Holistic Health
About Holistic Health Assessments
How Holistic Health based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles can support healthy living, diet & lifestyle, as well as mental, emotional, & nervous system integration.
Holistic Health and Healthy Living
True wellness is more than the absence of illness. It is a dynamic balance of Soul, Mind, and Body, supported by choices that honor your unique needs.
TCM-based principles can help you understand your personal health blueprint, then align daily life with greater clarity and self-trust.
What Is TCM-based Holistic Health Assessments?
What is a holistic assessment? A full review of past health conditions and a review of your main concern (current pain, chronic condition, recurring condition, symptoms that will not go away...
How does it work? After completing a complete health history form, Beverly Lawrence, Ph.D., L.Ac. examines the completed form. Then at a Zoom meeting we dive deeper into what is called the "Ten Questions" in TCM which is actually 10 categories of questions. We will not be able to to a tongue and pulse evaluation which is why Dr. Beverly recommends combining the assessment with a Medical Astrology Reading as this will provide much of the same information. This may mean that Dr. Beverly in some instances will suggest (sometimes strongly) that you will need to be referred.
What do I receive? You will receive a plan that includes specific suggestions for you to consider to assist you with your current main complaint and with her assessment of how effective it might be in your specific case. For some people the suggestions may have only a temporary effect, some might be long lasting, while others may do nothing at all. Every case is different. Every body's reaction to the same suggestion may not be the same. This is why a second follow-up meeting may be required to refine the suggestions.
Why is it different from generic wellness advice? Generic wellness advice it not based on your specific body's needs, lifestyle, or other atypical conditions. We try to determine the underlying cause of the condition and not the obvious symptoms. Unless the underlying cause is addressed the condition(s) will persist.
How can TCM principles help? TCM principles guide the holistic health assessments by evaluating the body's internal balance rather than just considering individual symptoms. Dr. Beverly considers the entirety of what is discovered to formulate a highly individualized, natural therapies that are intended to facilitate the restoration of balance to the your body's energy system called Qi
How can Medical Astrology optionally be added? The intake form for Holistic Health Assessment and Medical Astrology is the same. The Medical Astrology assessment requires the persons birth time (which many do not know) but it provides timing information, diet and lifestyle information, as well as natal versus ongoing energy shifts in a persons life. It adds more depth to the assessment and replaces, to an extent, the tongue and pulse assessment needed when working in person.
What are the benefits? TCM differs from conventional (Western style) medicine mainly in its focus on the whole person and preventative care. It is a wellness system. Instead of only considering isolated symptoms, TCM aims to identify the underlying imbalances of energy (Qi) in the body using natural therapies.
Areas We Can Support Together
- Pain management (both physical, mental, & emotional) using holistic therapies.
- Digestive wellness and nourishment aligned with your body's needs.
- Emotional balance and stress resilience supported by mindful practices.
- Energy levels and vitality guided by personal conditions.
- Sleep rhythms and restorative rest tuned to your age and needs.
- Heart-centered living, creativity, and expression.
- Gentle detoxification and immune support aligned with your unique constitution.
Benefits of an Assessment
Holistic Health can support better decision-making with diet, lifestyle, supplementation, and self-care because the choices become personalized instead of generic.
- Personalized approaches to lifestyle, nourishment, and daily rhythms.
- Understanding emotional patterns and how they connect to the body.
- More self-trust, compassion, and clarity in your wellness path.
Disclaimer
Holistic Health is intended for educational and informational purposes. It is not designed to diagnose, treat, or cure any physical or psychological condition and is not a substitute for medical care.
While Beverly Lawrence, Ph.D., L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist, you will not be her patient but a client. Her assessments are only suggestions for you to consider and not a diagnosis or treatment plan.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or psychological condition.
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References and Additional Materials
- The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Acupressure with Aromatherapy, Karin Parramore, L.Ac., CH
- Acupressure with Essential Oils: A Self-care Guide to Enhance Your Health and Lift Your Spirit, Merina TY-Kiera, L.Ac.
- Culpeper's Complete Herbal, Nicholas Culpeper
- Essential Oils Ancient Medicine, Dr. Josh Axe, Ty Bollinger, Jordan Rubin
- The Essentials of Medical Intuition, Wendy Colter
- Bach Flowers, Susan Holden
- The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa & Michael Tierra