What Dr Fi loves about TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), is that it looks at the body as a whole, and not just the body, but also the environment that body lives in.  What emotions it tends to demonstrate more than others and the effects those emotions have on particular organs and tissues that tend to be more influenced by those specific emotions than others.  Excess and inhibition can be a cause of dis-ease, which is simply the body communicating it is out of harmony.[For mor information go to Dr Fis website]

When Dr Fi looks at your dog or cat’s tongue, she can tell if there is Heat in the system, Stagnant Qi (energy) or Stagnant Blood.  “When I work with you and your animal, I consider all of the factors that may be influencing the health and vitality of your pet.  I identify the organs or systems that are most under pressure and relieve that pressure by opening ‘doorways or gates’ by inserting acupuncture needles into specific points that enable flow, release of heat or cold, stimulate Qi or Blood production and generally enliven older animals’ vitality.”

That is a general and very broad outline of the power of TCM medicine, it’s philosophy and basis for treatment.  Of course there are other aspects to the training of a practitioner of TCM and being an acupuncturist.