Traditional Chinese Medicine Services in Wheaton, Joliet and Chicago Area

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a set of ancient practices that help the body heal itself. At Eastern Healing, we treat patients in our Wheaton and Joliet offices using a variety of TCM techniques for various medical conditions, pain, and infertility.

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Eastern Healing practices the following methods for ongoing patient care:

• Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to enhance the flow of qi (pronounced chi), the vital energy circulating throughout the body.
• Chinese Herbal Therapy is the oldest form of medicine which uses raw herbs, pills, powders, tinctures and plasters.
• Moxabustion is the application of heat to specific points of the body to facilitate warming. Although it is sometimes necessary to heat large sections of the body to achieve the desired results in treating pain and a wide variety of disorders.
• Cupping is a practice that uses glass or plastic “cups” to create a negative surface pressure in a localized area to help influence natural healing within the body to relieve pain and overcome fluid stagnation.
• Guasha is also referred to colloquially as “spooning” because it is a type of massage that uses an instrument such as ceramic utensils for stimulating muscles to relieve aches and discomfort.
• Chinese Dietary Therapy includes the use of a variety of new inclusions in dietary patterns as well as the elimination of some foods that are more prevalent in Western diets.
• Qigong exercises are a series of dynamic exercise forms similar to Chinese yoga, to Tai Chi. They employ a series of postures, stretches, fluid movements, and breathing patterns to promote overall health and fitness.
• Tui Na Massage and Acupressure are used to release tightness to specific points or broad areas of the body.
• Qigong Exercises utilize Chinese yoga and encompass breathing, standing, stretching and moving exercises.

For more information on TCM and how we can help you integrate it into your life to enhance well-being, please call our office at 630-653-4358 to make an appointment for an initial consultation and health history exam.