Doijae Korean Medicine Clinic

About the Hospital

DOIJAE CLINIC (DOIJAE CLINIC) | Gangnam Cheongdam-dong Korean Medicine Diet Clinic A diet that restores your body's balance, DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic is a Korean medicine clinic located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. A Korean medicine clinic is a medical institution that provides treatment based on 'Korean medicine,' Korea's traditional system of medicine. In Korea, Korean medicine doctors are licensed physicians who treat patients with herbal prescriptions, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and other therapies. At DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic, treatment is provided directly by Director Choi Yoon-seo, who has more than 10 years of clinical experience. Our primary focus is dieting. This is not a diet that only causes rapid weight loss. Our goal is to identify and correct the causes of weight gain and to build a body that maintains its results even after the diet is finished. Cheongdam-dong is an area in Seoul where many beauty, fashion, and cosmetic shops are concentrated. It is a great place to visit alongside a beauty or wellness itinerary during a trip to Korea. Why a Korean medicine diet? Even when people eat the same amount, some gain weight while others do not. Korean medicine holds that this difference lies in the state of the body. A body whose digestive function is weak, so food is not efficiently converted into energy A body where waste products and fluid accumulate, causing frequent swelling and heaviness (Korean medicine calls this 'damseup') A body where stress and lack of sleep disrupt autonomic nervous balance, making appetite control difficult A body where vitality and physical strength have declined, slowing metabolism If these underlying causes remain, weight will return even after starvation or excessive exercise. DOIJAE's diet begins by identifying these causes and focuses on restoring balance so that the body naturally eats less and clears out what it needs to release. Features and distinctions of the DOIJAE diet 1. A diet that begins with testing On your first visit, we conduct a consultation along with two tests. Body composition analysis (BWA): We measure not only body weight but also body fat, muscle mass, body water, and the state of swelling in numerical values. Autonomic nervous system test: We assess stress levels and physical balance. This helps determine how much stress-related appetite, sleep problems, and fatigue affect your weight. Based on the test results, we explain the current state of your body and create a treatment plan tailored to it. 2. Damiwhan, a prescription exclusively for the DOIJAE diet Damiwhan is a diet-specific herbal medicine developed directly by DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic. Damiwhan is divided into four stages according to the degree of waste and fluid retention in the body and the state of digestive function. Not everyone starts at the same stage. The starting stage is determined by examination and assessment results, and the stage is adjusted according to the body's response and changes in weight. Rather than giving everyone the same medicine, we treat each person at the stage that matches their current body condition. Damiwhan comes in the form of small pills (hwan). Unlike decoctions, it does not need to be boiled or stored, so it is easy to carry and convenient to take during travel or after returning home. 3. Healthy weight loss Excessive dieting easily leaves behind fatigue, dizziness, irregular menstruation, hair loss, and rebound weight gain. DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic places great importance on maintaining physical strength and overall condition while weight decreases. For those whose vitality and physical strength have declined significantly, we add deer antler (nokyong) to a constitution-tailored prescription to help the body avoid exhaustion during the diet. Becoming lighter and healthier as weight comes off is what DOIJAE means by 'healthy weight loss.' 4. Procedures for localized obesity and body contouring We balance the whole body with herbal medicine and perform procedures on specific areas as needed. Fat-dissolving pharmacopuncture: An injection of pharmacopuncture solution, made from purified herbal ingredients, into areas where fat has accumulated, such as the abdomen, upper arms, and thighs. Used for localized obesity and cellulite management. Diet acupuncture: Acupuncture needles placed at acupoints that help regulate appetite, metabolism, and circulation. Thread lifting (maseon): A procedure in which absorbable medical threads are inserted beneath the skin to help improve firmness and body contour. The director personally consults with you and recommends the procedures needed based on the area and condition. 5. Continuous care from the director Dieting does not end with a single prescription. DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic monitors changes in weight and body composition, appetite, sleep, and digestive status throughout the treatment period and adjusts the prescription accordingly. Once you reach your target weight, we guide you through a maintenance phase to help prevent weight regain. We recommend this for those who: Have tried various diets but experienced repeated rebound weight gain Find that weight does not come off easily even when eating less Often experience swelling and heaviness in the body Experience increased appetite when stressed Have not returned to their pre-pregnancy weight after childbirth Are concerned about localized fat in areas such as the abdomen, upper arms, or thighs Want to lose weight healthily rather than through starvation diets Wish to experience a Korean medicine diet during a visit to Korea For patients visiting from abroad We provide guidance so that treatment can be scheduled around a short visit. First visit: Consultation → body composition and autonomic nervous system tests → director's examination → treatment plan guidance → (if desired) pharmacopuncture or acupuncture procedures → Damiwhan prescription Because Damiwhan comes in pill form, it is easy to continue taking after returning home. If multiple visits during your stay in Korea are possible, we will plan the number of procedures to fit your visiting schedule. The duration and method of taking the medicine will be explained in detail before departure. [International shipping available / Online consultation available after returning home] Other treatments at DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic In addition to dieting, we also offer the following treatments: Growth clinic: Height growth and physical strength in children and adolescents, management of frequent colds and rhinitis Women's clinic: Women's health management including menstrual-related headaches, irregular menstruation, and cold sensitivity Pain treatment: Treatment of musculoskeletal pain in the neck, shoulders, and lower back using acupuncture and pharmacopuncture Directions 1F, 7 Dosandae-ro 89-gil, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, DOIJAE Begin your experience of becoming healthier in Seoul at DOIJAE Korean Medicine Clinic.