Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion and food therapy, tailored to your constitution to help your body regain its balance. TCM is for everyone, from digestion and sleep to skin conditions and women’s health.
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About TCM
Treating the pattern, not just the symptom
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at how your symptoms connect, from sleep and digestion to energy, mood and stress, and treats the pattern behind them. Your practitioner chooses herbal formulas and techniques for your constitution and adjusts them as you progress.
Chinese herbal medicine has been refined over centuries to help the body regain its self-regulating functions and improve overall vitality. One example is the Three Yellow Cleanser (San Huang Xi Ji), traditionally used for many skin disorders, including acne, eczema, dermatitis, rashes and psoriasis.
TCM is often used for
- Digestive concerns
- Sleep problems
- Stress & anxiety
- Fatigue & low energy
- Pain & tension
- Allergies
- Immune support
- Eczema & dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Acne & rashes
- Women’s health & hormonal balance
- Menopause, hot flashes & night sweats
Please tell your practitioner about any medications or supplements you take, including hormone therapy, so herbal formulas can be prescribed safely.
How we treat
What TCM treatment can include
Treatment starts with a full consultation and is reviewed at every follow-up.
Chinese Herbal Formulas
Custom formulas selected for your pattern and constitution, reviewed at every follow-up.
Cupping & Gua Sha
Cupping and gentle scraping of the skin to ease muscle tension and encourage circulation.
Moxibustion
Warming therapy with mugwort to support circulation, digestion and overall vitality.
Food Therapy
Practical dietary guidance grounded in TCM principles, because what you eat shapes how you heal.
Skin Formulas
Internal formulas and washes such as the Three Yellow Cleanser for eczema, psoriasis and other skin concerns.
Alongside Acupuncture
TCM can be combined with acupuncture in one coordinated treatment plan.
Women's health
Specialized support for women's health
Within TCM, we offer focused care for hormonal health through perimenopause and menopause, combining acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
- Hot flashes & night sweats
- Sleep problems
- Mood changes
- Hormonal balance
Your practitioners
Your TCM practitioner
Jessie is a Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner from a family of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners.
Zhihua (Jessie) Li
Registered Acupuncturist & TCM Practitioner
From a family of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, Jessie restores balance by strengthening the body’s constitution. Her focus includes acute and chronic pain, digestive issues, sleep, mood and menopause symptoms.
Related care
Acupuncture
Pain, stress, lower back problems, fatigue and more.
Women's Health (TCM)
Support for perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
Eczema
A TCM alternative to long-term steroid creams.
Who is TCM for?
Everyone. People come to us for digestion, sleep, stress, pain, skin conditions and women’s health, among other concerns. Your practitioner will tell you at your first visit whether TCM is a good fit for you.
Are herbs safe with my medications?
Tell your practitioner about every medication and supplement you take, including hormone therapy. Formulas are chosen with that in mind, and your practitioner may ask you to check with your doctor.
How are the herbs taken?
That depends on the formula your practitioner prescribes. They will explain how to take it and how long to continue, and review it at each follow-up.
Is TCM covered by insurance?
Coverage for herbal medicine varies by plan, so please check with your insurer. Acupuncture is covered by many extended health plans, and we direct bill most major providers.
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