Dr. Damhui Kim

: The Founder of the GlazeAcu™

Ten Years. One Focus: Facial Acupuncture

True mastery comes from doing one thing exceptionally well. For over a decade, Dr. Kim has focused exclusively on facial acupuncture, dedicating her entire career to this one specific craft. While others may offer a variety of services, her practice is defined by this singular specialization.

This decade of exclusive clinical focus—honed in Seoul and brought to Manhattan—is the foundation of the GlazeAcu™ protocol. When you choose Dr. Kim, you are choosing ten years of refined wisdom dedicated entirely to achieving a sculpted and luminous result that only a true specialist can deliver.

Sophistication is Found in the Details

Dr. Kim’s recognition at the Red Dot Design Award is a testament to her lifelong contemplation of what true beauty entails. She believes that clinical skill in facial acupuncture must be guided by a profound aesthetic sensitivity. It is this constant reflection on harmony and proportion that allows her to look beyond the surface—identifying and honoring the unique, natural beauty within every face to reveal a truly sculpted and luminous result.

Global Academic Authority:

Validated Excellence

At the heart of the GlazeAcu™ experience is a rigorous, research-driven foundation that elevates facial acupuncture into a high-precision art form. Dr. Kim has consistently redefined global benchmarks by presenting her original clinical research at the IMCAS Congress (Paris, Bangkok)—the world’s most prestigious stage for aesthetic medicine—in 2018, 2020, and 2022.

For her Manhattan patients, this means every treatment is backed by world-class validation. Her approach transcends traditional methods, focusing on a sophisticated synergy of facial refining and multi-dimensional lifting. This evidence-based methodology is the blueprint for the signature Glazed Face, ensuring that every bespoke session—from intricate asymmetry correction to structural rejuvenation—results in a harmonious, luminous, and deeply revitalized complexion.

Published Authority on Aesthetic Alignment

As the author of the bestseller, My Facial Asymmetry?, Dr. Kim has spent years guiding thousands toward the profound value of facial balance. For her patients, this means more than just a treatment; it is an expert realignment of their natural features.

Her philosophy stands as a landmark for "Clean Beauty," advocating for a sculpted look that preserves one’s unique self-identity. Instead of artificial alteration, Dr. Kim focuses on healthy, vibrant rejuvenation, ensuring that every patient achieves a luminous and balanced reflection of their best self.

From Seoul’s Elite Districts to Manhattan: Redefining Aesthetic Excellence in NYC

Before Manhattan, Dr. Kim’s artistry was defined by the elite Gangnam and Hannam districts of Seoul—the global epicenter of aesthetic innovation. As a Doctor of Korean Medicine (KMD), she spent years curating the faces of the world’s most discerning clientele, mastering the delicate balance between systemic health and visible transformation.

Now, she brings that world-class "Seoul-standard" to New York. As a dual-qualified expert—a Doctor in Korea and a Licensed Acupuncturist in New York—Dr. Kim offers a rare synergy of high-end artistry and rigorous clinical safety. Her practice provides a level of meticulously sculpted and luminous care previously found only in the heart of Seoul, now tailored for the New Yorker who demands the very best in clean beauty.

Professional Qualifications

| Bachelor of Korean Medicine (6-year degree) from Semyung University in Korea

| Board Certification (South Korea) Obtained professional licensure from the Korean Ministry of Health & Welfare as a Doctor of Korean Medicine (KMD)

| Research: IMCAS Congress (Paris/Bangkok) - Facial Asymmetry Research (2018/2020/2022)

| Awards: Red Dot Design Award (Germany) - First for a Korean Medicine Clinic

| Publication: My Facial Asymmetry? (A Room of One's Own Publishing)

| MBSR Facilitator Certified as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Facilitator through Brown University, specializing in evidence-based mindfulness protocols

| Licensed Acupuncturist (New York) Certified as a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in New York State by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

| Academic Outreach Guest Lecturer for Korean Medicine Colleges Nationwide: Invited speaker for special lectures at all Colleges of Korean Medicine in South Korea, mentoring the next generation of practitioners.

| Clinical Instruction Advanced Training for Doctors of Korean Medicine (KMD): Lead instructor for professional clinical courses focused on specialized TMJ disorder protocols and pain-minimizing acupuncture needling techniques.