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John Yoo, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
President and Professor, VUIM
John Yoo serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM), a private, non-profit institution of higher education dedicated to training healthcare practitioners in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and the principles of whole person health.
Since April 2019, John has led a significant expansion of VUIM’s academic and clinical footprint, growing the University from a single campus to three locations: its flagship campus in Tysons, Virginia, and satellite campuses in Ridgefield, New Jersey, and Duluth, Georgia. VUIM has also expanded its off-campus clinical training through sites at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and major comprehensive cancer hospitals, including INOVA Schar Cancer Institute.
Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), VUIM now offers Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, with programs available in English, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese. This growth reflects the University’s strong commitment to diversity, global engagement, and accessible education in integrative medicine.
In addition to his role as CEO, John has served on VUIM’s Board of Trustees since 2010 and currently serves as an Ex-Officio member. He also holds leadership roles in several national organizations dedicated to advancing Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. He currently serves as Board Chair and Executive Committee member of ACAHM, where he helps define and support high standards for Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine education.
John is also Treasurer and Board Member of the Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR), a leading organization promoting evidence-based acupuncture research and collaboration worldwide. Through SAR, he supports initiatives that strengthen research methods, investigate mechanisms of action, and mentor future leaders in Integrative Medicine and Whole Person Health.
He also represents VUIM as a member of the Coalition for Whole Person Health, working alongside the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advocate for patient-centered, research-informed, interprofessional care.
Prior to his work in higher education, John led business development and product management at Arca Solutions Inc., where he redefined global sales strategies and launched a mobile-first division targeting the global print publishing industry. He also held leadership roles at Kaplan Inc.’s K–9 division in San Francisco, contributing to the development of technology-driven, blended learning models.
John holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. He is also a proud member of the Council of Korean Americans (CKA), a national nonprofit organization that advances the voice, visibility, and influence of the Korean American community through advocacy, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Chief Executive Officer
John Yoo, MBA
President
Dr. Lixing Lao, Ph.D, CMD (China), L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Chad Egresi, MPA
Vice President of Operations
James Lee
Chief Marketing Officer
Byung Kim
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Thomas Kouo, DAOM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mahmoud Yeganeh-Hajahmadi, DAOM; MD
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Hyun Yu, D. Pharm
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Maahwush Zahidi, M.S.; M.A.
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Vivian Zhang, Ph.D (China)
Professor: Acupuncture
Jae Young Kleinfeld, MSOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Biomedicine
Joshua Lane, MSOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Chang Young Lee, PhD
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Kwangeun Lee, MD (Korea), KMD (Korea)
Professor: Clinical Supervision, Acupuncture, Kikko
Dr. Lisa McLoughlin, D.Ac.; M.S.
Professor: Tui Na, Tai Chi
Dr. Azure Duan, Dipl. OM, PhD; L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mandanna Naleyanda, M.D.; B.S.
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Atara Noiade, DAOM, MS
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Dr. Joshua Park, DSOM; MSOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dan Parrish, M.Ac.; Chinese Herb Cert
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Hamilton Rotte, M.Ac.; MSTCM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Yong Kyo Shin, D.C.
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Kyoung Seo, DAOM; PT
Professor: Oncology Acupuncture
Ryan Smith, MS
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Aaron Sui, DAOM; MSOM
Professor: Tai Chi
Florin Szondi, B.A.
Professor: Acupuncture
Anthony Von Der Muhll, MTCM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Yueqikun Wang, L.Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture and Point Location
Yu Cheng, Dipl. Ac., L.Ac, MHSA
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Peter Angelo, M.S
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Michelle Arms, MAcCM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Mark Bodzislaw, DAOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Adrian Castro, DAOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Su Jin Chang, MA; MSTOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Haunani Drake, DACM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Robert Eisen, D.C.
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM
Professor: Herbal Medicine
David Foster, MSTOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Dr. Max Fried, DAOM
Professor: Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Taesun Halpin, Tai Chi Certified
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Hwanmin Jung, PhD (Korea), KMD (Korea)
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mustafa Omur Kasimcan, MD
Professor: Clinical Supervision
David Kim, MS
Professor: Statistics
Dr. Kitai Kim, PhD
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Sung Won Kim, PhD, CEAN, MAc
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. YoungKi Kim, PhD (Korea)
Professor: Acupuncture
Yunsam Kim, MSOM
Director of Clinical Operations and Community Partnerships
Dr. Yosun Hwang
DKM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, DipIBLM/KCLM
President Emeritus and Faculty Member
Dr. Tae Cheong Choo, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., PhD. (Korea)
Director of Admissions
Maurice Freeman
Director of Global Korean Medicine Collaboration
Dr. Jungah Uhm, KMD (Korea)
Registrar
Ji Baek, L.Ac
Finance Manager and PDSO
Yoomin Kim
Financial Aid Officer
Vivian Lee
Professor: Acupuncture and Clinical Supervision
Tianhao Liu, L.Ac., Dipl.OM
Associate Controller
Ryan Kwon
Assistant Registrar and Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Seyoung Ju, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM
Clinic Coordinator
Jeanie Kim
Admissions Office – GA Campus
Dr. Kristen Nye, DAc, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Jessica Ledford
Accountant
Jackie Yoon
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Seyoung Ju, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac., DAOM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Yongkyo Shin, DC
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Sara Nadim, MHA; M.D.
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Seung Choi, L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Jung Kim, DC, BS
Professor: Acupuncture, Biomedicine
Dr. Shadi Sarebanha, MD, PhD, ND
Professor: Acupuncture, Biomedicine
Dr. Paymon Sadrolsadot, MD, PhD, ND
Professor: Clinical Supervision, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Dr. Song Ho (Daniel) Maeng, DAOM, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Renee Lee, Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM, L.Ac, DAc
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Doron Ben Dov, L.Ac.
Professor: Herbal Medicine, East Asian Medicine Theory, Medical Terminology
Dr. Hyung Suk Choi, L.Ac., PhD (Korea), OMD
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Hon Lee, DAOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Ziyang Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor: Acupuncture
Seungdeok Lee, PhD (Korea)
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Eun Kyung Kim, MD
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong
Dr. Daniel Schrier, DOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Kerri Westhauser, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Fuling Guo, M.D.
Teaching Specialization: Acupuncture and Masters Programs Coordinator
Nicoleta Ardelean, MAc.
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Clinical Supervision
Tianhao Liu, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture and Biomedicine
Dr. Yeong Caleb Kim, LAc., PhD (Korea), LMT, MSTOM
Professor: Biomedicine / Western Medicine
Dr. Taran Kermani, MD (Iran), L.Ac., MSAc
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong, Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Hoon Byung Lee, DAOM., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Research
Dr. Lixing Lao, PhD (China), MB., L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Run Guo, L.Ac.
Professor: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Acupuncture
Dr. Justin Flinner, DAc., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Dr. Yaron Cohen, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM, DAOM
Manager of Clinical Operations & Community Outreach - NJ Campus
Erin Shin
Manager of Clinical Operations & Community Outreach - GA Campus
Chelsea Lloyd
Admissions Officer - NJ Campus
Ybron Schuler
Campus Building Manager
Jose Bocache
Librarian
Steven Krompf
Professor: Herbal Medicine and Clinical Supervision
Dr. Yona Lee, L.Ac, DACM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Haley Parker, DAc
Director of Clinical Education and Faculty Member
Yaron Cohen, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl.OM
Founder – BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic
Sung Mun Jung, KMD, PhD, L.Ac
Program Director – MS in Physiology – Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Georgetown University Medical Center
Hakima Amri, PhD
Board member
Cindy Choi
Board member
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