To Dr. Ellie Byun, an L.A.-based licensed acupuncturist of 17 years, beauty comes from within.
“I’ve helped patients heal from the inside out using acupuncture, cupping and customized herbal medicine,” says Byun, whose impressive clientele includes Miranda Kerr, Brooks Nader, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Elsa Hosk and more, in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.
Eventually, she combined her expertise in Eastern medicine with “cutting-edge Korean skincare technologies” to treat both the yin (internal) and the yang (external). In 2025, her skincare brand MIMOH bydr.ellie came to life after years of noticing remarkable results from the use of salmon DNA-derived PDRN in her treatments.
Still, her Hollywood regulars see her for a plethora of reasons. “One day, a client might need a beauty treatment for a red carpet event, and another day they might come in for back pain and want acupuncture. I became a kind of one-stop shop for health and beauty,” she tells Us.
Keep scrolling to discover what draws famous faces to the holistic healer’s Sherman Oaks office plus, how you can bring celebrity-level care into your own home using her products.
The Painless Minifacelift
No needles involved! Byun’s zero-downtime Salmon DNA PDRN Signature Treatment is a pre-red-carpet favorite for its instant “glass skin glow” and firming benefits. It involves a non-invasive application of PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide), a salmon DNA-derived ingredient. “It stimulates your own collagen and elastin production from within,” she says.
Coveted Body Treatments
Stars flock to Byun for two head to toe therapies that help realize the core yin-yang balance. “Acupuncture works by unblocking the body’s energy pathways, called meridians, to restore balance and ease symptoms like pain, fatigue or stress,” she shares. “Cupping promotes circulation and helps draw out toxins and inflammation, making it great for relieving tension and boosting energy.”
Custom Herbal Formulas
“[They] are truly the heart of my practice, and what I’m best known for,” Byun tells Us of the tailor-made blends that are infused with age-old, traditional medicinal herbs (like astragalus root and ginseng) to produce natural and long-lasting benefits. While her Weight Loss Cleanse and Detox Cleanse are the most popular, she also treats other health concerns, including migraines, arthritis and fertility issues.
PDRN Glow Spray
“[It’s] like a facial in a bottle,” Byun says. Infused with salmon DNA-derived PDRN, niacinamide and hydrolyzed collagen, the mist works to “instantly hydrate, calm inflammation and bring out a natural glow.” Mist it on at any time to revive dull skin.
PDRN Hydro Moisturizer
“This is the exact cream I use in my signature facials,” she reveals of the nongreasy formula, which is great to use right after the PDRN Glow Spray. Salmon DNA-derived PDRN, snail mucin and centella asiatica work together to “deliver deep hydration, help rebuild the skin barrier and support long-term collagen repair.”
V-Sculptor
“Many of my celebrity clients use it to maintain results between visits [and] prep for red carpet events,” Byun says of her splurgeworthy microcurrent device, “designed to tighten and tone the skin, reduce puffiness and enhance the absorption of skincare products applied underneath.” Use the contouring gadget on the scalp, face, neck and rest of the body as a “powerful tool for lymphatic drainage.”
