Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient healthcare system that aim to restore balance  of Qi (vital energy ), yin and yang in the body. The goal of TCM to prevent disease as well as  treat the root cause of disease already present. A variety of  of healing modalities are used in this type of practice. The most common technique in TCM is acupuncture although a practitioner of TCM may also use  electro acupuncture, moxa, cupping, gua sha, herbs and any combination of these or other modalities.