Welcome to balfourhealing.com!

I've developed this site as a resource for the patients at my Pacific Palisades acupuncture practice and for all those interested in learning more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

TCM has a long and dynamic history dating back thousands of years. With this site I'd like to help take some of the 'mystery' out of this ancient healing art and invite patients to take an active role in the healing process.

In the Introduction section, you'll gain a deeper understanding about how TCM works to promote the healthy flow of energy and restore balance and harmony in the body. If you're curious about what is involved in the actual treatment process, this is where you'll find details on acupuncture treatment, the herbs I prescribe & more.

Treating Your Condition explains how TCM views the imbalances in the body that lead to a wide variety of illnesses. As a holistic medicine, TCM treats the body, mind, and spirit and is successfully used as a complete medicine for both physical and emotional disorders. Here you'll also find a list of the conditions most commonly treated with Chinese medicine.

Please feel free to browse through my articles section as well as my bio and appointment information.

I welcome you to share this information with others and appreciate referrals to the site.

Wishing all of you the best of health,

Toni Balfour, L.Ac.