Common Healing Philosophy

John Choi

By John Choi, Lic. Acupuncturist,

Every patient is looking for a good healer. Even the healthy ones are too. But few realize a healer can do only so much for them. Yes, herbs, pills, surgery, acupuncture - these all help. Sometimes they bring miracles. However, they are considered the lowest level of healing.

There is a healer in every one of us. Dr. Wu and I call this type of healing the Tai Chi healing. Tai Chi is not just a mere collection of slow movements. It helps the body to be relaxed and grounded, but more importantly it nurtures the mind-body connection. It helps us to realize what inherent weakness each one of us has in the body, and ultimately leads to life style changes that heal and prevent disease. Regardless of what the patient practices - Yoga, Tai Chi or any of the exercises that promote this awareness and bring positive changes - they belong to this category of healing. It is always at work to bring balance in ever-changing physical environment, having a far greater impact on our lives than an occasional visit to a doctor. Nevertheless, it is only a step higher than the first level.

The highest level of healing comes from "God". In the ancient classics it says, "respect the sky (God, Universe, Tao), and love the people". Every major religion teaches us to be in peace with one another and follow the good way of life. You may have heard of legends where good people had been saved from deadly disease by the mercy of the gods. Truth is that this type of healing still exists. Most healers have seen miracles in their practices and whether they admit it or not, there is more than just their skills that are helping the patients. Be in harmony with your neighbors. Learn to walk on the right path of life. And I hope that every one of us experience the Greater Power healing even the "incurable" disease.

I wish you the very best in your healing journey.