Once needles are inserted into your body, you want to look for these five types of “energy arrival “needling sensations, which are called De Qi in mandarin: swelling, heaviness, soreness, numbness and expansion. In addition, any emotional release, seeing colours while eyes are closed, a deep relaxed feeling or a sense of internal calmness are all positive responses to look out for.

Your experiences with acupuncture can differ each time. Here are some common expectations: feeling grounded in the body, reduced anxiety level, better mood, optimism, improved sleep, increased bowel movement, stronger appetite, increased bodily awareness, emotional release, less pain, more flexibility, improved menstrual symptoms, less hormonal fluctuation, etc. However, there are also times when people experience tiredness or extreme fatigue after a session. These symptoms happen to people who burn the candle at both ends and power themselves with stress hormones and pure adrenaline.

Once needles are inserted into your body, you want to look for these five types of “energy arrival “needling sensations, which are called De Qi in mandarin: swelling, heaviness, soreness, numbness and expansion. In addition, any emotional release, seeing colours while eyes are closed, a deep relaxed feeling or a sense of internal calmness are all positive responses to look out for.

It is an ancient form of therapy that creates suction on the skin with either glass, bamboo or plastic cups. It stimulates Qi (energy) and blood flow in the body to reduce pain, relax muscles and tissues and promote healing of traumatic injuries. It is also known to detox the body by drawing up the old, non-circulating, stagnated blood to the surface. Otherwise, the stagnation will create pain, stiffness and tension in the body. Many people describe cupping therapy like a deep tissue massage and feel more relaxed afterwards.

It is a traditional Chinese Medicine therapy. It warms the body and promotes smooth flow of Qi/energy and blood in the body. Moxa cones and sticks are made from mugwort, an ancient herb known for its stimulating and warm properties. Some commonly treated problems are weak immunity, poor digestion, chronic and acute pain condition, cold hands & feet, obstructed blood circulation, cold sensations in the body and breech presentation of fetus.

It is an ancient detoxification technique in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. It is believed that this technique releases toxic, unhealthy substances that stagnated underneath the skin and between muscles causing pain, tension, tightness and discomforts. The words “Gua” means scrapings and “Sha” means the stagnated blood blocking proper flow of meridians. Chinese Medicine practitioners believe that “Whenever there is a blockage, there is pain”. Through scraping, we can effectively remove the “Sha” to achieve detoxifying effects. Patients usually feel lighter, more flexible and definitely less pain after the treatment.

Sports Acupuncture is great for musculoskeletal pain and injuries, poor posture, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents and neurological conditions. It combines functional anatomy, range of motion testing, orthopaedic examinations, manual muscle testing and palpation to identify injured tissues.  It incorporates principles and needling techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment. 

Using a combination of traditional Chinese acupuncture points and muscle motor points on the face, cosmetic acupuncture aims to rejuvenate the skin, reduces signs of aging, firms the jowls, boosts collagen production and many more! In addition to the cosmetic benefits you will receive, facial cosmetic acupuncture also helps release signs of stuck emotions from negative life experiences and stress/anxiety.

Although facial cosmetic acupuncture is a natural healing therapy with many incredible benefits for your facial skin and muscle tissues, it is not a quick fix, such as Botox or dermal fillers. Your results may vary depending on your lifestyle, living environment, past and current health conditions and even your emotional state. However, you can always expect to feel a more rejuvenated, toned and calmer skin.

At each treatment, you will be offered complimentary LED (light emitting diode) light therapy to enhance the natural abilities of your skin to generate collagen.

To wrap up your session, I will perform a mini Gua Sha (skin scrapping) facial, without bruising you, to promote lymphatic drainage on the face and décolleté.

This type of acupuncture benefits those who suffer from health ailments that are not related to musculoskeletal injuries.  Commonly treated ailments are digestive disorders, depression, hormonal fluctuations, anxiety, menstrual problems, migraine/headache and sleep issues, etc.  At each session, I will ask a lot of questions about a patient’s condition, check their tongue and pulses, and observe their physical symptoms, emotional state, and complexion as well.  I can explain my diagnosis to you in detail and offer a comprehensive, customized treatment plan at each session.