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Traditional Chinese Medicine
A Comprehensive, Individualized Approach
At my practice, acupuncture is not simply about placing needles into points associated with a particular symptom. My approach begins with understanding you — your health history, your current concerns, your lifestyle, and the ways your symptoms may be connected. Every person is different. My goal is to understand your individual situation and develop a treatment approach that is appropriate for you.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the central treatment methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been practiced for thousands of years. Treatment involves the insertion of very fine, sterile, single-use needles into carefully selected points on the body. From a modern scientific perspective, research suggests that acupuncture can influence the nervous system and other physiological processes involved in pain, regulation and healing.
What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is a comprehensive medical tradition developed over many centuries. One of its fundamental principles is that health cannot always be understood by looking at one symptom in isolation — TCM considers relationships between physical symptoms, sleep, digestion, energy, stress, emotions, constitution and lifestyle.
A Personalized Approach to Treatment
Good acupuncture begins before the first needle is inserted. During your consultation, I take time to understand your health history, your current symptoms and the circumstances surrounding them. Your treatment is not fixed. As your condition changes, the treatment may change with it.
Different Approaches, One Individualized Treatment
My training and clinical experience include Traditional Chinese Medicine, Master Tung's Acupuncture and Dr. Richard Tan's Balance Method, as well as electroacupuncture. I draw from different approaches depending on your symptoms, overall presentation and response to treatment.
What May Be Included in Your Treatment?
Acupuncture is the foundation of my treatment, but depending on your individual situation, treatment may also include electroacupuncture, cupping, Tui Na, Chinese herbal medicine, individualized lifestyle and self-care recommendations, and nutritional guidance where appropriate.
A Complementary Approach to Healthcare
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can be used alongside conventional medical care. Acupuncture does not replace appropriate medical diagnosis, emergency care or other necessary treatment.
Explore Your Care
Ready to Begin?
You do not need to know in advance which acupuncture approach or treatment technique you need — that is part of my job. We can discuss your concerns, your health history and your goals, and determine whether my approach may be a good fit for you.