Chiropractic Clinic in Pyongtaek, Osan, South Korea

Chiropractor Dr. Phillip Yoo also offers Massage Therapy, Pilates, Rehabilitation Therapy and Personal Fitness Training in his Create Wellness Chiropractic Sportsmedicine Centers in Osan and Itaewon.

The Create Wellness Chiropractic & Sportsmedicine Centers have been serving the expat community since 1999.

CARE MENU:
Chiropractic Therapy: pain, posture corrective, & wellness care
Physiotherapy: various treatment modalities to rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries
Sportsmedicine: diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of sports injuries
Foot Clinic: treatment of foot disorders by therapy & custom made orthtotics
Massage Therapy: Thai, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports
Pilates Training: One on One or small group lessons
Rehabilitation Specialist: Therapeutic exercise therapy
Personal Fitness Training: One on One Functional fitness training
Vibration Therapy: Rehabilitation, Revitalization, Rejuvenation and Recovery
Ergonomic Assessment: Evaluation & correction of one’s posture in the work environment

LANGUAGES: Native English, Fluent Korean, Spanish

PYONGTAEK CLINIC HOURS:
Tuesday: 4pm-7pm
Thursday 4pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-12pm By Appointment Only

Insurance companies which cover chiropractic care: (check with your provider)
Aetna , AIG, Allianz, Blue Cross, Bupa, Cigna, Mail Handlers, S.O.S., etc…

Free First Consultation: see attached coupon. No need to bring the coupon with you. Just mention that it’s your first visit when you make your first appointment.

Location:
Driving: We are located next to the Family Mart directly across the street and left from the Osan Airbase Maingate.  See also attached map.
Parking: There is a parking lot next to our building. (500won first 1/2 hr.)

Subway/Train: Get off at Songtan Station and take a taxi or walk to the Osan Airbase maingate. We are across the street and to the left. We are located next to the Family Mart on the second floor.
By Bus: From the Songtan bus terminal take a taxi or walk to the Osan Airbase Maingate ( Shinjang Shopping Center ).

Chiropractic Clinics in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea

Chiropractor Dr. Phillip Yoo also offers Massage Therapy, Pilates, Rehabilitation Therapy and Personal Fitness Training in his Create Wellness Chiropractic Sportsmedicine Centers in Itaewon and Osan.

The Create Wellness Chiropractic & Sportsmedicine Centers have been serving the expat community since 1999.

CARE MENU:
Chiropractic Therapy: pain, posture corrective, & wellness care
Physiotherapy: various treatment modalities to rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries
Sportsmedicine: diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of sports injuries
Foot Clinic: treatment of foot disorders by therapy & custom made orthtotics
Massage Therapy: Thai, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports
Pilates Training: One on One or small group lessons
Rehabilitation Specialist: Therapeutic exercise therapy
Personal Fitness Training: One on One Functional fitness training
Vibration Therapy: Rehabilitation, Revitalization, Rejuvenation and Recovery
Ergonomic Assessment: Evaluation & correction of one’s posture in the work environment

Languages spoken: Native English, Fluent Korean, Spanish.

SEOUL (ITAEWON) CLINIC HOURS:
Monday:  8am-12pm/ 2pm -7pm
Tuesday: 10am-12pm/ 1pm-6pm
Wednesday: 8am-12/ 2pm-7pm
Thursday: 10am-12pm/ 1pm-6pm
Friday: 8am-12/ 1pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-12pm/12:30pm-4pm

Insurance companies which cover chiropractic care: (check with your provider)
Aetna , AIG, Allianz, Blue Cross, Bupa, Cigna, Mail Handlers, S.O.S., etc…

Free First Consultation: see attached coupon. If this is your first visit, just mention it to the receptionist when you make your first appointment - no need to bring the coupon with you.

Location:
Our Seoul Clinic is conveniently located in the Itaewon Shopping Center area just up the street (going toward Hannam) but on the opposite side of the street from the fire station. Our office is on the 1st Floor of the green “ Hannam Building. There is a “Buy the Way” convenience store in the front.
See also attached map.

