Let’s talk about Qi … and TCM.

by | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized

We’ve mentioned Qi several times over the last few weeks. But what is Qi? Usually you will see Qi (pronounced chee) defined as “energy”.  However, if you were to look up the word Qi in a Chinese dictionary you would not see this definition at all. The two most...

Massage Therapy Fee Guideline – May 1, 2022

by | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized

At this time, based on the recently updated fee guidelines from our professional association (RMTAO) and the ongoing increase in expenses, we are implementing a fee increase to ALL treatment times effective May 1, 2022.  *Please note that our fee increase...

Let’s talk about Yin/Yang and TCM.

by | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized

Yin and Yang are meant to represent everything in the universe and exist in balance as complementary, but opposing elements. The word Yin comes out of the meaning “shady side” and Yang “sunny side”. Yin/Yang is the concept of duality forming a...

Let’s talk about liver Qi in Spring.

by | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized

Spring is a time of re-birth and new growth; time for outward expression, like the first signs of plant life that burst out of the earth. It is a time for new beginnings and waking up. Spring is governed by the Wood element and the Liver organ in Traditional Chinese...

Let’s talk about Spring and The Wood Element. 

by | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized

Spring is the season of growth and renewal. As with Nature we’re coming out of hibernation, energy is bursting forth and like a tree growing upwards.  This is a time for us to get moving physically but also making goals to move forward in life.  Eating fresh...