Acupuncture
Northwest

About Emily Calvanese

Why I practice Chinese medicine

To me, Chinese medicine just makes sense. It considers the whole body, its pain, symptoms, and tendencies. It takes into account the acute symptoms, but also the underlying condition causing the symptoms. Chinese Medicine addresses the root of each patient’s condition. It allows us to formulate a diagnosis based on the whole picture of each individual patient. What results is a treatment strategy that addresses the whole of the individual, rather than having to compartmentalize the symptoms. Chinese Medicine uses treatment methods that work with the body to yield such great results. I feel like I get to be a translator in some ways, listening to a patient's health concerns and understanding the specific needs. Then helping them to understand what's going on with their body and achieve their goals. I love watching people get better, both for what brought them through the door, and also for those conditions that they thought just had to be part of their life. I feel honored to be a part of this process, helping people take charge of their health, check in with their body, learn to relax, and feel a ton better.

How I got started

I have always known that I wanted to work in a therapeutic and health related field. I felt drawn to understand the process of healing and how our bodies recover from all types of injury. Shortly after graduation a family friend piqued my interest in Chinese Medicine. Receiving my first few acupuncture treatments, I could feel the difference and effect in my own body immediately. Learning the theory and watching the application and effects I felt inspired, the results were amazing. I found that Chinese Medicine is the perfect fit for me because it is so comprehensive, with it's variety of modalities it is able to address each individual's needs with different tools and techniques, making it an art form as well as a science. I really enjoy being a ”family doctor”, meaning having the privilege of treating people of all ages, and a variety conditions. I feel fortunate to learn something new from every person who walks through the door. It is so incredibly inspiring to aid people in the process of meeting their health goals and feeling better in their lives.