Driving Directions:
From the Hannam Bridge direction: After crossing the Hannam Bridge you need take a left at the first or second intersection.   This will take you into the Itaewon shopping district. Drive towards Itaewon subway station.  Our building will be on the right side  after passing the Itaewon Hotel and Hana Bank.  There is a “Buy the Way” convenience store on the first floor of our olive green building.
Parking: There is free parking behind our building. To get there, take a right at the first light after passing our building. There is an LG gas station at the intersectionwhere you turn. Drive all the way up the street and take a right. Then take another right at the second or third intersection, which will lead you down to a 3-way intersection at which you will take a left. You will then see a huge sign for the “International Clinic”. Take the elevator down to the 1st floor.

From the Banpo Bridge (Yongsan Army base) direction: Head towards Itaewon subway station.  Pass the Hamilton Hotel and at the second light our olive green building will be on the left side. There is a “Buy the Way” convenience store on the first floor of our “Hannam Building”.  We are located on the first floor past the elevators.
Parking: There is free parking behind our building. To get there, pass the Hamilton Hotel and  turn left at the first light after There is an LG gas station at the intersection where you turn. Drive all the way up the street . You will see a “Swiss Chalet” restaurant, which you will pass and then take a right. Then take another right at the second or third intersection, which will lead you down to a 3-way intersection at which you will take a left. You will then see a huge sign for the “International Clinic”. Take the elevator down to the 1st floor.

Subway: Take line #6 and get off of Itaewon Station (STN 630) and go out exit #2. Walk straight for 5-7 minutes and you will see the “Buy the Way” convenience store on the first floor of our green building. City Bus #110 drops you off right in front of the clinic.

For Taxi Drivers:
한남대교 방향에서
한강진역 (이태원 호텔) 지나서 이태원역(해밀톤 호텔) 방향으로 가다가 제일기획 건물 건너편에 있는 한남빌딩 바이더 웨이 편의점이 1층에 있는 10층 초록색 건물 1층

반포대교 방향에서(미 8군 방향에서)
반포대교 지나서 이태원역(해밀톤 호텔) 지나서 한강진역(이태원 호텔) 방향으로 가다가 소방서 사거리 지나서 나오는 첫번째 횡단보도 바이더웨이가 1층에 있는 10층 초록색 건물 한남빌딩 1층

Your Create Wellness Chiropractic Sportsmedicine Doctors:

Dr. Phillip B. Yoo, D.C., B.S., B.S. (Dr. Phil)
Doctor of Chiropractic, C.W.O. (Chief Wellness Officer)
Sportsmedicine & Wellness Specialist

Dr. Phil was born in New York, but grew up in Michigan.  He graduated from Michigan State University and after graduation worked as a personal fitness trainer. After injuring his back weightlifting, he went to a chiropractor and his back pain disappeared and posture was corrected.  Dr. Phil was so impressed with the results he decided to pursue a career in chiropractic and graduated in 1997.  Dr. Phil also decided to do post graduate studies in sports medicine.  This required him to attend lectures in England and Switzerland.  He also had to pass a  rigorous sports chiropractic exam, as well as volunteer at an  international sporting event. Dr. Phil was a credentialed sports chiropractor at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, which  completed his International Chiropractic Sports Diploma in 2008
He has always been immersed and is well versed in the health, fitness, & sports medicine industry, and is always upgrading his skills to give you the best health care possible.
Education
National University of Health Sciences
*Doctor of Chiropractic
*B.S. Human Biology
Michigan State University
*B.S. Health Education &
Human Performance
Qualifications
National College of Chiropractic
*Physiotherapy Certified
*Acupuncture Meridian Therapy Certified
National  Board of Chiropractic Examiners
*Part IV Board Certified
Graston Technique (Instrument assisted soft tissue therapy)
*Certified module III
K&L Medical Foot Adjusters
*Certified to prescribe custom made foot orthotics
National Academy of Sports Medicine
*Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Level I Crossfit Trainer
Federation Internacional Chiropractic Sportive
*International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma

