Meet The Team

Clinical Director

Leon Chung, RMT

Leon chose to become an RMT in the hopes of being able to help others achieve optimal health. He was inspired to go into this field while working as a trainer and listening to his clients and people around him talk about their chronic injuries. He is very passionate in terms of maintaining quality health. He believes postural correction and proper exercise mechanics can help improve one’s overall health. Living a healthy, active lifestyle himself led him to want to work with patients who have sports-related injuries. His goals are to help patients achieve this with a proper assessment and treatment plan followed by a tailored home care regimen. Leon has worked with aiding others in their rehabilitation process through his experience as a trainer.

Prior to becoming a massage therapist, he worked as a trainer to help improve the physical condition of LPGA professional golfers and baseball players. He has a lot of experience as a professional athlete in Korea and has continued his interest in sports in the U.S. and Canada.

Currently, he is focusing on pain management and postural correction for patients through massage therapy. Additionally, he is assisting junior golf players and baseball players with their training.

Leon enjoys playing golf with his friends, spending time and exploring Vancouver’s food culture.

Kinesiology / Active Rehab

Xiaoyong Ted Zhu, BCAK member

Ted graduated with his Bachelor of Human Kinetics in Kinesiology from Trinity Western University and has a certificate of personal training license from National Strength and Conditioning Association. He enjoys expanding his practical skills and knowledge by constantly learning new treatment methods and techniques to further benefit his clients. He enjoys prescribing and directing specific exercise programs in the pursuit of helping a client reach their goals. He believes in constantly learning and bettering himself so aspires to learn about new treatment methods and philosophies to further aid his clients.

Registered Acupuncturist 

Joonsoo Lee

Joonsoo is a registered acupuncturist in Traditional Chinese Medicine of CTCMA & Doctor in China. He obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Changchun China Traditional Chinese Medicine University, specializing in chronic pain relief. 

Joonsoo is a registered BC Acupuncturist and has treated patients in gastroenterology, respiratory system, neuropsychiatry, etc. for over 20 years. Joonsoo has successfully built his career as an acupuncturist in China and BC gaining lots of fame, and finally, he is with Life Balance Wellness to serve patients with his professional skills and passion.  He is fluent in Korean and Mandarin. 

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His goal is to provide the best customized treatment to each patient and achieve excellent outcomes for all. 

Registered Acupuncturist 

Eve Kong

Eve is a registered acupuncturist and a practitioner of Chinese Traditional Medicine. She studied in China, Japan, USA and Canada. She can speak Mandarin, Japanese and English. Eve is skilled at using acupuncture to regulate the balance of the body. As long as the body is balanced, the disease will be cured naturally. This includes digestion, Stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, neurological, respiratory and pregnancy symptoms, stroke, Parkinson, Alzheimer's disease etc.

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It is also very effective for feminine issues, such as menstrual pain, uterine fibroids, and hemorrhoid as well. Pain such as muscle tension, chronic pain, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy, Muscle and joint dysfunctions, Headaches, Concussion management and symptoms, Sports related injury, and arthritis can also be treated very well. Aside from acupuncture, she also can use electric needles, Tuina, Cupping and Guasha.

Registered Physiotherapist

Christopher Wong, MPhty, ACC, CGIMS

Chris completed his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University in 2007 and continued his education at the University of Sydney in Australia by completing his Masters in Physiotherapy in 2011. He was recently awarded Best Acupuncture by the Burnaby Now A-List for 2021.

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He has 10+ years of experience working in private physiotherapy clinics in the Metro Vancouver area and is well versed with covering a wide range of acute and chronic conditions which include post-operative surgeries, chronic myofascial syndromes, motor vehicle related injuries, sports injuries and workplace injuries.

Chris utilizes Gunn IMS dry needling, which can assist individuals with restoring dysfunction in patients with chronic nagging issues that do not seem to improve, even with exercises. As well, Chris has completed his acupuncture certification with Acupuncture Canada and is certified to provide medical acupuncture to help treat his patients’ various symptoms. He also completed the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certification course which helps him thoroughly assess and treat patients with a wide range of muscle and joint injuries.

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In his spare time, Chris likes to play basketball, hockey, and go snowboarding. He also enjoys travelling and camping with his wife and 3 young kids.

Registered Massage Therapist

Bryan Nam

Bryan is a dedicated individual who has pursued his passion for health and wellness through various avenues. He is a graduate from West Coast College and has obtained his diploma in Massage Therapy.  

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Bryan's journey into the realm of physical fitness began during his elementary school years when he first started training in Taekwondo. As he grew older, his interest shifted towards kickboxing, which became his primary sport throughout high school and college. With a competitive spirit, Bryan not only trained but also participated in kickboxing tournaments. Aside from combat sports, you can find Bryan in the gym, where he enjoys exercising and lifting weights.  

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His dedication to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is rooted in personal experiences. Having suffered from Low Back Pain from a young age, Bryan also battled through numerous amount of injuries. Bryan's desire to help others overcome chronic pain led him to pursue a career in Massage Therapy. He understands the impact that injuries and chronic pain can have on a person's quality of life, and he is driven to make a difference by using his skills and knowledge to promote healing and well-being. 

Registered Acupuncturist

Aaron Kwon

Aaron (Ohyuk) Kwon is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P). He graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine with a Bachelor’s degree in the five-year undergraduate program in Beijing, China. Additionally, he completed a three-year graduate Master’s degree in Beijing, China.
 
He focuses on delivering thorough, personalized, and comprehensive care to his patients. He addresses various diseases and pain conditions through acupuncture, acupressure, cupping therapy, and electroacupuncture treatments tailored to each patient's needs.

He specializes in relieving pain in muscles, neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, wrists, hands, knees, and ankles, as well as conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, trigger finger, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and sciatic nerve pain. Additionally, he can effectively address headaches, migraines, and abdominal pain.
He can speak Korean, Chinese, and English.
 

Intern Massage Therapist (Non-Registered)

Sophia Sohee Yoon

Sophia is currently a student at WCCMT to become a registered massage therapist. Her passion is to improve the life quality of others, through relaxation massage whether it is to decrease pain, tension, or stress.

As everybody is different She finds herself more motivated to understand the human body. 

Intern Massage Therapist (Non-registered)

Jacob Kim

Jacob is a student at WCCMT studying to become a Registered Massage Therapist.

Eager to learn about treating the human body, he began his studies in May 2022. 

As a soon-to-be graduate, Jacob is looking forward to working with new clients and working in a clinic setting.