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Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterile
needles into specific sites known as acu-points.  
The human body has over 500 acu-points along the
various meridians.  Stimulation of these points
clears any blockage and encourages the normal flow
of Qi through the body.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an integrated
other parts of East Asia dating back over five
thousand years.

TCM takes a holistic approach to understanding and
treating dis-harmony and dis-ease.  The major role
of Chinese Medicine is preventative in nature, as
well as the focused use of treatment to restore
wellbeing and balance to the whole person.  This
includes teaching individuals how to recognize when
these imbalances occur, what they can do to maintain
their state of wellbeing as well as reestablishing
good health, soundness and vigor.  The method of
diagnosis unique to Chinese Medicine leads us to
where the root of the imbalances are and treatment
plans that are unique to each individual.

The Three Treasures are what make upa human being;
Essence, Energy, and Spirit (Jing, Qi, and Shen).  
Well-being is a result of maintaining balance in the
Three Treasures.  Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal
Medicine, and Food Therapy are employed to maintain
or restore the balance of the three.  Inner health
(physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual) is the
source of vibrant energy and longevity.

According to TCM theory, when an abundant supply of
Qi (pronounced chee) or "life energy" flows without
disruption through the meridians, one is healthy.  
These meridians are a network of channels that flow
through the human body in well-mapped pathways.  
Through correct diagnosis and the skillful
application of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine,
and Chinese Food Therapy, disruptions to the flow of
Qi in the meridians can be rectified and health and
wellbeing will be restored.
Tamara Graf
I am a graduate of SAMRA University of Oriental
Medicine in Los Angeles where I obtained a Masters
Degree of Oriental Medicine in 1996.  I am a
second-generation practitioner of Acupuncture and
Holistic Health.  After Graduating, I moved back to
Kalamazoo to work and study with my father, Michael
Graf M.D.  He was a pioneer in the field of Holistic
Health and in Integrative Medicines in the late
1960's and early 1970's and was the founder and
president of The American Academy of Auricular
Medicine and Scientific Acupuncture.