Our style
Korean-style acupuncture, in plain words
Korean traditional medicine shares roots with Chinese medicine, and it has its own habits. Here is what that means at a visit.
We say what a thing is called in Korean when it helps, and we always say it in English too. You do not need to know any Korean to come, and you do not need to be Korean to be welcome.
What you may notice at a visit
Hands and feet
Points on the hands and feet are used often, so your sleeves and trousers should roll up easily.
The abdomen
Your acupuncturist presses gently along your abdomen to feel where you hold tension. You can ask them to skip it.
Warmth
Moxa, a warm herb stick, is often held near a point at the end. It is never a burn, and it is optional.
Tea formulas
Hanyak is a herbal tea made for you. It is offered when it fits, and it is never required.
Where it comes from, and what we promise
Misook, Wonsik and Farida each use the methods they were trained in, and they do not all do things the same way. We describe the tradition in general terms and leave the rest to the visit.
What we promise
We explain what we plan before we begin, we use sterile single-use needles, and we tell you plainly when something is outside what acupuncture does and you should see a doctor. We do not promise a result: people respond differently.