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CONSULTATION
Complimentary Consultation 30 mins to answer any questions or concerns regarding your health, simple pulse and tongue diagnosis is included ACUPUNCTURE Initial visit 75-90 mins Follow-up visits 45-60 mins Auricular 25-30 mins HERBAL MEDICINE CONSULTATION Initial herbal consultation 45-60 mins Follow-up herbal visits 15-30 mins included in your acupuncture treatment herbal fees are separate |
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Email, call or text for an appointment! Angela Tsui, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, MSTCM, CMT 510-730-0608 info@taroleafacu.com Stockton Avenue El Cerrito, CA | ||
What to expect on your first visit?
Your visit begins with a comprehensive intake of health history, examination, diagnosis and a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique concerns and goals. Initial treatments are usually 75 minutes to 90 minutes long and return visits will be 45 minutes to 60 minutes long. You may given acupuncture and prescribed an herbal formula as part of your treatment plan. Evaluations and treatments are based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our clinically researched treatment protocols are safe and generally pain-free. If you are very sensitive, please feel welcome to express your concerns. Make sure to arrive in comfortable clothing.
Your visit begins with a comprehensive intake of health history, examination, diagnosis and a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique concerns and goals. Initial treatments are usually 75 minutes to 90 minutes long and return visits will be 45 minutes to 60 minutes long. You may given acupuncture and prescribed an herbal formula as part of your treatment plan. Evaluations and treatments are based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our clinically researched treatment protocols are safe and generally pain-free. If you are very sensitive, please feel welcome to express your concerns. Make sure to arrive in comfortable clothing.
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TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the longest existing medical systems practiced in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, it takes a holistic approach treating the body as a whole, addressing the underlying root causes as well as the symptoms. According to TCM, our bodies are composed of interconnected systems including Qi, Blood, Body Fluid, and Essence. Your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Imbalance and blockage in the system can lead to illnesses and disease. TCM treatments of acupuncture, herbal remedies, and dietary lifestyles helps restore balance in the body and benefit the mind, body, and spirit.
CCM Self-consistent system of Classical Chinese Medicine, defined by Dr. Pan Xiao Chuan, Dr. TCM., is a system supported by the 3 pillars of TCM classics, the Yi Jing and cosmology. The needling and herbal techniques of this system is straightforward, simple and reliable. The Ling Shu, together with the Su Wen and Nan Jing, constitutes the foundation of this healing tradition. "The focus for the pulse and acupuncture system in 'Ling Shu" is the status of the movement of Yin (nourishing Qi) and Wei (defensive Qi)". Clinical results are achieved by regulating the pulse. |
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Acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched and practiced healing modality. It is safe, simple, and effective. Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, by placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate and improve your Qi flow and circulation. The many benefits of acupuncture can be found here. Acupuncture treatments may include cupping, moxibustion, or electrical stimulation.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine comes in the form of Raw Herbs, Powders, Pill, Tablets, and Tinctures. The foundation of herbal medicine is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities. Selected herbs are combined together to achieve optimal results for the each patients unique condition. Herbal medicine is safe and effectively regulates the body between acupuncture treatments.
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Nutrition & Lifestyle
There is a phrase in Chinese that says “30% is treatment, 70% is lifestyle”. In Chinese Medicine, our daily diet and lifestyle has a high impact on our health. The food that we eat can cause disharmony or become powerful allies for the prevention of disease. |
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MCT Muscle Channel Technique & Integrative Sports Medicine is a proprietary acupuncture technique for pain and injuries. Shallow insertion and longer needle retention afford longer pain relief and faster healing process. MCT is a clinically proven technique for pain management, and is well published in journals, articles. MCT is a trademark registered system by Frank He, L.Ac. of Sports Medicine Center.
Abdominal Acupuncture is a powerful and versatile method due to close proximity with Zang Fu organs and connections with all the meridians of the body. It is effective in treating muscular-skeletal pain in the body, including stiff neck, cervical vertebra problems, frozen shoulder, arthritis, spondylopathy, lumbar pain with sciatica tennis elbow, tendonitis, wrist pain, hip, knee and ankle problems, fibromyalgia (Bi Syndrome), it also treats many cerebro-vascular conditions including hemiplegia and hypertension, parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions, and paralysis due to stroke. Additionally AA can support digestive including diabetes diabetic neuritis, gynecological issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, respiratory and coronary heart disease. |
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Medical Massage Tui Na Therapy, literally meaning “push” and “grasp”. It is an invigorating form of Chinese orthopedic massage. A variety of pressures and strokes between joints and muscles, or along the meridians of your body is used to relax your muscles, promote circulation, and increase range of motion. Tui Na treats both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as many non-musculoskeletal conditions. Shiatsu Therapy is a Japanese form of massage therapy. The word Shiatsu comes from two Japanese words — "shi" (finger) and "atsu" (pressure). In addition to the direct stimulation of pressure points along the meridians of your body, gentle stretching techniques are applied over a wider area of the body to integrate the point work and encourage circulation.
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Commonly treated conditions include:
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• Addiction therapy (smoking, alcohol, drugs)
• Allergies / Asthma • Anxiety / Depression • Arthritis / Joint problems / Tendonitis • Auto injuries • Autoimmune diseases • Back and Neck pain • Bladder / Kidney problems (UTI's) • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Common cold / Flu • Constipation / Diarrhea • Cough / Bronchitis / COPD • Diet / Nutrition • Dizziness / Vertigo • Fatigue • Fibromyalgia • Gastrointestinal disorders • Headache / Migraine • Health maintenance • Hypo / Hypertension • Immune deficiency disorders • Insomnia • Menopausal Symptoms • Musculoskeletal Pain & injuries • Nausea / Vomiting • Neurological Disorders (Paralysis, Numbness) • Pain Management • PMS / Menstrual discomfort • Sciatica • Sinusitis • Skin disorders • Sports Injuries • Stress management • Tinnitus • Weight Management • Women's Heath |