Pediatric and family Korean medicine · Cheonggye-dong, Dongtan 2
Aijoa Korean Medicine Clinic Dongtan
A Korean medicine (hanbang) clinic focused on children and teenagers, opened in 2016. Head Doctor Shim Yun-ji and Doctor Kim So-hyun see every patient themselves, looking at the child's growth, sleep, eating and daily habits along with the symptoms. Parents and adults coming on their own are welcome too.
Before your visit, please call or message us on KakaoTalk to check language support. Coming with someone who can interpret, or using a translation app, helps the consultation go smoothly.
What we see children for
Our main areas are rhinitis and respiratory problems, growth and early puberty, and tics, ADHD and sleep.
Blocked nose that disturbs sleep, repeated colds, sinusitis and middle ear infections.
Children shorter than their peers, early signs of puberty, and weight management during growth.
Eye blinking and throat clearing, concerns about attention, night terrors and bedwetting. EEG and autonomic nervous system tests are used alongside.
For children who cannot sleep because of itching, we look at the constitution as well as the skin.
Children who eat little or often have stomach aches. Digestion is where growth starts.
From childhood and teenage obesity to adult and postpartum weight management, tailored to the constitution.
Adults are welcome, with or without children
From parents who come with their children to adults with their own health concerns. You may come with your child or on your own.
Instead of extreme diets, we look at constitution, eating habits and sleep, and plan how to keep the weight off afterwards. Postpartum weight care considers breastfeeding and recovery.
We check the nasal lining together with constitution, digestion and sleep, and use herbal medicine, nasal Chuna and lifestyle changes.
Indigestion and irritable bowel symptoms. We look at eating habits and stress, and refer to blood tests when needed.
Acupuncture and pharmacopuncture for neck, shoulder, back, knee and ankle pain, with herbal medicine when needed.
Difficulty sleeping, waking often, palpitations or ongoing tension. An autonomic nervous system test is used to check the state of tension.
Recurring itching, hives, dermographism and hair loss. We look at sleep, digestion and stress along with the skin and scalp.
Two doctors see every patient themselves
"We treat each patient as we would our own family." From the first consultation to the end of treatment, the same doctors are in charge.
- Graduated from Woosuk University College of Korean Medicine
- Korean medicine license obtained in 2013
- Member, Society of Korean Medicine Pediatrics
- Member, Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology
- Member, Society of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
- Advisor, Cookie Health TV (appeared in episodes on rhinitis and early puberty)
- Mentor, EBS Parenting School
- Advisor for physical health, parenting magazine 'Ange'
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Graduated from Daejeon University College of Korean Medicine
- Former doctor, 365 Palpal Korean Medicine Clinic
- Member, Korean Society of Korean Medicine Pediatrics
- Member, Society of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research (completed advanced obesity treatment course)
- Member, Society of Korean Internal Medicine
- Member, Society of Immune Pharmacopuncture
- Member, Cyriax Orthopedic Medicine Society
- Member, Society of Korean Medicine
What we check because we treat children
Tests to confirm, a short start to see how it goes, and support that continues while taking medicine.
Both doctors handle every case from the first consultation to the end of treatment. The first consultation is given plenty of time.
Before full treatment, a 15-day short prescription lets you check how your child responds to and adjusts to herbal medicine.
Blood tests, including liver function, can be done before and after taking herbal medicine to check the body's condition.
For tics and sleep problems, EEG and autonomic nervous system tests are used to look at emotional and psychological factors too.
Herbs tested for heavy metals and pesticide residue are prepared in a sterile external dispensary and delivered to your home.
If you have questions while taking herbal medicine, you can reach us by phone or KakaoTalk.
How your first visit works
The first consultation can take some time, so please allow extra time.
How to book
- Call us or send a message on KakaoTalk. You can also book through Naver Booking (Korean only).
- Bookings are confirmed by a phone call from the clinic. Please answer the confirmation call.
- Booking is required on Saturdays. Without a booking it may be difficult to see the doctor.
Order of the first visit
- Registration and questionnaire: symptoms, how they developed, and daily habits.
- Consultation and examination by the doctor: sleep, eating and bowel habits are checked along with the symptoms.
- Tests if needed: EEG, autonomic nervous system or blood tests depending on the condition.
- Treatment plan: the doctor explains direction, duration and cost, and you decide together. Treatment can start with a 15-day short prescription.
Helpful to bring
- Names or photos of any medicines you are taking, including ointments
- Health check results or growth records (height and weight over time), if you have them
- Videos or photos of the symptoms (tics, skin and so on)
- Your health insurance card or ID (residence card or passport)
Open until 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Free parking for about 230 cars in the building's parking tower.
| Day | Hours | Lunch break | Last check-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 ~ 18:30 | 12:30~14:00 | 17:30 |
| Tue | 10:00 ~ 20:00 Evening | 12:30~14:00 | 19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 ~ 18:30 | 12:30~14:00 | 17:30 |
| Thu | 10:00 ~ 20:00 Evening | 12:30~14:00 | 19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 ~ 18:30 | 12:30~14:00 | 17:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 ~ 14:30 | None | 13:30 |
| Sun | Closed | - | - |
- Check-in closes one hour before closing time.
- Closed on Sundays. Please call to check holiday hours.
- Address
- Room 405, 148-54 Dongtandaero Sibeom-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (Cheonggye-dong)
Heavenly One building, 4th floor (Karim shopping area, the building with Halo Gym) - Address in Korean (for taxis and navigation apps)
- 경기 화성시 동탄구 동탄대로시범길 148-54 405호
헤븐리원(카림상권 헤일로짐 건물) 4층 - Parking
- Free parking in the building's parking tower (floors 1 to 8, about 230 spaces). Park on the 4th floor to walk straight into the clinic. A parking ticket is issued for your visit.
- Bus
- 4 minutes' walk (200 m) from the Bando 4-cha / Dongtan 4-dong Welfare Center stop or the Bando 1-cha / Moa Apartment stop.
- Phone
- 031-374-9775 (From abroad: +82-31-374-9775)
About costs and insurance
The cost depends on the treatment plan (examination, length of herbal medicine, tests). The doctor explains the plan and cost at the first consultation.
- Consultation and acupuncture are generally covered by Korea's National Health Insurance if you are enrolled.
- Most herbal medicine and some therapies are not covered by insurance. Prices are listed on our fee page (in Korean).
Questions from
international families
If your question is not here, call us or send a message on KakaoTalk.
Can I be seen if I don't speak Korean?
Please call or message us on KakaoTalk before your visit to check language support. Coming with someone who can interpret, or using a translation app, helps the consultation go smoothly.
How do I make an appointment?
Call 031-374-9775, message us on KakaoTalk, or book on Naver Booking (Korean only). Bookings are confirmed by a phone call from the clinic. Booking is required on Saturdays.
From what age can children take herbal medicine?
We see children from infancy. The amount and form (taste and type) of herbal medicine are adjusted to the child's age, weight and condition, and treatment starts with a 15-day short prescription to check the response.
What if my child won't take herbal medicine?
We adjust the form and taste so it is easier to take. If liquid decoction is difficult, it can be changed to granules, a paste or pills, and we explain how to give it. If you have trouble during treatment, contact us on KakaoTalk.
Can adults come without children?
Yes. You may come with your child or on your own. Adults are seen for weight management, rhinitis, digestive discomfort, neck, back and joint pain, sleep and autonomic symptoms, and skin and hair loss.
Where do I park?
Use the parking tower in the building (floors 1 to 8). If you park on the 4th floor, where the clinic is, you can walk straight in. A parking ticket is issued for your visit.