Q. How can I receive a non-face-to-face (telemedicine) diet prescription from a Korean medicine clinic in Gangneung?

You can receive diet consultations and prescriptions remotely even in Gangneung. However, many clinics recommend an in-person first visit because body composition analysis and pulse diagnosis (脈診) are important. If you have already had an in-person visit or are a returning patient, remote consultations are fully feasible. In Korean Medicine, diet treatment is not just about weight loss but also addresses issues such as metabolic decline due to spleen deficiency (脾虛), edema from phlegm-fluid (痰飮), and poor blood circulation from blood stasis (瘀血). Therefore, during a remote consultation, photos and questionnaires are used to carefully assess body shape, bowel movements, appetite, and fatigue levels. I have personally experienced the futility of relying solely on diet pills – without changing eating habits and lifestyle, weight rebound is inevitable. That’s why even in remote consultations, dietary counseling and lifestyle correction are always included. The prescribed herbal medicine can be delivered, and adjustments are made via video or phone consultations every 2–4 weeks. Even remotely, regular blood pressure and blood sugar checks, as well as monitoring for abnormal symptoms, are strictly conducted. If you have concerns, first schedule a phone consultation and discuss it with the clinic director.