Health Concerns We Support
From everyday aches to more complex long-term conditions, Traditional Chinese Medicine provides natural, evidence-informed care for many different health needs.
At Dr. Henry Smith Clinic, we treat the person as a whole, not just the symptoms. We take a thorough approach—seeking the underlying factors that contribute to illness while also helping relieve current discomfort. The conditions listed below represent some of the concerns we commonly support in our practice.
If you don’t see your concern listed, please reach out — we may still be able to support you.
Frequently Treated Conditions
These are some of the conditions we see most often with excellent results
Lower & Upper Back Pain
If you’re dealing with lower back pain, upper back pain, or sciatica—whether it started suddenly or has persisted over time—acupuncture and TCM therapies can offer supportive care without drugs or surgery.
Headache and Migraine Support
For tension headaches, migraines, or ongoing head pain, our care offers a medication-free option aimed at meaningful symptom relief.
Anxiety and Panic
Medication-free, natural support for anxiety, panic attacks, and persistent feelings of nervousness.
Digestive Issues & IBS
Targeted support for irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, gas, and the day-to-day discomfort that often comes with digestive upset.
Fertility Care
Whole-person fertility support for women and men, whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or getting ready for IVF.
All Conditions by Category
Browse conditions organized by health category
Pain Management
Supportive, medication-free care for sudden injuries and long-standing pain
If your pain began recently or has been building for a while, acupuncture and other TCM therapies can support concerns like lower back pain, upper back pain, and sciatica—without depending on medication. - In TCM, neck and shoulder discomfort is often linked to Qi stagnation and blood stasis. - Acupuncture can work with trigger points to reduce localized tightness. - Tui Na helps relax restricted muscles, and cupping is used to promote healthier circulation in the area.
Lower & Upper Back Pain
If you’re dealing with lower back pain, upper back pain, or sciatica—whether it started suddenly or has persisted over time—acupuncture and TCM therapies can offer supportive care without drugs or surgery.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
From a TCM perspective, back pain may reflect interrupted movement of Qi and blood through the body’s channels. Treatment may include acupuncture to help open areas of blockage, cupping to promote circulation, and herbal medicine to support inflammation management and back strength over time.
Neck and Shoulder Discomfort
Stress, posture habits, and injuries can all contribute to neck and shoulder tightness, stiffness, and soreness. We use focused, natural therapies to address these symptoms.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, neck and shoulder pain is often associated with Qi stagnation and blood stasis in the related channels. Care may combine acupuncture for trigger point release, Tui Na to ease muscle tension, and cupping to support improved circulation in the area.
Arthritis and Joint Pain
We offer natural care options to support people managing pain from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and general joint inflammation.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
TCM groups many arthritis presentations under “Bi Syndrome,” where factors such as wind, cold, dampness, or heat are understood to obstruct the joints. Treatment is geared toward clearing these factors, soothing inflammation, and supporting overall strength and resilience.
Headache and Migraine Support
For tension headaches, migraines, or ongoing head pain, our care offers a medication-free option aimed at meaningful symptom relief.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
TCM recognizes multiple headache patterns, such as Liver Yang rising, Blood deficiency, and external pathogenic influences. After identifying the pattern that best matches your symptoms, we develop an individualized plan that may include acupuncture and herbal medicine to address contributing factors.
Mental & Emotional Well-Being
Compassionate, supportive care to help with stress, anxiety, depression, and overall emotional well-being
Anxiety and Panic
Medication-free, natural support for anxiety, panic attacks, and persistent feelings of nervousness.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, anxiety is often connected with Heart and Kidney disharmony, Liver Qi stagnation, or disruption of the Shen (spirit). Treatment focuses on calming the Shen, encouraging smoother Qi movement, and nourishing the affected organ systems to support emotional balance.
Depression and Low Mood
We offer holistic, whole-person care for those experiencing depression, low energy, and reduced motivation.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
TCM commonly relates depression to patterns such as Liver Qi stagnation, Heart Blood deficiency, or Spleen Qi deficiency. Care aims to move constrained Qi, address underlying deficiencies, and provide steady support toward gradual improvement in mood and vitality.
Insomnia and Sleep Concerns
Natural, gentle care for trouble falling asleep, frequent nighttime waking, or sleep that leaves you feeling unrested day after day.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, sleep disturbance is commonly linked to patterns such as Heart–Kidney imbalance, Yin deficiency creating internal heat, or a Shen that isn’t settled. Treatment is aimed at nourishing Yin, soothing the Heart, and anchoring the Shen, helping support sleep that feels more restorative.
Burnout & Stress
If ongoing stress or burnout has started to erode your overall wellbeing, we provide supportive care to help you regain balance and strengthen resilience from within.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
Over time, chronic stress can drain Qi and contribute to Liver Qi stagnation. Our approach focuses on smoothing and regulating Liver Qi, replenishing areas of deficiency that may have developed, and weaving in practical stress-management support to help restore balance and build steadier resilience.
