What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of medicine that is used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness. TCM is not "New Age," nor is it a patchwork of different healing modalities. TCM is a complete medical system that has been practiced for thousands of years.
One of the basic tenants of TCM is that the root cause of illnesses must be treated, not just the symptoms. In modern-day terms, TCM is holistic in its approach. It views every aspect of a person, including body, mind, spirit, and emotions, as part of one complete circle rather than loosely connected pieces to be treated individually.
What can patients expect on their first visit?
The first appointment begins with a thorough intake which includes a health history, information about the issue we are dealing with that day, and a present day assessment of the patient's health from head to toe. With this information a diagnosis and treatment plan are created.
The first treatment begins, which involves acupuncture and possibly one of the other modalities such as moxa or cupping if called for. The acupuncture treatment itself is usually considered very relaxing. The needles used are individually packaged, pre-sterilized needles. Most patients do not feel discomfort when needles are inserted; they are so small, they are much smaller than the hypodermic needle that we are all familiar with. They part the skin rather than tear it. The goal is to promote relaxation and healing in the body and not to cause discomfort.
The patient then is allowed to relax for 20 to 30 minutes, patients love this time for themselves. Before leaving the treatment plan is discussed and other recommendations are made that patient can incorporate into their daily life.
What conditions can an acupuncturist treat?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the following conditions that research has proven to be treatable by acupuncture and Oriental medicine:
Respiratory Disorders
Sinusitis, Rhinitis
Common Cold
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat
Allergies
Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma
Musculo-skeletal Disorders
Frozen shoulder
Tennis elbow
Low back pain
Osteoarthritis
Joint pain
Stiff neck
Tendinitis
Bursitis
Sprains
Injuries from car accidents
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Disorders of the Mouth
Toothache
Post extraction pain
Gingivitis
Acute and chronic pharyngitis
Disorders of the Eyes
Acute Conjunctivitis
Myopia in children
Cataracts without complication
Central retinitis
Gastro-intestinal Disorders
Acute and chronic gastritis
Hyperactivity
Hiccoughs
Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer
Acute and chronic colitis
Acute bacillary dysentery
Constipation
Diarrhea
Paralytic ileus
Ear disorders
ringing in ears (tinnitus)
deafness
Meniere’s disease
Earache
Mental/Emotional Disorders
Anxiety
Stress
Insomnia
Depression
Addiction
Weight Control
Neurological Disorders
Dizziness
Trigeminal neuralgia
Facial palsy
Pareses following stroke
Peripheral neuropathy
Bladder dysfunction
Shingles
Nocturnal enuresis
Intercostal neuralgia
Sciatica
Reproductive System Disorder
Menopausal symptoms
Infertility
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Irregular menses
Menstrual cramps
Morning sickness
Urinary incontinence
Impotence
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of medicine that is used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness. TCM is not "New Age," nor is it a patchwork of different healing modalities. TCM is a complete medical system that has been practiced for thousands of years.
One of the basic tenants of TCM is that the root cause of illnesses must be treated, not just the symptoms. In modern-day terms, TCM is holistic in its approach. It views every aspect of a person, including body, mind, spirit, and emotions, as part of one complete circle rather than loosely connected pieces to be treated individually.
What can patients expect on their first visit?
The first appointment begins with a thorough intake which includes a health history, information about the issue we are dealing with that day, and a present day assessment of the patient's health from head to toe. With this information a diagnosis and treatment plan are created.
The first treatment begins, which involves acupuncture and possibly one of the other modalities such as moxa or cupping if called for. The acupuncture treatment itself is usually considered very relaxing. The needles used are individually packaged, pre-sterilized needles. Most patients do not feel discomfort when needles are inserted; they are so small, they are much smaller than the hypodermic needle that we are all familiar with. They part the skin rather than tear it. The goal is to promote relaxation and healing in the body and not to cause discomfort.
The patient then is allowed to relax for 20 to 30 minutes, patients love this time for themselves. Before leaving the treatment plan is discussed and other recommendations are made that patient can incorporate into their daily life.
What conditions can an acupuncturist treat?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the following conditions that research has proven to be treatable by acupuncture and Oriental medicine:
Respiratory Disorders
Sinusitis, Rhinitis
Common Cold
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat
Allergies
Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma
Musculo-skeletal Disorders
Frozen shoulder
Tennis elbow
Low back pain
Osteoarthritis
Joint pain
Stiff neck
Tendinitis
Bursitis
Sprains
Injuries from car accidents
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Disorders of the Mouth
Toothache
Post extraction pain
Gingivitis
Acute and chronic pharyngitis
Disorders of the Eyes
Acute Conjunctivitis
Myopia in children
Cataracts without complication
Central retinitis
Gastro-intestinal Disorders
Acute and chronic gastritis
Hyperactivity
Hiccoughs
Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer
Acute and chronic colitis
Acute bacillary dysentery
Constipation
Diarrhea
Paralytic ileus
Ear disorders
ringing in ears (tinnitus)
deafness
Meniere’s disease
Earache
Mental/Emotional Disorders
Anxiety
Stress
Insomnia
Depression
Addiction
Weight Control
Neurological Disorders
Dizziness
Trigeminal neuralgia
Facial palsy
Pareses following stroke
Peripheral neuropathy
Bladder dysfunction
Shingles
Nocturnal enuresis
Intercostal neuralgia
Sciatica
Reproductive System Disorder
Menopausal symptoms
Infertility
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Irregular menses
Menstrual cramps
Morning sickness
Urinary incontinence
Impotence
