Lhasa OMS is credited with leading the adoption of ancient Eastern medicine products & techniques in the U.S. Until the late 1970's, the Western world did not have a proper TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) product pipeline nor proper training. Former chemist and founder, Thomas Riihimaki, dedicated himself to bridging these two global cultures of medicine. A 2015 Research Study concluded that more than a third of adult Americans engaged providers of holistic health treatments, inclusive of services administered by licensed practitioners of TCM. This company has strongly influenced how Americans holistically approach personal health and wellness.