Chronic Illness

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for centuries in the treatment of chronic illness and it continues to help patients create health as part of an integrated approach. Kristi works with patients on a case by case basis to ensure their health is addressed in a holistic way that is specific to them. Kristi is certified through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for Oncology Acupuncture.  She is experienced at safely and effectively treating cancer-related disorders. Kristi is also adept at treating a variety of other chronic illnesses including Diabetes, thyroid imbalances, and adrenal insufficiency. In milder cases, TCM can be helpful in reducing or eliminating the need for medications under the guidance of a medical doctor. Kristi is skilled at making a Chinese medical diagnosis via pulse and tongue reading. This provides a very subtle understanding of a patients channel make-up and directs the treatment plan. It has been known in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries that the gut is ground zero for maintaining and restoring health.  For more on this please see Longevity Medicine.  Acupuncture, herbal medicine and diet therapy provide a layer of nourishing support and are very effecting at normalizing endocrine function; and therefore play a valuable role in the treatment of patients with chronic illness.

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