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Acupuncture (針灸) and Chinese Herbal Medicine (中藥)

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been practiced in China for more than 2000 years and plays an important role in the medical history of the world. However, it is different from the modern medicine originating from the western world.
TCM theory is based on the knowledge of the patient in the context of the whole organic body, emphasising the holistic, natural, comprehensive patient-centered treatments.
The very unique feature of TCM is that it goes to the root of a problem not just symptomatic control. It also enhances the intrinsic vital energy for health maintenance and disease prevention.
Based on yin-yang and five-elements theories, TCM practitioners utilise special techniques to tonify, detox, warm up and cool down different body systems – with the goal of restoring the body’s imbalance back to a healthy status.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help:

Skin problems (e.g. acne, eczema, skin allergies)
Infertility
Problems of female reproductive system (e.g. painful period, irregular period, premenstrual syndrome)
Musculoskeletal disorders (pain and tension)
Acute or recurrent respiratory tract problems (e.g. allergic rhinitis/hay fever, asthma, tonsillitis, upper respiratory infection)
Digestive system disorders (e.g. gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux)
Stress-induced troubles (e.g. sleep problem, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle tension)
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may also support cancer surgery and therapy.

Common Q&A for Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine:

What is the first recorded practice of acupuncture, and how this treatment originated in China?
The practice of acupuncture was first recorded more than two thousand years ago. Ancient China was primarily an agricultural country and people were collecting fruits from trees and might also need to fight with animals to get food. When the branches of trees or certain parts of the animals accidentally poked onto their skin of certain parts of the bodies, their ailments got improved. After extremely long years of experience and accumulation of the therapeutic information, people could systematic reviewed such and then concluded the treatment value of stimulation of certain acupoints. This gradually evolved and formed the base of acupuncture theory.
Through history, has acupuncture been practiced in other parts of the world outside of China? How did it spread?
Due to the expansion of the China border and thus the cultural influence to the neighbouring countries at certain periods of time throughout the China history, acupuncture has been practiced in Japan and Korea for a very long time. The research and use of acupuncture in western world has also been receiving ever-growing attention since the international report of the anaesthesia effect of acupuncture in 1980’s.
In modern times, how would you explain acupuncture as an effective form of medicine to skeptics who may question the “science” behind this type of treatment?
The answer for this question depends on how you define “science”. I suppose most people are referring it to the “the most up-to-date scientific knowledge”. Nevertheless, what updated or not is just a relative concept. There had had actually a time when “the earth is the centre of the universe” was regarded as scientific, which apparently was proven wrong later. In my opinion, science should be defined as the best available evidence at a certain time point and there is no absolute science. The practice of acupuncture is based on systematic and comprehensive philosophy which could fully explain the evolution of the diseases and instruct the design of the treatment protocol for the patients. The more-than-two-thousand-years history of practice and the effective therapeutic effect for the whole Chinese population before western medicine was used in China in 19th century are undoubtedly the best available evidence for the value of acupuncture.
Please explain the theory of the “meridian” and pressure points in TCM in relation to acupuncture.
Meridians are the channels through which the vital energy (qi) and blood flow. There are twelve major meridians which connect different organ systems including heart, lung, spleen, kidney, liver, heart pericardium, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, gall bladder, urinary bladder, and triple warmer. They are the network linking the external and internal body parts. Additionally, there are eight extra meridians which are also very important in regulating the general body function. Meridians do not exist in anatomical form. Metaphorically, they are more like the orbits where the planets rotate around. There are no real tracks in the universe but one could trace how the planets move. Meridians are the routes where the qi and blood “travel”.
By stimulation the acupuncture points on the meridians with strengthening or clearing techniques, the body organ systems would be restored to the balanced and healthy status.
The idea of inserting needles into the body can cause some to feel uneasy. How is the level of pain experienced by acupuncture patients?
I believe pain is not a proper term used to describe the feelings of patients having acupuncture. When we perform acupuncture, the desirable sensation felt by the patients is a temporary dull ache, numbness, or soreness. Some patients may also feel warmth or an energy flow in the body.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy can be defined as the controlled use of essential oils to maintain and promote physical, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing. – Gabriel Mojay

Essential oils are the plant essence and life force and have very powerful effect on the body, mind and spirit and are wonderful tools to help go back to natural state of health and well being.

