Japanese acupuncture offers therapeutic effects and deep relaxation at the same time. Renowned for its gentle range of needle techniques, the Japanese style of acupuncture emphasises pleasant and subtle treatments. In this video, we introduce a variety of tools that are applied to balance the body. For more information visit: www.ondol.com.au For in-depth information about …
People often would like the benefits of Western and Eastern medicine combined in their treatments. This video firstly makes a comparison between a GP and an East Asian health practitioner by exploring the differences and similarities that both practitioners apply in their field. It then delves deeper into the benefits of both modalities, and the …
Moxibustion is an essential part of Oriental medicine, which includes traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as well as Japanese medicine. Moxibustion is an ancient heat treatment, which complements acupuncture and herbal medicine. Moxibustion involves the burning of mugwort, a particular tinder of dried herbs, on or near the skin to facilitate healing. It has been used …
Cupping is generally performed to dispel stagnation (stagnant blood and lymph), thereby improving Qi and blood flow to facilitate healing. Cupping may assist in easing muscle knots, swelling and pain. Practitioners often apply it in combination with acupuncture for back, neck and shoulder pains and stiff and tight muscles in general.
Shonishin is a gentle, mostly non-insertion style of Japanese acupuncture used to treat babies, toddlers, small children, but also to treat older or sensitive children before puberty. Shonishin is a Japanese term and means ‘Children’s needle therapy’. We apply pain-free techniques which help to harmonise the child’s energy, and often make them feel calm and …
Stress seems to be our constant companion in life. Chronic stress, in particular, has become the predominant epidemic of our modern society. Our bodies are constantly under the influence of stress hormones, and our sympathetic NS is working in overdrive. No space for it to settle down. As a result of it, we are always …
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Japanese acupuncture offers therapeutic effects and deep relaxation at the same time. Renowned for its gentle range of needle techniques the Japanese style of acupuncture emphasises pleasant and subtle treatments. Diagnosis and assessment are based on the palpation of 12 different wrist pulses and on abdominal and meridian examination. The needles applied are extremely fine and inserted lightly with a guide tube. Often these treatments are combined with moxibustion and herbal medicine.
