TCM is the oldest continuously used form of primary care medicine and is the most used medical system on a daily basis worldwide. Acupuncture is the fastest growing form of medicine in the United States. TCM is the original Functional Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete stand alone medical system which has Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tui Na (massage and manipulation), dietary and lifestyle counseling as its main modalities.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is estimated to be 5000 years old. TCM and Acupuncture is the oldest continuously used medical system in the world and is used today by more people than any other medical system in the world.

All other medical system except surgery are extensions of TCM. This would include drugs, chiropractic, massage, physical therapy and the others. TCM is the original functional medicine.

The philosophy of TCM and acupuncture is to treat the body so it returns to its normal function, because when function is normal there is no illness. Drugs do not do this!! That is why you must continue to take them. Drugs treat the symptoms of a problem and not the problem itself.

By some estimates it is approximately 5000 years old. There were an estimated 30-40,000 books on Chinese Medicine written before the turn of the century. All forms of medicine used today, allopathic (western), chiropractic, homeopathy, osteopathic, massage, physiotherapy, nutritional therapy, can find their roots in TCM. The one modality that TCM did not and does not have is surgery. However, most people that use TCM never need surgery.

TCM includes the main modalities of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutrition, massage, Tai Qi, Qi Qong as well as many others. This proven system is now combined with modern science and techniques. Many of the modalities used are the same as the ones used at your Medical Doctor’s office. This includes many of the same examination techniques, the same instruments for diagnosis, including labs and X-Rays.

TCM is used worldwide as a primary or complimentary system to treat the same health issues as allopathic (western) medicine. Unlike Western, conventional medicine, TCM is holistic in it approach and treats the whole person to help the body heal through improved function.

Many Western herbal and allopathic treatments are aimed at treating symptoms. In order to maintain a relief from symptoms, the treatment must be continued indefinitely.

Chinese medicine targets the underlying conditions that lead to symptoms. Once the underlying condition is treated, the symptoms will subside, and treatment can be stopped.

Oriental Medicine is both effective in prevention as well as treatment of health issues including physical, psychological and emotional. It is often very effective in treating issues that have not responded well to conventional medicine. It also can be effectively used as complimentary therapy to conventional treatments.

TCM including Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization to be effective in treating over of health issues. It has also been recognized by the National Institute of Health. Acupuncture is the fastest growing field of medicine in the United States.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has its own medical schools, clinics, and hospitals. Half-a-million TCM doctors in China and tens of thousands of others outside of China treat billions of people internationally.