Acupuncture and herbal medicine are used to regulate qi and balance the dynamic forces of yin (water) and yang (fire) in the body.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin, solid, sterile stainless steel needles into acupuncture points on the meridians. Each point has a general effect on the body's qi through the meridian complex as well as a specific therapeutic effect on the related organ and the body areas covered by the meridian.  Stimulation of the points is achieved by needle insertion techniques, moxibustion (a form of heat therapy), acupressure, electricity, massage and with magnets.

Chinese Herbs are used both internally and externally to adjust and harmonize the body's energy.  Herbs are classified into preventive, curative and tonic categories according to their al effects and are usually combined into formulas that enhance their individual properties and actions.  The pharmacological traits of herbs are matched with disease pathology to counteract the cause of disease and relieve associated symptoms.  Herbs are administered as decoctions, brewed from raw herbs, or as patent formulas prepared as powders, pills, tablets and syrups.