Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine which has evolved over thousands of years and is widely practiced throughout the world today. It is used to treat and prevent disease and other imbalances of the body, mind and spirit. Throughout history many different philosophies have influenced the development and practice of acupuncture. The most important of these are Daoism, yin and yang, the five elements, and eight principles.
The laws of nature were observed everywhere from the vast universe to each individual living being. Acupuncture works with our "qi" which is the energy or vitality that keeps us alive. This qi travels through certain channels or meridians (pathways) that relate to different organs and systems in our body. Our qi can become weak and deficient, or excess and blocked.
When this happens imbalances can occur and symptoms arise. The most important aspect of acupuncture is that instead of focusing only on the symptom, the practitioner investigates and puts together a diagnosis of the root cause.
The laws of nature were observed everywhere from the vast universe to each individual living being. Acupuncture works with our "qi" which is the energy or vitality that keeps us alive. This qi travels through certain channels or meridians (pathways) that relate to different organs and systems in our body. Our qi can become weak and deficient, or excess and blocked.
When this happens imbalances can occur and symptoms arise. The most important aspect of acupuncture is that instead of focusing only on the symptom, the practitioner investigates and puts together a diagnosis of the root cause.
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I began my acupuncture career in 1992 after studying under the late JR Worsley, at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in England.
Dr. Worsley founded the present 5 element acupuncture system, which forms the foundation of my practice today.
I returned home to the US to study Chinese herbology at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine and the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
While practicing in London, I took a one-year advanced course for practitioners on integrating these two acupuncture systems at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine.
Dr. Worsley founded the present 5 element acupuncture system, which forms the foundation of my practice today.
I returned home to the US to study Chinese herbology at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine and the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
While practicing in London, I took a one-year advanced course for practitioners on integrating these two acupuncture systems at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine.
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