“Back in the Philippines, a good massage is just a text away. Here in Seoul, hesitation always wins over me. I had a massage once, just once!, in a spa here in Sangam-dong. It was good. Just good. I longed for better…. I had a very relaxing time last Monday [at Create Wellness] under the expert hands of Miss Rose, the massage therapist. I had therapeutic massage and chose the one with oil.”
“I can confidently say that this was one of the best massage therapy I’ve had in Seoul. The oil that was used was very accommodating to relaxing the senses. I felt like I was swooped from a chiropractor’s office and into a relaxing massage spa.”
“…I am definitely a chiropractic convert. Everything at Create Wellness looks amazing, and I can tell you from experience that the chiropractic portion of their services are bang on. So if you’re experiencing any pain or discomfort or just want to get yourself all nice and aligned, definitely swing up to Itaewon and check them out!…”
“…How do you describe heaven? Well for me, it includes soft lights, classical music, and the steady manipulation of muscles. The massage therapist did that and more. James’ personal technique includes combining deep tissue with hot stones (and oil). I learned later, that the heated stones are also used to balance the energy centers in the body and I found it very calming…”
“As a foreigner in Korea, it can sometimes feel a little confusing or frustrating when visiting health care centers. Since I don’t speak Korean (yet), it is difficult for me to clearly communicate my needs. Being understood while trying to explain my health concerns is very important. So discovering Create Wellness Center in Itaewon has been a real gift for me…”
“…As he explained, everything is connected and while my trapezius muscles might be sore, that’s not necessarily where I need to focus to relieve the stress that’s in that location. I left feeling knowledgeable, energized and ready to make some slight adjustments in my daily life for a generally healthier outcome…”
“…When I walked into the office I was quite nervous to go to a foreign chiropractor. Especially, because chiropractors are traditionally associated with Western medicine and most Asians are very skeptical about their practices. My English students warned me about going to the chiropractor and told me that I should visit an acupuncture doctor instead. However, with my severe and chronic neck pain I knew that the chiropractor was exactly what I needed…”
Interview with the founder of Create Wellness Center, Dr. Phillip Yoo DC in Groove Magazine. “Back in 1999, I was dating a former Ms. Korea. I came to visit her as well as study Korean at Yonsei University. A doctor had invited me to practice in his clinic. Eventually, I set up my own in Itaewon. I became the first U.S.-born chiropractor to setup in Korea. My focus was to serve the expatriate, military, and sports communities in Korea…”