Sung Mi is a licensed acupuncturist in Maryland and Virginia and a NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) certified acupuncturist since 2006. She is also a certified Chinese Herbalist and a NCCAOM diplomat of Oriental medicine. She received a Master of Acupuncture degree at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH, formerly the Tai Sophia Institute) in 2006 and certification for Chinese Herbology at the same school in 2008. Prior to studying acupuncture, She received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea. Her practice strongly specialized for woman's care including pregnancy, fertility, post-partum care and Menopause. She also has trained and experienced well to treat various kinds of body pain, digestive issues, insomnia, anxiety and allergy. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and pattern diagnosis are the main background of her practice and she often uses and combines Five elements, Korean Saam technique, Dr. Tung's Taiwanese technique, Dr. Tan's balance method and scalp acupuncture for effective treatment. She loves to research on the Oriental Medicine as well as teaching. Moreover, She appreciates, everyday, every moment, the presence of her patients and the moment of being with them. She is fully motivated to work, to learn and to help others with compassion and enthusiasm at Four Leaf Wellness, the healing place she designed. EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE 2016 - 20 : Professor, South Baylo Univ. and VA Univ. of Integrative Medicine 2011 - 22 : Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Awaken Wellness at Columbia 2009 - 11 : Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Pulling Down the Moon at Shady Grove 2008: Certification of Chinese Herb Program, Maryland University of Integrative Health 2007: Certification of Saahm Five Element Acupuncture, Korean Saahm Five Ele. Inc. 2006: Master of Acupuncture, Maryland University of Integrative Health 2001: Doctoral Course of Geosystem Engineering, Seoul National University 1997-2002: Senior Researcher, Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements 1997: Master of Earth Science Education, Seoul National University