A full medical examinations related to the patients complaint and symptoms. This also includes discussion of possible treatment options.

The use of parts of plants with medicinal properties. This is based on the diagnosis of the practitioner in combination with traditional theories.

The insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the body. This is performed in accordance with diagnosis and traditional theories.

This involves burning a specific herb near the skin at specific points along the meridians. This creates heat in this area which helps the healing process.