Dr. Sean H. Kim, B.S., D.C. (Dr. Sean)
Associate Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Sean is from the Oregon area, which is the Hub of natural medicine. So his natural healing philosophy has been ingrained in him since birth. Not only does Dr. Sean practice chiropractic, he is also a professor at a medical school, where he teaches x-ray mensuration and human anatomy.
Education
*Western States Chiropractic College Doctor of Chiropractic
*University of Oregon
B.S. Human Biology
Qualifications
Graston Technique
* module II certified provider.

First Free Consultation Coupon

Click Here for a coupon for your first free consultation at Create Wellness Center.

Create Wellness Center Receives an Award

Dr. Phil and team has received an award from the United Nations Command Combined Forces Command United States Forces Korea. Signed by General Walter Sharp and General Sung Chool Lee.

Here is a picture:

Dr. Phil’s Article from the Bejing Olympics

Dr. Phil was an official sports chiropractor for the World Olympians Association during the 2008  Beijing Olympics.

Here is an article about Dr. Phil’s experience as an Olympic sports chiropractor  in Adobe PDF format:

Beijing Article by Dr. Phil (pdf) - 5 MBs

New Year’s Open House

Dr. Phil (CEO of Create Wellness Center)

Cordially invites you, your family, and friends to our New Year’s Open House!

Come and celebrate your health & Wellness for the New Year as we unveil the new expansion of our wellness workout center.

Nutritious & Delicious California sushi rolls & refreshments will be prepared to help start your new year on the wellness path.

Please call or email TODAY to reserve your seat - space is limited.

RSVP: 02-798-1446

Email: chirosportsmed@yahoo.com

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Common Uses of TurboSonic Vibration Therapy

TurboSonic Vibration Therapy provides the first safe, effective way to excite human cells. This new technology accelerates the body’s natural healing response, increases cellular oxygen uptake, enhances cellular nutrient uptake, stimulates cellular fluid movement and facilitates cellular waste removal. As a result, the new cells are more resilient, more vibrant, and function together as a healthier, longer lasting body.
Of the 75 ~100 trillion cells in the human body, 40% to 50% are bacteria,
necessary for the assimilation of food. Another 40% to 45% is composed of blood, lymphatic, and spinal fluids. The remaining 10% is comprised of solid tissues of muscle, bone, organs, brain and skin. Human cells go through their own life cycle. They are created, then wear out and are replaced in a cycle that varies from two weeks to seven years, in accordance with the built-in DNA cell replication blueprint. Vigorous exercise can only affect a small percentage of these cells.

Degenerative disease conditions, accelerated aging, and all diminished capacities ultimately can be attributed to insufficient cellular stimulation. As the living cell struggles with poor nutrition, low oxygen levels, environmental toxins and stagnation of lymphatic fluids, disease conditions develop which shorten the life span. Whole Body Vibration can reverse that process.
Whole Body Vibration was first developed in the Soviet Union to condition Soviet cosmonauts to withstand the effects of weightlessness in outer space for months at a time.

* The Soviets conducted rigorous scientific studies spanning several decades that confirmed the remarkable restorative powers and safety of whole body vibration.
* Soviet cosmonauts have lived in space for more a year (420 days) without suffering the serious health effects of weightlessness. American astronauts who did not use whole body vibration conditioning were able to live in space for only 120 days due to muscle weakness and lowered bone density.
* Researchers in Germany developed the first commercial whole body vibrational device, driven by electrical motors based on simple mechanical principles.
* Scientists in South Korea have developed a more sophisticated patented technology that eliminates many of the limitations of earlier vibrational devices.
* The remarkable increase in effectiveness of this new TurboSonic approach has been demonstrated in studies in Korea.
Why TurboSonic?

