Korea’s chiropractors solve your back pain and posture problems
Are you in desperate need of an English-speaking chiropractor in Korea? Whether you are in pain or just looking for a check-up, don’t worry, as you can get the same treatments and expertise as you used to get in your home country.
English-speaking chiropractors are still rare here. Chiropractic is not a separately licensed profession in Korea, so the clinics below are run by practitioners who are trained and qualified abroad. Most are in Itaewon, Gangnam, Busan, and near Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek.
Chiropractors In Seoul
Create Wellness Center | Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Create Wellness Center has served Seoul’s expat community since 2001, making it one of the longest-running English-speaking chiropractic clinics in Korea. Its US chiropractor is trained at Palmer College of Chiropractic, and the bilingual team adds rehabilitation, therapeutic massage, Pilates, naturopathy, and nutrition consultations. You can check our Directory listing for more information.
The clinic gives English receipts for insurance claims and direct-bills major international insurers, including BUPA, Cigna, Allianz, Aetna, and GBG. It also opened a second branch in Jeju’s Global Education City.
- Address: Hannam Building 1F, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu (Itaewon main street)
- Phone: 02-749-4849 · info@createwellnesscenter.com
- Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm (lunch 1–2pm)
- Booking: Mindbody app or phone
Other specialties: Osteopathic, naturopathy, visceral osteopathy (mainly Jeju), massage therapy, rehabilitative exercises, Pilates, yoga, nutrition, hormone balancing, insomnia and more.
Chiro-Pilates | Seocho-gu (Gangnam), Seoul
Dr. Andrew Park S. Woo graduated from RMIT’s chiropractic program in Melbourne and has practiced in Gangnam since 2004. He is fluent in English and Korean, and teaches posture and musculoskeletal rehab at the postgraduate level.
Chiro-Pilates offers a free consultation to all potential referrals and first visits. For more information, you can check our 10Mag Directory listing.
Dr. Andrew Park S. Woo graduated from RMIT’s chiropractic program in Melbourne and has practiced in Gangnam since 2004. He is fluent in English and Korean, and teaches posture and musculoskeletal rehab at postgraduate level.
His approach pairs chiropractic care with one-on-one Pilates-equipment stretching, so it suits people who want a long-term posture program rather than a single adjustment. The first consultation is free.
- Address: Suite 710, Center Plaza Building, 10 Gangnam-daero 61-gil, Seocho-gu (5 min from Gangnam Station exit 10)
- Phone: 02-533-5124
- Prices: single-area care from ₩40,000; chiropractic plus 1:1 Pilates stretching ₩120,000
Other specialties: Kinesiology , Pilates, Aroma touch, Applied Osteopathy for children and teenagers, ART (Active Release), and others.
Ideal Wellness Chiropractic Center | Yongsan-gu (Itaewon), Seoul
Ideal Wellness is led by Dr. William (Hwan Tak) Choi, a bilingual, US-licensed chiropractor and member of the American Chiropractic Association. He has taught in the chiropractic department at Hanseo University. The clinic focuses on scoliosis, sports injuries, and posture, using Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), applied kinesiology, Active Release Technique, Rolfing, and Schroth exercises.
Ideal Wellness is led by Dr. William (Hwan Tak) Choi, a bilingual, US-licensed chiropractor and member of the American Chiropractic Association. He has taught in the chiropractic department at Hanseo University. The clinic focuses on scoliosis, sports injuries, and posture, using Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), applied kinesiology, Active Release Technique, Rolfing, and Schroth exercises.
Call before visiting.
- Address: Woori Bank Building B1, 738-20 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu
- Phone: 02-790-7246
To get more information, check out our Directory.
Other specialties: AK (Applied Kinesiology), ART (Active Release Technique), Rolfing therapy, special care (pregnancy, baby, children, elderly, etc.). See more on their website.
New York Natural Care | Yongsan-gu (Itaewon), Seoul
New York Wholistic Care now operates as New York Natural Care and has moved to Ansung Tower near Itaewon Station exit 2. Dr. Vincent Jong graduated from New York Chiropractic College and practiced in New York City for five years before returning to Seoul.
Each first visit starts with a posture and functional check of the spine, shoulders, pelvis, and feet, followed by a custom plan. The clinic combines adjustments with Pilates, yoga, deep-tissue aromatherapy, and custom orthotics, and treats children and pregnant patients. It accepts international insurance.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 8am–5pm
Address: Suite 207, Ansung Tower, 217 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu (Itaewon Station exit 2)
Phone: 070-8672-3846 · KakaoTalk: newyorknaturalcare
Check out more about this clinic in our Directory.
