Center For Integrated Medicine

12/16/2025

Natural medicine hospital. Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong just recently open on Dec. 11th. This hospital features TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) as the primary approach to patient care with integration of Western medicine if needed. TCM for those who is not familiar, is a professional medical system of natural and holistic healthcare. TCM is based on clinical degree, not on racial decent. This hospital has 400 beds and plans for expansion. Seven specialized hospital departments emphasis on Chinese herbal medicine and natural medicinals, acupuncture and bodywork (moxa, etc.), Chinese nutritional diets and Chinese healing exercises specifically for internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, chronic diseases, traumatology (injuries) and orthopedics. This hospital also serves as a teaching/training clinical site for local four Hong Kong TCM medical schools.
Although there are many such hospitals in Mainland China, but this is the first TCM hospital in the Hong Kong- Macau Bay Area. Why is this important to Americans? Because of easier access to natural medicine/TCM in a in-patient hospital setting. Unlike mainland China, Hong Kong is a ex-British colony of China and English is the official language other than Cantonese Chinese for Hong Kongers. This makes communication much easier as a American patient. In addition, a China's visa is not require to enter Hong Kong. Hong Kong functions as a "free port" which is a separate customs territory from Mainland China. Only your US passport is require.
For more information, contact Center for Integrated Medicine in Visalia at 559-625-4246.

12/12/2025

Beginners Special!!!!!! January 6th to Feb. 26th, 2026. Start your New Year with a healthy you! Twice a week on Tues and Thurs at 4 pm to 5pm.
This class will demonstrate Tai Chi warm-up exercises for stretching and flexibility in slow motion movements. Then proceed into "Qi Cultivating" exercises. The focus of Tai Chi is not just about the movements or performance, but the focus is to use your mind to control the movements/ breath. One reason why Tai Chi is considered an "internal exercise". This class will build on concepts already learned in the previous sessions. Tai Chi does not challenge any religious belief.
Location: 816 W. Oak Ave, Outdoors
Clothing: Loose and comfortable, close-toes flat shoes.
Price : $150.00 per person. No refunds after first session or for missed sessions/ no attendance. $50.00 service fee for any refunds/ exchanges
Instructor: J. Gentry, Doctor of Chinese Medicine (DTCM) candidate. Five Branches Univ. of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
To minimize classroom interruption, no visitors or video recording are allowed unless with permission from Center for Integrated Medicine. Submit your payment in person before 1:00 pm at the clinic or drop off payment (enclosed in envelope with name and contact number of participant) through the mail slot located next to front door during clinic off hours. Total payment must be received to reserve your participation. Register Now! More information at www.allholisticmed.org

12/04/2025

Center for Integrated Medicine-Cancer care support with TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). TCM is a medical system of natural and holistic medical modalities to enhance the treatment outcome as well to decrease & prevent side effects of chemotherapy, radiation or surgery while boosting body's defense systems............
Dr. K. Kwong, Pharm.D., L.Ac., O.M.D.
Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Board licensed Acupuncturist/ Herbalist, Natural and Holistic Family Medicine,
Professor of Integrative Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacology
Clinical Preceptor to Medical Interns.
Clinic Phone: (559) 625-4246

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to patients and friends of the Center for Integrated Medicine. We are grateful to have the opportunity to serve you in your health care needs. May your Thanksgiving be filled with family, friends and delicious foods............Dr. Kwong and staff (Shaunte, Samantha, Edward, Jamie, Michelle, Adrian, Eric, Penelope & Shelby).

11/22/2025

Let us be a partner in your health care journey. Our clinic understands that chronic illnesses are conditions that last a long time and require ongoing care. Chronic conditions are difficult to treat/ manage because they are persistent, therefore requiring many various supports. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has become very popular due to its individualize/ customizes natural medicine prescriptions of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, healing exercises, life style modification, etc. based on the root causes of the illness aka as TCM imbalances. Unlike drugs, TCM prescriptions are flexible and have virtually no side effects when prescribed according to TCM holistic diagnosis (es)/ imbalances. Its multi-component, interacting, multi-targeting, functioning, etc. are some of the advantages over the allopathic conventional medical system……..Dr. Kwong

11/20/2025

Welcome, Center for Integrated Medicine has relocated to 816 W. Oak Ave as of Feb. 2017. Our Center was established in 1994, the first medical practice of its kind to start locally in Visalia. The Center is now the largest independent, full-service TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practice in Cali...

11/14/2025

Welcome to Center for Integrated Medicine, Visalia.
Are you ready to start feeling better? Traditional Chinese Medicine, It Works! Center for Integrated Medicine was established in 1994, the first medical practice of its kind to start locally in Visalia. The Center is now the largest independent, full-service TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practice in California South Valley.
-State Licensed/ Board Certified TCM physicians/ Acupuncturists (not by racial decent, but professional degree)
-Natural and Holistic Family Medicine
-Medical clinic with an on-site, one-of-kind natural medicine/ herb pharmacy
-California State Accredited Teaching Facility (medical students and interns)
-Public Awareness Series; Workshops and classes
-Jade Garden: TCM food therapy/ nutrition and teas
-Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden
-Cofounder and Proprietor; Dr. Kwong, PharM.D., L.Ac., O.M.D.

www.allholisticmed.org

Welcome, Center for Integrated Medicine has relocated to 816 W. Oak Ave as of Feb. 2017. Our Center was established in 1994, the first medical practice of its kind to start locally in Visalia. The Center is now the largest independent, full-service TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practice in Cali...

11/12/2025

Center for Integrated Medicine. We are forever indebted to our nation's veterans. Thank you for your service to our country. Many do not realizes that many Chinese Americans served in all branches of the US Armed Forces. Here is a photo of a Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Chinese American veterans.

11/02/2025

Let's Stay Healthy Together by Dr. Kwong! It is time to boost your immune system naturally and not wait till the Winter. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine physicians)/ Acupuncturists like myself can prescribe prescriptions to include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional recipes/soups, Qigong & Tai chi to prevent disease and illness by boosting the immune system. Taking preventative steps to boost the immune system can better prepare the body to fight off infection. As well as a better chance of recovery if one comes down with a illness.
TCM looks at the body as whole, assessing areas of potential weakness and boosting our overall body functioning. Studies have shown that Chinese herbal prescriptions can increase the number of T cells your body produces. These cells are the main line of defense to fight infection. When the body senses an invasion, T cells respond first and start attacking. If they’re successful, we remain healthy. (A. Stueber, L.Ac.- NJ)

10/30/2025

Brain Gut Connection. Traditional Chinese Medicine has known for centuries what Western medicine had just discover. A tip from Dr. Kwong- Get your herb prescription to prevent brain fog, improve memory, balance emotions and increase happiness. Improve gut function (Gu Qi) to tonify brain power. Center for Integrated Medicine since 1994

10/24/2025

Center for Integrated Medicine- One of the best protective measures to stay healthy other than to avoid exposure to the virus/ germs and having good hygiene is to Strengthen and Boost your Immune system with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), both acupuncture and herbal prescriptions. Natural defense system to help you ward off viruses and other pathogens that may invade the body. TCM can also help to prevent the build -up of inflammation, phlegm, and mucous as well.
These herbal prescriptions were recorded thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese Medical Saint/ Doctor, Zhang Zhong Jing who wrote the Shang Han Lan aka as "Treatise (Textbook) on Cold Damage Diseases". The oldest clinical textbook that describe TCM diagnostics and corresponding herbal prescriptions for viral, bacterial infections or epidemics. This book is still a require text for Acupuncture/ TCM students today. Call our clinic for appointment.