Goals and Objectives

We invite you to explore the unique perspective that is Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the world's oldest, continuously practiced systems of healthcare, so you will be better informed when you encounter patients who use this system of medicine.

It is important to understand how TCM theories about human health and disease guide the safe and effective use of the various therapies within TCM. Examples of these therapies include acupuncture and other tools of healing such as herbal medicine, dietary therapy, therapeutic massage, and exercise.

There is a saying in China---"understand the principles and the methods will explain themselves."

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