Classical Chinese Medicine is rooted in the philosophies of naturalism and Daoism. It upholds the study of a selection of ancient texts known as “classics,” which demonstrate not only the complex diagnosis of disease and its treatment, but also the importance of practitioner self-cultivation and observance of nature. Developing a relationship with these texts and their practices imparts a highly adaptive way of thinking. This flexible thought process, or the ability to explore through multiple perspectives, is the essence of CCM and its unique ability to approach complex situations with relative ease.

The practice of CCM is not about strict adherence to remnants of the past, but rather a reverence for them and their holistic understanding of the process of life and its patterns that endure. These same patterns also occur in the human body, and understanding this allows for diagnosis and treatment of all kinds of disease. CCM utilizes acupuncture, moxabustion, herbs, bodywork, diet and lifestyle to treat imbalances in the body bringing an individual to a greater state of wellness.