Acupuncture is compatible with other systems of healthcare and Dr. Cornish often treats patients collaboratively with nutritionists, chiropractors, and MDs, including allergists, oncologists, internists, general practitioners, gynecologists, neurologists, and rheumatologists.

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Western and Oriental medicine can be combined easily, especially since neither system is complete. Western medicine offers excellent emergency protocols, diagnostic techniques, drug therapies, and surgical interventions, often focusing on treating or suppressing symptoms. However, Oriental medicine targets the underlying causes of disease, in order to prevent the manifestation of symptoms. When practitioners from both systems collaborate, the patient receives the best of both worlds: symptom relief, as well as treatment of the root cause. Furthermore, Oriental medicine emphasizes preventive maintenance. Once a patient’s initial acute complaint is resolved, he may choose to visit the clinic monthly for preventive healthcare maintenance, in order to balance his health, promote wellness, and prevent the future manifestation of disease symptoms.