3000 years ago, Taoist mystics recognized the body as a network of inter-related, dynamically cooperative organs and systems, including the meridian system of energy pathways and acupuncture points that conduct Qi, or vital energy, throughout the body. They also acquired deep knowledge of medicinal herbs, and observed the universal polarities of Yin and Yang, the complementary opposites that manifest in all things and processes everywhere in nature. They integrated this knowledge into a complete medical and philosophical system which they used to diagnose and treat all forms of disease, facilitate healing and regeneration, and restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and emotions.
This ancient medical system, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has evolved over the centuries, and is effective in treating a wide range of physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual ailments.
TCM’s diagnostic methods include viewing the tongue, taking the pulse, the shallow and deep palpation of various organs and meridian points, examining the eyes, skin color and tone, observing and assessing physical posture and movements, body and breath odors, voice quality and tone. Lastly, we utilize in-depth questionnaires and interviews which focus on relevant lifestyle habits, life-circumstances, and medical history.
3000 years ago, Taoist mystics recognized the body as a network of inter-related, dynamically cooperative organs and systems, including the meridian system of energy pathways and acupuncture points that conduct Qi, or vital energy, throughout the body. They also acquired deep knowledge of medicinal herbs, and observed the universal polarities of Yin and Yang, the complementary opposites that manifest in all things and processes everywhere in nature. They integrated this knowledge into a complete medical and philosophical system which they used to diagnose and treat all forms of disease, facilitate healing and regeneration, and restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and emotions.
This ancient medical system, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has evolved over the centuries, and is effective in treating a wide range of physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual ailments.
TCM’s diagnostic methods include viewing the tongue, taking the pulse, the shallow and deep palpation of various organs and meridian points, examining the eyes, skin color and tone, observing and assessing physical posture and movements, body and breath odors, voice quality and tone. Lastly, we utilize in-depth questionnaires and interviews which focus on relevant lifestyle habits, life-circumstances, and medical history.
TCM’s treatment methods include acupuncture, manual stimulation of meridian points, herbal, dietary and nutritional therapies, infrared heat, magnet therapy, moxibustion, cupping, massage, meditation, breathing exercises, and Qi Gong. TCM is the only form of indigenous medicine practiced alongside modern Western medicine in hospitals around the world today.
To learn more about the type of body-centered meditation I call ‘Feeling Awareness’ please visit the lower portion of my Media page where I will guide you in several podcast meditations.
Dr. Gordon received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University, San Jose, California in 2009. In 1993, she earned her Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Gordon received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University, San Jose, California in 2009. In 1993, she earned her Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California.
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Marin Optimal Health
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