Dajin Shin
La Habra,United States
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 hormone replacement therapy. I am passionate about mind body medicine, gut health, hormonal health, and skin health (eczema, psoriasis, acne).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Naturopathic Doctor
Sklar Center for Restorative Medicine
Long Beach, California
10.2024 - Current
- Provided holistic, personalized care for skin, gut, and hormone health across all age groups.
- Certified in IV therapy, administered diverse IV services to enhance patient wellness.
- Ordered and interpreted comprehensive lab tests to inform tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure integrative and optimal patient care.
- Delivered Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for peri/postmenopausal women and men.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications to improve overall wellness.
- Conducted monthly patient webinars to promote health education.
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
- Facilitated laboratory sessions for undergraduate students in natural sciences.
- Assisted faculty with course preparation and instructional materials.
- Managed classroom technology and equipment during lectures and labs.
Research Assistant
Dr. Lee Kats, Pepperdine University
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects at Pepperdine University.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for various academic studies.
- Collaborated with faculty on experiments and project development tasks.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
Researcher
Pepperdine Prospect Research
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Maintained accurate records of research activities and findings in databases.
- Provided training and support to junior researchers on best practices in prospect research.
- Assisted in developing strategies for engaging prospective donors effectively.
Office Assistant
Pepperdine University Business Division
08.2015 - 09.2015
- Updated databases with accurate information for student and faculty records.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
Education
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine -
Bastyr University
San Diego06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pepperdine University
Malibu04.2017
No degree - religion and sociology
Fudan University
Shanghai07.2015
Skills
- Integrative treatment approaches
- Patient education and webinars
- Health record management
- Collaborative care strategies
- Clinical assessment techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration practices
- Time management proficiency
- Stress management techniques
- Herbal medicine knowledge
- Supplement recommendations expertise
- Laboratory test interpretation
- Digestive health support strategies
- Hormone balancing and management
- IV therapy administration
- Functional lab testing methods
- Pediatric care expertise
Association
- 11/01/23, Present, CNDA - California Naturopathic Doctor Association, member
- 11/01/23, Present, GastroANP - Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physician, member
- 11/01/25, Present, PedANP - Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physician, member
Languages
Korean
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
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)
Certification
- IV Nutritional Therapy Certification International IV Nutritional Therapy for Professionals 2025 March
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Seaver College Endowed Scholarship, Malibu 2015-2017
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
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine -
Bastyr University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pepperdine University
No degree - religion and sociology
Fudan University