Other specialties: Pilates, yoga, massage therapy, e-iridology.
English-Speaking Chiropractors Outside Seoul
Chiropractors In Cheonan
Spine & Posture | Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si
Spine & Posture is a chiropractic center in Cheonan, South Korea. They offer chiropractic care, Pilates, and other types of care to help patients in pain by correcting their body’s posture. Director of Spine & Posture, Dr. Sean Ahn graduated from the College of Chiropractic in Bridgeport, CT, and is a US-licensed chiropractic doctor. He also studied Oriental Medicine and Pilates, and is a professor at Sunmoon University Chiropractic School. Spine & Posture accepts USA Health Insurance (United Health Care, Aetna Medicare, BCBG, CIGNA, In-Network).
Other specialties: Pilates.
Chiropractors In Busan & Changwon
Dr. Choi’s Chiropractic World | Hewon-gu, Changwon
Dr. Choi’s Chiropractic World is a clinic in Changwon city, near Busan. Dr. Choi is an experienced English-speaking chiropractor who studied in the US and is from Michigan, USA. He also wrote two books on chiropractic practice and was the President of the Korean Chiropractic Association for 8 years. Dr. Choi specializes in pregnancy conditions, misaligned vertebrae, severe spinal injuries, herniated discs, sports injuries, extremity problems, pinched nerves, and babies’ and children’s health.
Other specialties: physiotherapy, diet therapy, clinical nutrition, etc.
Life Chiropractic Wellness Center | Haeundae-gu, Busan
Dr. Ryan S. Lee is a US board-certified chiropractor who also offers physical therapy, orthopedic and neurological exams, myofascial release, ergonomics and nutrition advice. The clinic has moved since our last update; confirm the address when you book.
Phone: 051-761-1276 or 010-2006-8813 · dr.ryan.s.lee@gmail.com
Address: #307 Ace High-Tech 21 Building, 48 Centum Jungang-ro, Haeundae-gu (Centum City Station)
Other specialties: orthopedic & neuro examinations, physiotherapy, myofascial release, ergonomics, posture analysis, exercise prescription, health education, nutrition and etc.
Chiropractors In Pyeongtaek
365 Chiropractic| Sinjang-dong, Anjeong-ri, Pyeongtaek-si
365 Chiropractic has 2 clinics: the Song Tan clinic near the Osan Air Force Base and the Anjeong-ri clinic in Paengseong-eup. 2 US-licensed Doctors of Chiropractic, Dr. Daniel Han and Dr. Dennis Jang, are splitting their time between the 2 clinics. Dr. Han is a chiropractor but also has a Master’s in sports injury management, a certificate in physiotherapy, and is a certified athletic trainer. Dr. Dennis Jang used to work in Australia and Singapore and has a Bachelor’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Doctors at 365 Chiropractic will not only adjust you but will also help you maintain the balance in your body through nutrition, exercise, and the Graston technique. They offer 3 types of packages according to your needs: initial care, rehabilitation care, and wellness care.
The first consultation is free, and they offer discounts if you buy a package.
- Songtan: 1F, 36-4 Shopping-ro, Pyeongtaek-si (Songtan Station exit 6) · 031-668-1446
- Camp Humphreys: Sentry Mini Mall, Building 400, Sentry Road (base access required) · 031-655-1446
- Booking: Facebook Messenger or 365chiropractic@gmail.com
Other specialties: Graston technique, nutritional supplements, sports injury, Child A.D.H.D. (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), stress relief, postural correction, and more.
Inspire Wellness Center | Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si
Inspire Wellness Center is Pyeongtaek’s main expat rehab clinic, a 5-minute drive from the Camp Humphreys walk-in gate. US chiropractor Dr. David Lee leads a team of rehabilitation specialists and massage therapists, and the clinic has served the community for over 8 years.
It provides English insurance receipts and direct billing for eligible patients. Active-duty military and veterans 65+ get 10% off, and first appointments booked through the website get 20% off.
- Address: TJ Building 3F, 200 Anjeongsunhwan-ro, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si (next to Brownstone Apartment; parking at Nongsung Park)
- Phone: 031-647-0749 · askinspirewellness@gmail.com
Other specialties: Osteopathic, naturopathy, massage therapy, rehabilitative exercises, Pilates, yoga, nutrition, hormone balancing, insomnia, and more.
If the pain is too intense, you may need to consider going to the hospital, so check out our article on 11 English-speaking Hospitals and Clinics in South Korea. And to continue your wellness journey, you can also check out our article on Korean Jjimjilbang in Seoul!
