Meet
Our Team
Compassionate Practitioners. Personalized Care. Meaningful Healing.
At SOZO, our team is united by one commitment: caring for you with intention.
We believe meaningful healthcare always begins with meaningful human relationships. Our dedicated Torrance team combines clinical excellence, time-tested Eastern medicine, and deep empathy to help you feel supported, truly heard, and empowered at every step of your health journey.


Caring for You, Together
Every member of our clinical team shares the same passion for compassionate, patient-centered care. While each provider brings unique clinical specialties, advanced training, and personal areas of interest, we work collaboratively with one shared goal—to help you achieve optimal vitality through customized care plans and genuine connection.
Meet the Team SOZO
Clinical Quality You Can Trust
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State Licensed Practitioners: Fully credentialed and licensed by California state medical boards.
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Evidence-Informed Standards: Therapies guided by both ancient medicine traditions and contemporary clinical research.
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Continuous Education: Ongoing professional development in reproductive medicine, pain management, and integrative techniques.
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Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Haley Choi, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.
"I believe true healing begins when a patient feels completely heard, understood, and cared for as a whole person."
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Clinical Specialties: Integrative Reproductive Medicine, Fertility Optimization & IVF/IUI Support, Prenatal & Postpartum Care, Hormonal Health, and Complex Women’s Health Conditions.
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​Approach: Dr. Haley specializes in integrative fertility and reproductive care, combining East Asian medicine with modern, evidence-informed reproductive health practices. Her highly individualized approach integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance to support patients throughout natural conception, IVF and IUI treatment, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and complex hormonal concerns.
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As Founder and Clinical Director of SOZO Integrative Wellness & SOZO Acupuncture in Torrance, Dr. Haley is dedicated to providing comprehensive, whole-person care for women and couples throughout every stage of their reproductive journey.
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Licensed Acupuncturist (In-Network)
Dr. Michael Adams, DACM, L.Ac.
Dr. Michael Adams is a licensed acupuncturist bringing his results-driven, patient-centered approach to Sozo Integrative Wellness in Torrance.
He holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, a Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University in Los Angeles, and advanced clinical training from the Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, where he earned certification in acupuncture and moxibustion.
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Clinical Specialties: Dr. Adams specializes in orthopedic and chronic pain management, fertility support, and men's and women's health. His clinical style blends classical acupuncture techniques with modern therapeutic tools—including cupping, gua sha, and electrical stimulation—to deliver individualized treatments with measurable outcomes.
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Approach: At the core of Dr. Adams's approach is a commitment to treating each patient as a whole system—addressing symptoms while targeting the underlying patterns that disrupt health. His goal is to help patients find lasting pain relief, restore reproductive and hormonal balance, and feel stronger from the inside out.
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Licensed Acupuncturist (In-Network)
Dr. Kristiina Visbal, DACM, L.Ac.
Dr. Kristiina Visbal is a licensed acupuncturist with experience caring for patients across hospital, specialty, and private practice settings. She earned her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science and completed clinical training within multiple UC San Diego Health settings.
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Clinical Specialties: Dr. Visbal works with a wide range of health concerns, including acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, digestive health, women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care, skin conditions, stress, sleep, and general wellness. Her clinical background also includes oncology, palliative care, and caring for patients with complex medical conditions.
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Approach: Her approach is thoughtful and individualized, taking the time to understand each patient’s health history, current concerns, and goals in order to provide care that is tailored to the person as a whole.
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Director of Operations & Brand Strategy
Jay Park
A graduate of Otis College of Art and Design, Jay is a multidisciplinary designer, 3D artist, and founder of MONOM LA, a Los Angeles–based creative studio. With a background spanning visual design, branding, creative direction, and business operations, he brings a distinctive creative and strategic perspective to SOZO Integrative Wellness and SOZO Acupuncture.
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Working at the intersection of healthcare, business, and design, he oversees SOZO’s day-to-day administrative operations while helping shape the clinic’s brand identity, marketing strategy, and overall patient experience. His creative perspective plays an integral role in translating SOZO’s vision into a cohesive experience—from visual communication and digital presence to the details of the physical clinic environment.
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With experience spanning multiple creative and business disciplines, he brings a unique combination of strategic thinking and design expertise to SOZO’s continued growth.
We Listen
Every patient deserves a space where their concerns are fully heard without feeling rushed.
We Educate
We believe informed patients make the most empowered decisions about their own bodies.
We Personalize
No two treatment plans are ever identical; your care is built around your biological needs
We Care
Unconditional compassion and respect are at the heart of every interaction at SOZO.

Your Health Journey Supported from Every Angle
At SOZO, your care doesn't end with a single practitioner. When clinically appropriate, our acupuncturists and bodywork therapists work together behind the scenes to coordinate recommendations and build a unified healing experience.
Whether your care plan includes acupuncture, therapeutic massage, custom botanical formulas, or functional cupping, our team ensures your therapies seamlessly build upon one another for maximum recovery.
Interested in Joining SOZO?
Growing Our Team
of Compassionate Caregivers
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We are always eager to connect with like-minded, highly skilled healthcare professionals who share our dedication to personalized, whole-person care.
If you are a licensed acupuncturist, bodywork therapist, chiropractor, or Pilates instructor passionate about patient-centered healing,
we’d love to meet you.

