Chinese Medicine - A Holistic Approach to Health

Chinese Medicine is a system of medicine that has been developed over thousands of years to heal problems of the mind, body and spirit. It looks at the body from a very different viewpoint than most western medicine. As practitioners, we look at not only what is going on with your body, but what is happening in your life, environment, and mind. All parts of your life are interconnected and can be affected if one is out of balance. The cause of the dysfunction is often more important than the symptoms. By working through the layers to find out what is at the bottom, we can prevent it from happening again.

The idea of Energy, or Qi, is fundamental to Chinese Medicine. Qi runs throughout your entire body in Meridians or pathways. Sometimes the energy gets depleted or blocked and can cause pain, fatigue or other problems. We work to support the Qi and open up the meridians so it can flow freely.

The main modalities used in Chinese Medicine are Acupuncture, Tui Na (or Asian Bodywork), Qi Gong (energy and breath work) and Herbal Medicine. These are different methods for helping the body get back to its optimum health and function. During a visit you may experience some or all of these styles of treatment, depending on what is best for you.