Office syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by sitting or remaining in the same position for long periods of time, mainly while working on the computer in an office setting. When left untreated for prolonged periods, it can result in chronic pain, intervertebral disc disease and abnormalities in the spine. Your posture and your … Continue reading “How TCM can help with Office Syndrome”

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that is increasingly used in the day-to-day management of pain. Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles at acupoints to un-block Qi or stagnated energy. This is to restore balance and Qi flow for the body to heal and thus reduce the pains. In the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) system, the body … Continue reading “Acupuncture for Pain Management”

In Chinese medicine pulse taking has been used as one of the most important diagnostic tools for over 2000 years and is considered one of the most valuable of all the devices to which a physician can resort. It provides a clear window into the pulsating waves of the body as the health of the … Continue reading “The Science of Pulse Reading in TCM”

Wondering why you have sudden aches and pains without any injuries? TCM may have the answer. In a healthy person the qi moves freely through the body, like water flowing through a clear river. However, when there is an obstruction in the river, the flow of clear water stops, and debri starts to accumulate resulting … Continue reading “Wind and Body Aches”

You would wonder how pricking needles into your flesh can help you lose weight. It sounds so effortless and too good to be true. We have good news, and we’ll tell you why ancient wisdom surpasses most modern fads in weight loss. It is general knowledge that when you consume more food than your body … Continue reading “How TCM Acupuncture helps slimming and weight loss”

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture can: Improve muscle tone to lift sagging skin Increase collagen production to tighten pores, reduce wrinkles and fine lines Boost circulation and moisture for better skin tone and texture. Also help to resolve issues such as dark eye bags, acne, dull skin and puffiness The theory behind facial acupuncture is that when … Continue reading “Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture”

We are now an official retailer of Dermaheal, a Korean skincare label created by a world leader in Biomimetic Peptide Growth Factor, what that means is that they are the experts in making peptides that completely mimic our molecular behavior, and that is good because it replenishes our skin with growth factors that matches our … Continue reading “Dermaheal, Korean skincare tailored for your skin”

This treatment maintains your skin fitness by stimulating fibroblasts to increase skin renewal. In the same way you need physical activity to maintain your muscles; your fibroblasts need to be stimulated so they don’t fall asleep on the job. Fibroblasts are responsible for creating the basic building blocks of the dermis, giving it density, softness, … Continue reading “LPG M6 Endermologie Facials”

Elements Wellness is now opened at Centrepoint. With this new outlet, there is a name switch to Elements Wellness; in line with our focus on treatments that centre on wellness. We have been in the ‘spa’ space since our beginning, and have grown together with our customers. We are now intentionally focusing on therapies that … Continue reading “Elements Wellness Begins”

1) There are more than 3000 onsens in Japan The country’s widespread of onsens in Japan is due to the country’s prime location along the pacific ring of fire where plate tectonics and volcanic activities are most active. Due to the healing powers of mineral rich spring water in managing rheumatism, hypertension, skin diseases and … Continue reading “Fun Facts of Japanese Onsens”

Do you know that in the first Olympic Games back in 776 BC, athletes were already receiving massage therapies before, in-between and after their games? Massage therapy then become an official medical service in the 1996 Olympics. Today, there are more 5,000 massages given to athletes at every Olympic Games. For a global sporting event … Continue reading “Relax with Massage? It’s way more than that!”

Don’t you just love sugar? I make it a point to have an ice cream or a cake every weekend. And oh my, I just can’t seem to resist these sugary pleasures. They are my “happy-fix” whenever I feel moody and they seem to work every single time! If you have the same kind of … Continue reading “What sugar does to your skin?”