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Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine is the main modality or treatment method within Oriental & Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. TCM is the world’s oldest, continually practiced, professional medicine. It’s written history stretches back more than 2,500 years and its practice is undoubtedly much older than that

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Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine is the main modality or treatment method within Oriental & Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. TCM is the world’s oldest, continually practiced, professional medicine. It’s written history stretches back more than 2,500 years and its practice is undoubtedly much older than that.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine:
A Rising Alternative Therapy in the West

Although acupuncture was the first Chinese medical modality to gain wide acceptance in the West, Chinese Herbal Medicine is quickly establishing itself as one of the most popular and effective alternative therapies in the West. Chinese herbal medicine includes the use of ingredients from the vegetable, animal, & mineral kingdoms.

 

Chinese herbal medicine can treat the full range of human disease (acute and chronic) with no side effects when correctly prescribed. Chinese herbal medicine is especially effective for promoting the body’s ability to heal and recuperate.

 

Note: No endangered species of plants or animals are utilized.

Understanding Chinese Herbal Formulas: From Powders to Teas

Herbal formulas are prescribed and consumed in a variety of forms:

  • Tea/Decoction form – which involves the cooking of bulk herbs for a short time or longer amount of time [depending on whether the bulk herbs are powdered or whole] and then they are drank as a warm tea.

  • Powdered extract form (Powdered bulk herbs) – mixed and steeped in hot water and drank as a warm tea.

  • Granule extract form – herbal granules are mixed with hot water and drank as a warm tea.

  • Tinctures

  • Pills/Capsules

Understanding Chinese Herbal Formulas: From Powders to Teas

Herbal formulas are prescribed and consumed in a variety of forms:

  • Tea/Decoction form – which involves the cooking of bulk herbs for a short time or longer amount of time [depending on whether the bulk herbs are powdered or whole] and then they are drank as a warm tea.

  • Powdered extract form (Powdered bulk herbs) – mixed and steeped in hot water and drank as a warm tea.

  • Granule extract form – herbal granules are mixed with hot water and drank as a warm tea.

  • Tinctures

  • Pills/Capsules

Herbal Formulas

Herbal therapy is prescribed in the form of a formula—a customized blend of herbs and medicinals chosen for their synergistic actions and targeted therapeutic benefits. Each formula is carefully formulated to support key physiological functions, address underlying imbalances, and achieve defined clinical outcomes.

Herbal formulas are formulated by your Nationally board certified Chinese Herbalist based on your Chinese medical diagnosis and symptom patterns.

Chinese Herbal Formulas Dosage and Frequency Taken

Chinese Herbal Medicine is used as a supplementary treatment to acupuncture, functional medicine, nutrition, diet and lifestyle modifications and is required to be taken 2-3 times per day.

If drinking herbal decoctions (hot teas), approximately 8oz of the herbal tea is drank twice per day, 10-15 minutes before meals. This generally equates to 9-12 grams of herbal formula taken daily.

Chinese Herbal Formulas from FDA & CGMP Compliant Chinese Herbal Pharmacies

Dr. Gina utilizes and prescribes only Pharmaceutical Grade Herbs from Crane Herbs

The Chinese herbal formulas prescribed by Dr. Gina, are made and compounded by one of the most trusted and respected Chinese Herbal Pharmacies in the United States: Crane Herb Company.

Crane Herb Company  Crane herbs offer only those products that meet our rigorous standards of testing and clinical effectiveness. Crane Herb Company’s custom pharmacies compound herb prescriptions with KPC concentrated powders. KPC is an ISO 9001 company and is the only Chinese herb company to meet the rigorous standards of all industrialized nations. Crane herbal pharmacy is the only pharmacy  that compounds herb prescriptions which comply with the FDA cGMP standards, FDA Labeling Requirements, and HIPAA. https://www.craneherb.com/patient/about/about_home.aspx
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Restoring Balance Through Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine views the body as an interconnected system, where imbalance in one area can influence overall health. Rather than masking symptoms, this approach focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying patterns contributing to dysfunction.

