Five Branches Institute derives its name from the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine that maintain and restore an individual抯 harmony with nature: Acupuncture, Herbology, Massage (Tuina), Qigong (energetics and exercise), and Chinese Dietary Medicine.
Acupuncture uses very fine needles to regulate Qi (Yang) and Blood (Yin), produced by the internal organs...
Herbology is the preparation and use of plants and minerals as prescription medicine. Chinese herbology is found in many forms...
Tuina Massage refers to the use of traditional Chinese massage to treat injuries of tendons and muscles, and organ disorders....
Qigong Energetics are exercises that heal through rhythmic breathing and body movements....
Chinese Dietary Medicine is a highly effective method of self-treatment handed down in China over thousands of years....
