After taking a medical history and an examination of tongue and pulses, the treatment typically starts with tuina, focusing on areas of concern and then acupuncture and hypnotherapy occurs simultaneously. Tuina and Acupuncture are two of the three components of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tuina is used as physiotherapy in Chinese hospitals for all ages and is recommended for many therapies, including strokes, frozen shoulders and back pain. Techniques and points will be highlighted so the client can continue self-help at their home. Acupuncture treats both the mind and body. Treating not only pain and calming the mind, but many alleviating many conditions. In 2003, the World Health Organization listed over 100 conditions it assisted. Examples include arthritis, by reducing internal inflammation; skin problems by cooling “heat in the blood”, and IBS which is called “Liver invading the stomach and spleen” by calming the liver and strengthening the stomach and spleen. Clinical Hypnotherapy can be used to calm the mind and empower the client with tools to assert positive thoughts and remove unwanted behavior.
