Dr. Armm is a board-certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicinal Herbalist both in the state of California and nationally. He is among fewer than fifty practitioners nationally to have completed a first of its kind clinical Doctorate in Orthopedics, Pain Management and Integrative Medicine. In addition to Dr. Armm’s practice with and founding Lotus East-West Medical Center, he teaches Oriental medicine and meditation to the master level students at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.
While becoming a licensed acupuncturist, he was named “Student of the Year,” an award presented by the American Association of Oriental Medicine given only to the top student in the country. To enhance his clinical education, Dr. Armm completed a year long doctoral fellowship at Good Samaritan Hospital in downtown Los Angeles, a two year internship under Dr. Zhiyou Qiu, LAc, MD (China) at Emperor’s Doctoral Pain Management Clinic in Santa Monica, and an externship at the Venice Family Clinic. He graduated at the top of his class at both Emperor’s College and Wesleyan University receiving both schools’ highest honors.
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BIG THANKS to
- Dr. Brendan Armm, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Chinese medicine herbalist, and Founder / Director of Lotus Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. http://www.lotussm.com
- Bianca Rodriguez, a Holistic Psychotherapist. http://www.youarecomplete.com
- Dr. Heath McAllister, a Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Herbalist. http://www.purevitalitycenter.com
- Leona West, a Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist, also trained and certified in Functional Medicine. http://www.leonawest.com
- Dr. Rob Krochmal, a Medical Doctor, and a practicing physician who is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Nutrition, and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. http://www.mdintegrative.com
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BIG THANKS to
- Dr. Brendan Armm, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Chinese medicine herbalist, and Founder / Director of Lotus Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. http://www.lotussm.com
- Bianca Rodriguez, a Holistic Psychotherapist. http://www.youarecomplete.com
- Dr. Heath McAllister, a Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Herbalist. http://www.purevitalitycenter.com
- Leona West, a Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist, also trained and certified in Functional Medicine. http://www.leonawest.com
- Dr. Rob Krochmal, a Medical Doctor, and a practicing physician who is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Nutrition, and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. http://www.mdintegrative.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Approach with Dr. Brendan Armm
In this episode of the Awake and Thriving Podcast, Andria speaks with Dr. Armm on his journey from a firm western medicine believer to a practicing acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist. He shares the process of diagnosis he uses to find a personalized method of treatment for each of his patients.
Listen in to learn the difference between western and Chinese medicine, where they’re both rich and both lacking.
“It’s best to dig your well before you're thirsty”
What you will learn:
·[0:33] Intro
·[2:06] He talks about his education and his interest in acupuncture and integrative medicine.
·[8:06] He explains the difference between western medicine and Chinese herbal medicine.
·[13:13] He explains the process he uses to start with a first-time patient.
·[21:30] How they use tongue fur/ coating for diagnosis as part of Chinese medicine.
·[26:31] Why you should not be afraid of the needles used in acupuncture- the points vs needles.
·[30:45] The advantages and disadvantages of both western and Chinese medicine and how they can work together when integrated.
·[35:58] How to find a local acupuncturist even in the era of telemedicine.
·[37:35] The importance of meditation and the healing of nature as part of your general health.
·[40:53] He explains how he uses sound and aromatherapy personally and to incorporate it into his method of treatment.
·[43:06] Why it is easier to have a health partner to help support your journey.
