Traditional Chinese Medicine employs a diagnostic system, which differs greatly from the diagnostic criteria of Western Medicine. At LA Herbs & Acupuncture, each patient will receive a thorough assessment and diagnosis based on the Chinese medical model. In most cases, there is a TCM equivalent to a Western diagnosis. We will carefully consider any diagnoses given by your allopathic physician, as well as other diagnostic measures, such as laboratory tests. It is our intention to work in cooperation with your doctor or doctors to provide an integrative treatment protocol.