Acupuncture and Herbs for Your Optimal Health
If you have an emergency health issue, there is no doubt – Western doctors and medicine are the best way to go. However, when it comes to relief from chronic conditions, including recurring pain and persistent illnesses, we invite you to call Novato Acupuncture and Herb Clinic. Here’s what you can expect:
Primary health care – As a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Charles helps patients return to health through natural, organic Chinese medicinal herbs and non-invasive care. As a general practitioner, he treats not only the symptoms but the root cause for a variety of complaints, including arthritis and allergies, depression and menopausal discomforts.
Second opinion – Are you ready to understand your options and take an active role in your health care? When you come to Charles, you get a holistic physician’s assessment of your condition and treatment alternatives, laid out in plain English. You’ll be able to make educated choices that support your optimal health.
Insurance – Many health insurance policies cover acupuncture treatments. Check with your carrier for their current coverage. We ask for payment when you visit the office and provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement.
Quality supplies – Rather than rely on one brand, Charles hand-picks the best materials and medicinals from a diverse group of suppliers. He uses the highest quality sterile and disposable acupuncture needles. And he selects herbs that are pure, organically grown and FDA-approved.
Conservative, safe treatments – Charles makes it a point to avoid controversial herbs. “There is always another safe and beneficial medicinal that gives the same result,” he says.
A variety of therapies – We offer an array of holistic therapies to speed your recovery, including massage, homeopathy, nutritional counseling and Qi Gong, as well as acupuncture and medicinal herbal formulations.
Why use customized herbs?
Cure, not mask your illness – Unlike Western drugs which generally control symptoms, herbal medicines treat the underlying source of the disorder. Herbs prescribed specifically for your unique situation gently improve the function and health of your organs, while rarely producing side effects.
A formula for dramatic healing – Taking a single over-the-counter herb may give you a little relief, but nowhere near the targeted healing power of a complex, elegant Chinese medicinal formula. Our typical compounds contain 10 to 15 medicinal substances that balance one another and heal without harm.
Convenient to get and use – Our on-site herbal pharmacy is fully stocked and ready to fill your prescriptions in these easy-to-take forms – tablets, concentrated powders, tinctures, salves, lotions and liniments.
Let us answer your questions.
For a private online consultation, complete our patient health survey and email it to our office for review. We’ll get back to you with a preliminary assessment of your condition, and a recommendation for your next step toward better health.
In some cases, we can suggest a simple adjustment to your diet or habits that will have you quickly feeling better. Most often, your health survey will trigger questions and we’ll contact you for more information. For obvious, straightforward conditions, we can prescribe a custom herb formulation and send it to you by mail.
