Archetype Acupuncture was founded to bridge traditional acupuncture with modern musculoskeletal practice. The clinic focuses on orthopedic, sports-related, and movement-based conditions, using acupuncture as a precise clinical tool rather than a generalized wellness service.

The approach integrates Eastern and Western medical frameworks with an emphasis on functional outcomes. Treatment plans are tailored to the demands of sport, work, and daily life, whether the goal is recovery, improved performance, or long-term resilience. The process is collaborative, and patients are encouraged to stay engaged and informed throughout their course of treatment.

Practitioner

Sun Yun, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist

Sun’s clinical perspective is shaped by training in both Western medicine and acupuncture, along with firsthand experience navigating injury and recovery. After more than a decade working in pharmacy, he developed a strong appreciation for conventional medicine, as well as its limitations when addressing chronic pain, movement dysfunction, and complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Personal experience with sports-related injuries and knee surgeries further refined his focus toward identifying root contributors to pain, restoring movement quality, and supporting long-term recovery rather than short-term relief.

Today, his work emphasizes evidence-informed, individualized treatment that integrates modern pain science with a clear understanding of how the nervous system and musculoskeletal system interact, all within a thoughtful East–West clinical framework. Services are provided in a calm, professional setting where communication, education, and clarity are prioritized.

Clinical Focus

Archetype Acupuncture specializes in conditions involving pain, injury, and movement limitation, including:

• Orthopedic and sports-related injuries

• Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain

• Joint, tendon, and post-surgical conditions

• Overuse and repetitive strain injuries

• Movement dysfunction affecting daily life and performance

Treatment strategies are structured, goal-oriented, and adapted to the specific tissues and systems involved.

Approach to Treatment

Each visit begins with a focused evaluation to guide decision-making. Sessions may incorporate targeted acupuncture techniques, myofascial and trigger point work, and electroacupuncture when appropriate.

The objective is not only pain reduction, but meaningful improvements in mobility, strength, coordination, and confidence in movement. Treatment plans evolve over time based on response, functional goals, and real-world demands, with open communication encouraged throughout the process.

Education & Training

Licensure & Board Certification

• Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc, Hawaiʻi)

• National Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (Dipl.OM, NCBAHM®)

Specialty Certifications

• Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist (C.SMA)

• Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist / Dry Needling Acupuncture (CMPT/DNAc)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Roseman University of Health Sciences

• Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM), Oregon College of Oriental Medicine