I use traditional Chinese medicine to look at how your symptoms, health history, sleep, stress, digestion and pain patterns may relate. Your care may include acupuncture, personalized Chinese herbal medicine, or another appropriate option after an individual evaluation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is a system of care that may use acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and pattern-based evaluation. At Spectrum WellCare in Orlando, Dr. Ajay Purohit reviews symptoms, health history, medications and supplements before deciding whether acupuncture, herbs or a combination is appropriate.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest systems of Eastern medicine. It looks at how your symptoms connect instead of treating each one separately. At Spectrum WellCare, TCM care may include acupuncture, personalized Chinese herbal medicine from a traditional Chinese herbalist, needle-free MPS therapy, and nutrition guidance.
When patients ask me about traditional Chinese medicine in Orlando, I explain that it is not one treatment. It is a clinical framework used to organize symptoms and select care for the individual patient.
I begin by listening to what is bothering you, how long it has been happening, what makes it better or worse, which treatments you have already tried, and what medications or supplements you currently use. I may also consider pulse, tongue and other findings used within Chinese medicine.
This evaluation does not replace a medical diagnosis. It helps me decide whether acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, another service, or a referral for additional medical care is appropriate.
Two patients can arrive with the same conventional diagnosis and describe very different symptoms. One may have pain with poor sleep. Another may have pain with digestive changes or tension that worsens during stressful periods. The treatment plan should reflect the complete presentation rather than the diagnosis alone.
Acupuncture
Very fine needles are placed at selected points based on the evaluation, treatment goals and patient comfort.
Personalized Chinese herbal medicine
When appropriate, an individualized formula may be considered after reviewing symptoms, medications, supplements and possible interactions.
MPS therapy
A needle-free microcurrent option may be considered for some patients after evaluation.
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Call 407-347-5038Your first visit is where I learn how the concern affects your daily life and whether the services offered at Spectrum WellCare fit your needs.
We discuss the location, timing, severity and pattern of your symptoms, along with previous diagnoses and treatment.
I review relevant medical history, medications, supplements, allergies and care you receive from other providers.
Sleep, stress, digestion, energy, headaches, pain and other symptoms may provide context for the treatment plan.
We discuss what you want help with and how progress could be tracked without promising a specific result or timeline.
I determine whether care is appropriate and whether you should speak with another medical provider before treatment.
If treatment is appropriate, I explain the recommended approach, possible risks, alternatives and when we will reassess.
Acupuncture in Orlando uses selected points and very fine needles. A session plan depends on your symptoms, examination findings, goals, comfort and response.
Chinese herbal medicine in Orlando uses an individualized formula when appropriate. Herbal products can interact with medications and may not be right for every patient, so I review your complete medication and supplement list first.
Some patients may be offered one approach. Others may be offered both. Neither approach should replace necessary medical testing, prescribed medication or care from your physician.
Spectrum WellCare is located in MetroWest Orlando and serves patients from Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Gotha, West Orlando and nearby Central Florida communities.
Dr. Ajay Purohit, DTCM, MPH, is a Florida-licensed Acupuncture Physician, license AP 2734. Learn more about Dr. Ajay Purohit’s training and approach.
If you are unsure whether traditional Chinese medicine fits your concern, request a callback. The first conversation can help determine the right next step before you schedule.
Ask About Your ConcernTCM organizes symptoms and examination findings into patterns that help guide an individualized treatment plan. The plan may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine or both.
No. Acupuncture is one treatment used within TCM. Chinese herbal medicine and pattern-based evaluation are other parts of the system.
Yes. Herbal products can interact with medications and supplements. Bring a complete medication and supplement list so Dr. Purohit can review it before recommending herbs.
TCM is a major branch of Eastern medicine. "Eastern medicine" is a broader term that also includes other Asian healing traditions. At Spectrum WellCare, care is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a clinical framework that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine and other approaches. At Spectrum WellCare, recommendations follow an individual evaluation and do not replace necessary conventional medical care.
Acupuncture is one part of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese herbal medicine is another option that may be considered separately or alongside acupuncture when appropriate.
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the full pattern of symptoms rather than treating every concern as isolated. At Spectrum WellCare in Orlando, Dr. Ajay Purohit reviews your health history, medications and supplements, sleep, digestion, stress, pain patterns and other relevant findings before recommending care. Depending on the evaluation, that may include personalized Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, another approach, or a recommendation for conventional medical evaluation when appropriate.
People do not always arrive with one isolated symptom. Someone seeking help for chronic pain may also report headaches, poor sleep, stress or digestive concerns. Dr. Purohit considers those concerns together while keeping the treatment plan individualized. Learn more about Spectrum WellCare's approach to chronic pain, migraines and gut health.
The decision starts with the evaluation, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Dr. Purohit considers the main concern, symptom pattern, health history, medications and supplements, treatment goals and whether an approach is appropriate for that individual. Some patients may be advised to use acupuncture, some may be considered for Chinese herbal medicine, and others may receive a combined or different recommendation.
Do not add an herbal product without a medication and supplement review. Herbs can interact with prescriptions, affect certain medical conditions or be unsuitable during pregnancy and other situations.
There is no standard number. The starting plan depends on your concern, health history, goals, other care and response. Dr. Purohit reassesses the plan rather than promising a fixed timeline.
Some plans include acupuncture benefits, but herbal products are often handled differently. Coverage, eligible conditions, referrals, deductibles, copays and visit limits vary. Spectrum WellCare can help you check available benefits.
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