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IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT How Chinese Herbal Medicine Works Traditional Chinese herbal medicine treatment is different from anything you’ve experienced with Western medicine, naturopathy, or functional medicine. One of the many key differences is that we use custom herbal formulas that are unique and highly specific to each individual. We also check in on your progress frequently (every 2 to 4 weeks) to make sure you are improving. As your body changes, y

Many people have concerns about the safety and quality of Chinese herbs. The truth is, Chinese herbal medicine is incredibly safe when sourced properly  and prescribed by a skilled and qualified practitioner .  So let’s break that down. Sourcing High Quality Herbs Before I went to graduate school for Chinese Medicine, I studied botany and sustainable agriculture at UC Santa Cruz. I am well aware of the problems with chemical pesticides and environmental contaminants, so I onl

In this article I’m going to cover some of the most important things you need to know about Chinese Medicine, including what it is, why it works, and how it can help you. Let’s start with the basics: What is Chinese Medicine? Chinese Medicine is an independent medical system that was developed thousands of years before modern Western medicine. It was developed through scientific observation, systematic record keeping, and extensive clinical practice.  Chinese Medicine has a u

Hi, I’m Sean Dugan, licensed and board-certified herbalist.  This article is about how my herbal clinic works. I’ll start with the nuts and bolts of the clinical process - everything you need to know to use the system as a patient. Further down, I will dive into why I do things the way I do.  Here’s how it works in a nutshell. Getting Started 1. Schedule a consultation and complete online intake forms.  2. At your consultation I will recommend a treatment plan 3. Pay for your