Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine at Eagle Acupuncture

Personalized,  Evidence-Informed Medicine, Safely Crafted for You

At Eagle Acupuncture, owned by Mr. Tony Burris, LAc, MSTOM and his wife, Dr. Kristen Burris, DAcCHM, LAc, MSTOM, offers the most advanced Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM) service. This herbal approach harmonizes centuries-old healing wisdom with modern, evidence-based standards. We focus on custom, multi-herb formulas designed to restore balance across body systems—digestive, hormonal, musculoskeletal, emotional—offering a precision of care unmatched by off-the-shelf single-herb remedies.

Why Choose TCM Herbal Medicine at Eagle Acupuncture?

Synergistic Formulas vs. Single-Herb Naturopathy

Unlike single-herb protocols, TCM uses time-honored formulas where each herb has a role: “chief, deputy, assistant, envoy.” This synergy of ingredients enhances benefits and buffers side-effects. We treat the root pattern (e.g. Qi stagnation, blood deficiency, damp accumulation) while relieving symptoms like cramps, bloating, or pain and even curing diseases including infertility. One herb can hardly balance an entire eco-system of our complex bodies. We need balance and harmony within the more advanced herbal medicine to tackle things like endometriosis, PCOS, Fatigue, auto-immune diseases, thyroid insufficiencies and metabolic challenges. 

Individualization, Never A One-Size-Fits-All

Dr. and Mr. Burris carefully tailor each prescription to your complex health problems—medical history, labs, constitutional tendencies—not generic dosing. As your condition evolves, so does your herbal plan. We assess and then reassess weeks later to see if the formula is doing what it is supposed to do as quickly as it should. We change formulas, adjust dosing and retest when necessary. 

High-Quality, Safe Products

We only use professional-grade herbal products manufactured in the United States, tested for authenticity, potency, and contaminants (heavy metals, microbes, etc), guided by transparent Certificates of Analysis—mitigating safety concerns well-documented by NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. We never recommend buying herbal medicine from a big box online store. With millions of cases of fraud, it isn't worth the risk. We have a safe transit from company to your doorstep with no middleman. 

Our Care Process

  1. In-Depth Intake – Comprehensive health history, lab results (if available), functional medicine tests, medications, symptoms, sleep, digestion, mood, reproductive health, musculoskeletal issues are all taken into consideration when creating your custom plan. 

  2. Pattern Diagnosis – Combining TCM pattern differentiation (e.g. Liver Qi stagnation, Spleen deficiency) with biomedical insight into mechanisms like inflammation, dysbiosis, stress-axis imbalance allows us to combine the best of both worlds for optimum health.

  3. Custom Herbal Formula – Provided as granules, decoctions, or capsules; you can shake, swallow or squirt your herbs directly into your mouth. We offer clear dosing instructions, safety guidance, and expected duration.

  4. Follow-Up & Outcome Tracking – Measured tracking using validated tools such as IBS-SSS (for bowel symptoms), VAS (pain), or PSQI (sleep), with collaborative oversight from Mr. Tony Burris or Dr. Kristen Burris. We love to see Semen Analysis increase 100 fold and AMH number lower. Testing helps validate your results through scientific evidence. 

What the Research Shows

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A seminal JAMA randomized trial showed both standardized and individualized Chinese herbal formulas significantly improved IBS symptoms—with effects maintained at follow-up.

  • Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Cochrane review found TCM herbal medicine provided promising pain relief for menstrual cramps, reinforcing the need for high-quality, practitioner-guided approaches like ours. Enabling patient to avoid a hysterectomy or get pregnant without IVF is a passion of ours. 

  • Knee Osteoarthritis: Meta-analyses suggest certain TCM formulas can reduce pain and improve mobility, with good safety profiles.

We interpret these findings with nuanced clinical judgment—embracing what’s proven and transparent about mixed or modest results—always positioning herbs as an adjunct—not a replacement—to conventional care protocols.

Safety & Integration with Medical Care

  • Certified, tested herbs with stringent quality verification.

  • Medication reviews and coordination to avoid interactions (for example, warfarin, immunosuppressants, antidiabetics).

  • Pregnancy & lactation protocols prioritized; formulas are chosen or adapted for safety.

