Chinese Traditional Medicine Clinic offered by International Community Health Services at International District Clinic
Chinese Traditional Medicine Clinic offered by International Community Health Services at International District Clinic
Uses acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine and acupressure to treat and prevent diseases, to strengthen body's physical condition, to promote health and to achieve longevity. Acupuncture and moxibustion are two distinct therapeutic methods to treat disease: - Acupuncture uses needles and moxibustion is the application of heat produced by ignited moxa-wool over certain points of the skin surface or locations of the body. - Herbal medicine and acupressure are used in conjunction with acupuncture and moxibustion to enhance outcome of treatment plan.
Physical Address
720 8th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm Sa, 9am-1pm.
Voice
Application process
Call to set up an appointment.
Fee
Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans. Offers sliding scale fees.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Languages
Teochew
Cantonese
Vietnamese
Mandarin
Ilocano
Hakka
Tagalog
Thai
Taiwanese
Cambodian
Samoan
Toishanese
Lao
Korean
Khmer
Interpreter services
Agency info
International Community Health Services
Manages four clinics that offer affordable primary medical and dental care. Staff is multi-lingual in more than 50 languages and dialects. Provides immunizations, family planning, prenatal care, well-child checkups, sports physicals, behavioral health services, nutrition services, and STD testing and treatment. Offers complete eye exam services for adults and children, including prescriptions for glasses and referrals for specialty care at the International District location. Operates the Chinese Traditional Medicine Clinic, which uses acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine and acupressure to treat and prevent diseases. In addition, Operates a Mobile Dental Clinic, traveling to different Seattle Public Schools to provide dental services to students. Also operates two school-based health centers to provide on-site primary care and behavioral health services to students. Assists students and their families in finding health insurance, community-based health and wellness services, and other community resources.