Introducing The Genuine Care
Get to know the Genuine Care team by clicking on their photos below:
Dr. Youngsun Kim
Eunjin “Jina” Kang
Schyler
Katherine
Dr Yeonju Nam
Founder and CEO of Genuine Care Physical Therapy
Dr. Youngsun Kim is a founder and CEO of Genuine Care Physical Therapy. A graduate from Sahmyook University with a B.S. in physical therapy, he completed his doctorate in the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Kim is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Manual Therapy Certification from the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions, Certified Neuro-Development Technique(NDT) from Recovering Function, and a TPI Certified Level 3 from Titleist Performance Institute.
Dr. Kim Served in the Korean Army as a Secret Service operative for two Korean presidents. His training as a Physical Therapist includes a year-long Orthopedic manual therapy course and a 3 year fellowship/mentorship program by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
He is a former Director of Rehab at Palmdale Regional Medical Center. The outpatient clinic reached the top 1 percentile among thousands of clinics in the U.S in terms of customer satisfaction and outcome improvement by a third party customer surveyor (PRESS GANEY).
He married his beautiful wife, Jina, and together they have two boys, Samuel and Kevin, and a dog named Shadow. They all love outdoors activities such as camping, hiking, fishing and kayaking, and they also enjoy playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, and golf. Youngsun's passion is helping people to experience life FULLY… by becoming more ACTIVE AND MOBILE for life. He has witnessed how people’s lives change with the right encouragement/guidance and help to make the best decisions. He is a firm believer of cultivating our natural healing power instead of using invasive interventions such as painkillers, injections, and surgeries. He founded Genuine Care Physical Therapy to help people to make better health decisions as easily as possible and to offer free education and guidance to the local community. His favorite words are “Humility” and “Genuineness”.
Co-founder and CFO of Genuine Care Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Aide
Schyler is the physical therapy aide at Genuine Care Physical Therapy. She graduated from CSU Long Beach with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a focus on community and school health education. Schyler grew up playing soccer and running track which contributes to her knowledge of sports medicine and injury prevention. Since moving back to her hometown of San Diego, Schyler is usually exploring the local beaches and hiking trails.
Office Administrator
Katherine “Kit” is the Office Administrator at Genuine Care Physical Therapy and is currently going to school for Child Development. Kit has previously worked as the receptionist/medical biller in a physical therapy clinic and loves being back in this field. Born and raised in San Diego, Kit spends her time finding new places to explore as well as hiking and enjoying the sunshine.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Movement Specialist
Dr. Yeonju Nam is a board-certified physical therapist with over 10 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, including 7 years of clinical practice in Seoul, Korea and 3 years in New York. She holds advanced certifications in Movement System Impairment Syndromes, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy — training that allows her to identify the true source of pain, not just treat its symptoms.
Dr. Nam believes lasting relief comes from changing how the body moves. Many of the aches that appear with age — stiff shoulders, nagging back pain, unsteady balance, poor posture — are not simply "part of getting older." They are often the result of years of compensatory movement patterns, muscle imbalances, and alignment issues that can be corrected with precise, individualized care.
Through detailed analysis of each patient's posture and movement patterns, Dr. Nam develops personalized treatment plans that reduce pain, restore healthy alignment, and rebuild strength and stability from the inside out. Her gentle, hands-on approach is especially valued by women navigating the physical changes of their 50s, 60s, and beyond — helping them protect bone and joint health, prevent falls and injury, and stay strong for the activities and people they love.
Having guided countless patients back to pain-free living, Dr. Nam is deeply committed to one goal: helping you move well, feel strong, and live fully — for decades to come.