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Root Cause Resolution When delving into the realm of Chinese and Functional Medical treatment, it is crucial that you understand the theories behind healing in this paradigm. Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system, which looks at the body’s imbalances in terms of the “root” and “branch”. The “root” is the deep cause of disharmony […]

  Since training with Metabolic Balance, and launching my Functional Weight Loss program, I have led 26 happy patients through the program with a 100% success rate.  Honestly, I was nervous to go down this path as a doctor of internal medicine.  Why?  Because losing weight is difficult!  I myself was a chubby kid- I […]

Herbal medicine is widely used to maintain and improve health the world over. You can buy medicinal herbs as teas, tablets, capsules, tinctures, powders, extracts, fresh plants, dried plants, or as ingredients in a prescribed medicine. In fact, about 40 percent of pharmaceuticals are either derived from plant extracts or synthesized plant compounds. Despite prevalent […]

Modern Cupping Techniques Active movement with cups in place to intensify the actions of cupping therapy. It improves local blood circulation, tissue and joint mobilization, and range-of-motion, breaks up tight fibrotic myofascial bands and scar tissue, reduces pain, and stimulates neuromuscular education.

Guasha/ Spoon/ Friction Massage A traditional technique used to improve local blood circulation, tissue and joint mobilization, and range-of-motion. It also helps in breaking up of tight fibrotic myofascial bands and scar tissue, facilitating tissue repair, and reducing pain.

We are in the height of summer and my family, like many others, has been enjoying the long days of the season. We have spent much more time outdoors and in the water, which means lots of exposure to the elements. We have all had our encounters with poison oak, too much sun, and even […]