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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an effective medical system that has been practiced for over 4000 years to restore balance to the body’s vital energy.  It is traditionally used to treat all kinds of conditions in the ancient times.  It is commonly used for both internal and external painful conditions as well as stress management, insomnia, digestive issues, fatigue, menstrual problems, fertility issues, etc.  Feel free to contact us to learn how TCM can help you.

Start managing your well-being at three levels – physically (精 Jing), energetically (氣 Qi), and spiritually (神 Shen). Prevention is the key!

At Brilliance, we offer the following TCM treatment modalities:-

Acupuncture

Moxibustion
Tui-Na Massage
Cupping
Scraping
Herbal Rx

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a natural and drug-free therapy effective for both treatment and prevention of illnesses.  It is performed through the gentle insertion of minute needles at various points according to the energy pathways on the human body.

The physical stimulation of acupuncture has the ability to promote energy movement and thus can:-

  • Remove obstruction & relieve pain
  • Induce relaxation
  • Enhance physiological functions
  • Boost immunity & initiate natural healing
At Brilliance, we utilize sterile, single use, and high quality needles to ensure you’ll feel comfortable and mind assuring under our care.  We are professionally trained to perform safe acupuncture in which needles are inserted at angle and depth (generally less than an inch) specific to the circumstances.  The points are prescribed according to the treatment plan customized for the client’s overall condition. The duration of your visit is usually around 50 minutes and might involve a combination of the various modalities discussed below.  As acupuncture is a holistic therapy, it may take several sessions to observe significant improvement.
 

Our team value interaction with our clients during acupuncture to ensure we can deliver acupuncture treatments that are both relaxing and revitalizing!

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a gentle soothing heat therapy in Chinese medicine that is applied over the body surface.  At Brilliance, we perform indirect moxibustion by igniting the Moxa stick composed of the Chinese herb Ai Ye (mugwort) and holding it approximately one inch away from the body.

Moxibustion can:-

  • Warm the body, disperse cold
  • Eliminate dampness
  • Promote energy and blood circulation, remove stagnation & toxin
  • Enhance Yang energy
  • Boost immunity

Acupressure (Deep Tissue Tui-Na Massage)

Acupressure or Tui-Na is a healing art that applies physical pressure, instead of needles, to points on the body.  It is especially ideal for young / senior clients or those who prefer a needle-less therapy.  Short sessions may be given to compliment the acupuncture treatment. Depending on the condition, acupressure treatment may be given with or without the application of herbal or massage oil. At Brilliance, we select therapeutic-grade natural massage oil.

With various manipulations and massage techniques, acupressure can:-

  • Promote blood circulation
  • Rejuvenate the body, eliminate fatigue
  • Relieve pain
  • Relax tendons and muscles
  • Enhance flexibility, reduce stiffness
  • Reduce emotional stress, benefit sleep
  • Realign scar tissues

Cupping

Cupping is a treatment modality involving the creation of a partial vacuum on the skin with cups.  According to the client’s condition and situation, we uses various types of cups and cupping techniques such as traditional fire cupping, modern plastic cupping, bleeding cupping, etc. Treatment is based on the TCM diagnosis of the condition.

Cupping can:-

  • Promote energy and blood circulation, remove stagnation
  • Relief muscle aches and pain
  • Treat common cold / flu
  • Remove toxin
  • Invigorate energy

Scraping

Scraping involves the systemic strokes applied with a scraper along the energy pathways on the skin surface to eliminate blood stagnation and release toxins from the body.  At Brilliance, we utilize various herbal oils in combination with our scraping therapy.

Scraping can:-

  • Improve energy and blood circulation
  • Promote body fluid circulation
  • Prevent disease by enhancing waste metabolism
  • Remove stagnation and toxin

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (Only offered by Dr.TCM and R.TCM.P.)

Chinese medicine is known for thousands of years to be effective for numerous illnesses and conditions.  Herbal formulas are usually composed of many herbs ranging from 3 to 18 ingredients.  Herbal ingredients can include plants, animal products, or minerals.  Your herbal formula will differ depending on your current health conditions and needs on the day of consultation.  It is always customized to your health needs taking into consideration your body constitution, your sensitivities, size and gender, etc.  That’s the beauty of Chinese medicine!

Herbal medicine can be prescribed and taken in various forms:-
  • Decoction
  • Herbal powder / granules
  • Herbal pellets / pills
With the advancement of technology, herbal powder has became the most popular form of Chinese medicine.  At Brilliance, we dispense high quality GMP herbal granules or pellets to our clients. 

It is easy to customize individual formulas and it is convenient to store, prepare, and drink!

Lifestyle & Nutrition Counselling (Only offered by Dr.TCM and R.TCM.P.)

Food cure is a diet composed of various Chinese herbs, food and condiments.  It tastes good, convenient for taking, and have the efficiency of medicine.  While it is mild and gentle, it has notable effects on the treatment and prevention of diseases as well as promotion of good health and longevity.  We would provide lifestyle & nutrition counselling tailored to the patient’s condition according to Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis.  Just like food cures, herbal infusions / teas are also specifically recommended based on the patient’s condition.  Herbal teas are made by steeping leaves, seeds, roots, fruits, or flowers in boiling water for only a few minutes.
 
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To complement our health services, your home care routine plays an important role.

Home care remedies can include herbal heat compress, massage balls, essential oils, ear seeds for stimulating acupuncture points, food cure ingredients, herbal flower teas, food baths, herbal oils, and many more!

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