1000 2nd Ave , Suite 2920, Seattle WA 98104

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Seattle, WA

Traditional Chinese Medicine Seattle, WA

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), frequently referred to as oriental medicine, is a branch of medical treatment that has its roots in centuries of Chinese culture.

A form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), traditional Chinese medicine encompasses a variety of treatments designed to help patients by using methods with a rich cultural history.

To request more information, please contact our Seattle Chinese medicine clinic today! Call (206) 966-4522 or contact Dr. Marina Abrams online.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese medicine is not just one treatment, but rather an entire branch of medical treatment. Oriental medicine differs from traditional western medicine in a number of ways. Generally, TCM focuses on:

  • Yin & Yang: One of the major tenets of traditional Chinese medicine is the yin and the yang. You may have seen the familiar yin yang symbol, consisting of circle divided in half by black and white colors. According to TCM, the entire universe - and by extension our bodies and health - can be categorized as either yin or yang. The interaction between these two forces is crucial to oriental medicine.
  • The Five Elements (Wu Xing): Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine believe that all of nature can be broken down in to five distinct elements: wood, earth, metal, fire and water. TCM practitioners seek to manipulate these elements for the benefit of health.
  • Energy: Oriental medicine doctors and practitioners also seek to manipulate the body's energy, known as qi or chi. According to TCM practitioners, qi travels along pathways throughout the body known as meridians.
  • Balance: From an overarching perspective, traditional Chinese medicine seeks to provide balance across all energy levels and elements. By doing so, order and health can be restored to the body.

Unlike traditional western medicine, TCM is less considered with the individual parts of the body and more concerned with their functions, such as breathing, eating, sleeping and many more.

Types of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine features many different types of treatment. Some types of traditional Chinese medicine include:

Some practitioners of oriental medicine combine these treatments, while others may provide just one of them.

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Seattle

If you're looking to experience a different type of medicine, one with deep roots in centuries long since past, traditional Chinese medicine may be the option for you. Request more information about oriental medicine today: Call our Seattle clinic (206) 966-4522 or contact Dr. Marina Abrams online.

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Water's Edge Natural Medicine
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Address

1000 2nd Ave
Suite 2920
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 966-4522
www.naturopathic.com

Hours

Mon: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Areas We Service:

Bellevue, WA, Medina, WA, Mercer Island, WA, Redmond, WA, Woodinville, WA, Bainbridge Island, WA, Snohomish, WA, Belltown, WA, South Lake Union, WA, Clyde Hill, WA, Beacon Hill, WA, Capitol Hill, WA, Interbay, WA, Pioneer Square, WA, Queen Anne, WA, West Seattle, WA