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Waiting area of MODNI Korean Medicine Clinic, with natural light through window blinds, white chairs and a wooden table

MODNI KOREAN MEDICINE CLINICFacial balance,examined down to movement.

MODNI Korean Medicine Clinic focuses on facial asymmetry and the jaw joint (TMJ), looking at the shape of your face, how your jaw moves and the discomfort you feel now, all together. Based on the records needed and an examination, we explain an individual care plan.

Location
About 3 min walk from Samseong Jungang Station, Exit 3
Hours
Weekdays 10:00–20:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00
Parking
Free parking behind the building

Our Approach

We check first, and explain fully.

MODNI looks at the shape and balance of your face, how your jaw moves and the discomfort you feel now, all together. Rather than rushing to change something, care begins with being clear about what needs to be checked first.

  1. 01

    Observe

    We look at the face at rest, the jaw in motion and the discomfort you feel now, together.

  2. 02

    Record

    When needed for your care, your initial state is recorded and used as the baseline for what follows.

  3. 03

    Compare

    Later progress is checked again from the same perspective and under the same conditions.

Facial Asymmetry

Left–right differences in the face, examined down to movement.

The cause of left–right differences in the face is hard to determine from surface shape alone. MODNI records the shape of the face and also looks at how the jaw joint moves and at any functional discomfort.

Concerns we look at

  • Your facial outline looks different in each photo
  • One side of your jawline or mouth corner bothers you
  • You tend to chew on one side or rest your chin on your hand
More about facial asymmetry care

TMJ Care

Jaw discomfort, examined through the way the jaw moves.

Sounds when opening the mouth, pain in front of the ear, discomfort when chewing and limited mouth opening cannot be assumed to share the same cause. We check your current symptoms and jaw movement together.

Concerns we look at

  • Your jaw makes a sound when you open your mouth
  • Your mouth opens with a shift to one side
  • Opening your mouth is uncomfortable or the jaw area feels stiff
More about TMJ care

MODNI Method

We look at records and examination together.

When needed, we record the surface shape of the face in three dimensions and assess jaw movement and surrounding function together. A 3D facial surface record is not a test that directly shows the internal bone structure or the disc of the jaw joint. Director Oh Kyung-seok, KMD, brings together the examination findings and the records and explains them to you.

  1. STEP 01

    Understanding your concerns

    We first listen to your symptoms, when they started and your daily habits.

  2. STEP 02

    Recording your state

    We make the records needed for your area of care. A 3D facial surface record is included by default in the first visit for facial asymmetry.

  3. STEP 03

    Function assessment

    We check the range and path of opening and closing the mouth, and tension around the jaw, neck and shoulders.

  4. STEP 04

    Explanation by the director

    The director personally explains what was found, what should be looked at first, the possible methods of care and their limits.

  5. STEP 05

    Checking progress

    At follow-up visits we look at changes again against the same baseline as the initial record.

FACE SURFACE RECORD / FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

The two records check different things.

3D FACE RECORD3D facial surface record
What it checksThe three-dimensional shape of the facial surface, and differences in left–right contour and heightWhat it does not checkThe condition of the internal bone structure and the disc of the jaw joint. It is used when needed, such as at the first visit for facial asymmetry.
FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTTMJ function assessment
What it checksThe range and path of opening and closing the mouth, joint sounds, and tension in the muscles around the jaw, neck and shouldersWhat it does not checkThe internal structure of the joint. If it seems that another specialty should also be consulted, we will tell you so.
About the MODNI care system

Personalized Care

Care suited to your condition and goals.

A

From the condition of your skin to the features of your face.

We look at skin firmness and the features of your face, and review whether a procedure is suitable based on your current condition and the purpose of the procedure.

Skin care

B

Not only your weight, but your lifestyle and health.

After checking your body composition, eating, sleep and activity patterns, the medications you take and your state of health, we consider whether herbal medicine for weight management is suitable for you.

Weight management

Doctor's Principle

From the first assessment through later progress.

Director Oh Kyung-seok, KMD, personally handles the initial assessment and explanation, setting the treatment plan, any treatment needed and checking progress. He checks your current condition and explains the scope of care you need.

About the director

DirectorOh Kyung-seok, KMD오경석

  • Graduate, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University
  • Current Director, MODNI Korean Medicine Clinic
  • Former Medical Affairs Director, Gangnam-gu Association of Korean Medicine
  • Former Brand Committee Member, Association of Korean Medicine
  • Former Head of Department, Bogeum Korean Medicine Hospital
  • Former Chief Physician, Kyunghee Bareungyeol Korean Medicine Clinic

Medical Insights

What we often explain in the consultation room, put in writing.

We explain questions about facial asymmetry and the jaw joint, pain and Chuna therapy, and weight management and skin care, based on medical evidence and the standards we actually use in care.

Articles will be published one by one once the director has reviewed them. No articles have been published yet.

All medical insights

Visit MODNI

Your first visit, made comfortable.

2F, K Building, 626 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. About 3 min walk from Samseong Jungang Station, Exit 3, or about 4 min walk from Cheongdam Station, Exit 6. Free parking is available behind the building.

How to book

Choose a time on Naver Booking or book by phone. We also take inquiries through our KakaoTalk channel.

Your first visit
Address

2F, K Building, 626 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • About 3 min walk from Samseong Jungang Station, Exit 3 (Line 9)
  • About 4 min walk from Cheongdam Station, Exit 6 (Line 7)

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Opening hours
Mon–Fri10:00 – 20:00Lunch 13:30 – 14:30
Saturday10:00 – 16:00No lunch break

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Parking
Free parking behind the building
Main phone
02-6205-1236
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