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“Shawn” Seonghyeon Park L.Ac.

Shawn is a highly qualified practitioner of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, possessing comprehensive credentials and diverse clinical experience. He is fully certified and holds active licenses to practice from both the California Acupuncture Board and the New York State Acupuncture Board, demonstrating his adherence to rigorous professional standards in multiple states.

Further attesting to his expertise, Shawn has earned the prestigious title of Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. This national certification is awarded by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and signifies a high level of competency in the full scope of Oriental Medicine, including acupuncture and herbology.

His academic foundation was solidified at the esteemed Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, where he successfully earned a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. This intensive program provided him with a deep understanding of traditional theories and practices. Complementing his education, Shawn acquired valuable hands-on clinical experience in various demanding healthcare settings. These include integrative environments such as Columbia University affiliates and the Mount Sinai-Beth Israel Cancer Center, as well as focused care settings like the Broadway accident injury center, equipping him with the skills to address a wide range of health concerns.

Shawn’s dedication to Oriental Medicine is also deeply rooted in his personal background. Born in South Korea into a lineage of Korean medicine herbalists, he spent his formative years immersed in the world of traditional healing within his father’s clinic. This early exposure fostered a profound connection to and understanding of the holistic principles underlying Oriental Medicine.

Looking ahead, Shawn is enthusiastic about applying his extensive training, diverse experience, and deep-seated passion for holistic health to provide patients with exceptional, thoughtful, and comprehensive Oriental Medicine treatments aimed at promoting well-being.