Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Optimal Health

Welcome to FivePetalsHealth.com, the Chinese Medical Practice of Sarito Carroll, licensed acupuncturist, located in Boulder, Colorado. Sarito's practice incorporates a blend of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling to promote optimal physical and emotional health.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine offer individualized, safe, and effective healthcare, naturally!

Chinese Medicine is a complete healthcare system that has been practiced, refined and enriched over the past 2500 years. The Chinese medical model is still very valid today and has been proven effective in the treatment of a wide range of health complaints, from the common cold, to chronic, difficult to treat conditions. A core tenet of Chinese medicine is to address the root cause of illnesses, not just the symptoms. As such, the body is guided back to its natural state of health.

Although Acupuncture is the most popularized form of Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine is actually comprised of several modalities, which are used alone or are combined to treat illness, and promote wellness. Chinese Medicine includes:

• Acupuncture—The insertion of very thin needles into acupoints to regulate the flow of Qi (life-force energy) in the body.
 
• Chinese Herbal Medicine—Herbal formulations that support the body's organ systems and regulate the flow of Qi in the body.
 
• Tuina—A form of Chinese bodywork
 
• Nutrition Therapy—dietary recommendations based on the specific energetic and therapeutic properties of foods.
 
• Psychology—The evaluation of emotional patterns within the context of the Chinese medical model.