Q. I live in Goyang City. Can I get an online Korean Medicine diet consultation?

Whether online consultation is possible depends largely on two cases: **1. First-time visit** An in-person initial consultation is the standard. Korean Medicine diet is not merely about weight but also examines constitution and organ function. For example, determining if a patient has Spleen Deficiency (脾虛) or Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮) requires the practitioner to directly observe the tongue (舌診), assess the pulse (脈診), and perform abdominal diagnosis (腹診). These are limited in online settings, so for accurate Pattern Differentiation (辨證), I strongly recommend visiting a nearby clinic for the first session. **2. Existing patient or sufficient health information** If you have previously visited Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic or have comprehensive health checkup results (blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, etc.) from within the past three months, online consultation is feasible. This typically involves lifestyle counseling for constitutional improvement or follow-up on existing prescriptions. For instance, a patient with Spleen Deficiency causing poor digestion and bloating can receive dietary advice and herbal adjustments based on prior pulse and abdominal findings. **Process for online consultation (existing patients)** ① Schedule via phone or website (specify online consultation) ② Complete a pre-consultation questionnaire (symptoms, diet, sleep, bowel habits, etc.) ③ Video consultation (15–30 minutes, review changes and questions) ④ If needed, prescribe herbal medicine (based on previous in-person records, delivered by pharmacy) However, under medical law, it is not permissible to prescribe new medications or guarantee specific effects through online consultation alone. The focus remains on counseling and follow-up management. Rather than promising rapid weight loss, we work together to examine your lifestyle patterns and guide you according to Korean Medicine principles. If you live in Goyang City, I recommend visiting our clinic for the first visit then proceeding with online follow-ups, which reduces time and cost. Feel free to ask any further questions.