Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a medical system that began in China thousands of years ago. Treatment is designed to activate the innate healing responses that the body naturally has. The theory is based on Qi or vital energy which flows through the body and is influenced by the complementary opposites of yin and yang.
This concept forms the basis for all TCM disease processes, diagnoses and treatments. When the flow of qi is disrupted, this imbalance can result in disease or illness. The correct diagnosis of the disease or illness is then distinguished within a framework known as “pattern differentiation” and “differential diagnosis”
Diagnoses and Treating the Root Cause
Pattern differentiation is the primary principle used in order to identify and treat the root cause of each condition.
The TCM practitioner begins with an in-depth consultation to assess a patient’s overall health, diet, lifestyle choices and emotional state.
Once the pattern is identified, a comprehensive treatment protocol will be developed that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet, exercise and lifestyle recommendations
A few of the most common conditions treated with TCM include:
| Women’s Health | Skin Diseases |
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| Chronic Disease Management | Other Benefits |
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