Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medical system developed over thousands of years in China. It includes practices like acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, and qigong. TCM is based on the concept of Qi (vital energy), Yin-Yang balance, and the flow of energy through meridians in the body. It aims to restore harmony and balance to treat illness and promote health.

Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a holistic, energy-based approach, focusing on restoring balance in the body using methods like acupuncture, herbs, and diet. In contrast, Western medicine targets specific diseases using evidence-based diagnostics, drugs, and surgery for fast, measurable results.

TCM uses a wide variety of herbs, often combined into formulas tailored to individual needs.  

When practised by qualified professionals, TCM is generally safe. However, improper use of herbs or unqualified practitioners can pose risks. 

The length of an acupuncture or acupressure session can vary depending on the practitioner, the purpose of the treatment, and whether it’s an initial or follow-up session:

• Acupuncture: Initial session: Usually 60–90 minutes. The practitioner needs time to review your medical history, discuss symptoms, and perform a physical assessment before inserting needles.
• Follow-up sessions: Typically 30–60 minutes. These focus mainly on treatment rather than assessment.
• Acupressure: Sessions: Usually 30–60 minutes. Since acupressure uses manual pressure instead of needles, the treatment tends to be slightly shorter and less intensive than acupuncture.
• We also offer express or targeted sessions of around 15–20 minutes for specific issues like headaches or tension relief.

Acupuncture is generally not considered painful, but experiences can vary depending on the person, the points used, and the practitioner’s technique. Here’s a breakdown:

• Sensation when needles are inserted: Most people feel a slight pinch, tingling, or pressure when the needle goes in.
• The needles are extremely thin—much thinner than typical medical needles—so pain is usually minimal.
• “Deqi” sensation: Practitioners often aim to elicit a sensation called deqi, which can feel like dull ache, heaviness, warmth, or tingling around the needle site.
• Many people find this sensation therapeutic rather than painful.
• After the session: Some may feel relaxed, energized, or even slightly sore at the needle points for a few hours.
• Serious pain is very rare.
• Acupressure uses finger pressure, so it doesn’t pierce the skin. Some pressure points may feel tender or firm safter treatment, but it’s generally pain-free.

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1. Open the whole bag of herbs ,pull into a proper size saucepan and adding about 2 litres tap water and soak it over night or at least 6 hours.
2. Bring the sauce pan on fire, boil the herbs till it bubbling, then simmer it about 30 mins.
3. Drain out the liquid into another container wait till cool down for use.
4. Wash or soak the problem area according to doctor suggestion.

We accept all main credit /debit card (apart from American Express), bank transfer and cash payment and cash.

1. If you have not paid your session , we appreciate your call us to cancel the appointment  as early as possible.
2. If you have prepaid your session, we will deduct the sessions you have finished at full price and return the rest into your original account.