 

At Healing Traditions Integrated Wellness, herbal formulas are carefully formulated to your unique constitution, health history, and current needs—supporting balance, resilience, and whole-body healing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Herbal Medicine

What is the difference between Western Herbal Medicine & Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Western Herbal medicine primarily uses single herb remedies or groups of herbs that treat the same symptom or disease for everyone. Chinese Herbal formulas usually include 6-20 herbs and include herbs addressing a person’s main symptoms, as well as, their particular, individual Chinese medical diagnosis pattern, thus, Chinese herbal formulas are customized and individually tailored for each patient.
 
Chinese herbal medicine, when practiced as part of Classical Chinese Medicine, is based on an individualized pattern diagnosis, as well as, Chinese Medical disease diagnosis. This means the patient receives a custom-written herbal prescription designed to treat both the symptoms and underlying pathophysiology. A Chinese Medical pattern identifies a person’s emotional temperament and bodily constitution, as well as, their signs and symptoms.
Although called “Chinese Herbal Medicine”, Chinese Herbal practitioners use ingredients from all three kingdoms: vegetable, animal, and mineral. However, the majority are from vegetable sources. Leaves, flowers, twigs, stems, roots, tubers, rhizomes, and barks are some of the many vegetable parts used. Also, if a patient is vegetarian, the Chinese Herbal practitioner will adjust their formulas accordingly avoiding the use of any ingredients from the animal kingdom.
15-20% of the standard Chinese repertoire of 500 ingredients originated outside China. The Chinese have adopted and incorporated into their Materia Medica herbs from all over the world. What makes these herbs “Chinese herbs” is that they are prescribed according to Chinese Medical theory and a Chinese Medical pattern diagnosis.
Yes, empirical evidence has proven that Chinese herbal medicine works for Westerners just as well as for Chinese. Chinese herbal medicine has been used successfully in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Herbal Medicine

What is the difference between Western Herbal Medicine & Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Western Herbal medicine primarily uses single herb remedies or groups of herbs that treat the same symptom or disease for everyone. Chinese Herbal formulas usually include 6-20 herbs and include herbs addressing a person’s main symptoms, as well as, their particular, individual Chinese medical diagnosis pattern, thus, Chinese herbal formulas are customized and individually tailored for each patient.
 
Chinese herbal medicine, when practiced as part of Classical Chinese Medicine, is based on an individualized pattern diagnosis, as well as, Chinese Medical disease diagnosis. This means the patient receives a custom-written herbal prescription designed to treat both the symptoms and underlying pathophysiology. A Chinese Medical pattern identifies a person’s emotional temperament and bodily constitution, as well as, their signs and symptoms.
Although called “Chinese Herbal Medicine”, Chinese Herbal practitioners use ingredients from all three kingdoms: vegetable, animal, and mineral. However, the majority are from vegetable sources. Leaves, flowers, twigs, stems, roots, tubers, rhizomes, and barks are some of the many vegetable parts used. Also, if a patient is vegetarian, the Chinese Herbal practitioner will adjust their formulas accordingly avoiding the use of any ingredients from the animal kingdom.
15-20% of the standard Chinese repertoire of 500 ingredients originated outside China. The Chinese have adopted and incorporated into their Materia Medica herbs from all over the world. What makes these herbs “Chinese herbs” is that they are prescribed according to Chinese Medical theory and a Chinese Medical pattern diagnosis.
Yes, empirical evidence has proven that Chinese herbal medicine works for Westerners just as well as for Chinese. Chinese herbal medicine has been used successfully in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia.
What are the benefits of drinking Chinese herbs in decoction (Tea) form?
Formulas that utilize bulk herbs or powdered bulk herbs allows the practitioner maximum flexibility in writing a prescription. They can put in what is necessary in just the right amounts. The formula can be changed even on a daily basis if necessary, and decoctions tend to be more potent than other means of administration.
 
Formulas that are given in powdered ‘extract’ form (aka – “granules”), also allow for the practitioner to make a custom herbal formula. The powdered ‘extract’ form is however, slightly less potent than herbal decoctions made with either whole or powdered bulk herbs, but does not require cooking.
 
