Long COVID
Supporting Recovery Through Personalized Integrative Care
Long COVID (Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection) describes symptoms that persist or develop after the initial COVID-19 infection, affecting the nervous system, cardiovascular system, lungs, digestive system, endocrine system, and immune function.
Recognizing the Signs
Common Symptoms
A Different Framework
The Chinese Medicine Perspective
In Chinese Medicine, Long COVID corresponds to a pattern in which a pathogenic factor — initially Wind-Heat or Damp-Heat — was not fully cleared during the acute infection and has left behind a combination of residual Heat, Dampness, Phlegm, and Blood Stasis alongside significant depletion of Qi, Blood, and in some cases Kidney Essence. The characteristic fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness, and systemic symptoms reflect this complex overlapping pattern.
Treatment is staged and carefully paced: early care focuses on clearing residual pathogenic factors and resolving Dampness and Stagnation; later care shifts to tonifying Qi, Blood, and constitutional vitality. The goal is systematic, sustainable recovery that addresses both the pathogenic burden and the underlying depletion.
Therapies We May Recommend
Personalized Treatment
Acupuncture
Fine needles placed at specific points may help regulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, support circulation, and address the underlying Chinese Medicine pattern contributing to symptoms.
Custom Chinese Herbal Medicine
A personalized herbal formula may be recommended to address patterns associated with inflammation, deficiency, stagnation, or constitutional imbalance identified during your assessment. Common patterns include Lung Qi deficiency, Spleen.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling
Individualized guidance on diet, movement, sleep, and stress management to support your body's natural healing processes and long-term wellness.
Functional Laboratory Review
Review of relevant lab work to identify contributing factors such as nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, inflammatory markers, or metabolic patterns.
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Long COVID recovery is a journey. We're here to support you with personalized care designed around your unique health story.