ACUPUNCTURE & EAST ASIAN MEDICINE
Anna Kim, LAc
Licensed acupuncturist at EastWestMD in Vienna, Virginia.
Meet the care team
Get to know Anna.
Anna Kim combines medical education in Korea with graduate training in acupuncture and Oriental medicine at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, where she also taught biomedicine. Her clinical interests include musculoskeletal pain, digestive concerns, and women’s health. She emphasizes individualized care and collaboration with patients.
Background and training
Anna earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Yonsei University College of Medicine in Korea in 2002. She later pursued acupuncture and Oriental medicine at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM), earning a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in 2024 and a Doctorate of Acupuncture in 2026. She also served on the VUIM faculty teaching biomedicine. At EastWestMD, her clinical role is licensed acupuncturist.
Approach to care
Her personal experience with acupuncture inspired a deeper interest in the connections between physical and emotional well-being and a transition from teaching to clinical practice. Anna values a collaborative relationship with patients, tailoring care to their individual concerns, goals, and daily lives.
Clinical interests
Her interests include musculoskeletal pain and orthopedic concerns, digestive health, and women’s health. She brings her background in conventional medical science and traditional Chinese medicine to conversations about each patient’s needs.
Education
- Doctorate of Acupuncture — Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, 2026
- Master of Science in Oriental Medicine — Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, 2024
- Doctor of Medicine — Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea, 2002
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992
Arrange a first visit
See availability and request an appointment in the clinic scheduler, then call 703-372-2646 to confirm your request and ask about fees, visit details, or new-patient forms. Returning patients should request appointments through the patient portal.