Dr. Seung Min Kathy Lee, Ph.D, KMD

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Dr. Seung Min Kathy Lee, was raised in Portugal, Singapore, Korea, and the US, and studied Korean Medicine in Kyung Hee University - Korea’s top rated College of Korean Medicine. After obtaining her license to practice Korean Medicine, she continued her acupuncture studies and research in a postgraduate residency program for four years at Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital and became a Board certified specialist in Acupuncture and Moxibustion.  She obtained her PhD in Acupuncture and Moxibustion as well and is currently working as a lead Saam acupuncture instructor at Donguibogam Academy. 

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Other than teaching and research, she regularly treats patients at several different private clinics. Her main clinical interests focus on integration of Korean medicine into modern healthcare, particularly, using Korean-style Saam acupuncture. Dr. Lee co-authored a book chapter entitled “Obesity and Acupuncture” in Integrative Weight Management – A Guide for Clinicians, and another chapter, “The History and Development of Korean Acupuncture” in the Handbook of Korean Acupuncture. Her other contributions include serving as an on-site medical advisor for various international conferences, and a guest speaker for the Arirang International TV and community healthcare centers.