TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Image of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Silver Iris Clinic in Los Gatos, CA
Image of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Silver Iris Clinic in Los Gatos, CA

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a thousands-of-years-old complete holistic medical system that diagnoses and treats many illnesses and conditions. It also strives to prevent them from occurring in the first place. TCM emphasizes the connection between physical and mental health. It even has a saying that "in a healthy body resides a healthy spirit." The modalities of TCM are acupuncture, herbal therapy, dietetics, lifestyle recommendations, cupping and gua-sha.

TCM treats each patient in a highly individual manner, prescribing treatment based on their constitution, symptoms, physical examination (e.g. tongue and pulse diagnosis), lifestyle, and medical history. Depending on the condition, TCM works best either by itself, or in conjunction with Western medicine.

In recent years, TCM has become very popular. We have seen many celebrities using acupuncture, gua-sha and cupping as part of their wellness routines. We use all of the modalities of TCM harmoniously to help with:


  • chronic pain
  • migraines
  • gastrointestinal issues
  • chronic infections
  • autoimmune disorders
  • diabetes
  • weight management issues
  • allergies
  • food sensitivities
  • emotional disorders
  • infertility
  • women’s health issues

Schedule your TCM appointment with Irina Tokar L.Ac!