Because granules are convenient, easy to take, and require no cooking or preparation (Just mix with hot water and drink), patients find it easier to stay consistent with taking their herbal formulas, resulting in excellent treatment adherence and outcomes.
Chinese herbal teas can tend to taste slightly to very bitter because they are made mostly from roots and barks where the strongest medicinal ingredients are found. If the formula is correctly written, the severity of the “bad taste” should be minimal and or go away after 1-2 days. After that time, the patient may even crave the taste. This shows that the medicine is working.
Pills and premade herbal formulas are good for prolonged administration in the case of chronic disease where formulas do not have to be very potent nor changed on a frequent basis. Pills and premade herbal formulas are also commonly used to consolidate therapeutic results after a successful course of therapy with herbal decoctions and teas.
Pao Zhi” herbs & medicinal substances are dried bulk herbs/substances that have undergone elaborate and sometimes complex methods of preparation (ie: stir-fried in rice wine, honey-baked fried, salt-stir fried, vinegar stir-fried, charred, etc…) in addition to the standard, elementary treatments, such as washing, sterilizing, drying and chopping/sliced.
 
The different methods of preparing Chinese Herbal Medicinals, known as “Pao Zhi”, enables the medicinal substances and herbs to take on different characteristics, thus, giving the medicinal substances and herbs distinct actions and indications different from their “unprepared” counterpart.
 
As a practitioner of Chinese Herbal Medicine, it is important to know and understand the distinctions between the “prepared versions” and “unprepared versions” of the medicinal substances when composing a formula in order to achieve the desired and intended results of a particular formula.
No, not if the formula has been correctly chosen and written.  Most of the medicinals in the Chinese Materia Medica have a very low toxicity compared to common, over-the-counter and or prescription Western drugs.
 
When they are prescribed according to a correct Chinese Medical pattern diagnosis, they should have no side effects, only beneficial healing results. If a patient experiences any significant discomfort while taking Chinese herbs, they should tell their practitioner immediately, who will then modify their formula until there are no side effects.
What are the benefits of drinking Chinese herbs in decoction (Tea) form?
Formulas that utilize bulk herbs or powdered bulk herbs allows the practitioner maximum flexibility in writing a prescription. They can put in what is necessary in just the right amounts. The formula can be changed even on a daily basis if necessary, and decoctions tend to be more potent than other means of administration.
 
Formulas that are given in powdered ‘extract’ form (aka – “granules”), also allow for the practitioner to make a custom herbal formula. The powdered ‘extract’ form is however, slightly less potent than herbal decoctions made with either whole or powdered bulk herbs, but does not require cooking.
 
Because granules are convenient, easy to take, and require no cooking or preparation (Just mix with hot water and drink), patients find it easier to stay consistent with taking their herbal formulas, resulting in excellent treatment adherence and outcomes.
Chinese herbal teas can tend to taste slightly to very bitter because they are made mostly from roots and barks where the strongest medicinal ingredients are found. If the formula is correctly written, the severity of the “bad taste” should be minimal and or go away after 1-2 days. After that time, the patient may even crave the taste. This shows that the medicine is working.
Pills and premade herbal formulas are good for prolonged administration in the case of chronic disease where formulas do not have to be very potent nor changed on a frequent basis. Pills and premade herbal formulas are also commonly used to consolidate therapeutic results after a successful course of therapy with herbal decoctions and teas.
Pao Zhi” herbs & medicinal substances are dried bulk herbs/substances that have undergone elaborate and sometimes complex methods of preparation (ie: stir-fried in rice wine, honey-baked fried, salt-stir fried, vinegar stir-fried, charred, etc…) in addition to the standard, elementary treatments, such as washing, sterilizing, drying and chopping/sliced.
 
The different methods of preparing Chinese Herbal Medicinals, known as “Pao Zhi”, enables the medicinal substances and herbs to take on different characteristics, thus, giving the medicinal substances and herbs distinct actions and indications different from their “unprepared” counterpart.
 
As a practitioner of Chinese Herbal Medicine, it is important to know and understand the distinctions between the “prepared versions” and “unprepared versions” of the medicinal substances when composing a formula in order to achieve the desired and intended results of a particular formula.
No, not if the formula has been correctly chosen and written.  Most of the medicinals in the Chinese Materia Medica have a very low toxicity compared to common, over-the-counter and or prescription Western drugs.
 