* Unlike mechanical vibration training devices which can be extremely noisy, TurboSonic vibration produces almost no audible sound.
* Mechanical vibration training units operate at frequencies above 20 Hz, which require that subjects do push-ups or lift weights on the plate with affected muscles within 24″ of the plate to affecta training response in the muscles.
* TurboSonic vibration is most effective on all muscle groups with the subject standing upright.
* No muscular exertion is required with Sonic vibration
* Muscle groups are worked selectively by varying frequencies in a range broader than those available to mechanical vibration devices.
* Intensity can be adjusted to enable fine-tuning or body sculpting, a capacity difficult to accomplish with mechanical vibration devices.
* The seven TurboSonic training sequences were designed by the Korean Qigong Association to direct the flow of vital energy to specific sites in the body during the selected mode of operation.
* One stands upright on the platform plate.
* Each training session is 10 minutes.
FDA Approved
TurboSonic is registered with the FDA as a Class 1 powered exercise equipment/Vibrational Therapy Device and can be billed by licensed Health Practitioners for therapy sessions under CPT codes for procedures, 97110, 97112 and 97530. Registration Number 890.5380.

Applications

* General Training: Improves body balance, flexibility and general health.
* Strength Training:Strengthens all muscles.
* Competitive Sports: Stimulates short-burst power required for competitive running or jumping.
* Appearance: Dissolves excess fat and cellulite effortlessly, thickens and tightens skin.
* Mood: Improves how one feels and fosters a sense of well-being.
Rehabilitation, Revitalization, Rejuvenation and Recovery

TurboSonic Vibration Therapy Stimulates the Body’s Own Healing Response

* Prevents loss of muscular strength, which commonly results from surgery due to lack of exercise during the recovery period.
* By exercising the whole body, this system improves lymph and blood circulation to promote more rapid and complete recovery.
* Vibration Therapy is widely used by many professional athletic teams to maintain higher levels of fitness (despite injuries) and to hasten recovery from injuries.
* Human growth hormone released by whole body vibration stimulates regeneration of the skin, tones the muscles, restores some organ functions, and accelerates the healing process.
TurboSonic Vibration Therapy releases beneficial hormones and neurotransmitters:

* Serotonin: “the hormone of happiness, relaxation and well-being.”
* Neurotrophine: a hormone that stimulates brain activity.
* Testosterone: the male hormone that keeps men and women frisky and feeling young, increases 7%.
* Human Growth Hormone - dramatically increases, up to 460%.
* IGF-1: another growth hormone that slows the aging process and in many cases, even reverses its effects.
* TurboSonic Vibration Therapy slows aging by also improving blood and lymph circulation,
digestion, and muscular flexibility.
Overall Benefits of TurboSonic Vibration Therapy

More Strength and Vitality

* Provides enhanced power training to principal muscle groups in less time.
* Improves mobility and flexibility of joints
* Exercises without undue stress to joints, ligaments, or tendons.
* Improves physical strength, dexterity, and endurance.
* Stimulates release of Human Growth Hormone.

Healthier Body

* Improves and prevents many joint conditions.
* Prevents and reverses osteoporosis by increasing bone density.
* Relieves tension and chronic pain in ankles, knees, lower back and neck.
* Effective in treating geriatric conditions and hormonal imbalances during menopause.
* Speeds recovery from surgery and trauma.
* Restores and enhances sexual response in women and men.

Greater Beauty

* Reduces body fat.
* Dissolves cellulite.
* Increases skin tone, tightens and thickens skin, smoothes out wrinkles.
* Enhances one’s sense of well-being and peace of mind.
Clinical Applications of TurboSonic Vibration Therapy
Vibration Therapy is used in the medical field for the treatment and prevention of a variety of illnesses, injuries, and adverse health conditions.

Emphysema:
Ordinarily, patients with emphysema find it nearly impossible to undertake any kind of physical exercise. TurboSonic Vibration Therapy enables patients to achieve most of the benefits of a regular workout and helps them to do cardio-fitness training such as walking or even running.

MS / ALS:
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are unable to train because the nerves are no longer capable of controlling the muscles properly. TurboSonic Vibration activates the muscles directly without relying on the nervous system. Patients tend to feel better, have more energy to cope with everyday activities, experience less pain and are less dependent on others.

