Chinese
Medicine as Explained by the Classics
The defining image of Chinese medicine for most people is that of the acupuncturist's needles extending porcupine-like from a patient's skin. This is indeed a dramatic image, but it represents only a glimpse of the philosophy and practice of the world's oldest intact system of natural healing. The antiquity, beauty, and efficacy of Chinese medicine have drawn western scholars for generations. But as modern China sought credibility for its age-old system of medicine, and as westerners have striven to understand it within their own scientific context, each has emphasized only select pieces from the rich tapestry of Chinese medicine.
Dr. Koloski completed the Master of Science of Oriental Medicine (MSOM) at National College of Naturopathic Medicine. The degree program emphasizes the holistic spirit of the classic teachings of Oriental medicine. This 212.69 credit-hour, 3768-hour academic and clinical program, taught over four years, was developed and is taught by practitioners trained in China. Delving into the history and philosophy of this challenging system of thought, one will find that it combines the art and science of a medicine developed over millennia. This course of study takes one outside the Western concept of science into an approach that integrates the systematic and intuitive aspects of medicine while remaining observable and reproducible.
The classical Chinese medicine approach is especially suited to give new insights into the treatment of difficult and recalcitrant diseases.
The defining image of Chinese medicine for most people is that of the acupuncturist's needles extending porcupine-like from a patient's skin. This is indeed a dramatic image, but it represents only a glimpse of the philosophy and practice of the world's oldest intact system of natural healing. The antiquity, beauty, and efficacy of Chinese medicine have drawn western scholars for generations. But as modern China sought credibility for its age-old system of medicine, and as westerners have striven to understand it within their own scientific context, each has emphasized only select pieces from the rich tapestry of Chinese medicine.
Dr. Koloski completed the Master of Science of Oriental Medicine (MSOM) at National College of Naturopathic Medicine. The degree program emphasizes the holistic spirit of the classic teachings of Oriental medicine. This 212.69 credit-hour, 3768-hour academic and clinical program, taught over four years, was developed and is taught by practitioners trained in China. Delving into the history and philosophy of this challenging system of thought, one will find that it combines the art and science of a medicine developed over millennia. This course of study takes one outside the Western concept of science into an approach that integrates the systematic and intuitive aspects of medicine while remaining observable and reproducible.
The classical Chinese medicine approach is especially suited to give new insights into the treatment of difficult and recalcitrant diseases.
By bringing the legacy of an independent medical system into modern Western practices, the program is specifically designed to inspire the struggle with chronic diseases that are difficult to cure or even diagnose.
Dr. Koloski uses several different acupuncture techniques to treat a wide diversity of symptoms such as neck, back, and sciatic pain, digestive disorders, menstrual cycle irregularities and menopausal symptoms, and mental/emotional disturbances causing depression or insomnia. She greatly enjoys the challenge of difficult cases and loves trying to approach them from a variety of perspectives.
Dr. Koloski's techniques include the TCM style of acupuncture, Dr. Tan's balance method of acupuncture, and the use of a micro current device on acupuncture points called Electrotherapeutic Point Stimulation (ETPST). The technique she chooses depends upon the individual presentation of each person. In addition, she utilizes several other traditional therapies such as Qi Gong, moxibustion, ear seeds, and cupping.
Finally, a cornerstone of her practice is the use of Chinese herbs. She generally uses granulated herbs, and rarely patent medicines. She prescribes herbs based upon her classical Chinese herbal education.
