The Five Methods of Classical Chinese Medicine
Freedom from disease and pain, optimal functioning of the internal organs and the structures of the body, and longevity are the goals of Chinese medicine. In the clinic, we endeavor to help patients restore health and move towards wellness and growth.
The Services We Offer Include:
- Acupuncture, Cupping, and Moxibustion Treatments
- Chinese Herbal Medicine individually compounded or in recommended ready-made forms
- Massage/bodywork as a complement to acupuncture
- Internal Martial Arts in the form of Qi (energy) healing treatments and self-help exercises
- Dietary Therapy targeted at correcting imbalances and relieving symptoms
Understanding the Holistic Approach of Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is based upon concepts of the body and the cosmos which differ from both biomedicine and other forms of “natural” or traditional medicine. It gives us a detailed, yet flexible, understanding of the functions of the body and their relationship to the social and natural environments we live in. We use this perspective for treatments and for long-term lifestyle choices.
“10,000 Ways to Cultivate”
We encourage patients to understand how they can cultivate health and increase their sense of well-being through many methods available to them in daily life. Some examples are listed below.
- Meditation
- Positive thinking
- Practicing gratitude
- Moving meditation—Tai Chi (Taiji ), yoga, dancing
- Reading enriching literature
- Listening to inspiring people
- Helping others
- Journaling
- Psychotherapy
- Talking to friends
- Experiencing emotional and sexual intimacy