Q. How can I get a non-face-to-face (online) prescription for a Korean medicine diet program from a clinic in Gangneung?

For those new to telemedicine, you might wonder if it really works. I felt the same way. In Korean Medicine, inquiry (問診) and inspection (望診) account for over 70% of diagnosis. So if a detailed questionnaire and clear photos of your face and tongue are provided, quite accurate prescriptions are possible even remotely. The specific steps: after booking, fill out the questionnaire we send. Please include even subtle daily signals—for example, 'digestion is poor, bloating after cold foods' or 'frequent nighttime waking and morning puffiness.' Diet is not just weight loss; it's about restoring body balance. When taking photos, use natural light—stick out your tongue, take a full-face picture (no makeup), and capture the inner wrists and ankles. Although pulse palpation (脈診) is not possible remotely, we can infer from tongue color, coating (苔), and facial complexion whether there is Damp-Phlegm (濕痰) due to Spleen Deficiency or circulation block due to Blood Stasis. During the video consultation, I analyze your lifestyle and stress factors based on over 300 non-face-to-face diet cases. For instance, we discuss whether frequent late-night eating is a willpower issue or due to blood sugar instability from Spleen Deficiency. After prescription, we check changes every 1–2 weeks and adjust the herbal formula if needed. While telemedicine is convenient, I recommend an initial in-person visit for pulse diagnosis if possible. But if traveling from Gangneung to Seoul is difficult, rest assured that personalized care is fully achievable through non-face-to-face methods without burden.