Acupuncture - Acupressure

Actually, it’s only the shoulder – but then the digestion plays havoc, the skin seems to break out without any reason, cold and flu seem to be more persistent than ever, and the mood is anything but joyful. Some physio, more roughage in the food, a new facial cream, lots of vitamins – soon it’s much better; but a few weeks later, it starts again – one really feels like crying.

Traditional Chinese Medicine concentrates on the cultivation of the Chi, the force that gives life to humans, animals, plants – the whole Universe. While the uninterrupted even flow of the Chi ensures a healthy and pain-free life, blockages within this flow of Energy result in symptoms that seem to be totally unrelated and don’t disappear despite different kinds of treatments.

Within the first consultation, all aspects of ‘un-wellness’ will be addressed as the different effects of interrupted or disturbed Chi will manifest eventually in all areas of life. Questions pertaining not only to the obvious pain but also to sleep and nutrition, digestion, and mood changes will result in a clearer picture of the condition. Based on the Theory of the Five Elements it is then possible to re-adjust the Energy flow.

In the above example, the affected Element is primarily the Metal Element as the respective Meridian runs along the shoulder, the skin is the tissue, the lung is the pertaining organ, and the corresponding emotion is sadness, disappointment, and grief.

By using fine needles, applying pressure or do moxibustion on designated points on the body, an even flow of Energy is restored which enables the body to heal itself – thus overall well-being within the person can be achieved.

Nutritional adjustment – according to TCM principles – will not only supplement but also increase the chances of a natural, holistic healing.

Apart from physical pain, or emotional discord, an important area for TCM is the subject of infertility or sub-fertility which defies any medical intervention, causing a great deal of anguish and frustration.

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