Sustainability

• 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:

• Acupuncture Needles

• Smaller packages for efficient transportation. The box are made of recycled cane pulps

• Multipack (multiple needles are enveloped in a smaller package for less waste) allows less sealed package waste

• Those sealing packages are made with recycled materials and can be recycled further

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• Herbal Medicine

• 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

• I use plant based and biodegradable cleaning products

• For office; 

• For Treatment tools such as silicone cups; 6.5% Hydrogen Peroxide

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• Disposable gloves

• I use biodegradable procedure gloves

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• Massage oil

• I will purchase massage oil at a place for refill  in order to reduce waste

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• Electric Charting and billing

• This allows my practice to be paperless

Cultrual Appropriation

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• If I am willing to be corrected if I am not expressing or understanding the medicine and the culture.

• 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

• I dedicate my life to continue learning and work on for mastery of the art of the medicine and delivering methods.