Osteoporosis:
Millions of Americans, especially women, are at risk of developing this disease, which results from the decalcification of the bones due to hormonal imbalances. The bones become fragile with a tendency to break easily. TurboSonic Vibration Therapy increases bone density, usually reversing the effects of osteoporosis.

Arthritis and Rheumatism:
TurboSonic Vibration Therapy can reduce the pain and discomfort of these conditions. It has been proven to increase blood circulation in the joints and dramatically improve flexibility and range of motion.

Lower Back Pain:
TurboSonic Vibration Therapy can strengthen the weakened lower back muscles that cause back pain. Patients with an acute back hernia should not use Vibration Therapy.

Pelvic Instability:
This condition usually results from softening of the connective tissue during pregnancy. TurboSonic Vibration Therapy quickly brings the hormonal system into balance, enabling connective tissue to recover its strength and firmness.

Excess Body Fat:
TurboSonic Vibration Therapy works several ways to dissolve excess body fat; it increases metabolism which burns calories more rapidly; increases blood circulation and lymphatic drainage thereby removing toxins faster. Human Growth Hormone secretion increases dramatically (460%). Excess body fat melts away effortlessly. People who use the TurboSonic Vibration Trainer for 10 minutes, three times a week, lose significantly more fat than those who engage in aerobic activity for one hour three times a week!

Cellulite:
Those lumpy fatty deposits that form an unattractive dimpling effect around the thighs and other parts simply melt away under TurboSonic Vibration Therapy.

Stress:
Modern life is stressful, causing the release of toxic stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, which throw the immune system out of balance and destroy brain cells by the millions. Sonic Vibration Therapy increases human growth hormone and serotonin (the “happiness, relaxation and well-being hormone”) secretion, lowers cortisol and epinephrine secretion 31%, and enhances circulation, all of which counteract the effects of stress on the body and spirit.

The TurboSonic Vibration Therapy Trainer stimulates muscle groups with precise vertical up and down vibrational frequencies ranging from 6 to 45 Hz. Using EMG research technology, optimal levels of muscular activity at each frequency have been defined by the Korean Qigong Association. By programming varying lengths of exposure to certain lower frequencies, specific muscle groups can be vigorously stimulated in a remarkably brief period of time to increase strength, endurance, and vitality. Other effects include accelerated adipose tissue reduction and enhanced recovery and rehabilitation from stressful sports or surgery.

Research and Sports Institutions Using TurboSonic Vibration Therapy:

* Kyung Hee Medical Center Oriental Medical Hospital
* Gangnam Kyung Hee Korean Hospital
* SKY Sports Medical Research Center
* Korea University Sports Science Research Center
* Korea National Sports University
* Seoul Olympic Sports Promotion Foundation
* Korean Olympic Committee Tae Neung Athlete Village
* The Korean Academy of Medical Qigong
* Institute of Advanced Engineering Research Center
* Korea Employment Promotion Agency for the Disabled Assistive Technology Center
* Korea Football Association
* 1st Degree Association Sports for all Instructors (Exercise Prescription Area)
* 1st Degree Association for Competition Instructors
* Korea Wellness Association
* Ki-Oriental-Medical Doctors Association
* Hotel Shilla Co., Ltd

Contraindications for Use:
If one of the conditions listed below applies to you we strongly recommend that you consult your physician before using TurboSonic Vibration Therapy:

* Serious cardiovascular condition
* Pacemaker
* Pregnancy
* Recent surgery
* Hip, knee or shoulder implants
* Epilepsy
* Severe diabetes
* Acute hernia, discopathy, spondylolysis
* Recent infections
* Tumor
* Recently placed IUD’s, metal pins or plates
* Herniated spinal disc

What is TurboSonic Vibration Therapy?

TurboSonic® patented technology accelerates the body’s natural healing response, increases cellular oxygen circulation, enhances cellular nutrient uptake, stimulates cellular fluid movement and facilitates cellular waste removal.