Digestive Health
Targeted support for digestive concerns, with an emphasis on long-term gut health
Digestive Issues & IBS
Targeted support for irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, gas, and the day-to-day discomfort that often comes with digestive upset.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
IBS is often understood in TCM as a Liver–Spleen disharmony, where emotional stress can interfere with normal digestion. Treatment is designed to move Liver Qi, strengthen the Spleen, and help the digestive system return to a more stable, healthy balance.
GERD & Acid Reflux
Using a natural, TCM-informed approach, we offer supportive care for heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, reflux is commonly described as Stomach Qi rebelling upward rather than descending, often with accompanying heat or phlegm patterns. Care focuses on directing Stomach Qi downward, clearing related heat, and strengthening overall digestive function.
Chronic Constipation
Practical, compassionate care for ongoing constipation and bowel habits that change unpredictably.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
TCM recognizes multiple patterns that may contribute to constipation, including Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, and Spleen Qi weakness. Since the root pattern can vary, treatment is individualized to your presentation with the goal of supporting more regular, comfortable bowel function.
Women's Health
Whole-person, holistic care designed around a wide variety of women’s health needs
Fertility Care
Whole-person fertility support for women and men, whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or getting ready for IVF.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
Care may include supporting cycle regularity, nourishing Kidney Essence (Jing), encouraging healthy blood flow to the reproductive organs, and helping reduce stress. Treatment plans are customized to the individual needs and patterns of each partner.
Menstrual Concerns
Supportive, natural care for painful periods, irregular cycles, PMS, and many other menstrual-related concerns.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, menstrual symptoms are often associated with patterns such as Liver Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, or Cold affecting the uterus. Treatment aims to regulate the cycle, nourish and move Blood, promote smooth Qi flow, and clear contributing pathogenic factors.
Menopause Support
Natural, reassuring support through menopause, including concerns like hot flashes, night sweats, mood shifts, and other related symptoms.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
TCM commonly understands menopause as a gradual decline in Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang. To help ease symptoms during this transition, treatment focuses on nourishing Kidney Yin, balancing Yin and Yang, and calming the Shen.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
A whole-person, TCM-based approach that supports hormone balance, promotes more regular cycles, and addresses common PCOS-related symptoms.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
PCOS is frequently associated in TCM with Kidney deficiency, Phlegm-Damp accumulation, and Liver Qi stagnation. Treatment emphasizes transforming phlegm, moving and regulating Qi, and strengthening Kidney function to support overall balance.
Respiratory Issues
Gentle support for respiratory wellness to help you breathe more comfortably and confidently
Hay Fever & Allergies
Natural, supportive care for seasonal allergies, hay fever, and sensitivity to environmental triggers.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, allergy symptoms are often linked to weakness of Wei Qi (the body’s protective Qi) along with deeper internal imbalances. Our care works to strengthen Wei Qi, address pathogenic factors, and help temper inflammatory responses.
Asthma Support
Complementary TCM care for asthma, aimed at helping lessen how often episodes occur and how intense they feel.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
Asthma is commonly associated in TCM with Lung and Kidney deficiency alongside phlegm in the airways. Treatment focuses on strengthening the Lung and Kidney, transforming phlegm, and supporting calmer, less reactive airways.
Persistent Cough
Supportive care for a cough that continues to linger, even after you’ve already tried conventional treatment.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, chronic cough may stem from different underlying patterns, such as Lung Yin deficiency, Lung Heat, or a buildup of Phlegm. After we determine which pattern best fits your presentation, we tailor your care plan to address the specific imbalance at its root.
Immune System
Support your body’s natural defenses and build steadier, long-term resilience
Recurring Colds & Flu
Supporting immune health may help you get sick less often and can ease the intensity of colds and other respiratory infections when they occur.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
From a TCM perspective, getting sick often is commonly associated with Wei Qi deficiency. Care typically emphasizes strengthening Wei Qi, helping the Lung and Spleen function well, and building steadier immune resilience over time with ongoing support.
Persistent Fatigue
When fatigue lingers and energy stays low, even simple routines can feel like too much. Our care aims to support your natural vitality and help you work toward a more stable sense of wellbeing.
Common Symptoms
Our Approach
In TCM, chronic fatigue is often linked to Qi deficiency involving the Spleen, the Kidneys, or both, and it may also be related to Blood deficiency. Treatment focuses on these underlying patterns and on supporting the body as it gradually rebuilds energy and vitality.
Related Reading
Learn more about common needs and practical support options.
Digestive Balance: TCM Strategies for Gut Health (and How Primary Care Can Help)
When digestion is unstable, it affects more than the stomach. Bloating, reflux, and irregularity often show up alongside fatigue, brain fog, cravings, and mood shifts. This guide explains how TCM approaches gut balance and how primary care can support you safely.
Seasonal Allergy Relief: Practical TCM Support for Spring and Fall
If pollen season brings congestion, itchy eyes, and poor sleep, you are not alone. This guide explains how TCM approaches seasonal allergies and what a realistic care plan looks like.
Sleep Restoration Tips with TCM: A Practical Guide to Deeper Rest
Poor sleep is rarely just about bedtime. Stress load, digestion, and daily rhythm all shape how your body powers down at night. This guide offers practical TCM-informed strategies for deeper, steadier rest.
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