Erin Kelly, MAOM, LAc
What is Elemental Healing?
5 Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Taoist Philosophy
Put simply, Elemental Healing is what happens when the laws of nature are applied to the human body with the physical body, thinking mind, and spirit considered in their entirety and within context of the influences they are under.
According to Taoist medicine’s 5 Element Theory, everything in the natural world - including each of us - exists as an expression of the same 5 elements. These elements express themselves in a myriad of observable ways and exist in perpetual, predictable relationship with one another, forming an intricate web which binds all of perceivable existence.
By thoughtfully observing these patterns, tracing symptoms all the way to the root, and staying aware of the impact of these larger systems have on outcomes, Elemental Healing offers insight into the principles that govern all aspects of our human experience, and practical tools to apply this understanding to your life in meaningful and sustainable ways.