TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

TCM, with its roots dating back five thousand years, encompasses a holistic approach to health utilizing acupuncture, herbs, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle adjustments to harness the body's innate healing capacities and restore balance without side effects. Central to TCM are concepts like yinyang, Qi, ZangFu (organ system), and the five elements, which describe health and the body. Qi, or life force, flows through meridians connected to internal organs, maintaining balance and health when unobstructed. Acupuncture restores balance by inserting needles at specific points along these meridians to regulate energy flow.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic methods such as pulse, tongue, and abdominal diagnosis are employed to assess the functioning of Qi. Acupuncture needles are then applied, guided by the client's "true healing intention," to restore balance and promote body-mind integration. Scientifically, acupuncture increases blood circulation and endorphin production, aiding pain relief and healing.

Acupuncture

Needle techniques are gentle yet effective, with touch needling used for sensitive individuals.

Auricular therapy,

involving ear acupuncture and auricular massage

Other Modalities

In addition to acupuncture, TCM encompasses the following complementary techniques. These therapies, individually tailored and rooted in ancient traditions, offer holistic approaches to health and well-being.

Cupping

Cupping therapy, an ancient alternative medicine practice, involves placing special cups on the body to create suction for several minutes. This technique aids in pain relief, enhances blood flow, promotes relaxation, and contributes to overall well-being, acting as a form of deep-tissue massage.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a technique where dried mugwort herb is burned on or over various acupuncture points, adding Qi (energy) to the body. It's particularly beneficial for breech presentation in late pregnancy and offers benefits such as reducing the number of breech births and complications.

Gua Sha

Gua Sha, akin to Cupping, is an ancient Chinese treatment stimulating the skin to release stagnation and promote circulation. By using smooth-edged tools to apply friction in repeated strokes, this technique alleviates conditions like stiff neck, shoulders, and upper back, enhancing muscle health and circulation.

Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Abdominal Massage)

Chi Nei Tsang is an ancient Taoist abdominal massage aimed at detoxifying and strengthening the body, improving elimination, stimulating lymphatic and circulatory systems, and releasing deep-seated tensions.

Qi Gong

Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice, focuses on developing internal strength by exercising essence, vital energy, and spirit. It regulates the body's constitution, consciousness, and respiration, preventing and treating diseases, improving intelligence, and manifesting latent power within individuals.