Chinese herbal medicine treats conditions, acute and chronic, by strengthening the resilience of the body. When resilience is restored, the body is able to manage all manner of challenges of both a physical and mental-emotional nature. An herbal medicine consultation involves an interview and an in-depth pulse diagnosis which reveals the functional condition of the body. Herbs are selected to meet current concerns within the context of health history, tendencies and habits. As the condition of the body changes, the herbal combination is modified to continue supporting the healing process. Gretchen Sampsen, M.S., L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with 20 years of experience. Her many years of advanced training have focused on classical herbal medicine, which holds as a central tenet the innate brilliance of the body. This creates an approach that is gentle, safe and effective.