I’m Dr Jason Chong (Traditional East Asian Medicine physician), the owner and principal practitioner at Dantian Health as well as educator and college director at the Australian Shiatsu College. I have studied a wide range of styles of East Asian medicine practice and have a passion for teaching and mentoring upcoming health practitioners.
Recent evidence suggests that acupuncture can help relieve the pain caused by sciatica, a common condition in which the sciatic nerve becomes compressed.
Acupuncture, with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, is a particularly compelling complementary therapeutic option that may enhance the holistic care provided by functional medicine practitioners. Dr. Jason Chong, a physician in traditional East Asian Medicine and an educator, underscores how integrating acupuncture can benefit your patient management strategies.
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