What kind of conditions can aromatherapy help with?

Stress, anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, depression
Hormone imbalance, painful/irregular periods, PMS, difficulty in conceiving, menopausal problems…
Muscular tensions, aches, pain, sport recovery
Headaches, migraines
Digestive problems (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, etc.)
Respiratory problems
Poor circulation, fluid retention
Skin problems (eczema, acne, etc.)
Low immunity, fatigue
Pregnancy (morning sickness, swollen legs, labour, etc.)

Massage also has the following benefits:

Increases circulation
Assists detoxification, toxin elimination
Strengthens the immune system
Deeply relaxes / energizes according to the objectives
Improves body image and general sense of well-being

Who can benefit from aromatherapy?

Infants
Children/Teenagers
Adults
Pregnant women (3 months onwards)
Elderly

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Is EFT for you?

The Affirmation Seekers: Tangled in self-doubt and icky self-chatter? If you’re on a quest to deepen your love and acceptance for yourself, this is your haven.
The Stress-Strugglers: Overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of life, and itching to ditch the low hum of anxiety? Find your calm and peace here.
The Grief-Keeper: Holding on to the devastation and sadness of an event? This is a safe place to help you process the pain gently.

What is EFT Therapy?

The Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT (also know as Tapping), was founded in 1995 by Gary Craig, through simplifying Dr. Roger Callahan’s Thought Field Therapy (TFT). It’s a form of psychological acupressure based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture but without the needles. It involves gentle tapping with your fingers on specific points of the head and upper body while you think about your issue and voicing your experience.

The discovery statement in EFT is that any negative emotion is a blockage in the energy system also referred to as meridians in Chinese Medicine. These blockages in our energy system, in addition to challenging us emotionally, often lead to limiting beliefs and behaviors unconsciously blocking us from having a harmonious life. Resulting symptoms are either emotional and or physical and include feelings of anxiety, addiction, depression, lack of confidence and self-esteem.

EFT is a wonderfully safe, gentle and effective method for removing the charge of strong, emotional and physical pain. It’s also used to enhance positive and nourishing feelings too. The technique is easy to learn and can therefore also be used as a safe and effective self-help tool, but always work with a therapist on issues with a very high emotional charge.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is more than 200 years old therapeutic method of restoring health by using least number of remedies in minimum possible doses with a patient-centric approach! The term homeopathy is derived from the Greek words ὅµοιος (hómoios: similar) and πάθος (páthos: suffering, disease). Homeopathy has a holistic approach to healing, with as its central tenet that “like cures like” (in Latin: similia similibus curentur). Established in 1796 by the German physician Dr Samuel Christian Hahnemann, it treats patients with heavily diluted preparations of substances which in their undiluted form are thought to cause effects similar to the symptoms presented.

Homeopathic medicines are manufactured from various sources like plants, minerals, animals, sarcodes and nosodes according to the standard practices of Homeopathic Pharmacopeia. These medicines are employed in practice only after their drug-proving on healthy human beings. According to WHO, homeopathy is the second largest system of medicine with a growth rate of 20-25% every year. The growing popularity of homeopathy and its legal acceptance has been seen in 66 countries.

Homeopathy cares for the person on physical, mental and emotional levels and emphasis on strengthening immunity by endorsing body’s Homeostatic pathways.
Homeopathy can be used alone and as part of an integrated treatment plan according to the needs. It compliments Natural Health practices like Osteopathy, Acupuncture very well and can also be used as an adjunct treatment with allopathic medicines when required.

Homeopathy is suitable for all age groups in various phases of life (pregnancy, babies, children, adolescents, elderly) and it is also effective for pets. It has the competency to work both in acute problems and chronic sicknesses with upright
efficacy.

