ABOUT TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in China more then 3,000 years ago with the intention to diagnose and treat illness and improve total well being. TCM is an ancient science consisting of Acupuncture with Cupping and Moxibustion, Tui Na (a form of Chinese medical massage), exercise and food therapy as well as Herbal Prescription. Qi (pronounced ‘chee’ otherwise seen as Chi or Ki), considered the essential substance of the universe, is viewed as the phenomenon that produces all change and movement in life as well as regulates the bodies’ vital substances (i.e. blood, fluids, breath etc.). These substances promote the physiological functions of the zang-fu organs (the bodies systems), meridians (energy channels) and tissues of the body. Balanced and even flow of Qi is critical to good health; excess or deficient, stagnant or misdirection or any other derangement of the amount, flow, or balance of Qi may result in pain, dysfunction, and ill health. There is a vast amount of ailments TCM can help in conjunction with western medicine, slow the progress of or manage, and even cure.

A bit About Acupuncture: Acupuncture utilizes very fine, solid needles strategically inserted into points of energy flow about the body with the intention of aiding our systems in balance and total body health. There is nothing injected; the initial 'tap' may feel sore, tingly, pinch or you may feel nothing at all. We encourage various non painful sensations to tell us how your body is reacting to your treatment. First and foremost there is a diagnosis or series of symptoms that we observe to than create a 'recipe' specific to your needs to follow. Depending on your situation this 'recipe' of treatment may not only include sterile acupuncture needles, but also cupping, moxibustion, or even a few minutes of tui na. Our end goal is for the free flow of the bodies healing energies, blood and other fluids, nervous system communication and balanced functioning of your bodies systems (i.e endocrine, respiratory, lymphatic, circulatory etc.).