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Meet Yongseok Lee, L.Ac., K.M.D.

Care that is precise, unhurried, and grounded.

Yongseok Lee, L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist at LYS Acupuncture in Flatiron, NYC

Rooted in Tradition,
Guided by Science.

“I moved to New York and earned a Master’s in Translational Medicine at The City College of New York — not to abandon tradition, but to explain it in a language modern patients and physicians can trust.”

The Heart of Healing
Having treated and connected with countless patients in Korea, I discovered that my greatest fulfillment comes from the moment a patient regains their quality of life. Healing is not just my profession; it is where I find my own happiness.

Bridging the Gap
I understand that for many, traditional acupuncture can feel mysterious or even uncertain. You may ask, “How does this actually work?” To answer this with clarity, I trained in translational medicine, moving beyond classical metaphors of ‘Qi’ and ‘Blood’ to provide you with treatment plans grounded in modern physiological theory and clinical evidence.

Beyond the Surface
Many patients come to me after being told their surgery was a success, yet they still live in pain. The human body is not just a collection of parts; a structural fix does not always mean a functional recovery. I look at the body as an integrated system, tracing how a decline in one area creates symptoms in another.

A Different Experience
My mission is to find the root cause of your discomfort and explain the science of your recovery. If you have tried conventional acupuncture before without seeing results, I invite you to experience a more precise, evidence-based approach to your health.

Credentials & Training

Bachelor of Korean Medicine (2012)

Korean Medicine Doctor, Republic of Korea (2012)

M.S. Preventive Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University (2016)

Master’s in Translational Medicine, The City College of New York (2022)

Licensed Acupuncturist, State of New York (2024)

Committee Member, Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves (2016)

Publications

Kim, G. S., Kim, H. S., Yang, I. S., Lee, Y. S., Lee, C. H., Jung, J. H., & Kim, W. S. (2017). Analysis of related factors on cervical angle with kyphosis observed by X-ray. The Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves, 12(1), 57-70.
Lee, Y., Han, C., & Lee, Y. (2016). A Literature Review on the Study of Thread Embedding Acupuncture in Domestic and Foreign Journals – Focus on Clinical Trials. The Journal of Oriental Medical Preventive, 20(3), 93-113.
Han, C. H., Lee, Y. S., Sung, S. H., Lee, B. H., Shin, H. Y., Lee, Y. J., … & Lee, Y. J. (2015). Trend analysis of the research on bee venom acupuncture in South Korea, based on published articles. Journal of Korean Medicine, 36(4), 80-103.
Lee, Y., Lee, Y., & Han, C. (2013). The Review on the Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials of Bee Venom in the Journal of Korean Medicine. Korean Med Rehab, 23(3), 87-106.
Han, C., Lee, Y., Kwon, O., & Lee, Y. (2013). The Review on the Study of Bee Venom in the Journals of Korean Medicine. Korean Journal of Acupuncture, 30, 27-36.