MEET OUR TEAM
Julia Wu, L.Ac.
Julia Wu, L.Ac., is a Board Certified, Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of California. In addition to her extensive training in Chinese Medicine, graduating with a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Sciences, Julia received her undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California Berkeley.
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She chose to specialize in Traditional Chinese Medicine because of the connection to her cultural heritage, and because of her deep-seated belief in natural holistic health care. Julia was particularly drawn to the fact that Chinese Medicine is tailored to each individual, is completely natural, and always targets the root of the problem.
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During her training as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Julia devoted much of her time to the scientific research of the efficacy of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, and how to successfully communicate the remarkable results that acupuncture and herbs can achieve in patients to the western scientific and healthcare communities.
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As a practitioner, Julia utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to healing. She believes that a complete approach to healing, including acupuncture, cupping, Tui-Na, herbology, nutritional counseling, and life style recommendations, is the best approach to promoting overall health and wellness.
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Yunis Son, L.Ac.
Yunis is a board certified, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a deep-rooted connection to the field of acupuncture, inherited through generations within her family. With a Master's degree from South Baylo University in California, Yunis has dedicated several years to the study and practice of acupuncture. With a keen focus on pain management, Dr. Yunis has successfully alleviated discomfort and improved the quality of life for numerous patients. Through customized treatment plans tailored to individual needs, Dr. Yunis has helped patients find relief from chronic pain, injuries, and various musculoskeletal conditions.
Yunis was chosen by the California Acupuncture Board to be a Subject Matter Expert in the development of the state acupuncture board licensing exam. Coming from a family of acupuncturists, Yunis has been exposed to the wisdom and traditions of this ancient healing modality from an early age. The teachings and experiences passed down through generations have enriched her understanding and shaped her approach to acupuncture.
Michael Adams, L.Ac.
Mike is a licensed acupuncturist, originally from the East Coast, who now lives and works in the Orange Country and Long Beach region. He graduated and received a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Yo San University in Los Angeles, California. Additionally, he had spent time studying at the Beijing China International Acupuncture Training Center earning himself an Advanced Acupuncture and Moxibustion certification.
As most of his life has been spent passionately pursuing an active lifestyle, he naturally has gravitated towards focusing on orthopedic and sports-related injuries but also specializes in dermatology and cosmetic treatments, postoperative management, and strengthening the immune system. Mike’s style combines the best of Eastern medicine and Western medical research, utilizing the subtle energetics of acupuncture and time-tested results from herbal formulas. Each patient is addressed as a whole system, treating the symptom of concern, but also focusing on the underlying antagonistic pattern by providing individualized treatments.
Dr. Seyoon Rhee, DC
Dr. Seyoon Rhee is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in the state of California, receiving his diploma from Southern California University of Health Sciences. He also studied Dietetics and Nutritional Science as an undergraduate student while building his career as a strength/powerlifting coach/trainer.
As a former competitive powerlifter, he’s ranked number one in his division and broke four world records. However, that came with a price. He started noticing aches and pains in his body after transitioning into a coaching role. He’s sought treatment from a variety of doctors with countless visits, scans, and exams with not much luck. And so, he decided to take the matter into his own hands and redirect his studies toward healing the body. After extensive training in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and postural restoration, he’s set on helping patients by giving them the care they deserve.
Dr. Rhee focuses on tackling the root cause of the issue at hand and providing the patients with tools to help them stay healthy and active. He utilizes chiropractic manipulations and manual/soft tissue therapies to make impressionable changes to acute and chronic injuries, followed by movement-based exercise protocols to help them stick.
Sandy Mam, LMT
Sandy has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 2021. Sandy decided to study massage therapy because her ultimate goal is to help free people from pain and everyday stress. She always knew that helping others is her calling ever since she attended Charter College. Sandy specializes in therapeutic massage and deep tissue. She is a Long Beach local and a proud graduate of Polytechnic High School class of 2011.
Daijaunee Holman, LMT
Daijaunee has a background in Medical Management and Worker's compensation, which played a pivotal role in how she became an integrative Massage Therapist. Being in the medical/worker's compensation field inspired Daijaunee to want to help people manage their pain and stress in a naturopathic way. She was also inspired down this path through her personal experiences with natural healing.
Daijaunee is a graduate of the National Holistic Institute and is trained in techniques of Eastern and Western massage. Her main goal as a Massage Therapist is to develop an individualized plan for each patient based on their individual needs to facilitate their healing journey.
As the benefits coordinator for Simple Health Wellness, Dame is here to serve you. “Informing patients of all services offered within our clinic is what I love to do. My main priority is to help our patients understand what benefits are available to them under their insurance policy.” He helps monitor, keeping up to date knowledge of patient’s benefits and coverage, deductibles and employer contributions to make sure each individual is staying within their insurance parameters. If there are questions about insurance or a patient needs invoices for payments made, Dame is the point of contact who will love to help. If you have medical insurance, let’s get it verified so that you’re able to take advantage of your healthcare.
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“Affordable health care should be available to all people. I take pride in the fact that as a clinic we offer many options of treatment to our patients that is affordable and convenient.”
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Dame also helps coordinate our Integrated Wellness, which is our multi-disciplinary approach that consists of all of our treatment options. Our team of doctors and therapist are all hands on deck, working together collectively to create a customized effective plan that will help individuals achieve and maintain optimal results from the designed treatment for them personally.
Damijon Redmond, Benefits Coordinator
Alyssa Gaona, Lead Administrative Support Clerk
Alyssa is the Lead Administrative Support Clerk at Simple Health Wellness. Having worked over 6 years in different customer service settings, Alyssa enjoys connecting and talking with patients, whether it be personal or regarding questions about treatments and services.
Alyssa and her team deeply care about ensuring that everyone who enters our office feels welcome and at ease. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys learning new things, watching the sunset at the beach, and spending time with her family.
Briana received her Medical Assistant Certification in 2022. She takes pride in being a dedicated advocate for patients, and enjoys helping patients feel welcomed and making sure their service needs are being fulfilled. For Brianna, the best part about working at Simple Health is seeing patients leave the treatment room feeling relief. In her spare time, she loves going to Dodger games, enjoys travelling, shopping, and is always happy to meet new people.