When they are prescribed according to a correct Chinese Medical pattern diagnosis, they should have no side effects, only beneficial healing results. If a patient experiences any significant discomfort while taking Chinese herbs, they should tell their practitioner immediately, who will then modify their formula until there are no side effects.
What is Chinese Medicine Good For?
Chinese herbal medicine treats a full range of human disease. It treats acute diseases, like intestinal flu and the common cold, as well as, chronic diseases, such as allergies, gynecological disorders, autoimmune diseases, chronic viral diseases, and degenerative diseases due to aging. In particular, Chinese herbal medicine is especially good for promoting the body’s ability to heal and recuperate.
Yes, if prescribed by a professional, Chinese Medical practitioner who is Board Certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine. 
 
Chinese herbal medicine has been used for more than 2,500 years to treat greater than forty diseases and symptoms occurring during pregnancy without harm to the fetus. Likewise, lactating mothers can take Chinese herbal medicine safely as long as they are prescribed by a trained practitioner who is Board Certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine. 
Yes. Pediatrics is a specialty within Chinese Herbal Medicine, and children are given smaller doses. There are also specially prepared pediatric medicines in pill, powder and liquid form for easier administration. Chinese herbal medicine can treat colic, the fussiness of teething, earache, diarrhea, cough, and fever in babies and children, to name a few.

Look for a (NCBAHM)® Dipl. AHM – Diplomate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine certified practitioner – by going to the NCBAHM® “Find a Practitioner” directory at https://www.ncbahm.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/.

A “Diplomate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine” (Dipl. AHM) includes Board Certifications in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
 
In some states, such as California, all acupuncturists must pass a licensing test that includes Chinese Herbal medicine. In addition, The National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) (formerly, NCCAOM) has created a rigorous certification process for both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine.
 
Practitioners who have passed the NCBAHM Acupuncture board certification exam are entitled to add the abbreviation Dipl. Ac. for Diplomate of Acupuncture after their name. 
 
If they have been certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, in some states they may append Dipl. AHM (“Diplomat of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine”), after their name, which includes board certifications in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine).
 
Comprehensive training in traditional differential diagnosis and proper treatment methods require that a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM)® (formerly, NCCAOM)® completes four academic years of education at the master’s degree level in a Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or has completed an international education program which is substantially equivalent to ACAOM standards.
 
ACAOM is the only accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education as the authority for quality education and training in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. 
 
In addition to graduation from an ACAOM accredited program, a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM)® (formerly, NCCAOM)® must demonstrate professional competency by passing NCBAHM® (formerly, NCCAOM)® Certification Examinations in:
 
  • Foundations of Oriental Medicine and Diagnosis
  • Acupuncture point location and theory
  • Chinese Herbology
  • Biomedicine

 
As well as, meet other NCBAHM®/NCCAOM® certification requirements.

Generally, the NCBAHM® (formerly, NCCAOM)® Diplomate training and competency verification is in sharp contrast to the acupuncture training of other healthcare professionals such as chiropractors, physical therapists or registered nurses or even medical doctors, who typically receive only 100-300 hours of abbreviated training.
 
Certified (and licensed) Acupuncturists and Oriental medicine practitioners are also trained in standard Western/Allopathic medical anatomy, physiology, differential diagnosis, history gathering, safety, ethics, common pharmaceuticals, and recognition of when to refer patients to other healthcare professionals or consult with other medical practitioners.
Look for a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM)® Dipl. AHM by going to the NCBAHM® Find a Practitioner directory at https://www.ncbahm.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/.  A “Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine” (Dipl. AHM) includes board certifications in both Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Yes. All Bulk and Granule herbs carried, sold and used by Healing Traditions Integrated Wellness clinic are purchased from the following companies and are:
 
  • Legendary Herbs – Granule herbal extracts are supplied by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical, the first granule factory in China to receive GMP certification and remains China’s largest granule producer.
     
  • Crane herbal pharmacy is the only pharmacy  that compounds herb prescriptions which comply with the FDA cGMP standards, FDA Labeling Requirements, and HIPAA.
     
  • Spring Wind Herbs – has the most rigorous pesticide testing program in the industry. Spring Wind seeks out the best quality of herbs available at any given time and spend considerable resources assuring that each herb meets the highest quality standards.
     
  • Kamwo Herbal Pharmacy – the largest and oldest Chinese Herbal Pharmacy on the East Coast of the United States, Located in New York, New York.  FDA and cGMP Compliant, Kamwo Herbal Pharmacy is the first Chinese herbal dispensary to offer Kosher-certified custom herbal formulas, certified by the Orthodox Union (OU)—the most trusted name in Kosher certification.
 
