Your First AcuNap Visit: What to Wear, What to Eat and What to Bring

For your first LIMDA AcuNap, it is enough to wear comfortable clothes, eat something light, and think through where it hurts, since when, and how. limda k-medical clinic (경희림다한의원) is on the ground floor of Haeundae I'Park Tower 1 in Marine City, next to Park Hyatt Busan, and an LIMDA AcuNap session lasts about 40 minutes in a private treatment room with a closing door. If this is your first time and you are wondering what to bring, here is how to prepare, step by step.

limda k-medical clinic (경희림다한의원) is on the first floor of I’Park Tower 1 in Marine City, Haeundae, and the clinic is registered with Busan City for international patients and holds an MOU with the Korea Ocean Business Corporation.

Wear clothes that are easy to move in

Depending on where we treat, we often need to roll up a sleeve or a trouser leg, and for the lower back or shoulders the clothing sometimes has to be lowered a little. Stretchy tops and loose trousers that roll up easily work best. If your neck or shoulders bother you, choose a wide neckline; for knees or ankles, wide trousers, or shorts with something you can wear over them. Tight jeans or clothes with lots of buttons can be uncomfortable while you lie down. In the treatment room, we will help you find a comfortable position if needed.

Eat lightly, but don't come on an empty stomach

We recommend neither a very full stomach nor a completely empty one. On an empty stomach you may feel light-headed during acupuncture, and right after a big meal lying face down can feel stuffy. A light meal one or two hours before your visit, such as porridge or a sandwich, makes the roughly 40-minute LIMDA AcuNap much more comfortable. On the day itself, it helps to cut back on coffee and alcohol.

Information that helps the consultation

At the first consultation, the doctor most often asks where it hurts, since when, and with which movements. Thinking through the points below beforehand makes the assessment more accurate. - Where it hurts, when it started, and what first set it off - Which movements hurt (turning your head, standing up from a chair, climbing stairs and so on) and the time of day when it is worse - Any previous test results or scans, if you have them, are useful for reference. If not, we check directly during the consultation. - Medications and supplements you take. Please be sure to tell us if you take blood-thinning medication. - Any past experience with acupuncture or cupping, and any ingredients you are allergic to

Jot down a simple pain log

Two or three lines in your phone's notes about when, where and how much it hurt are already helpful. A log gives us a reference point when we adjust the interval between treatments. It doesn't need to be a detailed diary.

No need to decide on herbal acupuncture or cupping in advance

LIMDA AcuNap consists of acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and cupping; herbal acupuncture (yakchim) is an optional add-on, chosen when you want it. After the consultation we explain whether it would help and what it costs first, so you don't have to decide before you arrive. Visitors without Korean national health insurance pay out of pocket; fees are posted at limda.co.kr/fee-schedule and confirmed before anything begins. Residents with Korean national health insurance (ARC) are covered for acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and physical therapy. If you are worried about cupping marks, mention it during the consultation and we will adjust the area or method.

After your session

When the session ends, drink a glass or two of water, and for the next two or three hours a gentle walk is better than a hard workout. We suggest skipping the sauna and alcohol that day. LIMDA is close to the Dongbaek Island walking path, which makes a slow walk afterwards a pleasant way to head back. Before you leave, we go over when to come back and what to watch for at home.

How a first visit at LIMDA begins

• A first visit runs in this order: body composition measurement and pulse reading (about 15 minutes) → consultation and examination with the doctor → LIMDA AcuNap for about 40 minutes in a private room with a closing door. Please allow around 60–90 minutes in total for a first visit.
• Hours: weekdays 10:00–19:00, Saturdays 09:00–17:00; closed Sundays and public holidays (open on substitute holidays).
• Appointments are prioritized and walk-ins are welcome; walk-ins may wait a little. WhatsApp +82-10-7925-6248, LINE @533ntugz, limda.co.kr/booking.
• The doctor consults directly in English. Japanese interpreting can be arranged with 48 hours' notice. Women doctors see you.
• We are in Marine City, Haeundae, on the ground floor of I'Park Tower 1 next to Park Hyatt Busan, about a 10-minute walk from Dongbaek Station (Line 2). Drive in through Gate 3 of the I'Park car park; patients receive a free parking ticket.

Frequently asked questions

Related reading

What Happens During a 40-Minute LIMDA AcuNap? The Session, Step by Step → What Is LIMDA AcuNap? Korean Acupuncture in One Session → Acupuncture for Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain in Busan → Cupping Therapy in Busan: Does It Hurt, How Long Do the Marks Last, Can I Fly After? → Book or ask: WhatsApp +82-10-7925-6248 · limda.co.kr/booking

Written by Dr. Chungrim Kim, Representative Director, limda k-medical clinic (경희림다한의원) · Doctor of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University College of Korean Medicine

limda k-medical clinic (경희림다한의원): 1F (No. 104–105), Haeundae I'Park Tower 1, 38 Marine City 2-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, next to Park Hyatt Busan — about a 10-minute walk from Dongbaek Station (Line 2), 25–30 minutes by taxi from Busan Station. Weekdays 10:00–19:00, Saturdays 09:00–17:00; closed Sundays and public holidays (open on substitute holidays). WhatsApp +82-10-7925-6248 · LINE @533ntugz. Appointments are prioritized and walk-ins are welcome; walk-ins may wait a little.

Originally published by limda k-medical clinic (경희림다한의원) · 2026-11-12 · limda.co.kr/journal/acunap-first-visit-prep-en