What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
A broad range of medicine practices developed in China over thousands of years.
Benefits
- Addresses health through a complete system of diagnosis and treatment
- Supports chronic conditions that Western medicine struggles to classify
- Restores balance in the flow of Qi across organ systems
- Integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and lifestyle guidance
- Preventive orientation — treats patterns before they become disease
What to Expect
A TCM consultation is thorough and distinctive. The practitioner observes your tongue, takes your pulse at three positions on each wrist, and asks detailed questions about digestion, sleep, emotions, and temperature preference. This builds a TCM pattern diagnosis. Treatment may combine acupuncture, herbs, moxibustion, cupping, and dietary recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is moxibustion?
- Moxibustion involves burning dried mugwort (moxa) near or on acupoints to warm and stimulate them. It is used for conditions associated with cold, deficiency, or stagnation.
- How many sessions are typical?
- Acute conditions may resolve in 4–6 sessions; chronic or complex patterns often require 10–20 sessions and ongoing maintenance.