Integrative Medicine

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong offers English-friendly integrative medicine—bridging conventional internal medicine with safe, evidence-informed lifestyle, nutrition, and mind–body tools.

What Is Integrative Medicine at VEI Clinic?

A doctor-led, whole-person approach that combines standard medical care with practical adjuncts. Your plan prioritizes safety, evidence, and measurable outcomes—no unnecessary tests or supplements.

Core elements (personalized):

• Conventional care: medical history, exams, targeted labs/imaging, medication review
• Lifestyle medicine: sleep anchors, stress resilience, activity programming, habit stacking
• Nutrition strategies: balanced macros, fiber/fermented foods, elimination/re-challenge when indicated
• Targeted supplements (case-by-case): only when there’s a clear rationale and an interaction check
• Mind–body tools: breathing drills, brief CBT-style sleep/stress protocols, jet-lag routines
• Partner therapies (as appropriate): acupuncture/manual therapy referrals, dietitian support, psychology/physio

When It May Help (Examples)

• Stress/sleep rhythm issues: shift work, jet lag, busy executives/parents
• Digestive concerns: IBS-type symptoms, post-antibiotic dysbiosis (after ruling out red flags)
• Cardio-metabolic goals: weight management, blood pressure, lipids (alongside your medications as needed)
• Perimenopause/men’s health: energy, mood, body composition discussions
• Long-haul recovery: post-illness fatigue, graded return-to-activity planning

What We Don’t Do

• No extreme detoxes or unsafe fad protocols
• No megadose vitamins without indication
• No promises of “cures” for chronic conditions
• No “shotgun” lab panels—tests must change management

Who Might Not Be a Candidate (Today)

• Emergencies: chest pain, severe breathlessness, heavy bleeding, confusion, stroke symptoms, very high fever with dehydration → call 119 or go to an ER
• Unstable medical conditions needing acute hospital care first
• Those seeking alternative treatment instead of proven therapy—our model is additive, not substitutive

How We Design Your Plan (Stepwise)

• Assess: medical history, meds/supplements, sleep/work schedule, nutrition baseline
• Test only if needed: focused labs (e.g., thyroid, iron, A1C/lipids, vitamin D, stool)
• Build a 4-week starter plan: sleep anchors, movement goals, nutrition tweaks, 1–2 targeted supplements (optional)
• Measure: simple metrics—energy/sleep score, step count, waist, BP, symptom log
• Iterate at 4–8 weeks: keep what works, adjust what doesn’t; add partner services if helpful

Visit Flow (What to Expect)

• Brief consult → goals, symptoms, routines, constraints
• Plan selection → foundation program ± focused testing
• Toolkit handout → English guides (sleep/stress drills, meal patterns, label reading)
• Follow-up at 4–8 weeks with progress markers and next steps

Preparation (Simple Checklist)

• Bring a medication & supplement list (doses/frequency)
• 1-week sleep/meal/activity diary (phone notes are fine)
• Prior labs/imaging/diagnoses (PDF or photos)
• Be ready to set one primary goal and two secondary goals

Safety & Interactions

• We screen for drug–nutrient interactions and adjust doses with your existing clinicians when needed.
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding: only pregnancy-safe options are considered.

Pricing & Insurance Notes

• Fees vary by visit length and any add-on tests or referrals
• Most visitors pay upfront; many insurers reimburse with documentation
• Request an itemized English receipt (diagnosis/procedure codes when applicable)

What to Bring

• Medication/supplement list, prior results
• Payment method (card/cash); insurer details if you’ll file a claim