Homeopathy can be useful in:

Acute Illnesses
Chronic Diseases
Allergy & Immunology
Mental Health
Sleep Issues
Emotional/Behavioural problems
Female, Pregnancy & Labour issues
Pre-& Post-Operative conditions
Prophylaxis
Injury/First-aid
Epidemic Infections
Avoid antibiotic overuse

Clinical Hypnosis

Clinical hypnosis is extremely useful as a quick and effective therapy for transformation if the client is not experiencing deep emotional distress. It can also be used in combination with psychotherapy.

For example, it is highly useful for treating unwanted habits such as grinding teeth, nail biting, fears of any kind, promoting healing, intimacy, confidence, concentration, relaxation, sports, academic or performance enhancement.

Sessions last an hour each and normally one to two sessions are required as each hypnotic script is customized to suit your individual needs. Hypnosis is highly effective for youngsters above 12 and adults alike.

Each session lasts for 1.5 hours and is HK1,750.

Health Coach

A Health Coach is a master of habit change, an advocate for living a healthy, happy lifestyle, a teacher of transformation, and an accountability partner to keep clients striving to reach their ultimate goal.

A Health Coach does not prescribe medicine or take the place of a medical professional, they are the motivators to push the client toward lasting results and lifestyle change using holistic and natural methods.

The goal of your Health Coach is to improve your quality of life implementing healthy habits and gradual changes following your individual pace.

How does your Health Coach work?

Everyone is unique—there’s no “one size fits all” diet or treatment plan. Your Health Coach knows this and will take the time to get to know YOU (your habits, your current diet, your health and your wellness goals).
Your Health Coach will screen your background and work with you outlining a tailored plan helping you reach your goals.
Your Health Coach will provide you emotional support focusing on your general wellbeing and emotional health.
Your Health Coach will be available for you via text, phone, or email, anytime you

Goal of your Health Coach?

The goal of your Health Coach is to improve your quality of life through implementing healthy habits and gradual changes at individual pace.

Health Coach sessions will last up to 1hour and 30 minutes for the first session.
The follow-up sessions would be 45 minutes.
The frequency of your sessions will be related to your individual needs.

How can I benefit from Health Coaching sessions?

- Struggling with persistent lifestyle or unhealthy habits.
- At high risk of chronic diseases due to: family history or recently out of range blood work results.
- Recently diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver, etc.
- Wanting to quit smoking or drinking alcohol.
- Wanting to lose weight or being advised to lose weight by a healthcare practitioner.
- Wanting to have a balanced nutrition, lifestyle and desire to educate your family.

Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a powerful, integral and natural system of healthcare that has its roots in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Chiropractic methods. Kinesiology works on the basis that in order have total health and optimal state of wellness, we must look at the person as a complete whole. For example, factors that affect the physical body may not only influence other parts of the body but can influence the mind and emotions. When our body speaks to us in the form of dis-ease, pain, or dysfunction, we should listen and understand the true underlying messages that it is trying to send.

Catherine works with a wide range of conditions and will assist you to regain your natural state of balance by addressing not only the physical imbalances underlying your symptoms, but the emotional, mental, energetic and spiritual imbalances that may be influencing your health too.

Here are some of the areas that Catherine works with:

– Digestive Health, Inflammation, Toxicities, Detoxification support, Weight Loss
– Migraine, Phobias & Fears, Anxiety, Panic, Addiction
– Long Term stress, Burn Out, Depression, Insomnia
– Fertility, Menopause, PMS, Other Hormonal Issues and Thyroid Function
– Children Health and Learning Enhancement
– Asthma and Respiratory Issues
– Immune System deficiency and Allergies
– Relationship Issues, Emotional Traumas, Grief & Loss
– Life transition, Clearing limiting believes & Emotional blockages, Self-discovery & awareness

Muscle testing is a tool that enables Catherine to communicate directly with the nervous system, allowing her to locate and release any stored stresses, traumas or blocking emotions on an energetic level. Sometimes this is subconscious or even unconscious, and we are not aware of the impact it is having on our life. When we re-balance energetically up to the root cause of an issue, we create the space for some profound emotional, physical and spiritual healing.

