Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Greenville, SC
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — NCCAOM-certified, 25+ yrs experience, hospital-credentialed. Call (864) 365-6156.
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (TCA) is the classical form of acupuncture as it has been practiced for over 2,000 years — grounded in the theoretical framework of Qi (vital energy), Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Zangfu organ systems. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry preserves and applies the classical tradition of TCA while integrating modern anatomical understanding and evidence-based clinical protocols. The result is a form of acupuncture that honors its origins while meeting the standards of contemporary healthcare.
How Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Works
TCA diagnosis relies on the four examinations: looking (tongue, complexion, posture), listening/smelling, questioning (comprehensive symptom inquiry), and touching (pulse). From this, Dr. Hendry identifies your pattern of imbalance within the Chinese medicine framework and selects acupoints from the classical system's 365 named points (plus a-shi points and extra points). Needling technique includes obtaining de qi (the therapeutic sensation), which confirms point activation and predicts treatment response.
Conditions Treated with Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Your First Appointment
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture intakes are comprehensive and may feel different from a conventional medical appointment — Dr. Hendry will ask about symptoms that might seem unrelated to your chief complaint, because in Chinese medicine, all body systems are interconnected. Trust the process and answer as fully as possible. Initial visits run 75–90 minutes.
Why Dr. Hendry for Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Dr. Hendry's DAOM training included deep study of classical Chinese texts including the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Classic), Nan Jing, and Shang Han Lun — the foundational texts of traditional Chinese acupuncture. His 25+ years of clinical practice have refined his pattern recognition beyond what most training programs can teach.