Electric Acupuncture Fire Needles	ACUPUNCTURE According to the theory of Chinese medicine, the human being has 14 meridians or channels. They form a network that carries and passes all information and Qi (energy) in the body. It believes that Qi can be enhanced, improved and nourished. On these meridians, there are many points (pressure points) that have important functions.Each point may be considered as a switch that controls energy flow.Direct causes of some illnesses are due to some switches being out of control, such that Qi (energy) is blocked. The principles of acupuncture are to adjust and repair those switches and to bring the energy flow under control, and thus cure illness. Acupuncture practitioners apply sterile, single-use needles to pressure points to repair these switches according to principles of Chinese medicine and the patient’s conditions. Acupuncture is virtually painless. However, as a rule, it is better to produce a little sensation to achieve improvement, but some people feel nothing at all. Many people find that acupuncture makes them feel relaxed and happy. Acupuncture is also associated with massage, moxibustion, acupressure and cupping, which are almost painless manipulations. After acupuncture, patients may feel relaxed or even slightly sleepy so it is not advisable for patients to undertake anything strenuous for a few hours afterwards.
	CUPPING Cupping, or suction, applies negative pressure produced by the fire in a cup that makes a vacuum to remove qi and blood stagnation or invigorate circulation through a jar. Cupping opens the pore of the skin and promotes blood to flow fast and outward to remove unwanted stagnation or waste materials. After cupping, more fresh qi and blood will refill into the meridian and vessel to nourish the organs and whole body.
	GUA SHA Gua Sha Skin Scraping is a special therapy. With a smooth-edged tool, such as stone or spoon, the patient’s skin is scraped gently on a certain part of the body, normally following the meridian direction. Gua Sha skin scraping can stimulate nerve endings located in the skin, improve metabolism, and increase the body’s protective ability. Afterwards, the patient feels relaxed, comfortable, and no longer feels a stifling sensation in the chest or abdominal area.
	ACUPRESSURE (Medical Massage) Distinct from Western massage, acupressure involves finger and palm pressure applied using a wide range of techniques. It stimulates Qi mobilisation and helps regain Yin-Yang balance in certain parts of the body.
	FACIAL NEEDLES & HERBAL STEAM This is a technique that involves the direct application of steam that is produced from an herbal formula. It cleanses the face of impurities and is used for acne and scar tissue.
	HERBAL STEAMING INHALER A mixture from herbals is prepared and a steam is produced that is inhaled by the patient. It is used with patients who have asthma, bronchitis, etc.
	MOXA Moxa warms yang, assists Qi, strengthens the spleen and kidney, builds body resistance to keep you in good health, and removes blood stagnation and coldness. It is recommended for people over 30 years old.
	HERBAL THERAPY Chinese Herbal Therapy is an important treatment in Chinese medicine. Chinese herbs are said to balance the Yin-Yang (life forces), regulate internal organs and enhance the immune system. Much research has shown that function groups of some herbal combinations have the same effects as chemical synthetic drugs, such as killing bacteria, restraining viruses, relieving fever, stopping pain, balancing thehormones,reducing glucose level in blood, etc. Herbal treatment includes: dry herbs to be taken as tea; herbs are also in tablet and capsule format as well as powders, creams and lotions for external use.