A tradition dating back (at least) 3,000 years
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Tradition refers to the continuous transmission of cultural content throughout history, from a founding event or even further back to a time when knowledge was passed down orally and through initiation rites. All wisdom comes from observing nature, from astronomy to microbiology, geology and mathematics. Thus, the ancients linked the cycles of the seasons, the sun, the moon and the stars to the microcosm that is the human body.
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In medicine, diagnosis and treatment are based on the theories of Yin-Yang, the three jewels Qi (vital breath)-Shen (spirit)-Jing (essence), and the Wu Xing 5 movements or 5 elements described in the Huangdi Nei Jing (-2800). I also draw treatment methods from the Ba Gua of the Yi Jing, the oldest of the Chinese classics. The other pillar of this tradition is the Dao De Jing, the founding text of Daoism compiled by Lao Zi.
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Treating the whole person
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The fundamental specificity of the Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) model is its consideration of the whole person. Before proceeding with treatment, it is essential to determine the actual focus or foci of the disease.

And even before that, it is obvious that we must understand who the person is who is coming to us. The resources for understanding the patient's personality and determining the root cause of the imbalance have always been the same since the beginning:
the eyes and ears to observe, listen and hear;
the fingers to feel the pulse;
the hands to reassure.
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We take into account various factors such as the outside temperature, wind, cold, heat, humidity and dryness, as well as diet, sleep and lifestyle, in order to establish an energy balance with a view to treatment. In this way, we can regulate the body's external and internal energies to achieve the Yin-Yang balance necessary for good health.

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Taking pulses and examining the tongue

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The main and fundamental method of energy assessment is pulse taking. The Chinese have at least 28 ideograms to assess a disturbed pulse. In the Indian world, Ayurveda also has a pulse-taking technique called Nadipariksha.
Without taking the pulse and examining the tongue, it is impossible to provide strictly tailored, individualised treatment. This is what characterises truly traditional medicine: a set of methods that allow the patient to be considered as a whole and the energetic cause to be treated, rather than just the apparent symptoms.

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So, treating yourself according to the principles of Traditional Oriental Medicine means giving your whole being a new chance to feel whole again... without waiting until you are ill to take care of yourself.

Chinese or Oriental medicine?
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It should be noted that Chinese tradition is not a theology but a cosmogony. The five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are:
external manipulations (acupressure, massage, surgery);
dietetics;
pharmacopoeia;
internal exercises (breathing, relaxation, meditation);
external exercises (Tai Qi, Qi Gong).
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Given that the art of needles is simple (in terms of the means employed), convenient (no medication), fast and safe (no side effects), it spread very quickly throughout China, Tibet, Mongolia, then Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
European countries became acquainted with this science in the 16th century. It is interesting to note that in the 20th century, when the Republic of China under Dr Sun Yat-sen and then the People's Republic of China under Mao Zedong marginalised and suppressed traditional medicine in the name of technological modernity, it was well established throughout Indochina and Taiwan. It is thanks to this implementation outside mainland China that the true tradition was able to survive, develop and continue its internationalisation. Indeed, traditional Chinese medicine, by becoming Asian, was to experience a real boom in the West, notably through Georges Soulié de Morant. At the same time, Jean Jaurès said, ‘To be faithful to a tradition is to be faithful to the flame, not to the ashes.’
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Since then, numerous modern scientific studies have attempted to fill the gaps by trying to prove the materiality of meridians or by mocking the effectiveness of a form of medicine whose active ingredients are considered irrational because they cannot be seen under a microscope. However, even the WHO has recognised and validated acupuncture and moxibustion for their great value. UNESCO also considers them to be part of the world's intangible cultural heritage. The recognition of these non-Eurocentric perspectives has lifted the veil on the real practices of populations, particularly when it comes to pain relief.
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Moreover, supplementary health insurance funds and health insurance companies have recognised this phenomenon and are increasingly offering to cover the costs of preventive care.
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Traditional Oriental Medicine: a holistic approach to medicine
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The ancient and authentic TMO that I practise focuses on the person who is suffering rather than on the illnesses they present. It has a holistic view of the human being.

Each individual has a unique constitution in which different elements interact in a balance that is specific to them. This is known as the terrain or homeostasis. In two people, the same symptom does not necessarily have the same cause, but rather stems from an imbalance specific to each individual. In any case, the therapeutic response will take into account each person's particularities. For health to be maintained, harmony must exist within each element of the whole, as well as between the different elements. This applies to all levels of the individual (the flesh, the skeleton, the muscles and tendons, the blood and lymphatic systems, the organs, the energy level, the emotional level, the intellectual level and the spiritual level) and between the individual and their environment.
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Furthermore, the circumstances of a visit differ from one person to another, as does the stage of development of a disease. This is why TCM does not only treat the symptoms, but the person as a whole in order to treat the root cause and not just remove the wilted flowers.

Increasing awareness rather than increasing medication doses
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Treating yourself according to the principles of MTO also means choosing the preventive or curative treatment that suits you best at the time of your visit.  In fact, over the past twenty years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who come for consultations, often with the approval of their family doctor, before their health deteriorates.

Preventive treatment...
The aim is to maintain a healthy balance in your body, boost your vitality, correct any early signs of imbalance and eliminate emerging weaknesses in the meridians, viscera or organs in order to prevent complications, pain and illness. By preventing disorders, you continue to strengthen your vitality.
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or curative treatment
TCM is used as a therapeutic treatment for chronic conditions and recent pain. Each time, you will be offered a treatment method that is fully tailored to your unique situation at that moment.

 

Traditional Oriental Medicine is not a set of recipes.
It is a vision of the world, of life and of human beings.
It allows us to connect the clinical signs of a patient with who they are, their constitution, their temperament, their psychology and their experiences.
It helps you regain your health and keep it!

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It is important to note that while energy healing and energy therapies complement conventional treatments harmoniously, they do not replace a consultation with a conventional medical doctor, nor do they substitute in any way for medical diagnoses and treatments. This non-conventional and non-medical practice, as recognised by French law, is intended solely for the purpose of promoting well-being. It is characterised by a relationship of support and guidance for the individual. Energy healing does not provide medical diagnoses and is in no way a substitute for medical treatment. No medical prescriptions will be issued. In all cases, it is recommended that you consult your doctor.
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The terms ‘TCM’, ‘traditional Oriental/Chinese medicine’ and “therapy” used on the francoisperrinet.com website are different terms used as synonyms for the term ‘well-being’ and are not intended for medical purposes. These are wellness treatments in accordance with the law of 30 April 1946, decree no. 60665 of 4 July 1960, article L489 of the Public Health Code and decree no. 96-879 of 8 October 1996.

The complete confidentiality of the exchanges with the person receiving the treatment is guaranteed. The practice is carried out with professionalism and respect for all.