Our Approach
It may not be clear what “integrative,” “personalized,” and “evidence-based” really mean when so many use these terms loosely. Here’s how we bring these principles to life in our practice:
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Integration
-Seeing the whole picture
In our context, integration means bridging your conventional medical journey with Korean Medicine’s diagnostic framework.
02.
Personalization
-No two formulas alike
In East Asian medicine, a single diagnosis can yield different treatments depending on how the underlying pattern presents in each person.
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Evidence-based Practice
-Safety without compromise
When we select certain formula for traditional therapeutic effects, we check for research evidence and drug-herb interaction protocols.
Integration
We start where most systems stop.
Connect diagnostic worlds
We carefully review your medical history, laboratory results, and imaging studies to establish a solid foundation before applying Korean Medicine principles. Your previous treatment responses are also factored into the strategy because they —whether successes or challenges—may reveal crucial insights that complete the Korean Medicine diagnostics.
Apply standardized framework
We follow clinical guidelines published and updated by a Korean Medicine institute—developed through a national research initiative that blends traditional knowledge with modern scientific methodology. This ensures our assessments remain consistent, thorough, and aligned with established standards.
Select formula candidates
Before personalizing, we identify potential herbal combinations based on your presenting concerns. Drawing from classical formulations refined over centuries, we establish time-tested foundations rather than creating arbitrary combinations.
Personalization
Each person’s pattern of disease is unique.
Pattern differentiation: Beyond surface symptoms
In Korean Medicine, two people with identical diagnoses often need different formulas because their underlying patterns differ. Research confirms this matters: A landmark study showed rheumatoid arthritis patients responded differently to the same medications based on their traditional pattern classification. Cold-pattern patients showed 88.52% improvement at 24 weeks, while hot-pattern patients reached only 55.36%—compelling evidence for why personalization matters.
Customized assessment process
Our clinical questioning goes beyond basic symptoms. Questions that may seem unrelated often reveal your unique pattern profile. With digestive concerns, for example, we distinguish between complex patterns like “liver-depression/spleen-deficiency” versus “damp-heat”—each requiring different approaches. When needed, we use standardized questionnaires that generate visual pattern maps we review together.
Base on full context
Your formula considers your complete picture—not just isolated symptoms. We weave together lifestyle factors, constitutional tendencies, emotional wellbeing, and environmental influences that conventional approaches might overlook. This contextual approach creates support that resonates more deeply with your body’s natural systems.
Evidence Check
Align the process with research and safety.
Institutional standards
At renowned integrative medicine centers in the U.S., clinicians don’t reject herbal medicine—they integrate it with caution and care. We follow the same standard. Formulas we use are researched for its therapeutic potential and for its potential to interact with prescription medications.
Evidence-built protocols
The Korean Medicine clinical guidelines we follow are themselves evidence-based. They adhere to internationally accepted standards like the GRADE system for evidence to assess research quality and undergo regular updates to reflect emerging science and clinical experience.
Scientific literacy
Our training in Korean Medicine College established strong scientific literacy that we’ve continued to develop through graduate studies. We’ve both served as reviewers for the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development, examining research publications and regulatory updates in Western complementary medicine. This keeps us balanced between honoring tradition and embracing sound research.
Why This Approach Matters
Our goal isn’t simply to offer herbs—we aim to provide perspective, structure, and support, especially for those who may be seeking complementary approaches to their wellness journey. That’s why we don’t list numerous conditions we claim to address. Instead, we share our approach—because how we implement our philosophy may be more meaningful than making specific claims.
From your perspective, our process may appear seamlessly integrated with no clear divisions between steps. This is intentional—our approach is designed for people navigating real-life complexity, not simplified textbook scenarios.
We don’t suggest magical solutions or quick fixes. What we do offer is a thoughtful, integrative approach that respects both conventional healthcare wisdom and the time-honored insights of Korean Medicine traditions. For many individuals, this complementary perspective may provide valuable insights for their wellness journey.
"Can herbal therapy help with my ...?"
This is the question we hear everyday and, for that very reason, we offer a free Discovery Call to help you understand.
Schedule your Discovery call to find out:
1. Whether our herbal therapy is a good fit for your condition.
2. What to expect from personalized formula.
3. The treatment process, pricing, and next steps.
Disclaimer:
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our services and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Rather than offering a cure, our approach aims to uncover deeper insights into the internal imbalances behind your diagnosis—using East Asian medicine theory and Korean Medicine clinical guidelines to support your overall wellness. Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new wellness program.