What is Chinese/Asian Medical Massage (Tui Na)?
What is Tai Chi/Qi Gong? What is Food Therapy? Cautions v What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a medical therapy developed several thousand years ago in Asia. Acupuncture stimulates specific points beneath the skin by the insertion of acupuncture needles. This process restores the balance of the body’s energy, also knows as “Qi” (pronounced chee). Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Moxibustion, Cupping, Tui Na, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Food Therapy are some of the essential elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. v How does acupuncture work? One of the cornerstones of Oriental Medicine is the concept of life-force energy or Qi. Qi travels in the body through invisible pathways called channels or meridians. There are certain points on the body (more than 360) that connect with certain organs and bodily functions. Points on the body that apply to a specific organ or function are found along the same meridian. In a healthy, normal functioning body, the energy in these meridians flows freely resul
