• emotional and spiritual well-being
• diet
• lifestyle
• environment

A patient's first visit with me involves a comprehensive consultation, which not only addresses the main complaint, but also considers all of the above aspects of the patient.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture stimulates the flow of energy and blood while bringing the body back into balance. This is performed via the painless insertion of very thin, disposable needles into specific points in the body. It is a wide misconception the sole use of acupuncture is to treat back pain, but it can treat a wide variety of internal conditions, such as constipation, insomnia, addictions, fatigue, PMS, and asthma.

A typical acupuncture treatment may take up to one hour. If the problem presented is pain, a massage is incorporated. Most people find acupuncture to be an extremely relaxing and comfortable procedure.

Chinese Herbal Medicine
Very often I prescribe a "Chinese herbal formula" which consists of many herbs, combined together in small concentrations, personalized towards the unique diagnosis of each patient. This method provides better results than taking a single herb, and does not involve any side effects. The herbs I commonly prescribe in my clinic are in a powder form and are mixed with hot water to make a tea; however, many other forms can be prescribed, including tinctures, capsules, or ointments. Also, I will usually recommend that patients make specific dietary changes. This plays an important role towards rebalancing the body and promoting good health.

What can Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat?

Chinese herbal medicine & acupuncture are very useful for a wide variety of conditions and ailments. Many of these are treated by western medicine solely through the prescription of drugs, which is a concern for most people.

Conditions commonly limited to drug treatment, include:

• depression & anxiety
• sinusitis
• headaches & migraines
• arthritis
• high blood pressure

Unknown to many, is the fact that Chinese medicine is also used for the treatment of acute complaints, such as:

• the common cold
• sore throats
• strains & sprains
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• menstrual disorders

Many complaints are conditions easily treated using Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Highly treatable examples that are commonly left undiagnosed and untreated by western Medicine are listed below:

• fatigue
• vague aches & pains
• digestive problems
• insomnia
• tension & stress
• palpitations

I recommend that you always inquire about any particular concerns you may have; quite often, Chinese Medicine can help.

TCM is able to help you in these areas:

Dermatological: Acne Eczema Psoriasis Athlete's foot Fungal Infections Herpes Hair loss Vitiligo Infections: Cold & Flu Bronchitis Hepatitis Eyes-Ears-Nose-Throat: Deafness Ringing in the ears Earaches Poor eyesight Dizziness Sinus infection Sore throat Hay fever Gynecological: Menstrual disorders Menopause Infertility Problems with Pregnancy Fibroids Endometriosis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Male Problems: Prostatitis Premature ejaculation Impotence Internal Medicine: Asthma High blood pressure and/or Cholesterol Ulcers Indigestion Hemorrhoids Diarrhea & constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diabetes Enuresis Bladder Infections Heart Diseases Obesity Immune System Disorders Musculoskeletal & Neurological: Arthritis neuralgia Sciatica Back pain Bursitis, Tendonitis Tennis Elbow Stiff neck Sprains Bell's palsy Trigeminal neuralgia Headache, Migraine Stroke Cerebral palsy Mental-emotional: Anxiety/nervousness Depression Stress Insomnia Addictions Tobacco Alcohol Drugs Back to Top

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