Acupuncture, herbs and massage are much more powerful and effective
when supported by a nourishing lifestyle.

In our modern times, unfortunately, we are rarely instructed in beneficial
lifestyles and most  advice is driven by commercial considerations.

At Oak Hill Oriental Medicine, we are very grateful that we have learned
inexpensive, time-efficient ways to nourish our health through diet,
exercise, simple meditation, etc.

Our deepest aim is to put you in charge of your health.   As you learn and
practice the basics, you become healthier and happier.

Below is an outline of  "Eight Branches Oriental Medicine"
which is what we practice.

The first five branches are related to lifestyle.

The final three branches are the technical skills which we use to support your
journey to greater health and happiness.

The Eight Major Branches of Oriental Medicine:

1. Meditation (developing non-judgemental awareness) and prayer

2. Nutrition (eating appropriately for your specific physical body and activity level)

3. Exercise (a balance of activity and rest, whole body activity)

4. Harmony with the natural elements (wind, heat, damp, dryness, cold)
(put a coat on when it’s cold!!)

5. Harmony and awareness of one’s physical and cultural inheritance
(if your family has a clear history of diabetes, strokes or heart problems, etc.,
take preventative measures) (healthy relationships nourish health)

6. Body treatments (massage, acupressure, chiropractic, cupping, moxabustion,
compresses, baths etc.)

7. Herbal remedies (custom tailored to the specific patient and balanced to
avoid side effects)

8. Acupuncture (the use of thin hairlike needles to bring about physiological
change- remove stagnation, clear heat, increase energy, encourage increased
organ function, reduce anxiety and restore calm etc.)

"For living beings, no factor or quantity is completely good or bad. There can
be too much water too little or just enough, same with fire, salt, oxygen etc.
Balance and appropriateness are the key concepts that guide us to health and our destiny."