Herbal Consultation

Chinese herbal medicine offers a gentle yet powerful way to support the body’s natural capacity to heal and regulate itself.

Herbs can work preventatively or address specific issues—whether acute, chronic, or lingering just under the surface. Rooted in thousands of years of tradition, Chinese formulas are designed to meet you where you are, shifting with the seasons and your evolving needs.

Herbs may be used to support:

  • anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation

  • digestive issues (bloating, reflux, constipation, loose stools)

  • pain and inflammation

  • coughs, colds, and lingering viral symptoms

  • menstrual and hormonal imbalances

  • insomnia and fatigue

  • skin conditions, allergies, and more

An herbal consultation includes a thorough review of your health and body systems from the perspective of Chinese medicine. Dr. Emily also uses fukushin (abdominal diagnosis), along with tongue and pulse assessment, to help guide the creation of a classical formula tailored specifically to you.

Pricing:

  • Initial Herbal Consultation (60 min): $150

  • Follow-Up Visit (30 min): $75

  • Custom Herbal Formulas: $20–$60 for a 1–3 week supply (Herb cost is an estimate and may vary depending on the formula)

Formulas are filled by Golden Cabinet using high-quality Chinese herbs and can be shipped to you or picked up locally.

Please note: Chinese herbal medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Herbal consultations are offered as part of a holistic approach to wellness and should not replace medical care provided by a licensed healthcare provider.

Our Herbalist

Chinese herbal medicine supports your body’s natural healing and balance, offering gentle yet powerful care rooted in ancient tradition. Dr. Emily Sullivan takes time to listen deeply, using classical diagnosis and thoughtful assessment to create herbal formulas tailored just for you. Embrace a gentle, evolving path to wellness—healing begins when we truly listen.

  • Japanese-style Acupuncture / Chinese Herbalism Practitioner / Moxibustion Specialist

    Emily believes deeply in the body’s innate ability to heal itself. She earned her Doctor of Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2024 and continued her studies through an intensive mentorship focused on Chinese herbal medicine. These experiences shaped her intuitive, patient-centered approach to healing.

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OFFERINGS

  • An acupuncture session begins with a full intake and assessment to understand your unique health needs. Using Japanese Meridian Style, the approach focuses on minimal, precise needle use, with hair-fine needles inserted shallowly for a gentle and grounding experience. Careful diagnosis guides the session, which may also include teishin (non-insertive stimulation), cupping to relieve muscle tension, gua sha to enhance circulation, moxibustion where dried mugwort is burned on points to encourage circulation & immunity, and personalized lifestyle or nutritional advice. Each method is tailored to promote balance, deep relaxation, and overall well-being. Patients may be prescribed patent herbal formulas, which are not customizable.

  • Acupuncture & Herbal Consult - 90 min

    This session includes both an acupuncture treatment and a customized herbal formula tailored to each patient’s unique needs. It begins with a full intake and assessment, using tongue, pulse, and Fukushin—an ancient diagnostic method involving abdominal observation and palpation. Emily practices Japanese Meridian Style acupuncture, using minimal, shallow insertion of hair-fine needles for a gentle, grounding experience. Treatments may also include teishin (non-insertive stimulation), cupping, gua sha, moxibustion (burning dried mugwort to enhance circulation and immunity), and personalized lifestyle or nutritional advice.

    Emily will then carefully assess your condition and select a classical Chinese medicine base formula, customized to address your current imbalance. Each formula is designed to align with your body’s specific needs, supporting long-term healing, balance, and vitality.

  • Herbal Consult New Patient - 60 min

    During a Chinese herbal consultation, Emily will carefully assess your health and select a classical Chinese medicine base formula to address your current imbalance. She incorporates Fukushin, an ancient diagnostic technique involving abdominal observation and palpation, to gain deeper insight and guide formula selection. Herbal prescriptions may be prescibed in customized granules, pill form, tincture, or bulk form, depending on the the best option for your lifestyle and needs. All formulas are dispensed through Golden Cabinet, conveniently located just down the street from the clinic.

    Herbal Consult Returning Patient - 30 min

    An herbal follow-up is for established patients to check in on their current formula, discuss progress, and make adjustments as needed. It’s also an opportunity to request refills. Regular follow-ups ensure the formula remains effective, as the body’s needs can change over time. Studies show that personalized herbal adjustments can enhance long-term results and support overall balance. This approach helps maintain optimal health and ensures your formula continues to meet your evolving needs.

  • Immune Boost + Acupuncture - 60 minutes

    Experience the benefits of moxibustion, a technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Japanese Meridian Therapy. This method involves burning rice grain sized dried mugwort (Artemisa argyi) on specific acupuncture points to restore balance, improve circulation, and support overall health. Research has shown that moxibustion can help prevent and treat disease by stimulating the immune system, increasing white blood cell count, and activating heat shock proteins. This session includes acupuncture needles.

    Immune Boost (moxa only) - 30 minutes

    Experience the benefits of moxibustion, a technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Japanese Meridian Therapy. This method involves burning rice grain sized dried mugwort (Artemisa argyi) on specific acupuncture points to restore balance, improve circulation, and support overall health. Research has shown that moxibustion can help prevent and treat disease by stimulating the immune system, increasing white blood cell count, and activating heat shock proteins. No needles are used in this session.

  • Our clinic focuses on holistic care, approaching Motor Vehicle Collision Care with an integrative mindset. We recognize that each individual may benefit from personalized treatment, which is why our practitioners can work with you either one-on-one or collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Our comprehensive services include manual therapy, chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy, and acupuncture, all aimed at relieving pain, restoring mobility, and enhancing overall recovery after an automobile accident.

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    • Providence

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield / Regence

    • Tivity (VA)

    • Optum/UHC

    • Pacific Source

    • OHP

    • Moda