I believe that our health is the most important thing we have, and that
we are all responsible for maintaining our bodies. I am saddened by the
number of people I meet on a daily basis who are suffering needlessly,
with problems that can be easily and inexpensively treated by the many
available holistic and alternative therapies that are available today. I strive to educate people in ways that they can take an active role in
their own health and lead happier, balanced, more fulfilling lives in
optimal health.
Our stressful modern lives are taking a
toll on our bodies and often lead them into patterns of disharmony.
These disharmonies can manifest in many ways such as pain, depression,
insomnia, infertility, high blood pressure, and many more. Chinese medicine looks at the
body as a whole. When we harmonize the body, not only do symptoms
disappear, but you will feel an elevated state of well being, and
vitality. When you view the body as an integrated whole with different
body systems that naturally balance one another, you can see how when
systems become unbalanced symptoms can occur. Most of these
disharmonies can be easily corrected with acupuncture, and Chinese
herbal medicine.
We expect a lot from our bodies and if
we want them to function at their highest level we must be willing to
do a little maintenance on them from time to time. You will be amazed
at how good you can feel, and what you can do.
I believe in a complimentary healthcare system were all forms of medicine can be practiced together utilizing the strengths of each. I enjoy working hand in hand with your primary care physician to deliver the best level of care, and greatest possible outcome for the patient.
About Darren Holman
Darren Holman began studying Chinese medicine since 1993 while studying
engineering at Virginia Tech. After graduating with his Bachelors and
Masters of Science and entering the work force for a few years, Darren
started Acupuncture school in Bethesda Maryland, at the Maryland
Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He later transferred and
graduated valedictorian of his class with a Masters of Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese
Medicine in Austin TX. At TCTCM he studied under respected herbalist Dr
Guili Zheng. He was also privileged enough to take part in a 2 year
herbal internship program with Dr Yan Qiu He, of the National Institute of Health. He is nationally certified in Oriental Medicine by the
National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists, and is
licensed by the State of North Carolina. He is certified in Clean
Needle Technique by the National Council of Acupuncture Schools and
Colleges. Darren has also completed and is certified in the first level
of Cranial Sacral therapy by the pledger Institute. He also has
trained Chinese Internal Martial Arts and Qigong for 15 years. During
that time he has also taken seminars on strain counter-strain,
myofascial release, chakra balancing, and polarity therapy. Darren has
practiced in the Charlotte area for almost 4 years. He has expanded the
depth of his knowledge by studying with respected modern masters
Jeffrey Yuen and Dr. Richard Tan.