Yao's Chinese Therapy Centre

Tuina (Oriental therapeutic massage) like the conventional western massage, Toy Na involves techniques such as gliding, kneading, pulling and shaking. Despite the similarities, Toy Na is intended to be more therapeutic than relaxation. It mainly focuses on the treatment of chronic pain associated with the muscles, joints and skeletal system and is especially effective for muscular pain. Toy Na also affects the flow of energy by holding and pressing the body at acupressure points.

Chinese herbal medicine is based on TCM principles and theories. Chinese herbs are prescribed to both support your Three Treasures and to treat specific disease states. The appropriate herbs are selected once the TCM diagnosis is established. Traditionally herbs were prepared by boiling them for up to 1 hour, making what is known as an ‘herbal decoction’. Although this is still practiced, herbal extracts which are easily prepared by adding boiling water to them without compromising on quality and effect. In addition, there is also a range of Chinese herbal pills, tablets and capsules to accommodate those who are challenged by the unique taste of herbal liquid preparations.

Dietary Therapy Chinese diet TCM believes foods boost your entire system with concentrated energy provided by a carefully selected combination of herbs. This is referred to as "medicinal diet" because many of the herbs are given as tasty dishes. It is not uncommon for the Chinese to treat a minor ailment with a specially prepared meal, or by including a particular ingredient in a dish. Such functional foods are especially popular in Chinese households where the knowledge of certain foods as medicine has been passed down through the generations. The understanding of foods to treat certain health conditions is as useful as keeping a fully-stocked medicine cabinet. Even though modern medicine has been available since the beginning of this century, people still prefer to use functional foods, either as supplement to drugs, or as an alternative course of treatment. If a person suffers from a chronic disease or metabolic disorder, and drugs or herbal formulae are not the best options, functional foods become an important method of treatment. The foods not only provide the nutrients that the body needs, but also cure or relieve the problem via their therapeutic actions.