Questionnaire
You fill this out beforehand with things that are hard to cover fully in the consultation room.
FIRST VISIT
What We Check
at Your First Visit
We tell you exactly what we do. We've separated what everyone who visits receives from what is added when herbal medicine is also discussed.
Why We Do Modern Medical Tests at a Korean Medicine Clinic
For three reasons.
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To reduce diagnostic errors
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To check for other underlying conditions that may be hidden
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To prepare for possible side effects
FOR EVERYONE
For Everyone Who Visits
We first check vital signs — blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
WHEN HERBAL MEDICINE IS DISCUSSED
Added When Herbal Medicine Is Also Discussed
Among these, the pupil/iris light response, respiration, and sympathetic nerve tests look at the body's stability and homeostasis, together with the balance of the nervous system.
Urine test
We look at values that can be checked through urine.
Blood glucose test
We check blood glucose.
Oximeter (oxygen saturation · perfusion index)
This is a small clip-like device attached to your fingertip. Along with your pulse, it measures how much oxygen your blood is carrying (oxygen saturation) and a value showing how much blood is circulating in your fingertip (perfusion index).
Nasal endoscope oral exam
A nasal endoscope is a thin scope used to look inside the nose and throat. We use it to look inside your mouth and throat.
Pupil / iris light response test
We observe how the pupil reacts, and how quickly it moves, when light is shone on it.
Respiration check
We observe how you breathe. We check several things together related to respiration.
Sympathetic nerve test (performed during acupuncture)
This test checks the sympathetic nerve response related to arterial tension and cardiac output.
Physical examination
This is a hands-on examination — looking, touching, and moving. We check as many things together as the visit requires.
FEES
Fees
Tests carried out as part of your treatment are not billed separately. However, if you only want the consultation and tests, a consultation/test fee may apply.
TREATMENT PERIOD
How We Plan the Treatment Period
| Situation | Period |
|---|---|
| First-time patients At first, this is a period to check together how your body responds, so a one-month prescription is common. | 1 month |
| Mild symptoms · early stage For example, digestive issues, or early-stage symptoms such as chest tightness or breathing discomfort accompanying neck/shoulder tension. | 1 month – 6 weeks |
| Chronic pain, etc. | Expected around 2 months |
| Long-standing autonomic nervous system issues | Often needs to be planned for 3–6 months or more |
| Patients currently taking neurology medication This is because tapering (gradual dose reduction) is needed. | May take longer |
- Prescriptions are given in 2-week units. This is because the medicine needs to change along with changes in your body's condition.
- If treatment is expected to take a long time, we let you know in advance.
- Not every patient needs long-term medication.
Because of individual differences in the body and the many variables in physiological and pathological conditions, we cannot state this with certainty. Instead, we explain as thoroughly and honestly as we can.