Traditional Chinese medicine, comonly refered as TCM, includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China. It is considered an alternative medicine treatment in Asian cultures and in the Western culture it is becomomg well accepted in the mainstream of medical care.

TCM practices include such treatments as herbal medicine, acupuncture, dietary therapy, and both Tuina and Shiatsu massage. Qigong and Taijiquan are also closely associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The origination of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory began thousands of years ago. Major theories include those of Yin-yang, the Five Phases, the human body Channel system, Zang Fu organ theory, six confirmations,and others through meticulous observation of nature, the cosmos, and the human body.