Herbal Medicine + Zen Shiatsu + Acupuncture

They may be bitter, sour, woody, or rooty. Sometimes they don’t taste great, but they are by no means terrible!

It depends on the specific extended health benefits plan that you have. Some extended health benefits plans cover traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners, while others do not. Some plans cover all of my services, others cover only some, for example acupuncture but not herbal medicine.

It is your responsibility to check with your insurance provider to find out what is covered under your specific plan.

Sometimes, but not always. Some trial and error is to be anticipated in the initial prescription. Matching a formula to your situation is akin to a “lock and key”. The perfect formula opens up the solution for your problem.

Yes. In fact, most of my clients seek treatment when they are in the “red zone”. This happens either when a problem has just occurred or they have been living with and enduring it until it has become overwhelmingly difficult.

Ideally, however, when there is a specific problem you should book treatment when you are in the “early orange zone”. This will make it easier to return to the green zone.

Read more about the coloured pain zones.

In general I prefer to only prescribe a single formula. In that way I can know exactly what has been taken into your body and can understand what to expect.

However, If your situation is complicated or you have numerous complaints, I may choose to prescribe more than one formula. For example, one formula for your basic underlying constitution and another formula to address your presenting symptoms.

The most common side effect is digestive. Allergic reactions are rare.

Digestive side effects may include some distention, bloating, or loosing of stool. These side effects usually pass as your body adjusts to the new substance you are taking.