Meet Dr. Yong Kim

DR. KIM HAS A PERSONAL STORY

Dr. Kim entered the field of chiropractic because of a personal experience that changed his life. During his teenage years, he suffered from chronic low back pain complicated with Sciatica caused by several auto accidents, bad posture, and a few sports injuries. Traditionalallopathic care and physical therapy failed to ease his suffering. He was able to reduce his pain with regular exercise, but he still suffered severe flareups. One day while he was exercising at the gym, a Chiropractor noticed something wrong with him. The chiropractor took him to his clinic and treated him. After several weeks of treatments, he felt 100% better. It only took just another week before Dr. Kim decided to pursue the profession of Chiropractic himself.

DR. KIM IS WELL-EDUCATED

Dr. Kim performed his undergraduate studies for Chiropractic at San Jose State University, and completed his doctoral studies in Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West. During his internship, he was one of the few elected clinicians as an Honors Intern and an Intern Supervisor to help other interns manage and care for approximately 1,000 patients per week. Dr. Kim has over 10 years of experience in the chiropractic field.

Dr. Kim continued his studies in neurology through the Carrick Institute and has successfully treated non-ablative neurological conditions such as cervical dystonia, benign positional vertigo, peripheral neuropathies and chronic pain from nociceptive sensitization.

In 2000, Dr. Kim received his certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma(CCST) by the Council of Applied chiropractic Science from the International Chiropractic Association. This certification allowed him to excel and treat injuries associated with motor vehicle accidents as well as testify in court as an expert consultant. Dr. Kim has successfully treated many auto injuries where prior medical and chiropractic care did not.

In 2003, Dr. Kim earned his full certification in Active Release Techniques (ART). With this, he has successfully treated professional basketball and football athletes throughout the country. Dr Kim currently holds ART certifications in Spine, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Biomechanics and Long Tract Nerve Entrapments.

In 2006, Dr. Kim obtained his certification as a Chiropractic Sports Practitioner® (CCSP) by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. This specialized certification allows him further in-depth knowledge in the treatment of athletic injuries and the management of physical fitness.

DR. KIM IS A DEDICATED VOLUNTEER

Dr. Kim has volunteered his knowledge and treatment for local high school athletes. He was also the club chiropractor for 24 Hour Fitness in Sacramento and presently volunteers his time to assist personal trainers at 24 Hour Fitness and World Gym facilities with complex and chronic conditions.

In September 2004, Dr. Kim was selected to administer Active Release Treatments® to the SILVER MEDAL United States Men’s and Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team at the 2004 TJ MAXX Olympic Gymnastics Tour in Sacramento.

He had the honor of being a part of the ART Performance Care Team and treating the athletes at the 2004 Ironman Triathlon World Championship and 2007 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Sports & Interests

DR. KIM HAS AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

Dr. Kim has always kept an active lifestyle by participating in sports. He played competitive league baseball from elementary school through high school. He also has experience in Tae Kwon Do and Jujitsu. Currently, his passions include weight training, cycling, racquetball, snow skiing and chasing his two canines around.

He has always practiced what he preaches to his patients; by regularly exercising at 24 Hour Fitness facilities for over 20 years.

MORE YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DR. KIM

During 2006 and 2007, Dr. Kim was a monthly contributing writer for health & Fitness Magazine, a local publication dedicated to informing and enlightening readers on health and fitness issues affecting them and their community. His articles focused on the prevention and treatment of a variety of sports and musculoskeletal injuries.

He also has a broad spectrum of patients from state and local governmental agencies including various branches of law enforcement and several area school districts such as police officers, firemen, and teachers.