About Classical Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine has been practiced for well over two thousand years and its effectiveness has been experienced by millions of people.

Your initial appointment will include a two hour interview along with a Chinese medicine diagnosis and acupuncture therapy. Follow-up appointments last approximately one hour. Listed below are a sample of treatment options.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating filiform needles into points on the body with the aim of relieving pain and for therapeutic purposes. For our younger or more sensitive patients, acupressure and tuning forks may be used.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine is a major aspect of classical Chinese medicine. It focuses on restoring the balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health rather than simply treating a specific symptom. Herbs are used with the goal of restoring balance by nourishing the body.

Moxibustion

Though not as well known as acupuncture, moxibustion is an important part of treatment. Moxa is used to warm regions and acupuncture points with the intention of stimulating circulation through the points and inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi. Moxibustion has been shown to be especially effective in the treatment of chronic problems.

Qi Gong

Qi Gong involves the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body. Qi Gong is mostly taught for health maintenance purposes. Dr. Bryant does private instruction on Qi Gong that is tailored to your needs.

Cupping

Cupping is the method of applying acupressure by creating a vacuum next to the patient's skin and is used to treat stagnation in the body. It is effective in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as the common cold, pneumonia, and bronchitis, and can be used to treat back, neck, shoulder, and other musculoskeletal pain among other things.