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Remote Prescription Process
Remote Prescription Process

Q. I want to know if remote (non-face-to-face) Korean medicine diet prescriptions are possible in Cheonan, and how delivery works.

A.

Yes, it is possible. The remote consultation process goes like this: 1. Apply for a consultation via the website or phone. 2. Fill out a detailed questionnaire, and the director will analyze your constitution and symptoms. (I was also awkward about remote consultations at first, but it actually allowed me to talk more calmly.) 3. Once the herbal prescription is decided, the herbs are prepared, safely packaged, and sent to you. Delivery is via standard courier; follow the medication instructions upon receipt. 4. If you have any questions while taking the medicine, feel free to ask via text or call anytime.

📝 Detailed Answer

You are wondering whether remote consultations are possible. These days, we have a system in place to provide treatment without distance limitations. However, for first-time visitors, we generally recommend an in-person consultation, but depending on the situation, remote consultations can be fully conducted. **Step-by-step remote prescription process:** 1. **Consultation application and medical history**: After applying via phone, KakaoTalk, or our website, we send you a detailed questionnaire. Please carefully fill in your constitution, digestion status, sleep, stress, and past diet history. In Korean medicine, we assess the body using concepts such as Spleen Deficiency (비허, 脾虛), Phlegm-Fluid (담음, 痰飮), and Blood Stasis (어혈, 瘀血); this information is crucial. 2. **Video or phone consultation with the director**: Based on the questionnaire, we have a 15–20 minute call or video meeting. Even remotely, showing a photo of your tongue or facial complexion helps. We create a comfortable atmosphere, saying things like, “I understand your concerns—I’ve also been through many diet struggles myself.” 3. **Prescription and preparation**: Within 1–2 days after the consultation, we prescribe herbal medicine. For example, if Spleen Deficiency is the main cause, we use herbs that tonify the Spleen (補脾); if Phlegm-Fluid is abundant, we add herbs to dispel Phlegm (祛痰). All herbs are prepared in our pharmacy, vacuum-sealed, and shipped safely. 4. **Delivery and medication instructions**: Delivery is via standard courier (prepaid), usually arriving within 2–3 days. If refrigeration is needed, we include ice packs. Detailed medication instructions are provided in print and via video, and adjustments can be made if the pattern (證) changes mid-course. 5. **Follow-up care**: Please contact us anytime if you have discomfort or questions during the course. Even with remote care, the Korean medicine doctor responds directly. However, we cannot provide specific figures regarding effectiveness or weight loss rates; please understand. From experience, I can say that many patients who consistently follow the regimen report feeling lighter. Remote consultations may feel unfamiliar at first, but many people adapt well. Since you are in the Cheonan area, delivery will be fast. Please feel free to inquire without hesitation.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

Chief Director

Last reviewed 2026.05.10

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