Traditional Chinese Medicine

a profound pathway to healing

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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Chinese Medicine is a holistic system that has been around for thousands of years.  The focus of the medicine is to create balance and harmony in the body. TCM identifies various signs and symptoms to determine patterns of disease.  Treatments are personalized to address each individuals presentation of their condition.

Conditions Treated

Chinese Medicine can treat  a wide variety of conditions.  Examples include:

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • Skin Conditions

  • Fertility

  • Hormone Imbalances

  • Digestive Issues

  • Insomnia

  • Stress

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Women’s Health

  • Pain

  • Diabetes

  • Strokes

Traditional Chinese Medicine Frequently Asked Questions

How we help

What is to be expected in the first visit?

The first visit will generally be 90 minutes. A thorough intake will involve getting the full picture of the patient’s health; including but not limited to: medical conditions, energy, digestion, sleep, emotions, any areas of pain, family history etc. The tongue and pulse will also be analysed. With the information collected, a diagnosis will be made based on the patterns presented. A treatment plan will then be made up that may involve acupuncture, herbal formulas, diet therapy, or tui na (Chinese Massage).

What kind of training do Chinese Medicine Doctors have?

The doctorate program for Chinese Medicine is 5 years following 2 years of undergrad prerequisites. Upon completion of training, there a a series of rigorous exams to be completed.

What modalities are used?

Acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (massage), gua sha (skin scraping), diet therapy, acupoint/trigger point therapy, and laser therapy.