Brian Lee, LAc, PhD

Dr. Brian Lee is a California-licensed acupuncturist with over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in non-surgical treatment of spine and joint conditions. His clinical interests include non-operative spine care, musculoskeletal pain management, sports-related injuries, integrative medicine, and multidisciplinary pain care.

Dr. Lee graduated from South Baylo University and completed advanced clinical training at Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine and Kyung Hee University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. His professional background includes extensive experience in integrative pain management across outpatient and hospital-based clinical settings.

Previously, Dr. Lee served as Dean of Clinical Education at Yo San University, where he supervised clinical training at UCLA-affiliated Venice Family Clinic and LA County/USC Medical Center. He also served as Associate Faculty at South Baylo University and as the medical director at Jaseng Center for Alternative Medicine in Orange County.

Beyond clinical practice and academia, Dr. Lee served as an Allied Health Representative on the CalOptima Advisory Committee, contributing to the integration of acupuncture and complementary medicine into mainstream healthcare.

As Medical Director of Cornerstone Acupuncture Institute, Dr. Lee emphasizes a patient-centered, evidence-informed, multidisciplinary approach to pain management, helping patients improve function, reduce pain, and enhance their quality of life.