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TCM Diagnosis
Cupping
Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Sound Healing or Cupping
Tui Na: Chinese Therapeutic Massage
Acupuncture Face Lifting
Guasha Face Shaping
Private Tai Chi
Private Qi Gong
Sound Healing
Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the most natural and studied forms of traditional medicine. Its ultimate aim is to maintain the body in its optimal condition. For those struggling to keep well it restores the body to a state of optimum wellbeing and assists the body in healing itself. This age-old practice uses herbs, acupuncture, acupressure massage, food therapy, and mind-body exercise to stimulate healing. The first step in a TCM health program is to have a diagnostic consultation. In this treatment your TCM doctor will diagnose your whole body through pulse and tongue reading and a series of questions. This will provide an insight into which parts of your body are strong and which need support. Further to the advice your doctor provides in the consultation, you may be recommended other TCM or healing services to bring your body back to equilibrium. Is TCM right for you? TCM has been used for thousands of years to promote longevity, and a state of continuous wellbeing. It is helpful for those who wish to stay well or those who have a chronic or emerging condition they wish to address with natural health practices.
BENEFITS
• Provides an understanding of your overall health – from internal to external factors – and what may be causing difficulties or blocks to achieve optimal health.
• Helps you to understand if your internal emotions are affecting your health and how to manage them in a way which is healthier for your overall wellbeing
• Receive recommendations on your lifestyle, including diet and exercise routine, which would help you to improve your overall health
Cupping is a TCM therapy, used to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi (chi). This therapeutic treatment involves warming and placing glass cups on the skin. By warming the air within the cup, a vacuum is created, and the skin tissue is drawn up into the cup. The effect is to increase the blood flow, loosen the fascia or connective tissue, and stimulate healing. Most often used to reduce pain and promote healing cupping may also be used to break up scar tissue. Depending on your condition the cups are most often placed on the back, neck, and shoulders. Cupping may cause temporary bruising and soreness, depending on the level of internal stagnation. The temporary bruising is considered a favorable outcome, suggesting the treatment has successfully removed toxins and stagnation. Cupping is recommended only after a TCM Diagnosis and Consultation.
BENEFITS
• Enhanced detoxification and improved immune system function
• Relaxation and reduced stress
• Relieves tension and pain
• Enhanced digestive system and relief from digestive conditions
• Enhanced weight loss and increased metabolism
• Improved blood circulation and increased energy
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
• Bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or use of blood thinners
• High fever
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Pregnancy
• Active cancer
A key healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is commonly used to treat pain and is increasingly being used for overall wellness. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles into your skin at strategic points on your body, the stimulation created at the site of the insertion causes the body to self heal and relief itself of pain. Whilst involving the insertion of needles, it is relatively pain free procedure & most clients (even those who fear needles) will rest easily or even fall asleep during the treatment. Some conditions acupuncture can assist with:
1. Reduces headache pain & frequency Acupuncture may have long-term pain relief for migraines and headaches. In studies, this ancient remedy decreased the pain but also had lasting effect.
2. Helps relieve back pain Trials show a significant reduction of pain on lower back pain when treated for 8 weeks with acupuncture therapy, and there are no side effects like prescription medication with lasting effects.
3. Can reduce chronic pain Research has proven that acupuncture is a reliable treatment option for back and neck muscle aches and pain, osteoarthritis and other chronic pain illnesses.
4. Helps treat insomnia Acupuncture therapy helps you sleep and improves the effectiveness of other natural sleep treatments.
5. Helps with cancer & chemotherapy recovery Acupuncture can help boost immunity and speed up recovery following cancer treatments.
6. Able to help prevent cognitive decline Parkinson’s patients were treated with acupuncture for 16 sessions, 85% of patients reported subjective improvements of individual symptoms including: tremor, walking, handwriting, slowness, pain, sleep, depression, and anxiety.
