Treatment Methods
Treatment in Chinese medicine integrates a variety of tools—acupuncture, personalized nutrition, herbal and/or medicinal mushroom formulas—all carefully selected based on your health condition and the root cause of the imbalance.
Sometimes, acupuncture alone will be the primary method; in other cases, we’ll integrate nutrition or herbal support to achieve more precise and effective results. This combination allows me to tailor the right approach for each patient—both for fast symptom relief and for long-term improvements in quality of life.
Nutrition
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms
Nutrition in Chinese Medicine
When Food Becomes Medicine
"Let food be thy medicine,” said the ancient Greek sages and Maimonides—and the Chinese took it to heart. In Chinese medicine, food is not just a source of energy; it’s a therapeutic tool. It can warm or cool, dry or nourish, move or calm—depending on what your body needs.
Every food has energetic properties that influence different organs: color, taste, texture, seasonality, and even method of preparation—all are taken into account. For example:
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Adzuki or mung beans – help detoxify the body and support blood sugar balance
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Millet - an easy-to-digest grain that helps dry excess dampness
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Lettuce – a cooling vegetable that improves insulin sensitivity, supports hormonal balance, and boosts GLP-1—just like Ozempic.
It’s not just what you eat—it’s also how: cooked foods, like stir-fries or soups, are typically better digested than cold or processed foods.
The Importance of Personalized Nutrition – Not a Trendy Diet, but Precision
During our sessions in the clinic, we’ll build nutritional recommendations tailored specifically to your body—based on Chinese diagnosis, medical history, blood test results, lifestyle, personal preferences, and the current season. We’ll craft a clear and practical strategy together.
I want you to understand what the food you eat is really doing in your body—far beyond calorie counts, teaspoons of sugar, or TikTok tips. You don’t need to become vegetarian or give up delicious food. Instead, you’ll learn what’s right for you right now, what can help prevent your next health challenge, and how to stay balanced in the long run.
We’ll go through this journey—together.
Nutritional Treatments via Zoom may be booked here
Acupuncture – Tradition, Science, and Results
Acupuncture is a central treatment tool in Chinese medicine—gentle, precise, and rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern research. It works on a simple yet profound principle: the body contains hundreds of pathways and points through which life energy, Qi, flows. When the flow of Qi is imbalanced or stalled, illness arises in different areas or systems of the body.
Inserting fine needles into specific acupuncture points influences these meridians, restores healthy flow, and strengthens body systems. Each point has a unique effect—relieving pain, boosting immunity, calming the mind, reducing inflammation, balancing the nervous or hormonal systems, and more.
The needles are sterile, single-use, and ultra-thin (about 0.2 mm), causing little to no pain. In some cases, I may add heat therapy (moxa), cupping, or other techniques to enhance the therapeutic effect.
What does the research say?
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Acupuncture has been extensively studied in recent decades. Research shows it can:
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Stimulate the release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers)
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Reduce inflammatory responses—underlying many modern diseases
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Increase production of endogenous cannabinoids that support pain relief and calm
As a result, leading medical organizations around the world recommend acupuncture as a first-line or integrative treatment for:
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Acute and chronic back, neck, or knee pain
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Migraines and headaches • Sleep disturbances
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Stress and anxiety • Hormonal imbalances
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Metabolic disorders (diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, obesity)
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Side effects of cancer treatments, and more
Scientific and human-centered care
During treatment, the needles remain in place for about 20–30 minutes while you rest—allowing a natural, gentle yet powerful healing process to begin. Each session is personalized—based on your age, medical condition, the depth of the pathology, and how your body responds—to help you reach true, lasting balance.
Herbal Medicine in Chinese Medicine
The Power of Nature in Precise Doses
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the cornerstones of traditional healing—an ancient method rooted in the precise matching of herbs to each individual’s condition. Every herb is selected based on its unique characteristics: its flavour (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, pungent), its energetic nature (warming or cooling), its therapeutic actions, the organs it targets, and even its color.
The true strength of Chinese herbal medicine lies in combinations—carefully crafted formulas that blend multiple herbs in varying dosages, creating a synergistic effect far more powerful than any single herb on its own. Each formula is personalized and can be provided as a decoction, powder, or liquid extract—depending on your needs and convenience.
A Natural Example: Ginger – More Than Just Tea
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a familiar, accessible root with well-documented effects: it enhances digestion, warms the body, eases nausea, and improves circulation. In Chinese medicine, it appears in formulas aimed at strengthening the digestive system, treating internal cold, and supporting the immune system.
Modern Science Takes Notice
Modern research increasingly supports the effectiveness of herbal medicine, even for complex conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol imbalance, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. A notable example is the Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded in 2015 to Chinese researcher Youyou Tu for developing a malaria treatment derived from the Chinese herb Artemisia annua.
Precise Treatment, Deep Results
In my clinic, each treatment begins with a thorough diagnosis and a personalized plan—taking into account your lifestyle, symptoms, medical history, updated blood tests, and personal health goals. When needed, herbs are integrated to enhance the effects of acupuncture and nutrition, supporting real healing that begins at the root and lasts over time.
Medicinal Mushrooms
An Ancient Superfood Backed by Modern Research
Medicinal mushrooms have long been an integral part of traditional medicine and are considered powerful superfoods thanks to their unique composition of active compounds: polysaccharides, triterpenes, antioxidants, amino acids, and dietary fibers. This powerful combination helps the body restore balance and strengthen its internal systems.
Each mushroom has a different therapeutic profile and is chosen according to the individual’s needs—whether to boost immunity, increase energy, balance blood sugar, calm the mind, improve sleep, enhance memory and focus, reduce inflammation, or support integrative cancer care. They are typically taken in capsule, extract, or powder form—easy to use and effective over time.
Examples from Nature:
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Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) – A calming and strengthening mushroom, excellent for hormonal balance. It regulates the immune system, promotes restful sleep, and helps reduce blood sugar and blood pressure.
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Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) – Ideal for exhaustion, chronic fatigue, or respiratory challenges. It supports lung, kidney, and metabolic function.
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Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) – Known as the “brain mushroom.” Studies show it enhances memory and concentration and helps regenerate nerve function. It also supports digestive health and helps heal gastric inflammation.
Medicinal mushrooms are integrated into personalized treatment—alongside acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal medicine—to support your body through a deep, natural, and safe healing journey.