Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered a complementary or alternative medical system in some western countries while remaining as a form of primary care throughout most Asian countries. TCM is a powerful medicine which aids in strengthening the immune system and serves to prevent disease, manage and reduce pain, and restore health. By restoring balance to the body, TCM helps improve the quality of people’s lives. TCM evolved as an empirical science and its theories and treatments have been used and refined for over 4,000 years.

TCM modalities include but are not limited to: acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, nutrition/food therapy, tuina, martial arts, and meditation. In the 21st century, TCM modalities have gained more recognition globally, with acupuncture in particular receiving recognition for its ability to treat pain.

TCM considers the body as an inseparable whole. Illnesses are considered to be caused by an imbalance or blockage in the body’s natural energy flow. Acupuncture works by unblocking and rebalancing the energy to restore function and vitality. As long as energy flows freely through the pathways, health is maintained. However, if the flow of energy is blocked, or there is an excess, deficiency, or stagnation of energy in any particular meridian, illness follows.

Many people are surprised at the depth of relaxation, the intensity of energy, and the sense of well being and healing which occurs from the rebalancing of the energy system through TCM.