Acupuncture — perhaps the best-known technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine — involves inserting very fine, single-use sterile needles into specific points on the body for therapeutic or preventive purposes.

By stimulating specific points (acupoints) located along the meridians, acupuncture promotes the release of neurotransmitters. Endorphins, which have analgesic properties, are among the substances released, explaining acupuncture's effectiveness in pain management.

This ancient Chinese technique — also recognised in the Western world as a first-line treatment for pain — is equally effective for musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and dermatological conditions.

Acupuncture can also support the treatment of obesity, depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and smoking cessation.

Chinese Herbal Medicine — like acupuncture — is a practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves the study of medicinal plants and their therapeutic applications for treating illness and maintaining health. It is one of the oldest therapeutic practices in human history.

In China, it dates back to around 3000 BC, when the properties of Ginseng and Camphor were first documented.

Plants contain active compounds capable of treating numerous conditions, and it is from the recognition of these therapeutic properties that medicinal plants have been used both in traditional and conventional medicine.

Tui Na Massage is one of the core techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is used to relieve pain, improve circulation, treat musculoskeletal disorders and promote overall health.

Tui Na means "push and grasp", and its techniques manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of the body using pressure, gliding, friction and percussion to relieve muscular tension and improve circulation.

It may also include cupping therapy, which uses suction cups to promote circulation, and acupressure techniques applied to specific points on the body.

Tui Na is widely used in Chinese Medicine for back pain, neck pain, leg pain, musculoskeletal disorders, stress, anxiety and insomnia.

Chinese Dietary Therapy is a practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses specific foods to balance vital energy and treat health conditions. Food is considered to have medicinal properties, and each food — according to its characteristics — can affect different organs and body systems.

It is based on the balance between the five flavours (bitter, sweet, pungent, sour and salty) and the five energies (hot, warm, neutral, cool and cold) of foods.

According to the patient's physiology, the season and their environment, Chinese Medicine practitioners personalise their dietary recommendations accordingly.

Body and meditative practices are part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and are used to balance vital energy and support health. Body practices include techniques such as Qi Gong and Tai Chi (a gentle martial art).

They combine slow, gentle movements, deep breathing and meditation to improve energy circulation, strengthen body and mind, and promote overall health.

Body and meditative practices are considered an important component of Chinese Medicine and are frequently used as complementary treatment for pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia and physical and mental health conditions.