When it comes to holistic healing, there’s a quiet power in Chinese herbal medicine that speaks across time. At WAY Wellness Center, we don’t just hand you a bag of herbs—we bring the wisdom of thousands of years into a deeply personalized, heart-centered healing experience.
This isn’t folklore or guesswork—it’s a living, breathing practice rooted in observation, refinement, and connection. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness, low energy, hormonal imbalance, or simply feeling “off,” Chinese herbal medicine offers a natural way to restore balance from the inside out.
Why Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbal medicine isn’t about masking symptoms. It’s about listening to the body’s signals and responding with intention.
For more than 5,000 years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have crafted herbal formulas to correct imbalances at the root—long before we had lab results or scan images. These formulas are based on the energetic properties of herbs and their ability to harmonize the body’s systems, organs, and meridians.
Every herb in a formula serves a purpose. Some take the lead, others support or guide, and some harmonize the entire blend. Together, they create a synergistic effect—gently guiding your body back to its natural rhythm. When used in combination with acupuncture, the results are often amplified, creating a more complete and lasting transformation.
What Can Herbal Medicine Help With
Chinese herbal medicine is incredibly versatile, and at WAY Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, we’ve seen it support healing for a wide range of conditions, including:
Stress and anxiety
Digestive concerns (IBS, bloating, reflux)
Hormonal imbalances and menstrual health
Sleep disorders and fatigue
Chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions
Fertility support and IVF preparation
Seasonal allergies and immune strengthening
Cardiovascular health, including blood pressure regulation and cholesterol balance
Circulatory issues such as poor circulation, varicose veins, and cold hands/feet
Blood-deficiency patterns that may contribute to dizziness, fatigue, or menstrual irregularities
And because these formulas are customized to your constitution—not just your diagnosis—they evolve as you do, changing with your needs, seasons, and healing journey.
A Personalized Formula, Just for You
Forget one-size-fits-all. Chinese herbs work best when they’re tailored to you—your story, your symptoms, your body’s way of speaking.
Your first herbal visit at WAY Wellness begins with an in-depth consultation. We take time to understand not just what’s bothering you today, but how your health has shifted over time, and what deeper patterns may be influencing your well-being. Using diagnostic tools from Classical Chinese Medicine, we design a formula that aligns with your unique constitution and healing goals.
Your customized herbal formula will be prepared as:
Powdered extracts for easy dissolving in warm water
Encapsulated herbs for convenient daily use
Each formula is hand-compounded in-house by Daniel Johnson, DMQ, LAc, co-owner and clinical director of WAY Wellness Center. With advanced training in Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine from the White Pine Institute under renowned herbalist Sharon Weizenbaum, Daniel brings both clinical precision and a deep understanding of plant-based healing to every blend.
These formulas are designed not just to treat symptoms—but to work with your body’s rhythms and support true, lasting balance.
Daniel’s Herbal Philosophy: Healing as a Return to Wholeness
With over 20 years in the healing arts, Daniel draws from a wide spectrum of wisdom—acupuncture, Daoist Medical Qi Gong, bodywork, nutrition, movement, and of course, herbal medicine. He doesn’t just treat what’s wrong—he teaches you how to reconnect with what’s right within you.
By blending ancient theory with modern clinical insight, Daniel helps you:
Build long-term vitality
Regulate stress and emotional health
Align with the seasons of your life and body
Reconnect with your capacity to heal
This is medicine that meets you where you are and walks you forward, gently.
Safe, Natural & Rooted in Results
When prescribed and monitored by a trained herbalist, Chinese herbal formulas are extremely safe—especially compared to many pharmaceuticals that override the body’s natural responses.
Herbs work with the body, not against it. They support your physiology, strengthen your immune system, and help regulate mood, hormones, and digestion without harsh side effects.
Many of our patients even use herbal medicine proactively—to stay well, boost focus and resilience, and support their body through stress, seasonal transitions, and life's demands.
Ready to Experience the Healing Power of Herbal Medicine
Whether you’re seeking support for a specific concern or looking for a more aligned, natural approach to your overall health, WAY Wellness Center is here to help you heal—gently, thoroughly, and with purpose.
Your journey to balance can begin with a cup of tea.
Book your herbal consultation today at our Pittsburgh wellness center.
Let’s craft your custom formula and take the first step toward whole-body wellness.
