Meet The Provider At Panax
About Junsik (Jay) Kim, DTCM, LAc., Dipl.O.M.
Founder | Panax Acupuncture and Regeneration Center
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Junsik (Jay) Kim, DTCM, LAc., Dipl.O.M., is a board-certified and licensed acupuncturist dedicated to providing integrative, patient-centered care through the time-honored principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As the founder of Panax Acupuncture and Regeneration Center in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Dr. Kim specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic therapies designed to promote healing, balance, and overall well-being.
Jay holds a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) degree and is nationally certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl.O.M.) by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). His clinical expertise encompasses pain management, sports medicine, stress-related disorders, digestive health, and women's health, among other conditions.
Over the past 12 years of practice in Acupuncture and Traditional Asian Medicine, Jay has been treating variety health conditions such as spine disorders, pain-related condition, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, neuropathy induced by chemotherapy, diabetic neuropathy, idiopathic neuropathy, insomnia, anxiety/depression, fatigue, low appetite, IBS, celiac disease, and many more. His evidence-based approach combines classical Chinese medicine with contemporary research to deliver effective, individualized treatment plans for his patients.
Committed to ongoing professional development, Dr. Kim stays at the forefront of the field by engaging in advanced training and research. He is passionate about educating the community on the benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine, empowering individuals to take an active role in their health.
At Panax Acupuncture and Regeneration Center, Dr. Kim strives to create a healing environment where patients receive compassionate, high-quality care rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science.
Education
2022-2024
Degree - Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Five Branches University at Santa Cruz, CA
2010-2014
Degree - Masters of Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine
Emperor's College - Santa Monica, CA
2000-2010
Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
2003-2005
Combat Medic
26th Division Mechanized Infantry - S. Korea