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.  At Brilliance, we offer the following treatment modalities:

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!

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

Watch this video to learn more!

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

Acupressure 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 of acupressure may be given to compliment other treatment modalities. 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

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

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!

 

There are many ways to take herbs such as decoction, herbal powder or granules, or herbal pellets or 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.

 

 

 

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 counseling 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.

Common Food Cure / Herbal Teas Ingredients:-

We also carry selected health products to help support and optimize clients’ health.  We provide these products at reasonable prices.  Please contact us for specific details. Common Products:-

• All-Natural Herbal Heat Pad (Microwavable)
• Herbal Neck Corrective Pillow
• Arnica Gel / Massage Oil
• Herbal Oils / Ointment / Plasters
• Pure Moxa Stick (aged)
• Eczema Cream
• Reishi
• Cordyceps
• Collagen
• Ginseng
• Vegan friendly supplements (Multivitamin, Iron, etc.)

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