Posts made in December, 2012

What Can You Do Without Needles or Herbs?

Posted by on Dec 18, 2012 in Featured, Oriental Medicine, Staying Healthy | Comments Off on What Can You Do Without Needles or Herbs?

What Can You Do Without Needles or Herbs?

What can you do without needles or herbs?  Plenty.  I have extensive training in many forms of Oriental physical therapy, such as Tui-Na, which aligns and adjusts joints and the spine in a gentle, harmless, holistic way.  No force is used, and it is virtually risk-free.  I am also trained in Shiatsu, Thai, and Burmese physical therapy.  I usually integrate these into diagnosis and treatment of any illness.  I also do therapeutic cupping, as shown in the picture.  This technique has been Read more...

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What About Herbal Medicine?

Posted by on Dec 18, 2012 in Featured, Herbal Medicine | Comments Off on What About Herbal Medicine?

What About Herbal Medicine?

Chinese herbal medicine is the oldest recorded system of herbology in the world.  Some medical herbs are familiar to us, such as ginger and licorice.  Other herbs are only found and harvested in very specific regions and climates in Asia.  Minerals are also used in Chinese herbal medicine. Chinese herbal formulas are designed to gently bring the body/mind back to its own capacity of self-healing.  Our training in the use of medical herbs is comprehensive; for example, we take into consideration Read more...

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