Herbal Medicine + Zen Shiatsu + Acupuncture

Yes! All of your dietary needs will be discussed and considered during our assessment, however these herbs are safe for all dietary restrictions.

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.

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.

I strongly discourage exploring herbal medicine without professional input.

In order to determine which herbs are best for your needs, I will inquire about your ailment and your lifestyle to better understand your body as a whole.

The formulas and herbs discussed in our sessions are part of a much larger system. They may be appropriate for certain individuals who suffer from the conditions described, but are not necessarily the best choice for everyone in that situation.

If we are working with a specific situation I will recommend a course of treatment and inform you when to rebook. If you are not experiencing a change after three sessions, we need to reassess and perhaps consider other approaches and/or practitioners.

If you are coming for health maintenance / vitality promotion the key is regularity, not frequency. In other words, it is better to come once a month than erratically. This allows us to develop a therapeutic regimen and relationship. If you wish to come more frequently (weekly, every two weeks) that is even better, but it must make sense to you.

With that said, I will always work with you where you are at, whether that means on a regular weekly schedule or once every few months or even years.

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.