ACUPUNCTURE

In acupuncture treatments fine needles are placed into points along energetic pathways (meridians). These pathways run on both sides of the body and have direct connections to the organs. The meridians are like a network that connects above and below, back and front, left and right, inside and outside.

Acupuncture harmonizes the energy flow; blockages which are often the cause for various health complaints, can be dissolved.

TUINA / ANMO

Tuina / Anmo is the Traditional Chinese Medicine form of massage. „Tui Na“ means slide and grab, „An Mo“ stands for push and circle. According to lore this form of massage is one of the oldest treatment methods of mankind, with a tradition of almost five thousand years. The technics involve manipulations such as kneading, rubbing, sliding, pushing, tapping and stretching. These technics all aim to dissolve blockages and enhance the energy flow.

Tuina is especially effective for disorders and pain in the musculoskeletal system.

DIETETICS

In the English language there is the saying „an apple a day keeps the doctor away“ – in China there is a saying that means „if you don’t have control over your mouth, then everything is lost”.

From a Chinese perspective our food should be the first „medicine“ to sustain health. Therefore eating habits are a very important aspect of the treatment.

CUPPING

This is a very ancient method that has been practiced all over the world by primitive people. Nowadays the bowls are made of glass or plastic. In Asia there are still cups in use which are made of bamboo.

For the cupping the bowl is being warmed up or a pumping tool is used for the plastic cups. This generates a suction. Cupping helps to dispel body toxins and it is indicated for colds, bronchitis and asthma. Cups can also be used during massage and it has a good effect on tensions.

MOXIBUSTION

Moxibustion warms and stimulates acupuncture points by burning dried leaves of Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort). This method can be used as enhancement with acupuncture needles or individually on singular points or areas.

GUA SHA

Gua Sha is used in East- and Southeast Asia as a method that is said to be „dispelling wind by scraping“. Gua Sha is abrading the skin with pieces of smooth jade, bone, animal tusks or horns. This method causes a strong blood flow (Sha) in the skin. Usually patients feel immediately a difference and relieve.