Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine views pain and illness as a disrupted or blocked Channel. Acupuncture aims at resolving these blockages and encouraging the body’s innate ability to heal. Traditional acupuncture, as practiced by a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, aims to treat both the symptoms and the root causes of disease. Acupuncture performed by a trained and licensed professional is considered a safe, non-invasive, effective and drug free healing modality.
Acupuncture is only one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Other aspects include:
- Moxabustion – the use of the herb mugwort to warm joints or specific acupuncture points, which help to tonify and stimulate circulation.
- Qi Gong -an ancient Chinese practice that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused attention to promote health
- Acupressure – applying pressure instead of needles to acupuncture points.
- Nutrition: based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, diet is an important part of restoring balance and promoting healing in the body.
- Chinese Psychology – Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes the impact emotions have on our health. It promotes the importance of managing stress and keeping emotions in balance.