Providers who Care

Yong Shin was raised in a family of physicians. His father, an ENT (otolaryngologist), first inspired him to be a healthcare professional. Yong had a special interest in the integrative health medicine in college. After finishing college he started his career as a reflexologist and herbal consultant; after which he went on to earn an acupuncture and herbs license in California. After graduation, he was trained for pain specialty under both Eastern and Western doctors. He has cultivated years of experience working with orthopedic pain and spine specialists throughout his career. Now, Yong firmly believes that acupuncture can be the missing puzzle piece for his patient's pain management. He is proud to serve the community of Richmond Virginia through his work at Providence Acupuncture Clinic. 

In his leisure time, Yong enjoys time with his wife and two sons. He especially appreciates playing golf with his family on the weekends. He has served in multiple international medical mission trips to South America in Mexico and Peru. 

Yong is nationally certified by the NCCAOM and licensed by the the Virginia Board of Medicine and the California Acupuncture Board. Yong was appointed advisor of the Acupuncture Board of Virginia in 2024. His undergraduate was in Biology at UCLA and Masters was in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yosan University. 

Robb is a born-and-raised Virginian. He is nationally certified to practice acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed to practice in Virginia by the Virginia Board of Medicine. A life-long interest in herbal medicine and holistic healing modalities, along with a study of Chinese martial arts in his teens, led him to investigate Traditional Chinese Medicine. After exploring its benefits as a patient, he decided to pursue a career path in service to the health and wellbeing of others. He received a B.A. in Psychology from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN, and a Master's of Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. Robb also completed a course of study at Henan University of Chinese Medicine in Zhengzhou, China. He lives in Richmond with his wife Emily and spirited rescue dog Indie Anna. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, hiking, reading, and gardening. 

"Life-long interests in both medicinal plants and Asian philosophies led me to look into Chinese medicine as a patient. Discovering just how 'good' I could feel, I knew I needed to explore this approach as a practitioner. Since making that decision, I've never looked back." - Robb Jones L.Ac

Karen is an experienced licensed massage therapist with a healthcare background that expands 20 + yrs. Her love for helping others in addition to always being told she has a caring spirit and a caring touch, are the inspiration for her interest in the massage profession. In 2017 she challenged herself and studied Massage Therapy at Cortiva Institute in Connecticut.
Life's journey has made Virginia an important place on her quest for knowledge. During her studies she came across an article published by the Mayo clinic that resonated with her spirit; "Massage: Get In Touch With It's Many Benefits." The article expressed how massage could relieve pain, depression, stiffness in the body and stress. She was intrigued by learning one could lower blood pressure, manage anxiety, boost ones immune system and aid in cancer treatments through the power of touch.

During downtime Karen enjoys family, friends and nature. She enjoys collecting rocks and seashells.  She has learned during her studies, "Massage is an Ancient Healing Art" and it has been viewed as an important part to virtually every system in the body.  

Her life experiences, the continuing education and evolution for the art of touch, are what make massage therapy the perfect career choice for Karen.

Ann Mowat is nationally board-certified by the NCCAOM and licensed by both the Virginia and Texas Boards of Medicine. She received her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Oriental Medicine in Austin, TX. She blends classical Chinese medicine with a modern, trauma-informed approach to help people heal from the inside out. With over 18 years experience, Ann specializes in women’s health, hormone balance, stress, anxiety, digestive disorders, and pain relief.

Her practice is rooted in whole-person care. Whether navigating fertility, injury recovery, or chronic conditions, Ann creates personalized treatment plans that draw from her deep experience in patient care. Her work is informed by advanced training in sports medicine acupuncture, reproductive medicine, and functional nutrition.

Clients describe her care as intuitive, gentle, and deeply effective—supporting not just symptom relief, but long-term transformation.

Ann is also Student Clinic Supervisor at Lotus Professional College. She received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration - Marketing /Advertising at Bowling Green State University. 

Outside of the treatment room, she’s passionate about making wellness accessible and sustainable, believing that healing should meet people where they are.

Having recently moved to Richmond from Austin TX, Ann looks forward to exploring and getting to know her new community. She loves to take long walks exploring new neighborhoods and checking out fun new restaurants.