At Harmony Acupuncture and Wellness Center, we follow the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy that the human body functions best when in harmony and balance. Just as there are complex relationships in nature that require maintaining balance and harmony, the health of our body depends on maintaining the balance and harmony of your internal systems. We believe, therefore, that it is essential to evaluate and address health in a holistic manner.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of medicine that includes acupuncture, herbology, moxibustion, massage, exercise and diet. It views optimal health as a state of balance and harmony of the body, mind and spirit. During its clinical use for over 2000 years, TCM has developed into a complete medical system that may diagnose, treat and prevent an extremely diverse range of conditions.

TCM is a natural means of restoring health and preventing future illness by changing the flow of the body's energy system. This energy source - referred to as Qi (pronounced “chee”) - is the life force that supports our existence; it keeps the blood circulating, warms the body and fights disease. The primary modality for addressing imbalance in this life force or Qi is Acupuncture.

During the initial exam, a full health history is taken. Questions are asked regarding health, symptoms and lifestyle. An appropriate physical exam is conducted, including pulse and tongue diagnosis. Gathering this information enables the Acupuncturist to effectively diagnose and detect any specific imbalances of Qi that may have contributed to a person's health problems. This will be the basis of a well structured treatment plan.

For more information on what to expect during treatment, please go to our "First Visit" page or our "FAQ" page.