The Ancient Science of Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that has been used for over 3,000 years for preventive care, health maintenance and treatment of disease. The goal of this holistic modality is to restore balance to the body, mind, emotions and spirit to help recover one's own healing capacity. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, Chinese Medicine seeks to determine the deeper, underlying causes of illness. Acupuncture, herbs, massage, qigong and dietary therapy are included in the practice of Chinese Medicine.

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The Health Benefits of Acupuncture
The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as suitable for the treatment of over two hundred common disorders including women's health conditions like menstrual cramps, PMS, endometriosis, fibroids, menopause, infertility and pregnancy related issues. Chinese Medicine is also helpful for the treatment of musculo-skeletal (low back and neck pain) and neurological disorders, gastrointestinal complaints, respiratory problems, circulatory disorders, immune disorders, emotional imbalances, sleep problems, stress, and many other chronic conditions. For more information, click here: Conditions Treated.

Acupuncture is a therapy that adjusts the circulation of energy or Qi (pronounced chee) flowing through channels in the body. Qi is the animating force in our bodies that gives us the ability to move, think, and feel. By restoring balance or harmony to the flow of Qi, the body returns to its healthy state. Click here to read Testimonials.

The Art of Herbal Medicine
The sophisticated art of Chinese herbal medicine includes the use of over 300 herbs with its own systematic way of classifying and prescribing them. They are used to adjust and balance the energy and blood flow internally. Herbal medical treatment uses and values the wisdom of the whole plant to interact with the body in a harmonious fashion, and as a result there are relatively few if any side effects of using herbs.

Heal Your Body and Mind with Tuina Massage
Tuina (Twee-na) is a Chinese style of medical massage that uses various pressure point techniques including kneading, pressing, rolling, and stretching in an effort to regulate the functions of meridians, Qi and blood, and internal organs to recover the proper functioning of muscles, tendons, and joints.

Qigong-Chinese Meditative Exercise
Qigong (Chee-kung) is an ancient Chinese meditative exercise that is very popular for improving health. Using slow movements, qigong helps one focus the mind to move Qi in the body. When Qi flows freely through the body, it breaks through blockages related to illness and stress allowing the body to heal, decrease tension, and improve mental clarity and intuition.

Ling Dao-Follow Your Spirit's Path
Nicole Peterson, L.Ac. is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is licensed in North Carolina. She has training in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Five Element Acupuncture. Her specialties include women's health disorders, infertility, and chronic pain. She is the owner of Ling Dao Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The clinic's name "Ling Dao"means "Spirit Path", which is the name of an acupuncture point that empowers the reawakening of the Heart's connection with one's destiny. Ling enables us to joyfully participate in the magic of the universe and feel the oneness of all life. And Dao is the evolutionary progression of the discovery of our True Selves.

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