Naturopathic Medicine

Meet and Greet Appointment (15 min)

This is a complimentary appointment designed to provide you with the opportunity to share your primary health concerns and learn more about how Dr. Ji Woon Min can create a tailored program just for you.

ACUTE Naturopathic Consultation (15 min) RETURNING PATIENTS ONLY

This appointment type will cover natural remedy prescription for acute, non-emergent conditions like colds, flu, gastroenteritis, etc to reduce the severity and duration of the illness.

Naturopathic Consultation (30 min) RETURNING PATIENTS ONLY

Naturopathic consultations are meant to collect feedback related to your treatment plan, engage in education related to your care and plan appropriate next steps. This appointment type will cover most follow-up consultation requirements

Naturopathic medicine focuses on treating the whole person. By addressing not only the symptoms but the root cause, naturopathic medicine helps patients feel and function at their best. Naturopathic treatments integrate nutrition and lifestyle medicine, strategic supplementation of nutraceuticals, botanical medicine, and homeopathy to restore balance.

ADULT Initial Naturopathic Consultation (60 min

Naturopathic consultations are meant to collect relevant medical history and information on your health concerns to develop a customized treatment, engage in education related to your care and plan appropriate next steps. This appointment type covers initial consultation requirements.

PEDIATRIC Initial Naturopathic Consultation (60 min)

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a Manual Holistic Medicine which restores the mobility of various body structures. The philosophy of Osteopathy is that structure and function are interrelated and interdependent.

Osteopathy is based on assessing the link between mechanical dysfunction and related symptoms.

Our treatments aim to normalise the structure with different techniques so that it functions as efficiently as possible and suits everyone.

Treatments during pregnancy are no different. We aim to assist the natural process of pregnancy and birth by aiding the body to adapt and align as the pregnancy progresses with safe and efficient techniques, while making sure the mother is comfortable at all times.

Osteopathy and Acupuncture can be integrated during the same treatment in order to optimize the healing process in each patient.

Each Session lasts approximatively 45 min and assesses the body from head to toe.

Osteopathy on its own can treat various symptoms such as:

Lumbar, dorsal, cervical pain
Lower back pain due to pelvic girdle imbalance in Pregnancy
Pubic pain
Muscular or articular pain
Sciatica, cruralgia, pubalgia
Tendonitis, sprain, post surgery
Headaches, migraines , dizziness
Cervical Neuralgia NCB, Arnold Neuralgia
Tinnitus
Acid reflux or GERD, Colics
Constipation, diarrhoea
Fertility issues due to mechanical disorder
Baby’s feeding issues, Torticolis
Osteopathy may facilitate the quality of life of patients with chronic ENT Infections, Allergies, blocked tear duct
Anxiety Stress
Sleep disorder

Psychotherapy

Our practitioner, Nivedita, specializes in anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She uses an integrative psychotherapeutic approach that combines EMDR, CBT, Gestalt and mindfulness techniques.

If you are experiencing panic attacks, anxiety or depression due to an illness, a relationship, conflicts or work-related issues, Nivedita uses EMDR to help clients restore a balanced emotional state and also help the client find a resolution to their problems.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement De-Sensitization Reprocessing and does not rely only on talk therapy. The therapist directs eye movements in the client similar to what you see in REM sleep. This activates the left and right hemispheres of the brain to process distressing information in a much more balanced way. It harnesses neuroplasticity of the brain to change the way you feel and think.

Neuroplasticity is the idea that you can change your brain by activating neural pathways based on more adaptive thinking and re-processing of information and memories.

EMDR is a very safe and effective way to treat distressing thoughts and emotions and is used effectively on children, teenagers and adults alike.

Each session lasts an hour and therapy could involve 5 to 12 sessions depending on the issues. Each session lasts for 1 hour and fees are HK1,500.