  • Informed consent includes discussions of mild possible effects (e.g., temporary digestive changes) and clear guidance on side-effect monitoring.

Common Conditions We Address

  • Digestive complaints: IBS (constipation-, diarrhea-, mixed-type), functional bloating. SIBO recovery. 

  • Women's health: Dysmenorrhea, PMS, perimenopause, menstrual irregularity, PCOS, infertility, repeated miscarriage, heavy menstrual bleeding, anovulation, amenorrhea (no cycle). 

  • Musculoskeletal pain: Knee osteoarthritis, neck/back discomfort, back pain, back spasms, sports injury of any kind, sciatica, neuropathy, carpal tunnel, and even frozen shoulder. 

  • Stress, sleep, mood disorders: Targeted formulas that support restorative sleep and emotional resilience, alongside lifestyle guidance.

  • Exhaustion, Fatigue and Long Covid: Recover from illness, medical mysteries and unrelenting fatigue with our personalized approach. 

What to Expect

  • Format & taste: Granules or capsules are easiest; tea-decoctions available when clinically beneficial.

  • Treatment timeline: Early improvements (bowel patterns, sleep, pain) within 2–4 weeks; full stabilization over 8–12 weeks with dosage adjustments as needed. After 12 weeks we offer a re-eval to assess changing herbal formulas or wean for long-term treatment approach. 

  • Holistic synergy: Herbal medicine can be seamlessly paired with acupuncture, dietary insights, breath-work, and gentle movement to address symptoms from multiple angles. This medicine has healed billions of people over thousands of years. No guesswork, just results. 

About Your Practitioners

  • Tony Burris, LAc, MSTOM – Licensed Acupuncturist and Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, bringing years of clinical experience in herbal formula design and integrative care. If you want herbal medicine recommendations from Mr. Burris, just ask. He will make suggests after you ask him for specific herbal formulas. 

  • Dr. Kristen Burris, DAcCHM, LAc, MSTOM – Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, combining clinical research training with compassionate patient support and outcome tracking combining functional medicine testing. Dr. Burris prescribes herbal medicine for nearly every patient and extremely difficult medical conditions.  

Together, they offer a collaborative, evidence-informed practice—grounded in classical TCM and shaped by modern clinical standards.

FAQ: TCM Herbal Medicine at Eagle Acupuncture

** Q: How is TCM herbal medicine different from an herbal supplement I can buy online?**
A: Supplements are often single-ingredient and not tailored. Our formulas are customized, combining multiple herbs with synergistic function and adjusted over time. All herbs meet clinical-grade quality standards.

** Q: Are these herbal formulas backed by credible research?**
A: Yes—studies in peer-reviewed journals like JAMA, Cochrane, and major meta-analyses support their use for IBS, menstrual pain, osteoarthritis, infertility, poor sperm quality and quantity, allergies, menopause and so much more. You benefit from both traditional wisdom and scientific validation.

** Q: Are the herbs safe, especially if I’m on other medications?**
A: Absolutely. We only use high-quality products tested for safety. Our providers are experts and will carefully review medications and risks, guiding safe integration. 

** Q: How long before I can expect results?**
A: Many patients notice improvements in 2–4 weeks. The full therapeutic course usually spans 8–12 weeks, with dosing adjustments based on progress. Some chronic conditions can require low-dose daily support. Other health problems are cured, with no future return. Each patient responds differently. 

** Q: Can herbal medicine be combined with acupuncture?**
A: Definitely. In fact, combining TCM herbs with acupuncture often enhances results by addressing both energetic patterns and organ-system physiology. Ask your provider for herbal medicine suggestions. You may heal faster than one modality alone. 

At Eagle Acupuncture, under the expert guidance of Tony Burris, LAc, MSTOM and Dr. Kristen Burris, DAcCHM, LAc, MSTOM, our TCM herbal medicine service offers high-quality, personalized, and evidence-informed care. Whether you’re seeking digestive calm, menstrual harmony, musculoskeletal relief, or mental-emotional balance, we craft safe, effective herbal medicine tailored precisely for you—combining classical formulation principles with modern clinical rigor.

Let us help you reclaim balance, vitality, and well-being—naturally and knowledgeably.