Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Practical Guide for Real-Life Healing

If you’re like most of our patients—a working professional balancing family, career, and daily stress—you may be looking for effective, natural solutions to pain, sleep issues, stress, and more. Chinese herbal medicine is a time-tested system that offers just that: targeted, holistic support for your health, customized to your needs.

What Is Chinese Herbal Medicine?

Chinese herbal medicine is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. It uses combinations of plant-based ingredients (roots, bark, leaves, seeds, flowers) to support the body’s natural healing ability. Formulas are personalized to match your specific symptoms and underlying health patterns—no one-size-fits-all approach here.

Why Should I Care?

Because these herbs work. They help regulate your digestion, support restful sleep, calm your nervous system, boost your energy, and reduce inflammation. They can also be used to manage chronic pain, ease menstrual symptoms, recover after surgery, and even support the immune system.

Common Conditions We Treat with Herbs:

• Chronic or acute pain (back, neck, joints)
• Stress, anxiety, and mood imbalance
• Insomnia and fatigue
• Digestive issues (reflux, bloating, IBS)
• Women’s health (PMS, irregular cycles, menopause)
• Low immunity or post-surgery recovery

Bottom line: Chinese herbal medicine is versatile and precise. Five people with the same symptom may each get a different formula, because the root cause is different. That’s the power of customized care.

What Taking Herbs Looks Like

• Form: We use professionally sourced capsules only (no teas, powders, or raw herbs).
• Dosage: Usually 2-3 times daily with meals.
• Course Length: Acute conditions may respond in 1-2 weeks; chronic issues may need 4-12 weeks.
• Cost: About $30–$50 per bottle, lasting 2-3 weeks.

Are They Safe?

Yes. We use only high-quality herbs from trusted sources. All formulas are prescribed based on your unique pattern and reviewed for safety with any medications or sensitivities you may have.

Katie’s Approach to Pain Management

Katie is a pain management expert with experience treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions. If your case is outside the scope of what Chinese medicine can address—such as complex, multi-layered cases involving multiple systems—Katie will refer you to a qualified provider who can help. Her goal is to make sure you receive the best care possible. She has curated a list of trusted providers in the Eastside area who are currently accepting new patients.

Ready to Get Started?

Schedule an herbal consult or acupuncture session through Jane, our online booking platform. Once booked, you’ll receive an intake form to share your symptoms and goals. We’ll use that information to create a personalized herbal plan just for you.

Chinese herbal medicine is not hype. It’s thousands of years of clinical wisdom, made simple and accessible for your busy life. Let us help you feel better, naturally.