Improve:

* Circulation
* Strength and performance
* Energy and endurance
* Balance and coordination
* Flexibility and agility
* Health and well being

Reduce:

* Pain
* Stress
* Fatigue
* Cortisol
* Fat and cellulite

In our lifetime, we have the opportunity to experience the inventive genius of very few technologies that forever change our lives and our belief systems. We have seen this in communication, transportation, electronics, the computer, and the World Wide Web. Now, in the paradigm of health consciousness, a quantum shift is happening through vertical whole body vibration therapy, and more specifically, the TurboSonic. The Turbosonic takes ten minutes of your time and can improve your health, strength, endurance, muscle tone, stability, flexibility, and mental outlook without the constraints of conventional exercise. The Turbosonic can be effectively used in fitness centers, rehabilitation centers, health practitioners offices, retirement centers, total beauty concept salons, spas, senior centers, or even in the privacy of your own home.

Come by Create Wellness Center today for your Vibration Therapy!

Direct Link: TurboSonic

Ergonomics Job Analysis and Assessment

Injury prevention and ergonomic programs are designed to reduce the number of injuries occurring in the workplace.

Since the best way to treat an injury is to never get it in the first place, a proactive approach involving strategic planning to minimize injury should be taken by all employers and employees, especially where the risk of injury is high. This would include workers who sit for extended periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and workers who lift or move heavy objects.

ERGONOMICS JOB ANALYSIS & ASSEMSSMENT

An ergonomics analysis incorporates a root-cause analysis in the determination of key work related stressors and contributors to the development of musculoskeletal and nervous disorders.

We use various methods of analysis to determine the key stressors and risk factors per job or task. Stressors are quantified and prioritized to assist in the development of appropriate controls. Specific analysis techniques may include biomechanical and computerized posture analysis and standardized evaluation tools. Collected data is compared to scientific information and normative or anthropometric tables, when available and appropriate.

Our reports outline risk prioritization and primary concerns for the job(s) reviewed, and suggest practical solutions to remedy these concerns. Any recommendations provided by us are designed to meet task, process, production, and budgetary goals.

If you need assistance with the implementation of our recommendations, we can refer you to vendor contacts that can assist in providing solutions designed to fit your needs.

Furthermore, we can offer the treatment and rehabilitation of any work related musculoskeletal injuries, aches, and pains, as well as preventative medicine by prescribing posture improvement exercises, all which will serve to improve work productivity.

AN ON-SITE ERGONOMICS ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:

*Optional Lecture on the Ergonomics

*Study the way each user works

*Anthropometry and computerized posture assessment

*Go through a Workstation Best Practice Training module with each user, that they then sign to say they have received and understood the necessary training, in accordance with any Regulations.

*Put right straight away anything that can be done, such as adjusting the chair correctly, moving the mouse closer or repositioning the telephone to the correct side.

*Write a detailed Report of what has been changed at the workstation, what problems there might be that need to be addressed.

*Make recommendations as how to resolve any outstanding issues.

*Make recommendations of ergonomic and efficient office furniture.

*Make recommendations for the treatment and rehabilitation of work related musculoskeletal injuries.

*Make recommendations for posture improvement exercises to prevent work related stress.

*Give time frames for recommended actions and degrees of risk associated with each user.

What is the Sleep Clinic?

TWINSAVER MAGIC FOAM PILLOW AND MATTRESS is a new shock-absorbing material with low elasticity and high density. It has been used as a seat to protect astronauts from strong impact when their spaceship re-enters the atmosphere.

Conventional polyurethane becomes flat and decreases its stable strength, while highly-elastic latex is heavy. But the low-elastic, high-density shock-absorbing MAGIC FOAM maintains its high stable strength even after long use.

By perceiving any change in body weight and temperature and redistributing the load, it reduces the pressure on the body and does not disturb blood circulation. The orthopedically shaped pillow is designed to help restore and maintain your neck’s normal curvature.

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