McLean Acupuncturist Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault

McLean Police District – A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged with two felony offenses committed while performing acupuncture.

On July 14 and 18, the female victim received acupuncture treatment at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM), 1980 Gallows Road, Vienna. During the treatment, Dr. Chang Hee Kim, a licensed acupuncturist, unlawfully touched her genital area. The victim later reported the incidents.

Detectives consulted with subject matter experts, conducted interviews and determined Dr. Kim’s examination was beyond the scope of a medical examination. On Friday, detectives obtained warrants for two counts of aggravated sexual battery. Yesterday, Dr. Kim turned himself in at the Adult Detection Center. He was given a $2000 secured bond.

Detectives learned Kim has been a licensed acupuncturist in Virginia since 2005 and served as Director of Clinical Operations at VUIM since 2015. Throughout the investigation, VUIM cooperated with detectives. Dr. Kim was also employed as an acupuncturist at other medical facilities in the region. He worked at an acupuncture clinic in California prior to arriving in Virginia. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case or believe Dr. Kim had inappropriate contact with them to please call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.    

Victim specialists from our Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the identified victim receives appropriate resources and assistance. 

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