Conventional Medicine

Traditional oriental medicine refers to the methods and theories used in the practice of medicine in Asian countries that have existed for years (7000ish years). My training included the study of predominantly Chinese medicine including acupuncture, acupressure, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Chinese nutrition, Tui Na, cupping, moxabustion, and Chinese herbology. Often in the field of integrative medicine or CAM, the word "traditional" refers to the practice of medicine that is particular to that culture and the word "conventional" refers to what we would consider modern western medicine.