“The connection between a person’s mind and body and the connection between a patient and their healthcare provider are paramount in achieving and maintaining health. ”
I worked for many years as an archaeologist and educator and then as a medical writer in Western medicine. Like many practitioners, I first discovered Traditional Chinese medicine as a patient, where I was amazed at the fast and effective relief of symptoms through a gentle and relaxing experience. The more I learned, the more I found to admire in this medical approach that works with your body, helping it to correct imbalances. I traveled to do my training in Toronto, Canada, which has a large Chinese population, many herb pharmacies and experienced herbalists, and many resources for Traditional Chinese medicine.
I work by explaining the treatment process and the patterns I observe in my patients to them so that they gain a better understanding of themselves and their health. I'm well suited to help people struggling with chronic health problems, those suffering from pain, people frustrated with their current treatment outcomes, and family members who are interested in finding a practitioner who can treat family members of all ages.
The connection between a person's mind and body and the connection between a patient and their healthcare provider are paramount in achieving and maintaining health. I find those connections to be the most important and the most gratifying aspects of practicing this medicine.
I look forward to working with you.
Thalia Gray, LAc, DiplOM, PhD
Credentials
Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Oriental Medicine
20+ years experience as an international medical writer in biomedicine and pharmaceutical studies
Licensed by the PA State Medical Board for both acupuncture and herbal prescriptions
Diplomate from Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, Toronto, Canada
PhD in Anthropology from New York University
Instructor in Chinese Medicine at University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon Osher programs
Certificate in Co-Creative Partnership with Nature (Pam Montgomery)
Studies and apprenticeships in Plant Communication, Shamanic Journeying, Medical Intuition, and Energy Medicine
Certificate in Medical Qi Gong and Tai Chi instructor
“I am sooo grateful I found Thalia, moving to Pittsburgh was a very hard transition for me and my health has greatly improved thanks to Thalia’s intuitive and expert care. I have come in to see Thalia in such stressful times and I always leave feeling so grounded and calm. We have worked together on my emotional Heath, digestive, hormonal Health and so much more. Highly recommend”
The white deer symbolizes the healer in Chinese mythology. It is often shown carrying a medicine bottle around its neck in its role of bringing medicine to traditional medicine practitioners.