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Frequently asked question about traditional chinese medicine

How does Traditional chinese medicine look at the human?

Discover the Root Cause — Not Just the Symptom

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), everything is connected. The face, posture, and even subtle imbalances reveal clues — like a detective, we look deeper to uncover the story behind your symptoms. TCM recognizes that your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences directly influence your physical health.

Our approach is holistic: we help you understand how relationships, stress, or long-held beliefs may manifest as pain or discomfort in the body. Using principles of yin and yang, we guide you toward restoring balance — whether it’s one shoulder higher than the other or chronic tension rooted in past experiences.

By aligning body and mind, you activate your own healing systems. This is more than treatment — it’s a journey of awareness, balance, and self-empowerment.

According to TCM what is health consisted of?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), true health is a state of balance—physical, emotional, and energetic. Key components include:

  • Restful sleep to restore yin and support the body’s natural rhythms.

  • Nourishing food that aligns with your constitution and the seasons.

  • Regular movement to keep Qi (energy) flowing—through walking, tai chi, or any gentle activity.

  • Emotional harmony, supported by laughter, calm, and connection.

  • Daily elimination, seen as a sign of internal balance and detoxification.

  • Avoiding stagnation, both physical and emotional, is essential—health is in the flow.

Balance is not perfection—it’s the art of living in tune with your body and nature.

How Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help the Modern Human?

In a fast-paced, overstimulated world, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers something powerful: a return to balance.

Unlike Western medicine, which often begins with pathology, TCM starts with the art of living well. It focuses on the living person, not just the illness. Here’s how TCM supports modern life:

  • Prevention over cure – Learn how to stay well, not just how to treat disease.

  • Living in harmony – Align your habits with nature, seasons, and your environment.

  • Food as medicine – Eat to nourish, heal, and maintain balance.

  • Natural treatments – Herbs, acupuncture, and movement practices restore your body’s own healing power.

  • Mind-body connection – Emotions, rest, and mindfulness are central to health.

  • Empowerment through knowledge – Understand your body deeply and take an active role in your well-being.

TCM invites you to slow down, listen within, and live in tune—not just to fix what’s broken, but to build a life of grounded vitality.

What role do herbs have in healing?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbs are not just remedies—they are tools for restoring balance in the body, mind, and spirit.

While TCM doesn’t always speak directly about psychological trauma the way Western psychology or homeopathy might, it treats the whole person. Herbs are chosen based on how your body is responding now—your energy, digestion, sleep, emotions, and more.

  • Herbs support emotional balance by calming the spirit (Shen) and soothing the nervous system.

  • They help the body process and release stuck patterns, which can often be linked to unspoken or unresolved stress.

  • TCM doesn’t label or diagnose trauma the Western way—but it sees the signs in the body, and treats them with care.

  • A practitioner is not a therapist, but they may guide you gently—with lifestyle tips, awareness practices, and herbal formulas tailored to your unique constitution.

Herbs in TCM don’t suppress symptoms. They rebuild strength, move stagnation, and awaken the body’s innate healing intelligence.

How Do I Want You to Feel After a Visit?

After a session, my goal is that you walk away feeling deeply supported—mind, body, and spirit.
I want you to feel:

  • Relaxed and grounded, like you’ve had space to breathe again

  • Understood and respected, exactly as you are

  • Hopeful, with a renewed sense that healing is possible

  • Empowered, with tools to continue your own healing journey

  • Stronger—both physically and emotionally

  • Like you’ve made the right choice to prioritize your health

  • And most importantly, to feel more love and compassion toward yourself

Healing isn’t just about treatments—it’s about being seen, supported, and reminded of your own strength.

Can I cancel an appointment?

Cancellation must be made at least 12h before the booked time. The company is entitled to charge 50% of the service price for cancellations and uncancelled appointments within the same day.

How can I pay the appointment?

Book your treatment first and then pay on site.

Payment methods accepted:

Debit and credit cards
Epassi, smartum, edenred
Cash. Please bring even.