Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine theory originated over five thousand years ago and encompasses Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Tui Na massage, Nutrition, and meditative exercises called Qi Gong and Tai Qi that are used to balance the body in order to restore and maintain health. TCM Theory is based on the concept of vital energy called Qi (pronounced ‘chee’). In the human body, qi flows freely through the body via meridians, much like water flows through a garden hose. Any disruption in the flow of Qi can result in illness, and therefore pain. The focus of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to correct the imbalances in the body to ensure the harmonious flow of Qi, to remind the body of its natural ability to heal itself.

 

Chinese Herbology

Chinese herbal medicine is often used in conjunction with acupuncture in order to treat a wide variety of symptoms, while stimulating the body’s natural healing process. Herbal prescriptions are based on classic formulas and are modified to treat each patient’s individual needs. Chinese herbs can be administered as an herbal tea, pill or granule.

 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture consists of inserting very fine, sterile, stainless steel needles into specific points on the body. Needling acupuncture points helps to re-establish the proper function of Qi to eliminate illness. The focus of acupuncture is to resolve the root cause of the disease that lies behind the symptoms. Acupuncture can be used in acute disorders as well as a preventative medicine in addressing imbalances while they are still in the early stages.

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