About me
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I’m Sunny-Kim Barden, an East Asian doctor of Korean descent. Some of the tools I use to treat people are acupuncture, acupressure, herbs, homeopathy, biofeedback or applied kinesiology to recommend resources your body needs to heal quickly. Your body is more intelligent than any doctor. My passion is observing and listening to the mysterious ways the body heals and let's us know what is needed to recover. As a doctor, "docere" one who guides or teaches, it's my job to show you what you as the patient can change to feel better and the missing resources your body needs to quicken the healing process.
Education
BA in English Literature
University of California, Irvine
MS in Oriental Medicine
Dongguk University, Los Angeles
Employment
Over the last few years, I’ve built my own architecture studio up. From just one person to a team of 12 now, Arnold Davidson Architecture stands for balance, integrity, and quality. We never compromise on two things: durability and comfort. Working with high-quality materials helps us achieve both. Spaces are meant for people, and not vice-versa – that’s our guiding principle whatever project we work on.
LCArchitects is one of the most innovative officers in New York and I was ecstatic to be part of it. It has shaped my spatial planning career as I got to work with not only industrial spaces, but also public ones. Figuring out the flows of people, while challenging at first, is now one of my absolute strongpoints. At LCArchitects, I worked on the TXK’s new neighborhood planning and Ohio Wood Company’s headquarters.
In my role at the highly progressive UNTStudio in Shanghai, I had the best chance to learn about the architectural principles that my colleagues in China used. This has influenced my work greatly. I now strive to strike the right balance between form and function even harder. Projects I worked on included the Shanghai Great Theater and the D.O. Architects new office building in the city center.
Design architect
2012-2014
UNTStudio, Shanghai, China
2014-2018
LCArchitects, New York, USA
Senior Industrial Architect
Head of Architecture
2018-2020
Arnold Davidson Architecture, New York, USA
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What clients say about me
Sunny is a great gift to the health profession! I was very resistant to acupuncture, due to an overwhelming fear of needles, but really wanted to receive the benefits that I’d heard so much about. Getting acupuncture from Sunny was absolutely wonderful! She has such a gentle touch, and is so precise in the optimal locations of each needle, that her treatments are very effective. She has helped me with various aches and pains, as well as emotional issues during times of crisis. I also had a few treatments of “ear acupuncture”, which were pretty incredible, and I’m really looking forward to the next one. Anyone who gets to experience her treatments is extremely fortunate!
- ANNA Bronstein
Sunny-Kim is an expert in her practice of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine evaluations and recommendations, for overall health improvement. She takes the time to explain her findings and recommendations without judgement or pressure. My personal experience with her practice has been amazing! I would strongly recommend her without reservations. A true person and valued practitioner to our Community.