Our team

Meet our team in Seoul and Jeju

Our chiropractors, rehabilitation specialists, massage therapists, nutritionist and naturopath work in Itaewon and at our Jeju branch in Global Education City. Sessions are in English and Korean, with bilingual reception. Our massage therapists work mainly in Korean; reception interprets.

Practitioners

Portrait of Yumi (Ji Young Bae), CEO and cofounder of Create Wellness Center

Yumi (Ji Young Bae)

CEO and Cofounder · Pilates and rehabilitation (Master’s degree)

Driven by an interest in how the body works, Yumi trained in a range of programmes, including Rehabilitation Exercise at the Korean Institute of Exercise Education, and completed a Master’s degree at Nam Seoul University. Sessions begin with a Body Analysis and work towards a neutral, balanced posture.

Training and certifications — Yumi (Ji Young Bae)
  • Master’s degree, Nam Seoul University
  • Yoga certification, Korea University
  • Korean Pilates Association: Pilates Method Fitness Pilates Trainer Course (KPA F1017)
  • Red Balance SCO Seminar
  • Redcord Education Program: Neurac 1 course certification
  • Korean Institute of Exercise Education: Fitness / Personal Trainer certification
  • Myungji University: Certification of Elderly Fitness and Rehabilitation

Pilates at Create Wellness

Chiropractor Hyunjin Kim, DC, explaining a treatment plan to a patient in the consultation room

Hyunjin Kim, DC

US Chiropractor · Seoul

Hyunjin trained at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where chiropractic began, and blends the traditional techniques learned there with modern methods, choosing the approach that suits each client.

Training and certifications — Hyunjin Kim, DC
  • US Chiropractor, Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport, Iowa)
  • Member of the American Chiropractic Association
  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certification, Level 2 (2012)
  • Certified Graston Technique provider

Chiropractic in Itaewon

Portrait of Dr. Daniel Hyungwook Kang, chiropractor at the Create Wellness Center Jeju branch

Daniel Hyungwook Kang

Chiropractor · Jeju Global Education City branch

Daniel has more than 15 years of experience in busy international clinics in Sydney, Australia and in Singapore, and completed a Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie University. Sports chiropractic is a particular interest, shaped by a lifelong love of tennis, kendo and cycling.

Training and certifications — Daniel Hyungwook Kang
  • Master of Chiropractic, Macquarie University (Australia)
  • Registered Chiropractor, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Member, Chiropractic Australia (CA)
  • Over 10 years in private practice in Sydney, Australia

Chiropractic

Portrait of Sunjae Lee, ND MSOM, naturopathic doctor at Create Wellness Center

Sunjae Lee, ND

US Naturopath · naturopathy in Itaewon

Sunjae graduated in 2014 from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, the first naturopathic school in the US, and has seen clients in Seoul ever since as one of Korea’s few US-trained naturopaths, with a holistic, non-invasive approach.

Training and certifications — Sunjae Lee, ND
  • Doctoral degree in Naturopathy, National University of Natural Medicine (Portland, Oregon)
  • Two years of classical Chinese language study at NUNM and in workshops with Sabine Wilms, PhD
Portrait of Don Lee, rehabilitation specialist, in the exercise studio at Create Wellness Center

Don Lee

Rehabilitation Specialist

Don came to rehabilitation from an earlier career in an office, and went on to earn a Master’s degree at Hanseo University in Korea.

Training and certifications — Don Lee
  • Doctoral degree, Hanseo University Chiropractic Studies (CCEA certified)
  • IBCE certification (International Board of Chiropractic Examinations)
  • Master’s degree, Hanseo University, Department of Chiropractic
  • Specialised training in myofascial release (USA)
  • International KEPA Pilates Association certification
  • TOGU Germany practitioner certification
  • Activator Method practitioner certification (US)
  • Cyriax Method practitioner certification (UK)
  • Mulligan Technique practitioner certification (New Zealand)

Rehabilitation

Portrait of nutritionist Marta Casas standing at a kitchen counter behind plates of fresh fruit and vegetables

Marta Casas

Nutritionist

Marta graduated in Pharmacy from the University of Barcelona (2017) and in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the European University Miguel de Cervantes (2022), and has more than six years of experience in pharmacy. Consultations look at everyday eating habits, with a plan written for each client.

Training and certifications — Marta Casas
  • Degree in Pharmacy, University of Barcelona (UB), 2017
  • Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, European University Miguel de Cervantes (UEMC), 2022
  • Over six years of experience in pharmacy
  • Former head of a pharmacy office

Nutrition consultations

Marta’s own site (opens nutribasics.my.canva.site)

More of our practitioners

These colleagues work alongside the team above. Tell us who you would like to see when you book, or ask reception to suggest someone.

  • Changyoung KimRehabilitation
  • Young KwonChiropractic · Wednesdays and Sundays
  • Haksoon YongMassage
  • Isabel ParkMassage
  • Hannah KangMassage

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