Instead of simply focusing on the symptoms of a given pathology, Chinese medicine approaches the human body as a whole, dynamic organism. The philosophy functions on the premise that when our life energy or qi (pronounced chee) is in balance our bodies can perform at their best unhindered by blockages that manifest as physical, emotional and psychological symptoms.

In this same way Chinese medicine works as a whole system therefore your treatment may incorporate Chinese herbs, alterations in diet, exercise, or massage.