Dr. MichaelFeb 27, 20192 min readWhat's The Difference Between Oriental Body Work and Massage?Shiatsu and Tuina are perhaps the most well recognized body works systems introduced to the west. And in many ways they are radically...
Dr. MichaelFeb 21, 20191 min readUsing Kyutoshin Moxa For Joint PainThough Moxa is usually associated with classic Chinese medicine, this technique is also used in an isolated manner to enhance and...
Dr. MichaelNov 27, 20181 min readWhy Should I Use A Herbal Formula For My Cold or UTI?Using a herbal remedy for a cold, a flue or UTI is perhaps one of the wisest ways to treat it. The formula is often combined with an...
Dr. MichaelNov 12, 20181 min readRolling Pin Self-Massage For Improved Blood and Lymph CirculationThe rolling pin massage is designed to improve circulation in the legs using a gentle and convenient routine. You will need either a...
Dr. MichaelOct 26, 20173 min readJapanese Vs. Chinese AcupunctureOne of the most frequently asked questions that pops up in people's mind when they hear about “Japanese acupuncture style” is how is it...
Dr. MichaelOct 6, 20172 min readAcupuncture For Orthopedic ProblemsMeridian therapy follows imaginary lines along the surface of our body, lines that follow clear physiological patterns that roughly follow t
Dr. MichaelOct 6, 20172 min readHow Deep Is Your QiThe following model was introduced to me by my brother in law, Nigel Dawes, who is an accomplished Shiatsu practitioner and teacher and...
Dr. MichaelSep 17, 20171 min readHeadaches and AcupunctureThough there are many ways to handle a headache. It seems that the combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs and oriental body works is...