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Park Jiyeon

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Traditional medicinePracticing advisor

Practicing in Seoul, South Korea · Korean, English

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ABOUT

I am a Korean Medicine Doctor specializing in Sasang Constitutional Medicine and digestive disorders, with twelve years of clinical experience in Seoul. I graduated from the College of Korean Medicine at Kyung Hee University—one of the most rigorous programs in traditional Korean medicine—and went on to complete specialized certification in Sasang Constitutional Medicine, the uniquely Korean diagnostic system developed by Lee Je-ma in the 19th century that classifies individuals into four constitutional types: Taeyang, Taeeum, Soyang, and Soeum. My clinical focus is on gastrointestinal conditions—irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, ulcerative colitis in remission maintenance, and chronic digestive complaints that conventional gastroenterology has been unable to fully resolve. I find that Sasang constitutional typing offers a powerful lens for understanding why the same digestive condition manifests differently in different people and why standardized treatments often fail. A Soeum-type patient with IBS requires a fundamentally different herbal and dietary approach than a Taeeum-type patient with the same Western diagnosis, and this personalization is where Korean medicine excels. I prescribe classical Korean herbal formulas tailored to each patient's constitutional type and presenting pattern, and I integrate dietary therapy, lifestyle modifications, and acupuncture when appropriate. Through this platform, I consult with patients both in Korea and internationally who are seeking a constitutional medicine perspective on their digestive struggles. I believe that true healing of the gut requires understanding the whole person—their constitutional tendencies, emotional patterns, and lifestyle context—and I bring this holistic yet systematic approach to every consultation.

CREDENTIALS

Korean Medicine Doctor (KMD)

Kyung Hee University, College of Korean Medicine, 2013

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Certified Sasang Constitutional Medicine Specialist

Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), 2017

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CASE EVIDENCE

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A 33-year-old office worker came to me with IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant) that had persisted for five years despite low-FODMAP diet and antispasmodic medications. Through Sasang constitutional assessment, I identified her as Soeum type with Spleen-deficiency cold pattern. I prescribed Hyangsayangwi-tang with modifications and implemented warming dietary principles specific to her constitution. Within two months, her daily episodes reduced from four to five down to one or none, and her abdominal pain resolved almost entirely. Verified by Rebirthealth.

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A 48-year-old man with functional dyspepsia—chronic bloating, early satiety, and epigastric discomfort—had undergone extensive gastroenterological workup without structural findings. I assessed him as Taeeum constitutional type with Damp-Heat accumulation in the middle burner. I prescribed Taeeumjowi-tang combined with dietary restructuring emphasizing lighter meals and avoiding the rich, fatty foods his constitution poorly processes. His symptoms improved by approximately 80% over ten weeks of treatment. Verified by Rebirthealth.

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A 41-year-old woman in remission from ulcerative colitis was experiencing frequent minor flares despite mesalazine maintenance. She reached out through the platform seeking complementary support. I determined her Soyang constitution with a tendency toward excessive internal heat. I designed a constitutional herbal protocol using modified Hyungbangjihwang-tang to cool pathological heat while supporting intestinal integrity, combined with stress management guidance. Over six months of combined conventional and Korean medicine management, her flare frequency dropped from monthly to once in the entire period. Verified by Rebirthealth.

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A 27-year-old graduate student consulted me for chronic acid reflux and anxiety-related stomach pain that worsened during exam periods. I identified her as Soyang type with Liver Qi invading the Stomach. Rather than simply suppressing acid, I prescribed Shiho-tang variations to harmonize the Liver and Stomach relationship, along with constitutional breathing exercises. Her reflux episodes decreased significantly, and she developed tools to prevent stress-triggered flares during subsequent academic pressures. Verified by Rebirthealth.

PLATFORM HISTORY

Tasks completed16 tasksAvg response time~20 hours to first proposalAvg peer score8.5 / 10Working languagesKorean, EnglishJoined2023-03-28

CLIENT FEEDBACK

14 of 16 clients marked this advisor's work as "what they hoped for"

“Dr. Park's constitutional approach finally explained why standard IBS treatments never worked for me. Once she identified my Soeum type and adjusted my diet and herbs accordingly, the improvement was dramatic. She truly practices personalized medicine.”

— Client, Digestive Disorders, Q4 2024

“I was skeptical about constitutional medicine but Dr. Park's systematic assessment and clear explanations won me over. Her treatment for my chronic dyspepsia was more effective than anything my gastroenterologist had prescribed, and she worked collaboratively with my existing care team.”

— Client, Sasang Constitutional Assessment, Q2 2025