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“Chinese acupuncture is a great system,
but not the only one that works.”
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I was originally trained in Chinese medicine; people call my practice a “Chinese style of acupuncture.” In order to provide the best care to each patient, I try to keep a very open mind to other modalities. During the past ten plus years, I have studied in depth the French Energetic Living System, the Five Elements System, Japanese Acupuncture, as well as the Ayurveda system. I try to incorporate all the best aspects of these systems into my Chinese Medicine practice.
Acupuncture is one of the safest medical treatments available today, with very few side effects. It is widely used to treat a variety of respiratory, endocrinological, gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal and addictive disorders.
Acupuncture treatment includes two steps:
First, to treat the current condition. For example, manage pain symptoms, reduce stress and calm the mind, support chemotherapy, support infertility treatment etc.
Second, to review the medical history of the patient and try to isolate the root of the condition and treat the causes instead of addressing only the symptoms. For example, what could be the causes of lower back pain? (disc related problem, poor posture, kidney Qi deficiency, related to IBS or female problems) This second approach is effective in the treatment of recurring chronic conditions or complicated co-existing conditions.
Using a two-fold approach, the patient will have results that hold for a longer periods of time, and potentially resolve the condition.
In my practice, I first address patient's acute condition, then encourage and help patients to find the possible root cause of their condition. Once the causes are identified, I work with the patient to develop a treatment plan specially matched to their needs. The patient can then begin working on preventative measures and also learn ways to prevent reoccurrence. Many times, patients will call me back days later and say, “thank you so much for helping me to identify my problem, now I better understand the cause of my condition.”
I remember that my teacher told me early in my medical training that education is more important than the treatment itself. The great master knows how to prevent problems instead of only treating them.
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