What is Chinese Medicine Good For?
Chinese herbal medicine treats a full range of human disease. It treats acute diseases, like intestinal flu and the common cold, as well as, chronic diseases, such as allergies, gynecological disorders, autoimmune diseases, chronic viral diseases, and degenerative diseases due to aging. In particular, Chinese herbal medicine is especially good for promoting the body’s ability to heal and recuperate.
Yes, if prescribed by a professional, Chinese Medical practitioner who is Board Certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine. 
 
Chinese herbal medicine has been used for more than 2,500 years to treat greater than forty diseases and symptoms occurring during pregnancy without harm to the fetus. Likewise, lactating mothers can take Chinese herbal medicine safely as long as they are prescribed by a trained practitioner who is Board Certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine. 
Yes. Pediatrics is a specialty within Chinese Herbal Medicine, and children are given smaller doses. There are also specially prepared pediatric medicines in pill, powder and liquid form for easier administration. Chinese herbal medicine can treat colic, the fussiness of teething, earache, diarrhea, cough, and fever in babies and children, to name a few.

Look for a (NCBAHM)® Dipl. AHM – Diplomate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine certified practitioner – by going to the NCBAHM® “Find a Practitioner” directory at https://www.ncbahm.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/.

A “Diplomate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine” (Dipl. AHM) includes Board Certifications in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
 
In some states, such as California, all acupuncturists must pass a licensing test that includes Chinese Herbal medicine. In addition, The National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) (formerly, NCCAOM) has created a rigorous certification process for both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine.
 
Practitioners who have passed the NCBAHM Acupuncture board certification exam are entitled to add the abbreviation Dipl. Ac. for Diplomate of Acupuncture after their name. 
 
If they have been certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, in some states they may append Dipl. AHM (“Diplomat of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine”), after their name, which includes board certifications in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine).
 
Comprehensive training in traditional differential diagnosis and proper treatment methods require that a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM)® (formerly, NCCAOM)® completes four academic years of education at the master’s degree level in a Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or has completed an international education program which is substantially equivalent to ACAOM standards.
 
ACAOM is the only accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education as the authority for quality education and training in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. 
 
In addition to graduation from an ACAOM accredited program, a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM)® (formerly, NCCAOM)® must demonstrate professional competency by passing NCBAHM® (formerly, NCCAOM)® Certification Examinations in:
 
  • Foundations of Oriental Medicine and Diagnosis
  • Acupuncture point location and theory
  • Chinese Herbology
  • Biomedicine

 
As well as, meet other NCBAHM®/NCCAOM® certification requirements.

Generally, the NCBAHM® (formerly, NCCAOM)® Diplomate training and competency verification is in sharp contrast to the acupuncture training of other healthcare professionals such as chiropractors, physical therapists or registered nurses or even medical doctors, who typically receive only 100-300 hours of abbreviated training.
 
Certified (and licensed) Acupuncturists and Oriental medicine practitioners are also trained in standard Western/Allopathic medical anatomy, physiology, differential diagnosis, history gathering, safety, ethics, common pharmaceuticals, and recognition of when to refer patients to other healthcare professionals or consult with other medical practitioners.
Look for a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM)® Dipl. AHM by going to the NCBAHM® Find a Practitioner directory at https://www.ncbahm.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/.  A “Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine” (Dipl. AHM) includes board certifications in both Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Yes. All Bulk and Granule herbs carried, sold and used by Healing Traditions Integrated Wellness clinic are purchased from the following companies and are:
 
  • Legendary Herbs – Granule herbal extracts are supplied by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical, the first granule factory in China to receive GMP certification and remains China’s largest granule producer.
     
  • Crane herbal pharmacy is the only pharmacy  that compounds herb prescriptions which comply with the FDA cGMP standards, FDA Labeling Requirements, and HIPAA.
     
  • Spring Wind Herbs – has the most rigorous pesticide testing program in the industry. Spring Wind seeks out the best quality of herbs available at any given time and spend considerable resources assuring that each herb meets the highest quality standards.
     
