How I Began I came from a diverse athletic background since childhood. I played and competed in multiple sports as early as age 5-6. By late 2012, feeling bored with traditional weight training (body-building style of working out), I ventured out of my comfort zone to train in CrossFit. I was immediately drawn to the…
Tui Na Bodywork / Manuel Therapy It was 3am in the morning, woken up by pain and discomfort. I felt numbness and tingling down my left arm, into my hand. Night after night. That was 11 years ago. I tried physical therapy, rest, stretching, foam rolling, working with a strength coach. The pain stopped coming…
My personal experience with the September challenge (“Daily Practice Stacking”) Here are 3 takeaways: I find a new practice is much easier to be established when I first manage my life stress and responsibilities. It frees up my mental capacity and time. A new practice is easier to be established when someone holds me accountable,…
Walking 10,000 steps a day has become a benchmark in recent years. Walking provides many benefits and has low injury risk. Walking can be done anywhere and requires minimal equipment. A pair of proper shoes is important, since your feet influence your whole body as soon as you stand up. The proper pair of shoes…
Acupuncture & Moxibustion (针灸) Acupuncture and moxibustion are part of the modalities of Chinese Medicine. All modalities follow the principles of Chinese Medicine Theories. Some Basic Theories: According to the Chinese Medicine text Huang Di Nei Jing, there are 12 primary meridians (energy channels). Each one connects to an organ. Qi & Blood (氣血)are two…
September Challenge 2024 is ending in just a few months. Do you remember your goals / intentions from the beginning of the year? Are we putting something off because it seemed too challenging? If you feel that you have a goal that still feel important to you, now is the time to take action. Consider…
Qi Gong & Meditation (氣功和冥想) Qi Gong (氣功) is not as widely known as meditation in the West. Also, did you know that meditation is one of the components of Qi Gong? Other components include breathing, movement, and visualization. What is Qi Gong? Qi Gong can be translated as “the work of life force energy”….
The Five Pillars / Modalities of Chinese Medicine are: Acupuncture & Moxibustion (针灸) Herbal Medicine & Diet Therapy (中药和食療) Tui Na Bodywork (推拿) Tai Chi (Tai Ji) & Exercise (太極和運動) Qi Gong & Meditation (氣功和冥想) Depending on a person’s goals or health concerns, a combination of modalities or a single modality can be applied to…
This month, let’s focus on “practice.” We can shift our mindset on how we make changes in life. They don’t have to be a struggle. In fact, they can energize us and enrich our lives. The Practice: Make a very small change or establish a minor habit. Commit to it daily. Personally, I’m dedicating myself to…
The Four Examinations望聞問切 Can you imagine a world without blood work or body scans? How would a physician examine a patient’s condition? Have you heard of “The Four Examinations”? Inspection (望) Listening & Smelling (聞) Inquiry (問) Palpation (切) These four examinations have been practiced for millennia in medicine. They are essential for healthcare providers…
