Chinese Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is where some of the deepest work in my practice happens.

Chinese herbal medicine is an extraordinarily sophisticated system of treatment. Rather than prescribing an herb for a symptom, I look at the constellation of signs your body is presenting—your health history, constitution, digestion, sleep, energy, emotions, menstrual cycle, skin, tongue, pulse, and the ways your symptoms have changed over time. Together, these details reveal the pattern underneath what you are experiencing and guide the prescription.

Each formula is thoughtfully designed for you and evolves as you do. I may begin with a classical formula refined over centuries of clinical use, then modify it to precisely meet your presentation. As your symptoms shift and your body responds, the formula shifts with you.

Herbal medicine allows us to work consistently between visits, making it especially valuable for chronic, inflammatory, and complex conditions. I use it extensively in dermatology, digestive and hormonal health, reproductive medicine, and other conditions where meaningful change often requires deeper, ongoing support.

My herbal pharmacy includes both internal and external medicines, allowing treatment to take many forms—from customized granule formulas and traditional decoctions to pills, tinctures, medicinal creams, ointments, washes, soaks, and other topical preparations.

You do not need to receive acupuncture to work with me through herbal medicine. Consultations are available both in person and through telehealth, making this part of my practice accessible wherever you live.