Dajin Shin
La Habra
Summary
I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in California trained to provide integrative medical care. My clinical focus is in treating the whole person and finding the root causes of the diseases using therapeutic nutrition, lifestyle medicine and environmental medicine, therapeutic supplementation, herbal medicine, clinical physical examination, diagnostic laboratory testing and interpretation, and pharmaceutical therapy. I am passionate about mind body medicine, gut health, hormonal health, and skin health (eczema, psoriasis, acne).
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Naturopathic Doctor
Sklar Center for Restorative Medicine
10.2024 - Current
- Provide a holistic and personalized approach to skin, gut, and hormone health for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to adults.
- Certified in IV therapy and administer a range of IV services to support patient wellness.
- Order and interpret comprehensive and functional lab tests to guide individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure integrative and optimal patient care.
- Offer Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for both peri/postmenopausal women and men to restore hormonal balance.
Naturopathic Doctor
Alphaped Pediatric Wellness Group
02.2024 - Current
- Specialize in treating pediatric patients with a clinical focus on skin health, gut health, hormone imbalances, and anxiety/depression.
- Perform comprehensive well-child exams to monitor growth, development, and overall health.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and high-quality care.
- Order and interpret comprehensive and functional lab tests to guide individualized treatment plans.
Preceptorship
Center for New Medicine
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Shadowed both conventional MDs and naturopathic doctors, gaining insights into integrated care
- Acquired knowledge in adjunctive oncology methods such as ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, BioImmune survey, Biofeedback, and nutrition/supplements
Student Clinician
Bastyr University
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Under the Naturopathic Doctor's supervision, I gathered patients' history, conducted diagnostic management, and collaborated with a team of students and resident doctors to formulate treatment options
Preceptorship
Dr. Carleigh Golightly
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Attended functional lab workshop where we learned to interpret labs for Neuroendocrine, GI, and Toxicity using different cases with various conditions such as SIBO, migraine, ADHD, infertility, etc
Preceptorship
Dr. Genevieve Price
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Dr
- Price's mentorship program included Business and Practice management, Hormone management, Functional Lab testing
Medical Assistant
KCS Health Center
11.2017 - 08.2019
- As a back-office medical assistant, I efficiently managed patient records, organized medical documentation, and facilitated seamless communication between healthcare providers
- Executed various clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and assisting with minor procedures
- Ensured a well-organized and smoothly functioning medical environment to support optimal patient care
Medical Assistant
William I. Han OBGYN
05.2017 - 11.2017
- As a front-office medical assistant, I adeptly handled administrative responsibilities, including appointment scheduling, patient check-in, and insurance verification
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in interacting with patients, addressing inquiries, and maintaining a welcoming reception area
- As a back-office medical assistant, I efficiently managed patient records, organized medical documentation, and facilitated seamless communication between healthcare providers
- Executed various clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and assisting with minor procedures
- Assisted procedures such as endometrial biopsy, colposcopy, and cystometrogram/urodynamic study
- Ensured a well-organized and smoothly functioning medical environment to support optimal patient care
Teaching Assistant
Pepperdine Natural Science Division
09.2016 - 04.2017
Research Assistant
Dr. Lee Kats, Pepperdine University
06.2016 - 04.2017
Researcher
Pepperdine Prospect Research
09.2015 - 04.2017
Office Assistant
Pepperdine University Business Division
08.2015 - 09.2015
Education
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine -
Bastyr University
06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pepperdine University
04.2017
No degree - religion and sociology
Fudan University
07.2015
Skills
- Supplement recommendations
- Allergy testing
- Holistic assessment
- Functional medicine
- Detoxification therapies
- Nutritional counseling
- Laboratory test interpretation
- Hormone balancing
- Biofeedback Therapy
- Intravenous therapy
- Digestive health support
- Teamwork and collaboration
Awards
- 08/01/15, 04/01/17, Seaver College Endowed Scholarship, Malibu
- 08/01/15, 04/01/17, Seaver College Scholarship, Malibu
- 08/01/15, 04/01/17, Jeanne Cox Brady Endowed Scholarship, Malibu
- 08/01/13, 04/01/14, Blanche E. Seaver Scholarship, Malibu, Regent Scholar Program as a first year class, only the top 8-10% of the admitted first-year class are selected to receive the award, evaluated on academic merit (GPA and SAT/ACT scores)
Publications
09/01/17, 04/01/23, Native Amphibian Toxin reduces Invasive Crayfish Feeding with Potential Benefits to Stream Biodiversity, Malibu, BMC Ecology, Bucciarelli, G.M., Smith, S.J., Choe, J., Fisher, R.N., Kats, L.B
Association
- 11/01/23, Present, CNDA - California Naturopathic Doctor Association, member
- 11/01/23, Present, GastroANP - Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physician, member
- 11/01/23, Present, AANP - American Association Naturopathic Physician, member
Certification
- IV Nutritional Therapy Certification International Global Physician Education 2025 March
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Naturopathic Doctor
Sklar Center for Restorative Medicine
10.2024 - Current
Naturopathic Doctor
Alphaped Pediatric Wellness Group
02.2024 - Current
Preceptorship
Center for New Medicine
04.2023 - 06.2023
Preceptorship
Dr. Carleigh Golightly
09.2022 - 10.2022
Preceptorship
Dr. Genevieve Price
01.2022 - 06.2022
Student Clinician
Bastyr University
06.2021 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
KCS Health Center
11.2017 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
William I. Han OBGYN
05.2017 - 11.2017
Teaching Assistant
Pepperdine Natural Science Division
09.2016 - 04.2017
Research Assistant
Dr. Lee Kats, Pepperdine University
06.2016 - 04.2017
Researcher
Pepperdine Prospect Research
09.2015 - 04.2017
Office Assistant
Pepperdine University Business Division
08.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pepperdine University
No degree - religion and sociology
Fudan University
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine -
Bastyr University
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