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Anxiety and Panic
A sudden feeling of heart palpitations and shortness of breath,
and a wave of anxiety that comes on for no apparent reason.
Sleepless nights and an anxious mind.
We help you restore the balance between your brain and body.
Mental Health Clinic
Your test results are normal, but do you feel a tightness in your chest and have difficulty falling asleep?
Mental illness may be invisible,
but the body sends honest signals.
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Depression and lethargy
It is hard to get up in the morning, you don't want to do anything, and you always feel tired and lack motivation.
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Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
It is difficult to fall asleep, you wake up frequently during the night, or you still feel tired even after waking up in the morning.
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Stress overload
When stress from work, relationships, or exams builds up,
it often comes with headaches, indigestion, and a feeling of chest tightness.
Special Diagnosis System
Emotional illness cannot be cured by treating the brain alone.
Most patients visiting for insomnia, depression, or panic disorder have previously received medication based solely on the premise of neurotransmitter issues in the brain. However, in Korean Medicine, we believe that "the mind can only rest when the body is at ease."
When the Heart (心) overheats, you may feel anxious and experience palpitations for no apparent reason.
When the energy of the Liver (肝) is blocked, you may feel angry and experience chest tightness.
When the Spleen (脾) weakens, racing thoughts can make it difficult to fall asleep.
At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we do not simply suppress symptoms. Through pulse and abdominal diagnosis, we precisely identify how the balance of the Heart, Liver, and Spleen has been disrupted and where the flow of Qi and Blood (氣血) is blocked.
Correcting the body's imbalance to create an environment where the brain can find stability on its own—this is the fundamental approach to mental wellness pursued by Baekrokdam.
Specialized diagnosis system
Core Solution Core Treatment Principles
Core Treatment Principles
for Finding Peace of Mind
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Balance of Heart, Liver, and Spleen
We regulate the functions of the Heart (心), which manages the mind; the Liver (肝), which handles stress; and the Spleen (脾), which governs thought.
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Harmony of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang
We improve the body's internal environment by supplementing deficient energy, clearing blockages, lowering excessive heat, and warming cold areas.
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Sleep, Relaxation, and Recovery
We help enable deep sleep and release tension, cultivating the brain and body's innate power to recover.
Tailored Treatment for Your Needs
The focus of treatment varies based on your symptoms and the results of the 4-axis evaluation.
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Those who cannot fall asleep at night
or feel fatigued due to frequent waking
Main Symptoms
- • Taking more than one hour to fall asleep
- • Frequently waking up at 3–4 AM
- • Not feeling refreshed even after waking up in the morning
Diagnosis Pattern
Heart and Gallbladder Deficiency (Sim-dam-heo-geop), deficiency of Qi and Blood in the Heart and Spleen
Recommended Treatment
Heart and Spleen Nourishing Blood prescription
Strengthens the heart and spleen and replenishes blood to help achieve deep sleep.
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For those who experience chest tightness, anxiety, or panic when stressed
Main Symptoms
- • Heart palpitations and chest tightness
- • Sudden feelings of anxiety or panic symptoms
- • Sensitive to work or relationship stress
Diagnosis Pattern
Liver Qi Stagnation (Gan-gi-ul-gyeol), autonomic nervous system imbalance
Recommended Treatment
Liver Qi Circulation prescription
Relieves stagnant energy in the liver and eases tension to bring peace of mind.
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For those experiencing depression, lethargy, or a severe lack of motivation lasting for several months or more
Main Symptoms
- • Difficulty waking up in the morning
- • Lack of desire to do anything
- • Always feeling tired and lacking energy
Diagnosis Pattern
Deficiency of both Heart and Spleen, decline in Qi and Blood
Recommended Treatment
Prescription to tonify the Heart and Spleen
Boosts the energy of the heart and spleen to restore motivation and vitality.
Baekrokdam Mental Health Treatment Program
Regardless of the type, the principle of treating the body and mind together remains the same.
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Customized Korean herbal medicine based on constitution and pattern
Considering the Sasang constitution and 4-axis results, we prescribe a customized Korean herbal medicine to address individual physical causes.
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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture Treatment
By stimulating acupoints connected to the heart, liver, and spleen, it relieves chest tightness and palpitations and helps stabilize the mind and body.
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Sleep and relaxation therapy guidance
By providing guidance on sleep hygiene, breathing methods, and relaxation techniques, we help you develop the strength to manage your own mind.
Attending Medical Staff
Chief Director Dr. Yeonseung Choe
I have met many patients who came after visiting multiple medical institutions and departments for persistent or recurrent conditions. Symptoms normally handled by different specialties—such as abdominal pain, headaches, palpitations, dizziness, and insomnia—may overlap in one person. Sometimes there is no clear improvement despite taking medication for each symptom, and being unwell gradually becomes part of daily life. In these cases, I look beyond individual diagnoses and examine how the symptoms connect and change together.
Asking only about the most uncomfortable symptom today does not reveal the full course. I look at when the body first began to change and what happened after illness, surgery, childbirth, or starting and stopping medication. I also review changes in weight, diet, and sleep, then trace which symptoms improved with previous treatment and which remained.
Test results, diagnoses, and the course of previous treatment are important for understanding the current condition. Clinical research in modern Korean medicine, physiological and pathological research in modern medicine, and observations recorded in classical Korean medicine texts offer different perspectives on the same body. Rather than fitting a patient into one perspective, I consider what each can and cannot explain and look for clues that connect symptoms and treatment histories that were previously considered separately.
Treatment Process
Treatment Process
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Questionnaire & 4-Axis Functional Evaluation
Through symptom questionnaires, pulse diagnosis, and abdominal diagnosis,
we evaluate the state of the four axes of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, as well as the Heart, Liver, and Spleen.
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Constitution & Pattern Analysis
By combining Sasang constitutional types with the 4-axis results,
we diagnose physical cause patterns such as 'Heart-Gallbladder Deficiency Fear' or 'Liver Qi Stagnation.'
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Customized Treatment Planning
Korean herbal medicine, acupuncture·pharmacopuncture, and necessary lifestyle management (sleep, exercise, relaxation)
are designed to fit the patient's specific pattern and life rhythm.
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Progress Monitoring & Management
Through regular consultations, we monitor changes in symptoms and 4-axis indicators,
adjust the intensity of treatment, and help prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I am taking psychiatric medication; can I take it along with Korean herbal medicine?
A. Tell both your prescribing doctor and your Korean medicine clinician about all medicines and herbal products you take before combining treatments. Whether they can be used together depends on the specific medicines and your health. Do not stop or reduce prescribed medication on your own; any change must be agreed with the prescribing doctor.
Q. Can this be improved with treatment?
A. For mental health, 'management and regulation' are key. We help you build the strength to overcome stress on your own by restoring your body's balance.
Q. Do you also provide counseling therapy?
A. We focus on Korean medicine treatments and lifestyle guidance rather than professional psychological counseling. If in-depth counseling is needed, we may recommend a specialized center.
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