Frequently Asked Questions

What is TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)?

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) is a holistic approach to healthcare that is over 3000 years old. Its goal is the restoration of balance between mind, body and spirit to restore the free flow of the internal energy known as “QI”.

It includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tuina massage, cupping therapy, food therapy, exercise and Guasha.

What should I expect when I come for my first treatment?

You will be asked a lot of questions about your existing condition. The practitioner will also ask many questions that seem unrelated in order to evaluate the health of your entire body, and the underlying causes of your symptoms.

The practitioner will evaluate your pulse and tongue, while making note of other areas such as the lustre of your eyes, the colour of your complexion, and the sound of your voice in order to get a more complete evaluation of your internal conditions.

Only when all of this information is completed will the practitioner be able to assist you to bring your body back to a state of balance.

What can TCM treat?

SOULSTICE specializes in the treatment of infertility and sexual dysfunction in both women and men including general women’s health concerns.

TCM can also provide assistance with many conditions in men, women and children. Give us a call to see if we can help you.

The following list provides some examples:

• Joint, muscle, neck, and back pain
• Athletic injuries
• Injury & help with surgery rehabilitation
• Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne)
• Cosmetic enhancement (wrinkles, decrease puffiness, acne, skin rejuvenation)
• Frequent colds, low immunity
• Bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis
• Headaches, migraines
• Insomnia, anxiety, depression
• Chronic stress
• Digestive disorders
• Constipation, diarrhea, IBS
• Hernia
• Diabetes
• Metabolism imbalance, weight gain/loss
• Cerebral vascular accident (Stroke)
• Immune system disorders
• Eye, ear, nose and throat disorders
• Cigarette, alcohol addiction and drug detoxification

Children
• Colic
• Cold/Flu
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Restlessness
• Bedwetting
• Night crying

Women
• Increase libido
• Regulate menstrual cycles
• PMS
• Menopausal symptoms
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Infertility & support for IVF, IUI
• Blocked fallopian tubes
• Prevent certain causes of miscarriages
• Breach or transverse fetus
• Induce Labour

Men
• Nocturnal Emission
• Aid sperm count, quality and motility
• Increase libido