This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on the person’s individual situation and what they are seeking help for. Generally, people will start to see results after a few sessions, but this varies depending on the person and the type of therapy being used.
The biggest difference between TCM and Western medicine is that TCM is holistic, while Western medicine is reductionist. TCM considers the body, mind, and spirit as a whole, while Western medicine focuses on treating individual parts of the body.
A typical TCM consultation involves a review of the patient’s health history, symptoms, and current condition. The practitioner will then perform a physical examination and may order laboratory tests or other diagnostic procedures as needed. Based on the findings, the practitioner will develop a treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Treatment may include dietary and lifestyle recommendations, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and/or other traditional therapies.