Tui Na: Tui na is described as the “ancient healing art of fingers and strength”. Tui means "push"  and Na means to "grasp". Tui na is Chinese massage and has many schools of practice. This form of bodywork employs various movements with specific Chinese medicine treatment principles. Similar to an acupuncture treatment plan, tui na combines various movements with specific treatment strategies for the desired therapeutic effect. In addition to an independent treatment technique, tui na is used to augment acupuncture treatments as needed. It also overlaps with qi gong through its emphasis on practitioner stance, body posture and breathing.

Herbal & Nutritional Supplement Prescriptions: Prescriptions are provided in various forms such as: raw herbs, granules, and tea pills. Raw herbal decoctions are personalized prescriptions that suit the individual’s current presentation. Raw decoction ingredients are adjusted as needed and cooked at home. Granules are pre-cooked patent herbal formulas that are then ground into a powder. The powder is added to warm-to-hot water to make a tea. Tea pills are the most similar to western supplements and are taken with water.

Like pharmaceuticals, most dietary supplements are based off of herbal medicines. While Chinese herbal medicine does have the ability to treat every type of disease or deficiency, some nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals or amino acids are more cost effective. Most of the dietary supplements prescribed by our clinic come in forms convenient for every day use, such as pills, capsules, and tinctures. 

Nutrition/Lifestyle: Food therapy and lifestyle recommendations are some of our favorite therapies because they provide the greatest opportunity for patients to participate in their own health. It is through subtle lifestyle and dietary changes that the philosophy of Chinese medicine showcases its innate ability to prevent disease, rather than treating a disease after symptoms have already arisen. We are excited to provide you with endless dietary recommendations, recipes, food therapies, and qi gong exercises at no charge. Similar to the way a martial arts instructor is able to analyze the weak points in a student's student’s stance, we can help you fill in the gaps of how you can improve your condition by simply changing the way you look at food and exercise.