Acupuncture is a procedure that uses tiny needles in the skin to help balance a person’s energy. The needles are placed at specific locations along the patient’s body aligning with energy points. This triggers the body’s natural healing capabilities and restores balance to both the mind and body. COMMON AILMENTS TREATED WITH ACUPUNCTURE One of the main focus of acupuncture treatment is the reduction of pain and improvement of overall health. Acupuncture reduces pain after surgery or medical and dental treatments. Patients with chronic headaches and migraines benefit from acupuncture treatment Acupuncture treats muscle and back pain, stress relief and encourages overall wellness. Patients with neurological conditions report relief after acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture supports better immune and nervous system function. This, in turn, improves overall wellness and the body heals itself naturally when illness or injury occurs. HEALTH BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE If you are considering acupuncture for the first time, you may feel curious about these techniques. Here are some of the health benefits you may enjoy if you receive an acupuncture treatment: 1. REDUCED STRESS One of the primary reasons people seek acupuncture treatment is to reduce their stress levels. Restoring energy balance and triggering nervous system responses is a key factor in lowering the body’s stress reaction. According to Healthline, research has found that acupuncture lowers stress hormone levels and improves mood to help reduce feelings of anxiety and increase feelings of happiness. 2. REDUCED BACK AND JOINT PAIN Pain relief is one of the top benefits of acupuncture. The technique can reduce tension in the back and neck and alleviate pain in the joints. This is a drug-free way to address common pain complaints. It also reduces inflammation in these areas. 3. HEADACHE RELIEF Patients struggling with chronic headaches and migraines who do not want to have prescription medications as part of their treatment protocol may find relief with acupuncture treatments. Many studies reported in the National Institutes of Health found that acupuncture treatment was effective in reducing both the frequency and severity of headaches among chronic sufferers. It has also been more effective than pain-reducing medications in treating tension headaches. 4. IMPROVED EYE HEALTH Eye strain is a common complaint in the modern world with its heavy reliance on computer and phone screens. Acupuncture reduces eye strain and has helped to improve vision for people dealing with problems like night blindness or lazy eyes. 5. ENHANCED MENTAL CLARITY Brain fog occurs when stress and other concerns rob us of mental clarity, making it difficult to think or concentrate. Acupuncture treatment can enhance mental clarity and reduce the risk of problems with brain fog 6. REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, have a huge impact on a patient’s life. Acupuncture is an alternative medicine option to help treat these diseases. Clinical studies have shown improvement in language and motor function of patients with many neurological diseases and conditions who seek acupuncture treatment. 7. REDUCE AN INDIVIDUAL’S RISK OF FALLING ILL Patients who routinely have acupuncture treatment are at a reduced risk of getting sick because the treatment supports the body’s natural immune system. 8. FEWER DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS Constipation, heartburn, and irritable bowel syndrome are common digestive problems for the modern individual. Acupuncture treatment helps regulate digestive health and bring relief from these common ailments. 9. INCREASED ENERGY After acupuncture treatment, patients may experience a surge in energy levels. This can help people feel more productive at work and home. 10. BETTER SLEEP When the body’s energy is in balance and the nervous system is properly stimulated, acupuncture better improves abilities to fall asleep at night. Acupuncture has shown in scientific trials to benefit people struggling with insomnia. 11. RELIEF FROM ALLERGIES Allergy sufferers can use acupuncture to strengthener their immune response before the start of allergy season. 12. CONTROLLING BLOOD PRESSURE Regular acupuncture treatment combined with medical treatment for the cardiovascular system can help reduce blood pressure levels. 13. ENHANCING FERTILITY Couples who are trying to conceive a child may have faster results with acupuncture treatment. 14. IMPROVED HEALING AFTER MEDICAL PROCEDURES Acupuncture can assist people who have had surgery or undergone cancer treatments heal more quickly after their procedures.

Tui Na massage can relieve multiple disorders including: Neck and back pain – musculoskeletal disorders – premenstrual syndrome – fatigue and insomnia – carpal tunnel – headaches and migraines – arthritis – osteoporosis – stress – digestive conditions – respiratory conditions – Boosting blood circulation – Treats depression – Promotes healthy lactation – Treats osteoarthritis. Tui Na is both a form of physical bodywork and subtle energy medicine. As a physical therapy it excels at releasing the channel sinews, and the movement of joints. By opening, releasing and balancing the channel sinews, Tui Na treats muscular skeletal problems, and those caused by emotional and postural holding. These patterns usually have become an unconscious act and locked into the body’s protective connective tissue armour. As a form of energy medicine or Qigong, we utilize and direct chi through our hands, into points, along channels and into the Zang Fu and bones. Tui Na can be very vigorous and physically active or incredibly subtle and still. It depends on the requirements of treatment. We accomplish focused and forceful movements and apply them to various areas of the body through the clothing. Techniques include pushing, rolling, kneading, rubbing, and grasping. Tui Na is used instead of acupuncture when needles are uncomfortable or inappropriate, such as in pediatric applications. Using a range of internal and external massage techniques, according to the Yin and Yang principles and to use them for all illnesses.

