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Dr. Pi treats diseases with Chinese Acupuncture, Acupressure, Herbal Medicine and Foot Bath & Reflexology.
Chinese Acupuncture
- Sterile, disposable needles
- Painless
- Stimulation available without needles
Acupuncture is one of the oldest most commonly used systems of healing in the world. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that there are as
many as 360 acupuncture points on the human body, which are connected by 20 pathways (12 main, 8 secondary) called meridians
or channels. Acupuncture is believed to keep the balance between Yin and Yang, thus restoring health to the mind and body
Acupuncture is a well-established medical procedure that is safe and effective when practiced by a trained professional.
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body's own restorative and recuperative powers so that good health can be restored. Many
people are surprised that acupuncture is employed successfully in both acute and chronic conditions, ranging from such mild
problems as headaches to serious medical problems. Acupuncture restores balance and supports the body's source of Qi and blood
so that disease may be prevented.
The acupuncturist inserts small, disposable metal needles in the body along the intricate network of meridians or channels.
Acupuncture is painless and produces no side effects. The duration and frequency of acupuncture treatments vary depending
on the health problem and the patient's constitution. Acupuncture treatments normally take approximately one hour per
session. Results can be felt immediately for acute conditions or may require several visits for chronic complaints. Depending on
the severity of the complaint and the extent to which living patterns exacerbate the problem, a course of treatments can
range from six to ten visits. Initially, we suggest treatments twice a week until symptoms improve, then patients can come in
once a week as their complaints subside. When symptoms are under control, we recommend patients come in for maintenance care once
a month
Patients should not undergo acupuncture on an empty stomach since dizziness can result. If you have Hepatitis or HIV/AIDS,
please inform your practitioner so that he or she can help you manage your condition more successfully. Pregnant women should
advise their practitioner so stimulation of certain acupuncture points is avoided. Lastly, menstruating women should also inform
their doctor so needle stimulation is reduced.
If you are sensitive to needles, your practitioner can use a special patch instead. For patients who do not want acupuncture
and for children under 10 years of age, we recommend acupressure - a form of finger pressure on points along the body to treat
conditions in the same way that acupuncture is used.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Safe and effective
- All natural and gentle
Chinese herbal medicine is the world oldest, continually practiced professional medicine. Chinese herbal medicine treats the full range of human
disease. It is especially good for promoting the body's ability to heal and recover from illness.
TCM combines a deep knowledge of human physiology with the most extensive pharmacopoeia of organic herbs and natural substances in the
world. Herbal formulas are carefully prepared from plants, tree branches, leaves, flowers, seeds or vegetables. These herbal
preparations come in the form of medicinal teas, powders, pills, and seasonal tonics.
Based on the condition to be treated and a patient's lifestyle, herbal prescriptions are tailored to each person and designed to
treat specific health problems or correct imbalances in the body. In general, herbs tend to have a slower and gentler effect
than refined chemicals used in drugs. Your Chinese medical practitioner will prescribe the treasured herbs in sophisticated
combinations to foster balance and lasting healing for your particular medical condition. As in every therapeutic modality
used at our clinic, herbal treatments are both safe and effective.
While taking Chinese herbal medicine, patients should avoid the consumption of shellfish (prawns, shrimps, lobsters, crabs,
etc.) icy or cold beverages and food, caffeine, hot and spicy food, ginseng, and radishes, as they may neutralize the effects
of the herbs. Women should inform their Chinese herbalist if they are pregnant or menstruating.
Chinese Acupressure (Chinese Massage)
- 12 kinds of manipulations
- Restores energy or removes painful obstruction
- Pediatric Tui-na / Acupressure
Chinese Tui-na/Acupressure Therapy is a part of traditional Chinese medicine which dates back to 2,500 B.C. According to
traditional Chinese medicine, "qi" is the essence of life. When "qi" flows freely in a person's body the person is on good
health. Our Chinese acupressure therapists use hand techniques to manipulate the various acupressure points and meridian lines
throughout the patient's body in order to stimulate and balance "qi" for patient.
