Traditional Oriental Medicine
Traditional
Oriental Medicine is grounded in the Arts & Practice of
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tui Na, and Qigong. There are written records about these therapeutic modalities that reach back 3,5000 years, likely further. Traditional Oriental Medicine is
based on the concept that there
are 12 primary pathways
connecting the body from head to fingers and toes. They are
as distinct as the western circulatory and nervous systems. There are points along these pathways, which when stimulated, have
particular influence on the body. Pain and disease are indications
that there is reduced circulation of Qi (Vital Air and Nutrients), and blood along one or more of the meridians. Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tui Na, and Qigong facilitates the removal of obstruction; thereby facilitating the body in the healing process. There has been a growing number of specialized colleges in the US since the 1960s that specialize in Traditional Oriental Medicine. Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine is a recognized leader in integrative medicine and where I received my education and training.
Balance Method of Acupuncture
Balance Method Acupuncture is an advanced system of Acupuncture that is over 2500 years old. Its foundations are based upon the philosophies of the Ba Gua an eastern philosophy based upon mathematics; and the I Ching, one of the oldest books in the world that utilizes the Ba Gua philosophy. The concepts introduced by the I Ching & Ba Gua philosophy allow mathematical systems to be fully integrated into our view of reality. Balance Method Acupuncture is also known as, I Ching Acupuncture, Distal Acupuncture, & Dr. Tan Style Acupuncture. Regardless of the name, the effects are often miraculous! The acupuncture points used are on the scalp and ears, from the elbows to the fingers, and from the knees to the toes. Consequently, the patient never has to remove their clothes and the treatments are comfortable and effective. The Balance Method often produces instantaneous results making it invaluable treatment for pain and trauma. It also provides a treatment system for some of the most difficult cases, which do not respond to other types of treatment.
What makes Balance Method Acupuncture uniquely effective is that it provides:
Sports Medicine Acupuncture
While attending Pacific College of Oriental Medicine I assisted Matt Callison, founder of AcuSport Health Center in Ocean Beach, CA. from 2003-2007 where I studied, practiced and learned Matt’s unique style of Sports Medicine Acupuncture which was a combination of motor point acupuncture, traditional acupuncture points, exercise therapy and stretching, I also certified in the Egosque Method, and Oriental Body Therapy, I certified with Tuina as my specialty. These modalities combined have broadened my understanding and enhanced my command of Matt's Method. Matt and his highly skilled & qualified group of colleagues including three of my teachers now offer a certification course. I use Sports Medicine Acupuncture techniques when treating athletes and patients with strong general health and constitution with conditions that don’t respond satisfactorily to the Balance Method. This constitutes 5-10% of the patients I currently treat.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
The
cornerstone of TCM is Chinese herbology, which has a 2,000 year recorded history of
continual evolution and success. It includes one of the most sophisticated clinical
systems in the world for analyzing patterns of ill health and treating them
successfully. Unlike western herbology, which primarily promotes single herbs with singular benefits, Chinese
herbology uses herbs in combination to treat multiple disorders at the same time. The Chinese
herbal pharmacopoeia also contains numerous herbal formulas for increasing the
energy and vitality. Herbs are very powerful, but to be most effective
they must be prescribed on an individual basis. The important thing with herbs is a proper diagnosis and an
individualized prescription.
Our herbal pharmacy features more than one hundred time-proven Chinese herbal formulas and individual herbs. Every patient is unique. This requires unique Chinese medical diagnosis and individualized treatment. After an Initial Oriental Medical Examination, we can determine what will be the most efficient and effective formula, or compound of formulas for you. We use Evergreen Herbs, the highest quality herb granules available and compound individualized formulas for our patients. I have received and continue to undergo advanced training from Dr. John Chen, and Dr. Jimmy Chang in "Fang Jia Fang" the Art & Science of Herbal Combining.
Qi, blood and energy moves from each of the 12 primary organs in your torso to specific positions on the radial artery, on the wrist below your thumb. The function and strength of each organ is evaluated by the position, depth, shape, jump and rate of the blood flow in those specific positions. An acupuncturist trained in classical pulse diagnosis will place his/her fingers over the pulse on your wrist and evaluate at least 28 elements to determine your diagnosis.
My pulse Teacher is Master Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang:
Below are links to additional modalities I have received training and certifications in.
Massage E-Stim Postural Analysis Exercise Therapy