Introduction to Eastern Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine is what we refer to as Eastern Medicine.  There are many important lessons from the east that are applicable to our Western medical practice.  Some lessons Western Medicine clinicians can learn from Eastern Medicine include: listening with your whole body using all your senses; always begin with the diagnosis first; treat the whole person; address wellness and prevention; continually improve one’s skills in the art of medicine; and care should be for the individual patient, not a population of patients.

The strength and flexibility of eastern medicine is a direct result of the eastern philosophical views and understandings from which the medicine is drawn.  The basic techniques within Eastern Medicine are acupuncture, bodywork (tuina), energywork (qi gong), herbal medicine, and lifestyle change in diet and exercise.  These techniques have been used for thousands of years to help heal diseases of the mind, body, and spirit.  Today eastern medicine techniques are used to treat conditions from back pain, depressions, and cancer.  Practices such as tai chi and the many varieties of qi gong and meditation have been shown over time and through modern research to improve immunity, balance our emotions and strengthen our bodies.

Ethan Fisher is a licensed acupuncturist in Idaho; Nationally board certified in Oriental Medicine; Nationally board certified in Chinese Herbology; and certified with the National Clean Needle Technique.

Ethan will share his expertise of Eastern Medicine; the understanding of holistic medical care; and the benefits of Oriental Medicine toward optimum health and well-being.