  • Kamwo Herbal Pharmacy – the largest and oldest Chinese Herbal Pharmacy on the East Coast of the United States, Located in New York, New York.  FDA and cGMP Compliant, Kamwo Herbal Pharmacy is the first Chinese herbal dispensary to offer Kosher-certified custom herbal formulas, certified by the Orthodox Union (OU)—the most trusted name in Kosher certification.
 

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Nine months of treatment with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, combined with Dr. Gina’s prescribed nutritional supplements, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, I became pregnant. I would say it took a lot of commitment on my part (but as anybody who’s been trying to get pregnant would know, you are willing to do anything); it wasn’t just about the acupuncture, herbs and supplements, it was also Dr. Gina’s passion, experience, knowledge, commitment, and belief in the integrated medical and wellness approach she implements, that helped me start my family.
Jessica T.
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I first started seeing Dr. Gina when I had recently begun suffering from severe insomnia. I had always been a great sleeper, but out of nowhere, I was unable to fall asleep or stay asleep. I was getting only 1-3 hours of sleep a night, and it was beginning to affect my physical, mental and emotional well-being. I didn’t know where to turn, so I first went to my general practitioner. She only prescribed me sleeping pills, which I was not interested in taking. I wanted to find a more natural way of dealing with this problem, and that is when I decided to try acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. From the first time I spoke with Dr. Gina over the phone and heard how kind and understanding she was, I knew that was the right decision.
Amy D.
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I jumped in full force, as did Dr. Gina. I was pretty meticulous about my diet change and cooked my herbs Dr. Gina prescribed, took my supplements, and tracked my basal body temperature as she taught me. I read the books and searched the internet for articles and information that she told me about. I also began the acupuncture sessions. We had bi-weekly hour long appointments where she would assess my progress, etc. and she would determine where her focus and treatment needed to be each time. 4 months into our treatment and work together, I had become pregnant! 4 months!!! Dr. Gina was as happy as I was and she began to treat me now for a healthy pregnancy.
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"We had been trying to get pregnant for about 4 years prior to doing acupuncture with Dr. Gina. We exhausted all the medical options prior to IVF but didn’t want to go there, and had also tried to get pregnant via other holistic methods.

We felt very comfortable with Dr. Gina from the start. First of all, the environment she creates is so soothing and comforting (which was a major issue I had with the first acupuncturist I went to). Second, she is just so personable and genuine. My husband and I are truly grateful to have found Dr. Gina. Nine months of treatment with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, combined with Dr. Gina’s prescribed nutritional supplements, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, I became pregnant. I would say it took a lot of commitment on my part (but as anybody who’s been trying to get pregnant would know, you are willing to do anything); it wasn’t just about the acupuncture, herbs and supplements, it was also Dr. Gina’s passion, experience, knowledge, commitment, and belief in the integrated medical and wellness approach she implements, that helped me start my family. I am also so happy and fortunate to have seen Dr. Gina for acupuncture treatment during my pregnancy. I truly believe that it helped my pregnancy and labor go smoothly. My husband and I continue to tell everyone we know that is dealing with unexplained infertility to seek help from Dr. Gina and Healing Traditions Integrated Wellness. – Sincerely, Jessica T"
Jessica T.
"I first started seeing Dr. Gina when I had recently begun suffering from severe insomnia. I had always been a great sleeper, but out of nowhere, I was unable to fall asleep or stay asleep. I was getting only 1-3 hours of sleep a night, and it was beginning to affect my physical, mental and emotional well-being. I didn’t know where to turn, so I first went to my general practitioner. She only prescribed me sleeping pills, which I was not interested in taking. I wanted to find a more natural way of dealing with this problem, and that is when I decided to try acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. From the first time I spoke with Dr. Gina over the phone and heard how kind and understanding she was, I knew that was the right decision. At my initial consult, Dr. Gina took the time to learn about me and my health history. I was so used to seeing a doctor for 5-10 minutes, that I couldn’t believe the time Dr. Gina spent with me. Instead of giving me a pill to solve the symptoms of my problem, she was able to get to the root of the problem and treat the deficiency that was causing me to not be able to sleep. Dr. Gina gave me acupuncture treatments and prescribed me a custom herbal formula. After several weeks, I was once again sleeping through the night. Although it took a little bit of time to balance things out, I felt much better doing that than taking sleeping pills. Since that time, I have continued to see Dr. Gina. I have had two children, and Dr. Gina has helped me through the postpartum periods for both. She is incredibly knowledgeable on health, nutrition, and combining Chinese medicine with Functional medicine. I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Gina. I truly believe that she has helped me more than any other health care provider, and I trust her completely. We are very fortunate to have such a talented practitioner in our area."
Amy D.
"My husband and I tried to conceive for approximately 3 years. One year we just tried and tired, with no intervention and no success. The second year we went to a fertility group and began our endless tests to determine what was wrong. After about 1 year, a lot of money, tons of drugs that I needed to take orally and inject myself with and 2 rounds of IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), we were again unsuccessful and the doctors had no reason why. I learned of Dr. Gina and Healing Traditions Integrated Wellness through a friend from work. She told me about Dr. Gina and that she sees her to help manage her pain but she said she always hears and sees woman who are either pregnant or trying to get pregnant, coming and going from the office when she has her appointments. She told me Dr. Gina’s reputation was very good in helping with infertility.

