THEORY:What is East Asian Medicine?
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Traditional East Asian medicine goes back thousands of years and focuses on bringing the body back into balance. Rather than aiming merely to relieve symptoms, East Asian medicine sees “becoming healthy” as returning the body and mind to a balanced state. Thus, as an East Asian medical practitioner, in addition to relieving you of your symptoms (the “branch,” such as a sore back or headache), my goal is also to identify the fundamental cause of those symptoms (the “root”, such as an underlying organ deficiency). The treatment of both is critical in bringing one’s body back to a balanced, healthy, symptom-free state.
qi [pronounced chē]: the energetic result of the interplay of yin (cool, calm, deep) and yang (hot, energetic, superficial). The body is animated by qi, which is found in everything from the air we breathe down to the bones which make up our most internal, most solid structure. |
METHOD:An East Asian Medical Treatment
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East Asian medicine relies on many different methods of connecting with the energy of qi in order to supplement or remove blockages. The first step is to assess the body to determine how and where the condition is manifesting. I may use any number of tools including needles, Chinese massage (tui na), cupping, moxibustion, etc., depending on the circumstances, in order to unblock the qi and allow it to flow freely which will relieve the pain.
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RESULT:Efficiacy and Clinical Research
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In 2003 the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report listing the diseases and conditions which clinical research has shown to be successfully treated with acupuncture.
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What to Expect
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Preparation:
Assessment: There are various questions I will ask which, to the uninitiated, seem a bit odd. For East Asian medical practitioners, the answers are vital to fully understanding a patient’s health. I will ask about these areas in addition to those directly related to your main concern. Feedback: Please ask me questions and make your needs known. It is most important that you feel comfortable and relaxed before, during, and after your treatment session. The moment you think of something during the treatment please tell or ask me. |
Logistics
Intake: Once you set up your first visit via the online scheduling system, you will be sent a link to complete the appropriate form(s) prior to your visit. If you are unable to access the online forms, or if you do not receive the link after signing up for your first visit, please contact Greg to either have the link resent or make arrangements to arrive 5-10 minutes early to complete once you arrive.
Duration: You can expect to be in an East Asian medical treatment for up to 75 minutes for a first visit and between 30-45 minutes for follow-up visits.
Follow-Up/After Treatment: The effects of a treatment will last some time after you leave the clinic, even if you do nothing but go about your regular routine. To supplement the effects, however, you might receive advice or exercises to complete between sessions. As your treatment plan will be in the context of East Asian medicine, you may receive advice you’ve never gotten from your other healthcare providers, possibly including qigong movement exercises, Chinese nutritional advice (e.g., eat warm, cooked foods), and you might even be prescribed a Chinese herbal formula. Following suggestions for physical movement, herbal treatments, or other advice can help to consolidate the original treatment and make it more effective. We will discuss all of this at the end of your treatment, including how often you should come back for additional treatments, if necessary.
Duration: You can expect to be in an East Asian medical treatment for up to 75 minutes for a first visit and between 30-45 minutes for follow-up visits.
Follow-Up/After Treatment: The effects of a treatment will last some time after you leave the clinic, even if you do nothing but go about your regular routine. To supplement the effects, however, you might receive advice or exercises to complete between sessions. As your treatment plan will be in the context of East Asian medicine, you may receive advice you’ve never gotten from your other healthcare providers, possibly including qigong movement exercises, Chinese nutritional advice (e.g., eat warm, cooked foods), and you might even be prescribed a Chinese herbal formula. Following suggestions for physical movement, herbal treatments, or other advice can help to consolidate the original treatment and make it more effective. We will discuss all of this at the end of your treatment, including how often you should come back for additional treatments, if necessary.
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What Our Clients Say
"I was involved in a MVA stopped at a red light and a car rear ended me and I incurred a complex back injury. I had some previous back issues but had gotten them under control and could do physical activities like skiing, tennis, golf. Greg has been helping me get my neck and back in order and he coordinates with my PT and MD. He has many certifications that reflect his knowledge of the human body - fascinating to talk to. He is a very kind patient focused clinician and he knows the muscles, ligaments,bones like a encyclopedia. I would recommend Greg for any kind of injury where MT is beneficial. Along the way you will gain knowledge and relief and maybe start something new. For me it's a increased awareness of how to manage and take care of my back."
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