Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine

The Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine (Hangul: 자생한방병원) is the largest oriental medical hospital specializing in non-surgical treatment of spine and joint disorders in Korea. The hospital is notable for its accomplished history in the field of non-surgical oriental medicine and its International Clinic, headed by Dr. Raimund Royer, the only European practicing oriental medicine in Korea. Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine uses non-surgical techniques such as CHUNA Therapy, medicines and acupuncture to achieve excellent clinical results in disc and spinal disorders.CHUNA Therapy fixes misaligned bones and muscles to achieve excellent results in pain relief. The medicinal therapies provide nutrients to weakened bones and strengthen surrounding muscles and ligaments to enhance the results of the CHUNA Therapy in treating difficult disorders related to weakened discs, weakening spondylitis, stenosis, and so forth. The hospital treats acute pain, chronic pain and the fundamental causes of spine and joint disorders with a combination of acupuncture, moxibustion, manipulation and herbal medicine therapy. The examination center utilizes western medicine procedures, X-rays, MRIs and CT scans, to determine the proper patient diagnosis. The 150 specialists treat approximately 500,000 cases yearly.

History

In 1990, Dr. Shin Joon-shik founded the Jaseng Oriental Medicine Clinic in Seoul, Korea. The Jaseng Research Institute and the Jaseng Biotechnology Research Institute were established in 1998 and 1999. The clinic was renamed as the Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine and was designated as a 'Health Tour' hospital for foreigners by the Korean Health Industry Development Institute(KHIDI. In 2001, a nerve regenerating substance called ‘Shinbarometin’ was found in Jaseng’s medicine. Patents for Shinbarometin were acquired in Korea and America, and Green Cross R&D is currently developing it as a natural pharmaceutical so that it can be brought to the global market.The UC Irvine's School of Medicine adopted Korean Chuna into the school's Curriculum in 2002. In 2006, the Jaseng Hospital's International Clinic opened. Headed by Dr. Raimund Royer, originally a native of Austria, the international clinic can support English, German, Japanese and Chinese languages. The hospital’s website has been translated into English, Japanese and Russian. In 2007 and 2008, Jaseng volunteered medical services in Uzbekistan, East Timor and Uganda and Mongolia. An affiliation with Al-Azhar University, Egypt, UC Irvine, USA and the Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine was established in 2008.

Location

The main hospital complex, comprised of 5 buildings, is located in Apgujeong, Seoul. There are also branch clinics in Bundang, Mokdong, Ilsan, Bucheon, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Nowon and one in the Shilla Hotel in Jangchungdong. The hospital has also expanded internationally by opening an American clinic in Fullerton, Orange County, California.

Research

Jaseng doctors participate in joint research projects based on scientific proof of oriental medicine with international medical institutions. The research findings are presented at international medical forums and congresses and are published in medical journals. (2004) ‘The Effect of Yook-gong-dan', thesis was published in the International Journal of Neuroscience (2005) ‘The Effect of Bee Venom Acupuncture' joint research was published in The Journal of Ethno pharmacology (2007) Harvard Medical School published thesis on Jaseng’s non-surgical spinal treatment in the 'Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine'.

Awards

- (2008) Awarded for Oriental medicine at The Korea Health Industry Awards

- (2008) Awarded for distinguished services at the Korean Association of Chronic Disease Management

- (2007) Awarded the Korea's Best Leadership Prize by Dale Carnegie Training Korea

- (2005) Awarded 2nd prize for his TRT presentation at the International Medical Academic Meeting in Hua-xia China'

- (2000) Awarded the presidential commendation (civil merit medal)

External links

• official site