Creed
Respect
As a human and a practitioner of the medicine, I respect everyone whom I meet and connect with regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and/or cultural background.
Equality
As a human and a practitioner of the medicine, I treat everyone equally whom I meet and connect with.
Humanity
As a human I allow no gender or racial discrimination under any circumstances.
Authenticity
Listen
As a human and a practitioner of the medicine, I listen to people's stories.
Listen to the inaudible voices
Compassion
As a human and a practitioner of the medicine, I care people with compassion
Holism
Unity
Sustainability
Cultural appreciation (NOT appropriation) and respect
Trauma Informed
Sustainability
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As a resident of this planet and a practitioner of Chinese Medicine, I take the environmental impacts of my practice seriously, and chose sustainable options whenever possible.
There are few examples:
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Acupuncture Needles
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Smaller packages for efficient transportation. The box are made of recycled cane pulps
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Multipack (multiple needles are enveloped in a smaller package for less waste) allows less sealed package waste
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Those sealing packages are made with recycled materials and can be recycled further
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Herbal Medicine
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Whenever possible, I dispense whole herbs or tincture rather than patented refined pills and processed powders. More processing and extraction mean more waste.
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Office and Equipment Cleaning
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I use plant based and biodegradable cleaning products
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For office;
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For Treatment tools such as silicone cups; 6.5% Hydrogen Peroxide
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Disposable gloves
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I use biodegradable procedure gloves
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Massage oil
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I will purchase massage oil at a place for refill in order to reduce waste
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Electric Charting and billing
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This allows my practice to be paperless
Cultrual Appropriation
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As a non-Chinese Chinese Medicine practitioner, I commit my life to understanding the history and culture of China and how this medicine was developed
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I use non Chinese Medicine terminologies while I communicate with public for them to grasp the principles of Chinese Medicine easier, however, I acknowledge and make it clear that I practice Chinese Medicine.
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I hereby request non Chinese Medicine practitioners practicing modalities based on Chinese Medicine to have it clear and appreciate the culture and history behind what they use.
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If I am willing to be corrected if I am not expressing or understanding the medicine and the culture.
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When I discuss things that are rooted from other culture or medicine, I am aware that what I deliver is limited due to unfamiliarity with the background, and I am willing to learn.
Life Long Learning and Mastery of The Art of Medicine
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I dedicate my life to continue learning and work on for mastery of the art of the medicine and delivering methods.