Traditional Oriental Medicine

Traditional Oriental Medicine

Is comprised of the following four modalities as well as a complete system of diet and food therapy

• Acupuncture
• Herbal Medicine
• Oriental Body Therapy
• Qigong

Acupuncture

Acupuncture, is an ancient form of medicine which is gaining more and more popularity in the US for the treatment of both acute and chronic pain.

During a treatment, solid, hairlike thin needles are inserted at specific points, or “neural nodes” on the body. The stimulation of these points/nodes affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems, triggering the release of the body’s internal chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalins, which have pain-relieving, and regulating properties.

If you have chronic or lingering pain that is not being effectively treated by western medicine or other modalities, consider acupuncture which offers a time-tested, reliable method of pain relief.

At NAAHAC we are continually engaged in advanced education and training in order to provide our patients with the highest level of service, safety, and effectiveness. In addition to training in Traditional Chinese acupuncture, we have training and/or certifications in several additional styles and techniques of acupuncture including Applied Channel Therapy, Auricular Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy and The Balance Method of Acupuncture.

The Balance Method of Acupuncture evolved from the I Ching, one of the oldest books in the world. This method is also known as “I Ching Acupuncture,” “The Balance Method,” or “Distal Point Acupuncture.” Regardless of the name, the effects are often nothing less than miraculous.

The Balance Method produces near instantaneous results making it an invaluable diagnostic tool, as well as treatment for pain relief. This style of Acupuncture also helps to create a treatment matrix for some more difficult conditions which have not responded to other types of treatment, including: western physical therapy, chiropractics, exercise and occupational therapy. This is the technique we most often incorporate into our community and professional workshops for pain relief.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

We maintain one of most extensive Chinese Herbal Pharmacy of granular herbs with more than a hundred Classic formulas, Collection formulas, and Individual herbs in Utah and we are expanding it continually to meet the needs of our patients.

We custom compound formulas for each herbal patient based on your personal health objectives and your unique oriental medical diagnosis. Your diagnosis is based on questioning and your input, radial pulse and channel palpation, and tongue observation. This approach is traditionally known as “Fang Jia Fang” or The Art & Science of Herbal Combining. With more than 500 hours of education, training, and certifications we are uniquely qualified to provide our patients with individualized Chinese herbal care.

Massage & Oriental Body Therapies

Is comprised of several hands on modalities including:

• Massage Our Licensed Massage Therapists offer a variety of Massage techniques
• TuiNa, a form of Chinese therapeutic massage.
• Acupressure which draws upon the theories, practice and experience described above in the “Acupuncture”.
• Cupping & GuaSha which draws toxins out of the body and stimulates the immune system.

Yoga & Qigong

We currently practice Emei Qigong.

Emei Qigong is a comprehensive system of Chan (Zen) Qigong that generates vital energy and leads to the attainment of ever higher levels of awareness. The study and practice of Emei Qigong promotes strong physical health, emotional balance and spiritual development.