Korean Traditional Medicine Clinic

I recently experienced facial acupuncture at Tongin Clinic, a Korean Traditional Medicine clinic near Jonggak Station (Line 1) in Jongno, Seoul. They specialize in acupuncture, physical therapies, herbal medicine, and Chuna Manual Therapy (similar to chiropractic care). Since I have NHIS insurance, the doctor mentioned that Chuna treatments are covered, though I skipped it because I didn’t feel the need. What I did try, however, was their facial acupuncture, which is often praised as a natural alternative to Botox. Yes, it involves actual needles—don’t worry, it’s much less intimidating than it sounds! While the face has fewer acupuncture points than the body, it brings incredible benefits like improved skin elasticity, smoother texture, reduced fine lines, and an overall radiant glow. Beyond beauty, it also helps with issues like stress, sinus congestion, headaches, hormonal balance, and even sleep quality. My doctor shared how it’s a safer, natural option compared to fillers, which made the treatment all the more appealing. The entire two-hour session felt incredibly relaxing. The staff were so kind, and professional, and spoke excellent English, which made the experience even better. There’s no downtime either—afterwards, I was ready to go back to my adulting life in Seoul.