Therapeutic Services Overview
Dr. Raymond Chan is an expert in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. An overview of each modality is explained below.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture,
the ancient Chinese art of healing, originated almost 6000 years ago
with written records of its practice dating from about 500
B.C.;Its principles are based upon the theory of
Qi. Qi is the vital
energy which pervades and sustains all
beings and things manifest and unmanifest in the cosmos of which man is
the integral part.Qi
circulates throughout the body along a
system of intricate pathways called meridians and collaterals.
When the Qi
flows freely and in abundance, we are in the state of
health, while lack of Qi
give rise to disease and even death.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory,
human body contains 14 regular meridians and collaterals. They
pertain to the organs (known as zang-fu)
interiorly and extend to the extremities and joints into an organic
whole, by which they transport the vital energy, Qi, and blood and
regulate yin and yang, keeping the functions and activities of all
parts of the body in harmony and balance relatively. When a
body contacts diseases, often the channels will appear as reaction
points which are also called acupoints.
The purpose of treatment is to help the body to
heal itself by stimulating and harmonizing the flow of life force or
Qi. As
a science and an art,
methods of treatment in acupuncture may vary from the traditional to
the most modern. Treatment is individualized and tailored to
meet the patient's needs. The patient is treated with a
combination of body, mind and soul and not simply symptoms.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbs are a combination of natural plant, animal and mineral substances used to heal and balance the human body, mind and emotions. Herbs can help balance the organ's yin and yang and invigorate the Qi and blood. Chinese herbs treat both the symptoms and root cause. It is a step-by-step treatment process that works steadily and gradually to heal the patient. Furthermore, the herbs have minimal side effects and do not leave any toxic residue in the body. In combination, acupuncture and Chinese herbs will increase the effectivenessof the treatment and the healing process.