BENEFITS
• Relaxation and reduced stress
• Relief from muscle tension and pain
• Reduced inflammation
• Improved joint mobilization
• Enhanced immune system and allergy relief
• Enhanced mental clarity and increased energy
• Enhanced digestive system and relief from digestive conditions
• Balancing of mind, spirit, and body for general wellbeing
• Enhanced detoxification of internal organs
• Enhance weight loss and increased metabolism
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
• Bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or use of blood thinners
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Pregnancy
• Active cancer
Tui na (pronounced "twee naw") literally means "push and pull" and is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapeutic massage. A combination of massage, acupressure and other forms of body manipulation, Tuina works by applying pressure to acupoints, meridians and groups of muscles or nerves to remove blockages that prevent the free flow of qi As a therapeutic massage the techniques used address specific patterns of disharmony in the body and can at times be a little uncomfortable – this massage is not generally used for pleasure and relaxation. Tuina will provide relief for many kinds of tension and pain. Focused on releasing blockages this treatment has physiological as well as physical benefits. Practiced for over thousands of years Tuina is a well established form of manipulative therapy.
BENEFITS
• Relaxation and reduced stress
• Reduces inflammation and relieves tension and pain
• Improves joint mobilization
• Supports the immune system and assists with allergy relief
• Enhances mental clarity and increases energy
• Improves digestive system and provides relief from digestive conditions
• Rebalances mind, spirit and body for general wellbeing.
• Enhanced detoxification of internal organ
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
• Bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or use of blood thinners
• High fever
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Pregnancy
• Active cancer
Facial acupuncture involves inserting 40 to 70 tiny and painless needles into the skin of the face. As the needles puncture the skin, they create tiny wounds (barely visible) which are called positive microtraumas. When your body senses these microtraumas it goes into repair mode.
The microtraumas stimulate your lymphatic and circulatory system, which work together to deliver nutrients and oxygen to your skin cells, nourishing your skin from the inside out. This helps even out skin complexion and promote glow. The positive microtraumas also stimulate the production of collagen which helps improve elasticity, minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.
This treatment will leave you glowing!
BENEFITS
• Rejuvenate and tightening of the skin
• Reduce acne and acne scars
• Reduce hyper-pigmentation
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
• Bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or use of blood thinners
• Pregnancy
• Active cancer
Essential principles include mind integrated with the body; control of movements and breathing; generating internal energy, mindfulness, song (loosening 松) and jing (serenity 静). The ultimate purpose of tai chi is cultivate the qi or life energy within us to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body. Total harmony of the inner and outer self comes from the integration of mind and body, empowered through healthy qi through the practice of tai chi.
BENEFITS
• Enhanced vital energy
• Relaxation and reduced stress
• Relief of tension and pain
• Improvement in joint mobilization
• Enhanced immune system
• Enhanced digestive system and relief from digestive conditions
• Rebalancing of your mind, spirit and body for general wellbeing
• Enhanced detoxification
• Enhanced weight loss and increased metabolism
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
• Pregnancy
Qi Gong improves mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. Qi (“subtle breath” or “vital energy”) and Gong (“skill cultivated through steady practice”).
BENEFITS
• Enhanced vital energy
• Relaxation and reduced stress
• Relief of tension and pain
• Improvement in joint mobilization
• Enhanced immune system
• Enhanced digestive system and relief from digestive conditions
• Rebalancing of your mind, spirit and body for general wellbeing
• Enhanced detoxification
• Enhanced weight loss and increased metabolism
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
• Pregnancy
When sound waves reach our ears, they are converted into electrical signals that travel up the auditory nerve into the auditory cortex, the part of the brain that processes sound. As the sound waves reach our brains, they trigger responses in our bodies. This process alters our emotions, releases hormones and chemicals that affect both our bodies and our moods, and triggers certain impulses (for example, singing and dancing). Many people who enjoy sound healing use it as a way to assist with anxiety, chronic pain, sleep disorders, PTSD, stress, and depression. Sound therapy often induces a state of meditation where deep healing can take place. Sound Healing may include Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks and drumming. Sound Healing in BodyConscious may be private or booked as a class and can be combined with acupuncture for a deeper healing treatment.
BENEFITS
• Relaxation and reduced stress
• Tension and pain relief
• Enhanced immune system
• Enhanced mental clarity and increased energy
• Rebalance of your mind, spirit and body for general well being
• Enhanced detoxification and cleaning of negative energy
• Rebalance brain waves for cognitive improvement