Rejuvenate with TCM practitioner You Lee Chee Kuan
Your Gateway to Health
Holistic medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses the mind, body and spirit. As an experienced Traditional Chinese medicine Acupuncture Practitioner in the United Kingdom, I integrate a range of therapies to prevent and treat disease and promote optimal health.
Alternative Health Treatments
A Unique Approach
I use various methods to both align and keep your body and spirit in balance. As a progressive Acupuncture Practitioner, I believe in nurturing rather than battling against the body. Get in touch to find out more.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture could help reduce wrinkles, eliminate fine lines, lift sagging skin and improve skin colour and texture.
Acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese medicine in which fine needles are inserted into the skin at certain points on the body. It originated more than 2,000 years ago, and is used to treat everything from backache to migraines and fertility problems.
But how can sticking needles into the skin improve our faces?
When needles are inserted at pressure points, energy and endorphins are released. This minor trauma improves blood flow and stimulates cell re-growth.
We put needles in at vortex points where energy is travelling to and from organs along lines we call meridians. When energy flows more efficiently, circulation is improved, helping the body rejuvenate.
By traumatising the skin by inserting tiny needles will also encourage the production of healing collagen, the protein which the body uses to keep the skin youthful and elastic.
Acupressure
A gentle, non-invasive treatment using acupuncture points to help you to rebalance and relax.
Acupressure is based on the concept of life energy which flows through 'meridians' in the body. The principle aim of acupressure is to use gentle pressure applied at acupuncture points to help rebalance the body's energy flow.
Acupuncture
The Chinese word for acupuncture is zhenjiu (针灸). The first character ‘zhen’ means needle, the second character ‘jiu’ means moxibustion. Moxibustion is the burning of an herb called moxa (Chinese Mugwort, Artemisia argyi) to warm specific parts of the body, including acupuncture points. Archaeological evidence suggests that moxibustion was the most commonly practised method of stimulating the points when acupuncture first began [1]. The use of moxibustion is perhaps one of the most obvious differences between traditional and medical acupuncture. Other techniques such as cupping, guasha and tuina massage have also been used alongside acupuncture for thousands of years. In addition, acupuncturists may make dietary recommendations or suggest specific exercises such as tai ji quan and qi gong.
The traditional practice of acupuncture involves more than the insertion of needles.
Traditional styles of acupuncture utilise an understanding of health and illness that has developed for over 2000 years. This theoretical knowledge guides the diagnosis, selection of points and whether to use moxibustion or needles. In traditional acupuncture there is no mind-body split. In other words, the physical, emotional and mental aspect of life are seen as interdependent. The mind-body is seen as a system and understanding the relationship between the various parts is central to making a diagnosis and treatment plan. The focus is on the whole individual rather than a particular sign or symptom in isolation.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditionally, Chinese Medicine involves the use of natural plants, minerals and even some small amount animals products.
However, TCM practitioners are not allowed to use minerals, animal products or endangered species. In the UK only herbal products are used in clinical practice. Each herb has its own specific characteristics and particular medical use to treat various diseases, rectifying the over-activity or under-activity of Yin and Yang, and helping restore the body to its normal physiological functions.
Normally, the practitioner must conduct a diagnostic consultation which will go into detail about your specific condition, medication that you are taking, diet, past medical history, lifestyle, stress etc. The practitioner will take your pulses and look at your tongue before making a prescription.
A prescription is a preparation of several herbal products which is based on syndrome differentiation and according to the principles of TCM diagnostic theory.
Cupping
There are different ways to do cupping. The steps vary slightly depending on the chosen method. Your provider will leave the cups in place for several minutes. Some treatments involve briefly moving the cups to stretch and massage the area.
Cupping methods include:
Dry:
Your provider heats the inside of each cup. The traditional method involves setting an alcohol-soaked cotton ball aflame. The heat sends oxygen out of the cup, creating a vacuum. A more modern approach involves using a suction device to remove air from the cups. The vacuum force pulls your skin up into the cup.
Running:
This is like dry cupping. But before beginning, your provider will apply lotion or oil to your skin. Once they place the cups, they’ll gently move them in different directions over the affected area of your body.
Bleeding:
Your provider uses a needle to lightly puncture your skin before placing the cups. This allows for the release of toxins through the suctioned blood captured in the cup.
Depending on the treatment, your provider may place multiple cups on your skin. On average, providers use between three and five cups, though they might use up to seven. It’s uncommon to get more than seven cups in a single treatment.
What type of cups do they use?
Most providers use glass or plastic cups, but cups may also be:
Bamboo.
Ceramic.
Metal.
Silicone.
What should I expect after cupping?
The suction force from cupping breaks open tiny blood vessels called capillariesunder your skin. You’ll have red, round cupping therapy marks that should fade in a week or two. Although these marks will look like bruises, they’re not true bruises that injure muscle fibers.
Does cupping hurt?
Cupping shouldn’t cause pain, though you may experience some skin tightness during the procedure. After cupping therapy, you may feel bruised and slightly sore, but you shouldn’t have severe discomfort.
Hippocrates
“The natural healing force in each one of us is the greatest force in getting well”
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Are you looking for a more holistic approach to your health or simply want to feel restored and rebalanced? Get in touch to book a consultation.
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Treatments
Find Your Center
Reflexology
Holistic medicine is a broad range of practices based on generations of tradition. After a single session, you’ll start to see changes to your body, mind and energy levels. Contact me to find out more.
Acupuncture
This can be used in conjunction with other alternative therapies. It takes into account the whole person and helps activate each patient’s natural healing processes as well as restoring their physical and emotional well-being.
Shiatsu
This is a hands-on body treatment that leaves patients feeling relaxed and renewed. I love showing my patients how just a few treatments can make an enormous difference to their health.
Reflexology
Holistic medicine is a broad range of practices based on generations of tradition. After a single session, you’ll start to see changes to your body, mind and energy levels. Contact me to find out more.