​A Modern Perspective on Traditional Chinese Medicine Modalities
​Series

Intro

This is an invitation to join me to explore Traditional Chinese Medicine and its different modalities from a modern perspective. Join us as we uncover a modern perspective on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modalities and their relevancy for better health care outcomes.

We will cover relevant topics such as cupping, Gua Sha, Tuina, moxibustion, dietary therapy, herbal medicine, and more. You will have a better understanding of how does it work, what can you expect during your visit and after treatment, and also, we will give you tips on how to prepare for your appointments to make the best out of them, and more!

​We hope you enjoy the coming videos and the brief descriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities in clinical practice in the present time, and in our western culture.

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​Cupping Therapy 

Cupping Therapy Cupping is probably one of the most known Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modalities, besides acupuncture.

​According to TCM, cupping improves overall health by removing blockages of Blood and Qi (vital life force), and expelling pathogenic factors.

Cupping provides muscular pain relief by stimulating blood flow to fascia and superficial tissues, relaxing the muscles, and reducing inflammation.

Cupping boosts immunity by pulling stagnant fluids to the surface promoting better peripheral circulation, bringing nutrient-rich blood to the treated areas and activating lymph flow.

Cupping relieves asthma, colds and aids reducing fever by driving out pathogens (improving cellular immune system).

Cupping decreases blood pressure, making it a good complementary therapy for hypertension.

Why do I love cupping? Because it works!
In short, cupping is like getting an inverse massage with amazing added health benefits! ❤️

Other conditions that can potentially benefit from cupping therapy are:
Sports​ injuries 
Musculoskeletal​ pain
Joint​ pain
Sciatic​ pain 
Stress​ management and relaxation 
Immunity​ 
Pain related conditions​ 
Headaches​ and migraines​
Hypertension​
Carpal Tunnel​ 
Facial Paralysis​

The practice of cupping is thousands of years old, and is considered to be effective and healthy as long as it is performed by a trained health professional.
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*Always consult with your health care provider before introducing new therapeutic modalities to your treatment plan.

In most cases, cupping will leave circular marks. These are not bruises and will fade off within a week.

Wondering if cupping is the right therapy for you? Book a 15 minutes complimentary virtual discovery session with us!

Gua Sha Healing Technique

Gua Sha is a healing technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sometimes called “coining or scraping”. The practitioner scrapes the 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 instrument known as a Gua Sha massage tool.

Gua Sha is an instrument-assisted unidirectional “press-stroking” of a lubricated area of the body surface that intentionally creates transitory therapeutic petechiae. Gua Sha may help to break down scar tissue and connective tissue, improving movement in the joints. The treatment is a supplementary therapy, and it's always used in combination with other TCM modalities to treat acute or chronic pain in muscles, to reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Also, Gua Sha is used to treating and prevent asthma, chest congestion, colds, and flu and promotes the free flow of Qi and blood (other conditions that may benefit from Gua Sha are arthritis and fibromyalgia).


Gua Sha is most often used to relieve muscle and joint pain. Gua Sha does not have any serious side effects but is not suitable for those with certain medical conditions. You must always consult with a professional! Despite the looks, Gua Sha is not a painful therapy. The pressure or pull one may feel is much less than that of cupping. There is very little pain, if any felt but, may feel uncomfortable.

The procedure may temporarily change the appearance of your skin because it involves rubbing or scraping of the skin with a massage tool, tiny blood vessels known as capillaries near the surface of your skin can burst. Any marks left behind from treatment fade within 2-4 days. If longer than 4 days, and if the erythema (redness of the skin) is still visible or slow to fade, this would represent a poor blood circulation or a deficiency according to Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluation of signs and symptoms.

Reference: Gua Sha: A Traditional Technique for Modern Practice by Arya Nielsen (Dec 26, 2012) 

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Ear Acupuncture - A Modern Perspective on Traditional Chinese Medicine Modalities Series 

"Ear acupuncture has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Just as this ancient healing art defines acupuncture points on the body for treatment of various conditions, similar points are defined on the ear. In the 1950's, Dr. Paul Nogier of Lyon, France expanded the original Chinese charts into a more comprehensive system. Dr. Nogier's work demonstrated the ear is actually a micro-map of the entire body (an inverted fetus), with all body parts represented. Thus, all parts of the body can be treated by means of the external ear. Proponents believe that auriculotherapy works because many of the nerve endings in the ear connect to hormonal parts of the brain and organs within the body."

Ear acupuncture is used widely for pain control and addictions of all kinds. It has also been clinically proven to help with stress and anxiety, depression, PTSD , insomnia and so much more. 

Based on your health assessment and our TCM Diagnosis, we will create a personalized treatment plan for you!

Stay tuned to find out how this TCM modality can potentiate your treatment outcomes!

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