We have the diagnostics skills to effectively evaluate the quality and balance of the body using the following techniques.
• Pulse Diagnosis – There are twelve (12) pulse positions on each wrist to palpate. Each position corresponds to a specific meridian and organ. Twenty-seven (27) individual qualities of the pulse reflect overall health and help identify imbalances in the body.
• Observation – A person’s appearance, demeanor and tone of voice, as well as the color, shape and size of the tongue, provide an acupuncturist with vital clues about internal health. The tongue provides a “snapshot” of an individual’s well being.
• Discovery – By asking questions, information can be gathered about past medical history, present health, lifestyle and emotional state.
• Physical Examination – Palpation to specific areas and Acupuncture points can reveal imbalances in the body.
We view each individual as a dynamic, integrated whole, observing how signs and symptoms weave together in order to understand the underlying, energetic profile of one’s health.