Dr. Jason Kim, DC

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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. Jason Kim, who serves patients in Bellevue, Washington. 

As a sports chiropractor, Dr. Kim specializes in treatment and rehabilitation for optimal movement and clearing sports-related injuries. Sharing his knowledge on health and movement, he is the Founder of Active Sports & Spine in Bellevue, Washington. 

Active Sports & Spine is guided on three core values: high-level communication, high-level patient experience, and high-level education. “At Active Sports and Spine, our mission is to educate the public on health and well-being and explain WHY you are in the clinic today. Dr. Jason believes that a solid WHY is necessary in order to provide the best care possible. With the WHY, the treatment and treatment plan will be determined to get you back to the activities you love as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

Academically, Dr. Kim obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Central Washington University in 2009, followed by his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in 2013. His postgraduate training earned him expertise in functional range conditioning movement, strength and conditioning, selective functional movement assessment, functional movement, rocktape, McKenzie Method lumbar and cervical spine, postural restoration, functional and kinetic treatment with rehab, and applied kinesiology.

As a former collegiate athlete, Dr. Kim credits chiropractic care and physical therapy for peak performance and high durability. After playing 20+ years of baseball (including summer ball every year), he only missed three games.

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, including neck pain and back pain. They aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself without the use of medication or surgery. 

Among Dr. Kim’s experiences / community events include Paralympic Medical Provider, Rio, Brazil (2016); Seattle Studs Medical Provider (2016 – 2017); 18u Northwest Naturals Assistant Coach (2016); Newport High School Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach (2016); PDL and WSPL Soccer- Issaquah Gunners (2014); Ben Townes Foundation 5K/10K, Redmond, Washington (2014); Naval Hospital, Lemoore, California (2013); Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, California (2012); San Jose Turkey Trot, San Jose, California (2012); South Bay Area Ultimate Frisbee League Tournament, Los Gatos, California (2012); and Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Walk, San Francisco, California (2011-2012). 

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