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Dr. Ian Sok, DAOM was born in southern South Korea in South Jeolla provence - where he began learning about herbs and acupuncture from local monks at an early age. At 24 he came to the U.S. - where he received formal training from the Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences in Oakland, Calif. Upon completion of his studies, he was awarded the degree of Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM).
Dr. Sok holds a Master's Degree in Eastern Philosophy (M.Litt.) from Dongguk University, and he completed his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. The DAOM degree is the highest formal educational credential available in the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the United States.

DIPLOMATE:
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

LICENSEE:
Washington State Department of Health