Qi Beauty

A natural, pain-free, anti-aging solution natural, pain-free, anti-aging solution for moms to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

Created and founded in Australia, Qi beauty aims to restore the health and vitality of skin. While most skin rejuvenation therapies focus on stripping away the top layer of skin through various exfoliating methods and inducing inflammatory states to stimulate collagen production, Qi beauty system focuses on strengthening the skin barrier and reducing inflammation to create noticeable results in just ONE treatment.

The Facial Treatment: Qi beauty magnetic skin recovery system stimulates skin topically to excite cells below the surface of the skin using gold plated magnets along acupuncture points. Each treatment is custom designed by following one’s own unique facial contours and addressing problematic areas. The Facial Treatment can be combined with Naturopathic Consult in order to create clear, healthy, youthful skin from both inside and out.

Treatment results after one treatment:

Reduce the appearance and depth of wrinkles
Plump and tone dehydrated skin
Lift and define facial features
Reduce dark circles
Decrease size of pores
Brighter, more calm and even skin tone

The Home Kit: Qi beauty Home Kit is a DIY Micro Patch System that you wear at nighttime to continuously stimulate skin for healthy, youthful glow. Long term use of the Qi beauty Home Kit Anti-Aging Matrix shows an increase in the skin’s ability to recover naturally, a decrease in the depth of old lines and the formation of new lines. This can be further customized to target specific areas such as eyes, lips, and even occasional breakouts.

Sophrology

Sophrology blends Eastern philosophies with Western science.

It uses breathing, relaxation, gentle movement and visualisation techniques to quieten the mind and ground the body. Sophrology allows us to feel more relaxed, be present, open and focused every day. It also helps us to prepare for future events and enhance performance. Regular Sophrology practice allows one to deal positively with daily life challenges, finding purpose, balance and energy. Essentially, it helps people to attain their full potential and to be at their peak performance level, both professionally and personally.

Benefits of Sophrology?

Gaëlle customises her practice for her clients who may have the following:

Psychological Issues (Discontent, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, and traumatic experiences)
Physical Issues (Aches and pains, birth preparation)
Personal Evolution (Learning to relax and attaining serenity and liberating one’s creative potential and fulfilling personals goals)

Sophrology has been widely used in the medical world since the seventies. It has since quickly spread across Europe due to its health benefits in the following areas:

Stress management

Lack of focus, anxiety, mood swings, difficulty sleeping, relationship concerns, tension, prevent burn out and exhaustion

Self Help & Personal Evolution

Learn to relax and let go, feel in control, build confidence, think positively, find clarity and purpose

Birth Preparation

Feel more confident about giving birth, learn how to deal better with pain, prepare for parenting, bonding with infant.

Event Preparation

Speeches, interviews and examinations, medical procedures, major celebrations (weddings etc.), stage or sport performances.

Tuina

Tuina is a traditional Chinese therapy to treat musculoskeletal pain as a result injuries or degenerative disorders. Repetitive and skilful massage and manipulation in a short period of time are applied on the painful area by the practitioners. Tuina treatments could:

reduce muscle tension
reduce inflammation and swelling of strained muscles and joints
unknot muscle cohesion
improve local circulation
relocate misplaced ligaments and joints

At the end of the session, Chinese herbal paste is applied topically so as to enhance the effectiveness of Tuina.

Yoga

Balance suppleness with strength (increases suppleness & strength in muscles to keep your body stable).

Boost energy and feel vital and dynamic (deepens breathing, boosts circulation &
energizes)

Release tension and calming the nervous system.

Proper breathing can tone up your entire system and enhance health & vitality. Breathing is the link between the physical and mental disciplines of Yoga. Correct exhalation cleanses the lungs and speeds the elimination of toxins from the body.

Class Description: Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with postures, a process producing intense internal heat and sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. All the postures are done with proper breathing, because only through the proper incorporation of breathing and postures can one achieve a higher level of self consciousness.