Chinese Medicine

A time-honored approach to health, thoughtfully integrated with modern medicine and personalized women’s care.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic system of medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. At TārāMD, principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine can be thoughtfully incorporated into a modern, evidence-informed approach to women’s health, complementing conventional gynecology, functional medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle-based care.

TCM takes a whole-person view of health, recognizing that symptoms do not always exist in isolation. Hormonal health, digestion, sleep, stress, nutrition, energy, and overall well-being can be interconnected. By considering these relationships, we can develop a more comprehensive understanding of what may be contributing to how a patient feels.

For women, this perspective may be particularly valuable throughout periods of significant physiological and hormonal change, including the reproductive years, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

Depending on a patient’s individual needs, care may incorporate principles and therapies associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine, including Chinese herbal medicine and botanicals, nutritional strategies, mind-body practices, movement, stress reduction, sleep optimization, and lifestyle modification.

At TārāMD, complementary therapies are considered within the context of your complete medical history, medications, symptoms, laboratory findings, and health goals. “Natural” does not automatically mean appropriate for every patient, which is why herbs, botanicals, supplements, and other complementary therapies should be evaluated carefully for safety and potential interactions.

Traditional Chinese Medicine principles may be considered as part of a comprehensive approach to concerns such as menstrual symptoms, hormonal changes, perimenopause and menopause, sleep disturbances, stress, fatigue, digestive concerns, pelvic discomfort, sexual health, and overall wellness.

Our philosophy is not about choosing between Eastern and Western medicine. It is about thoughtfully using the appropriate tools from both conventional and integrative medicine to create personalized care for the woman in front of us.

At TārāMD in New York City, our goal is to provide women with a broader, more individualized approach to their health—one that respects traditional perspectives while remaining grounded in modern medical care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Traditional Chinese Medicine

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a system of medicine with a history spanning thousands of years. It takes a whole-person approach to health and may incorporate herbal medicine, nutrition, movement, mind-body practices, and lifestyle strategies. At TārāMD, TCM principles may be incorporated alongside modern gynecology, functional medicine, and evidence-informed care when appropriate.

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine help with women’s health?

Traditional Chinese Medicine principles may complement conventional care for women experiencing menstrual concerns, hormonal changes, perimenopause, menopause, sleep disturbances, stress, digestive concerns, fatigue, and other health issues. Recommendations should be individualized based on a woman’s symptoms and medical history.

Can TCM be used during perimenopause and menopause?

TCM principles may be incorporated into a broader treatment plan for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Depending on the individual, care may include nutrition, lifestyle modification, botanicals, stress management, sleep optimization, hormone therapy, and other conventional or integrative treatments.

Does TārāMD provide acupuncture?

TārāMD does not provide acupuncture. Our approach may incorporate other principles and therapies associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine as part of a personalized integrative treatment plan.

Can Chinese herbs interact with medications or hormone therapy?

Yes. Herbs and botanical supplements can interact with prescription medications, hormones, supplements, and certain medical conditions. This is one reason TārāMD evaluates complementary therapies within the context of a patient’s complete medical history and treatment plan rather than assuming that a product is safe simply because it is natural.

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine be combined with conventional medicine?

Yes. Integrative medicine is based on thoughtfully combining conventional medicine with complementary approaches when appropriate. At TārāMD, TCM principles may be considered alongside conventional gynecology, functional medicine, nutrition, medications, hormone therapy, and lifestyle interventions.