traditional chinese medicine & acupuncture
Ancient Wisdom Meets Personalized Care
At my vitae, Traditional Chinese Medicine is practiced with intention and care, supporting your whole body and spirit through personalized treatments designed to restore inner balance.
Whether you’re navigating stress, fatigue, digestion or cycles of hormonal change, TCM invites a new rhythm, one grounded in your body’s own wisdom.
What is Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the use of ultra-fine, sterile needles to stimulate specific points along the body’s meridian system. Far from painful, many people describe it as relaxing, even meditative.
Treatment may include:
Acupuncture
Chinese herbal medicine
Cupping therapy
Tui na (Therapeutic massage)
Moxibustion (Heat therapy)
What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Rooted in over thousands of years of healing philosophy, TCM focuses on balancing the flow of Qi (your vital life energy) to support your health and vitality.
Your practitioner may use tongue and pulse assessment, thoughtful questioning and close attention to your body’s patterns to guide the care you receive.
This therapy can support concerns such as:
Digestive discomfort
Hormonal imbalances
Muscle tension and joint pain
Sleep challenges and fatigue
Stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Common Questions for Gentle Guidance
This depends on your goals and how your body responds. Your practitioner will help create a care plan that feels both sustainable and supportive.
Many clients feel minimal discomfort, often a gentle tap or pressure. Some report a warm, tingling or floating sensation. As everyone is different, your comfort level and tolerance will always be prioritized during your session.
Yes. Many people seek TCM to support stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and emotional imbalances. Treatments aim to bring your whole system, body and mind, into greater harmony.
Yes, TCM can often complement conventional medical treatments. Your practitioner will work with you to ensure your care is integrated and supportive, not conflicting.