license to practice acupuncture. Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)® is the national board certification (Diplomate of Oriental Medicine) covering both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, recognized in most U.S. states. L.Ac. and Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)® are always held together — the state license confirms California standing, the national certification confirms broader professional recognition. Dr. Shin has held both for 26 years. CFMP (Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner) means Dr. Shin is trained to interpret your labs and address root causes through nutrition, lifestyle, and integrative protocols. Together: a clinician fluent in both Western diagnostics and Eastern medicine.