Medical cupping therapy Cupping therapy is one of the oldest and most effective method of freeing the toxins from body tissue and organs. Known as vacuum cupping, hijama cupping, horn treatment etc. It is a practice in which we puts special cups on the skin to create suction. This draws the tissue beneath the cup up and swells causing increases in blood flow to the affected area. Enhanced blood flow under the cups draws impurities and toxins away from the nearby tissues and organs towards the surface for removal. Benefits Cupping helps to reduce pain and inflammation – Improves blood flow – Used for relaxation, well being and deep tissue massage – It is safe, non invasive and inexpensive treatment – Rejuvenation of body organs – Facilitates healing process and strengthens immune system. Indications. Cupping therapy is used for both healthy patients (anti ageing treatment, rejuvenation purpose) and those suffering from issues. Localized ailments that benefit from cupping therapy include a headache, lower back pain, neck pain, and knee pain. Systemic illnesses that have seen benefits with cupping therapy include hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, mental disorders, heart disease, hypertension, infections. It can be used to treat skin diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal, digestive, reproductive, and allergic conditions. Used to treat Blood disorders; anemia and hemophilia Rheumatic diseases; arthritis and fibromyalgia Gynecological disorders Skin problems: eczema and acne High blood pressure Migraines, Anxiety and depression Varicose veins. Effects Muscles: Stimulates blood flow and lymphatic drainage. Joints: Increased blood flow and secretion of synovial fluid. Digestive system: Increased peristalsis and secretion of digestive fluids, better digestion and excretion. Blood: Improved blood circulation, improved functioning of RBC and WBC. Nervous System: Stimulates sensory nerves of skin, Improves ANS.

The most common conditions and symptoms treated with Gua Sha include: Back pain Shoulder and neck tension Carpal tunnel syndrome Tennis elbow Poor circulation Scar tissue Cellulite What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a natural, alternative therapy that uses scraping your skin with a massage tool to improve your circulation. This ancient Chinese healing technique may offer a unique approach to better health with issues like chronic pain. Gua Sha scrapes your skin with short or long strokes to stimulate microcirculation of the soft tissue, which increases blood flow. We make these strokes with a smooth edged tool known as a gua massage tool. We apply oils to your skin, and then use the tool in a scraping motion. Gua Sha is intended to address stagnant energy, called chi, in the body that may be responsible for inflammation. Inflammation is the underlying cause of several conditions associated with chronic pain. Rubbing the skin’s surface is helps break up this energy, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. We use Gua Sha on the back, buttocks, neck, arms, and legs, using a gentle version of it on the face as a facial technique. Gua Sha Mechanism & Diagnosis Researchers have begun investigating Gua Sha’ in more detail. Recent studies show that the traditional Chinese medical practice resulting in red petechiae upregulates the immune system, in particular heme oxygenase-1, a molecule with strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant action. As extravasated blood cells from the Gua Sha process are reabsorbed into the circulatory system, they stimulate the release of HO-1, bilirubin and biliverdin, producing an anti-inflammatory response. This helps explain Gua Sha’s use in treating allergies, asthma, IBS, and colds. Gua Sha stimulates surface lymph and microvascular circulation. A 2019 animal study found that Gua Sha can effectively stimulate the absorption of interstitial fluid into the lymph and capillary beds, notably improving local circulation. This explains why Gua Sha has been found to help relieve painful breast engorgement in new nursing mothers. This partially explains how cosmetic application to the face may assist in relieving puffiness. Visual signs of Gua Sha If you give Gua Sha a try, don’t be alarmed if you see light bruising. “The scraping sometimes produces light petechiae on the skin that can vary from light pink to red and even purple”. This colour lasts anywhere from 1 to 7 days and is not painful or sensitive. Some of our techniques are light and this means no marks will be left. The science behind Gua Sha Gua Sha has been proven effective in numerous studies. In a 2017 study , older adults with back pain were treated with either Gua Sha or a hot pack. While both treatments relieved symptoms equally well, the effects of those treated with Gua Sha lasted longer. In a 2014 study, research found that Gua Sha improved the range of movement and reduced pain in people who used computers frequently compared with a control group that had no treatment. What are the benefits of Gua Sha? Gua Sha reduces inflammation, treating causes of chronic pain, such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as those that trigger muscle and joint pain. Reduces pain Speed muscle recovery Balance hormone levels Promote healing of various conditions, such as peripheral neuropathy, or the malfunctioning of the part of the nervous system that delivers messages to the brain. GUA SHA RELIEVES SYMPTOMS OF OTHER CONDITIONS: 1. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, liver damage, and liver scarring. Research suggests that Gua Sha may reduce chronic liver inflammation. One case study followed a man with high liver enzymes, an indicator of liver inflammation. 2. Migraine headaches. If your migraine headaches don’t respond to over the counter medications, Gua Sha may help. In one study, a 72 year old woman living with chronic headaches received Gua Sha over a 14-day period and her migraines improved during this time. 3. Neck pain. Gua Sha technique may prove effective for chronic neck pain. According to a study to determine the effectiveness of this therapy on 48 participants, the results found Gua sha has beneficial short term effects on pain and function in patients with chronic neck pain. 4. Tourette syndrome‘s involuntary movements such as facial tics, throat clearing, and vocal outbursts. According to a single case study, Gua Sha combined with other therapies helped to reduce symptoms. 6. Perimenopausal syndrome occurs as women move closer to menopause. Symptoms include: insomnia – irregular periods – anxiety – fatigue – hot flashes. One study, however, found that Gua Sha may reduce symptoms of perimenopause in some women. Upon completion of the study, the intervention group reported greater reduction of symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, headaches, and hot flashes compared to the control group.

Benefits of Chinese Massage Chinese massage removes layers of emotional stress while breaking down scar tissue, increase range of motion, and reduce pain. Other benefits include: Renewed energy, vigor, and strength Soothed lower back pain and sciatica Better cardiovascular health Lowered hypertension (blood pressure) Opened up frozen shoulders Relieved rheumatoid arthritis symptoms Increased immunity Better sleep Healthier organ function Hormone release Improved respiration and circulation Released lactic acid buildups Accelerated injury and surgical recovery What Is Chinese Massage? Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners say body energy must continuously flow to prevent stress and disease. Over many millennia, these therapists have developed a variety of related bodywork therapies, including acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese massage. Traditional Chinese healers manipulate the meridian system (inner energy points and pathways) to encourage the flow of “qi” (body energy) and blood throughout the body. Not only does “qi” flow through bodies, but the belief is that it animates the entire world. Practitioners balance their clients’ “qi” by clearing energy pathways called jing luo of blockages that cause pain and disease. Chinese massage practitioners identify pathways with limited flow and use hand pressure to restore balance and energy circulation. Today, Chinese massage is given all over the world. Western clients enjoy the mental and physical benefits of this practice, including stress relief and musculoskeletal realignment. We focus on the therapeutic benefits of massage, rather than the Western model of stress relief and relaxation. Our goal being to address and balance their clients’ entire holistic health, not just specific symptoms. Tui Na and Zhi Ya People in the West may refer to Chinese massage as Tui Na. However, this is only one of two main styles of traditional Chinese bodywork. Zhi Ya, uses pinching and pressing techniques similar to acupressure, reflexology, and qi gong with the use of oils. In Zhi Ya we use a variety of shou fa (hand techniques) that may either stimulate (yang) or sedate (yin) the patient. We balance the yin and yang energies to encourage health and lifestyle benefits. What to Expect from a Chinese Massage Session Both tui na and Zhi Ya sessions typically last more than a half hour and can take up to an hour or more. We may be more likely than other massage therapists to encourage talking during your massage. Not only does this provide feedback and increase your comfort, it may also help release emotions that arise during the session. We will work on your jin, this soft tissue connects the body and can affect the flow of chi. followed by work on xue (acupoints), which connect the body’s various organs via the meridian system. In Chinese medicine, the meridian system is a distribution network that resembles a web and links the body’s various parts together. Some Chinese massage techniques bear similarities to Western massage, like pressing, stretching, squeezing, pushing, and kneading. However, your practitioner may also dig, knuckle, and gently pluck your soft tissue. Your practitioner may even employ hammering and vibrating methods, or even walk on your back.