Embodied Dynamics

I’ve had the pleasure of being a client of Daehan as he helped me overcome some injuries from a car accident, specifically working on my back and waist areas. First off, he is incredibly courteous and professional and takes a holistic approach in his diagnosis. When explaining my symptoms, he went through my issues in full detail and came up with a step-by-step plan to help expedite my recovery. Even weeks after my treatment, he would follow up to ensure I was still making progress. He’s truly one of the best in his field and everyone I’ve recommended to him have been highly satisfied clients as well!

As a physiotherapist who has been working closely with Daehan for our mutual clients, I would not have second thoughts about referring any of my clients for Daehan's services. Daehan excels not only in his clinical practice of exercise physiology, but also in improving the profession through his publications on the academia side.My clients have provided positive feedback in that Daehan is: 1) professional and kind, 2) thorough and patient in each assessment and, 3) truly catering for each individual's treatment protocol.If you're looking for a clinician who is truly invested in your health and wellness, look no further.

Daehan was highly recommended to me by a doctor at the pain clinic I visit regularly, and I’m so grateful for her referral. After having spinal surgery in my teens, I’ve worked with physiotherapists and other clinicians for almost fifty years, and Daehan is definitely one of the best.He does extensive testing to assess problems as well as to determine whether the exercises he has prescribed are working, and he always explains the mechanics of my pain triggers clearly. For example, he filmed me walking, showed me frame by frame how my gait was causing problems, and devised some exercises that would help me retrain my brain to walk differently.Daehan is extremely knowledgeable about the body and draws on a wide range of treatments, often designing unique exercises to target particular areas. He’s passionate about his work and constantly upgrades his skills by taking courses and adding to his extensive arsenal of treatments.Although I appreciate Daehan’s expertise, it’s his professionalism and his personality that have prompted me to continue seeing him regularly over the past year. He’s incredibly polite, he’s extremely kind and empathic, he’s unfailingly positive, and the man has the patience of a saint when he teaches me new exercises. I also appreciate how he truly listens to me and is willing to adjust his plans for the session based on new issues that have cropped up.When I started seeing Daehan over a year ago, I could barely walk a block without experiencing severe muscle spasms, even though I was already working with a physiotherapist and exercising every day. After a few months with him, the spasms were gone, and I now walk every day.Given my experiences with Daehan, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to friends and family, and, in fact, he was able to help my husband determine the source of his back pain and resolve it. In short, he’s the real deal, and it gives me great peace of mind to know that I have someone I can trust to turn to as I face the challenges ahead.

Daehan Kim is definitely willing to go for journey of recovery with you. So much so that he always goes extra miles and hits details with true sincerity. After the 24 sessions with him I became more aware of my body. I can use my body more wisely for job activities and everyday life.

Daehan is very helpful, professional, and committed to his work and clients. He has helped me manage and improve pain that I’ve consistently had for years. I know with each appointment I will do better than the last. His home exercises and videos are very clear and helpful in continuing care outside of the appointment.

Daehan is tremendously knowledgeable and has recommended targeted exercises and created workout routines specifically for my needs and goals. It worked, and it worked fast! I came in with an acute knee injury but with goal to improve my mobility, weightlifting form, diaphragmatic breathing (to name a few). He LISTENS, and that is the first step that is so often missing. Coaching is easy to follow with online access to learned exercises. He checks on you in between sessions and keeps you accountable in a subtle way. Excellent sense of humor, to top it off! If you want your body to move better, stay stronger longer and age without pain, go with Embodied Dynamics and Daehan!

The rehabilitation exercise with the coach, Daehan Kim, made the pain much easier and corrected my wrong posture.He carefully tried to find and analyzed the uncomfortable parts and the afteraffects of the recent car accident. In particular, the rehabilitation exercise for the weakened part due to the compensation movements was recorded as a short clips so that I could work it out at home as well. The treatment was of great help. Thank you for your hard work.

Daehan, is an exceptional Kinesiologist like no other.As an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, I collaborate with clinicians from various fields.Daehan’s approach to collaboration has been the most unique and effective because he not only shares his assessment findings clearly but also openly discusses the potential limitations of his methods. In doing so, it allows me to clearly understand his reason for referral and how I can best be of help to these clients.As a result, I thoroughly enjoy conversations where we discuss client cases while sharing our expertise and knowledge. Our mutual clients consistently appreciate how updated we are of each other's work and have enjoyed this level of care.From my clients, they greatly value Daehan's emphasis of translating their rehabilitation exercises done in the gym to their tailored activities of daily living.If you have read this far, I hope that you get to meet this honest and dedicated individual who tirelessly work towards the betterment of your health and fitness!

Seeing Daehan regularly (monthly or more) over the last year has been very beneficial for my 69 year old body, ( severe degenerative arthritis in my neck and lower back.) I am usually pain free now, and can walk for up to an hour. His detailed attention to my body mechanics, muscles and joints has increased my awareness , strength, and flexibility. My core is much more stable, and I no longer have “dormant butt syndrome”! I hope to continue to improve with regular tune-ups!

y strength, balance, and overall fitness have really improved since I began with Embodied Dynamics as a client.Daehan Kim, the owner and a superbly expert, highly trained clinical kinesiologist is really attentive to the needs of his clients, and tremendously adaptable on short notice to respond to and to resolve any issues related to body mechanics, limitations of movement and pain.The gym and fitness facility is conveniently located in Burnaby, close to Hwy 1, with reliable business hours.Fees are very competitive and for me, represent an investment in a longer, healthier life.I became a long-term client of Embodied Dynamics, because of the great results that I was having with Daehan.Do take advantage of this unique and special man and his approach to fitness and wellness. And feel free to contact me if you want any other details.