Having Chinese Tui-na/Acupressure therapy treatments on a regular basis can help to improve your immune system and is also very potent for the recovery of one's energy, qi and
blood regulation, and yin and yang adjustment. Acupressure can treat a variety of clinical diseases and is especially effective
for pain relief. Acupressure is now applied widely for alleviation of chronic fatigue, stress, anxiety and other
syndromes due to its internal and external efficacy.
Acupressure might replace acupuncture in the treatment of children or patients who are sensitive to needles.
Pediatric acupressure places particular emphasis on asthma, indigestion, myopia, enuresis, myogenic torticollis, and other
ailments. Scalp acupressure is used to address mental stress, tension, baldness, and the prevention of pre-senile dementia.
Foot massage has the function of adjusting the whole body's qi and blood, and enhances one's general health; hence, it is often
applied in the clinic as a preventive measure.
Acupressure sessions usually last 30 minutes depending on the
patient's request and the health condition. Patients can also request longer acupressure treatments that can be scheduled for
1 -2 hours. Patients should inform their acupressure practitioner if they are wearing a pacemaker, if they are pregnant, and if they have open wounds, lesions, infectious
conditions, phlebitis, fractures, or other injuries.
Herbal Foot Bath & Reflexology
- Compression massage of the hands and feet
- Promotes relaxation, activates vital organs
- Encourages natural healing process
Herbal foot bath & foot reflexology treatments are the precious heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. There are sayings from
the classical medical materials: the foot is similar to the root of the tree: the tree dies from the root, and the human body
ages from the root.
According to traditional chinese medicine , the human organs are reflected on the sole the feet. If something goes any organ, it will be reflected
through certain parts of the sole of the feet. To identify and "Tui-Na" these sick spots can generate surprising results.
Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of reflexology in treating PMS, constipation, labor pains, hormone imbalance and
nervous exhaustion. Reflexology is recommended for cancer patients, patients with Alzheimer's disease, and children with
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Reflexology is contraindicated for pregnant women and patients who have suffered injuries or fractures to the foot. Otherwise,
it is a safe and effective form of therapy.
Moxibustion Therapy
Moxibustion is another ancient therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine that is particularly effective in the treatment of arthritis, asthma,
and fatigue. Moxibustion has the function of warming and clearing the meridians. It strengthens the patient's immune and
circulatory system. Moxa, the dried leaves of the common mugwort (artemisia vulgaris) plant, is placed in small balls on the end
of acupuncture needles or it can be made into small cones and burnt on herbal cake or ginger over the skin. It provides gentle
heat and increases the toning effective of the treatment. It is highly effective to build up a patient's energy reserves and
improve sexual function.
Patients should not received moxibustion if they have fever, cold, flu, infectious conditions, mouth sores, hepatitis, or
high blood pressure. Furthermore, pregnant women should avoid moxa on the abdominal and lumbar sacral areas. Anyone with
numbness in the arms, legs, feet, or toes should not do moxa.
Moxibustion, used as routine preventive care, helps expel coldness in the body, promote the body's energy, increase immune
function and improve blood circulation. While it is performed all year round to treat different diseases, moxibustion is done
in the summer for preventive care three times during June in accordance with First Summer, Middle Summer and End Summer of
the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Cupping & Gua Sha Therapy
- Improves circulation and stress relief
- Effective for pain, cough, colds
Cupping treatment involves the placement of a jar that is applied to the skin resulting in a gentle suction action. It
contributes to improved circulation and stress relief. Cupping therapy follows the meridian points, in much the same way as
acupuncture and acupressure. It is applied on different areas of the body to treat varying conditions such as pain, cough, and
the common cold. Cupping therapy is also used in treating children's asthma and diarrhea. It will leave some red marks
from the suction, but these disappear within a few days.
Gua Sha Therapy often used to treat the flu, skin rash, allergy, cold symptoms and facial wrinkles. Practitioner use jade, ox
horn with herb oil to rub patient's meridians to get toxins out of the body and energy to flow.
We have many professional experts, and we are glad to provide you with the best service.
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