At this very time, I was looking for a Chinese Medicine Dr/group to seek treatment through. I had heard through friends that Eastern Medicine can sometimes be successful with infertility. I was so happy for the referral but had no idea what was to come. When I first met with Dr. Gina and discussed our difficulty and desires, I automatically felt like I had found a medical professional who would hear me. She gave me so much time (at every appointment actually) and so much attention. It was a bit unfamiliar to be honest! There was a lot of work to do, she explained, and the more I stuck to my prescribed protocol, the better the outcome would be.

I needed to change my diet to more clean, green and healthy intake. I needed to implement more protein and fat into my diet, as well as, lessen my alcohol, my sugar, gluten, my caffeine (and by lessen, I mean if you could cut it out fully that was great but……..I got really close though)!

I was to start on customized herbal formulas that I took throughout my cycle, as well as, nutritional supplements that she prescribed and that I would be on (some) for the majority of our work together. Dr. Gina had her work cut out for her too! She explained that she needed to clean out my body/system of not only all of the junk I put in it with the “unclean” food I ate, but of the Western Medicines hormones and medicine they put into my body over the past year as well. Then, she explained, she would begin to build up my system, in the areas that was determined I was lacking (through her bi-weekly analysis). These words I will never forget: She said it would take about 5-6 months to clear my system out and begin building it up to help create and support a baby. From month 5 or so she would begin treating me specifically for the infertility. She explained that if we are not successful by month 10 or so, she would probably discontinue the treatment.

Meanwhile, my husband and I began our search for adoption agencies and even chose one to go through. They had a waiting list of 1 year. We put our name on it. It seemed like a sign. We agreed that we would give 1 year to Chinese and Functional Medicine, while we wait for our name to come up on the waiting list with our adoption agency. What harm could it do? We weren’t 100% sold on Dr, Gina's integrative medical approach (Eastern + Functional Medicine) but we were going to give it a shot, out last and final one to biologically have a child.

I jumped in full force, as did Dr. Gina. I was pretty meticulous about my diet change and cooked my herbs Dr. Gina prescribed, took my supplements, and tracked my basal body temperature as she taught me. I read the books and searched the internet for articles and information that she told me about. I also began the acupuncture sessions. We had bi-weekly hour long appointments where she would assess my progress, etc. and she would determine where her focus and treatment needed to be each time. 4 months into our treatment and work together, I had become pregnant! 4 months!!! Dr. Gina was as happy as I was and she began to treat me now for a healthy pregnancy.

After my first trimester, the baby appeared safe and sound, and she sent me on my way. I saw her towards the end of my pregnancy for her assistance in getting my body prepared for birth and delivery, etc. I must finish by saying what a firm believer and receiver of Eastern Medicine combined with Functional Medicine I now am. Not only because of what Dr. Gina helped me/us achieve, but because of how the changes and the treatment made me feel as a whole. I felt so much better, physically and mentally, when following the protocol and it spilled over because at 40 years old, I had the best and easiest pregnancy, labor and delivery than anyone I know! Now, we have been given the wonderful gift of a little, healthy, beautiful, fun, happy, calm, sweet boy. We thank our journey, our God and Dr. Gina for this gift because we (my husband and our families) do not think this would have been possible without her intervention, knowledge, compassion, empathy and practice. If we had had a girl, her middle name would most definitely have been 'Gina'. "
Justine M.