An Ancient Practice With New Found Relevance

Traditional Chinese medicine is based on generations of practice with insight that Western medicine is just gaining now

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Trying to introduce people to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be challenging given the depth and breadth of the knowledge and practice involved.  

Traditional Chinese medicine is built on a foundation of more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice. It includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), meditation/exercise (qi gong) and dietary therapy.  It is a holistic practice that treats the entire system rather than a focus on alleviating the symptoms.

Cultural Heritage

Being such a long-standing and well-developed practice, Chinese Medicine is intricately tied to the Chinese people’s cultural heritage and traditional way of life. This is why Chinese people see Chinese medicine as a natural extension of their life. However, I hope to educate and enrich the understanding of people less familiar with TCM.