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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the best known modality of Chinese Medicine that also encompass herbs, Face Reading, acupressure, tuina massage, cupping, moxa gua sha, Qi Gong, Feng Shui and divination practices like the I Ching (Yi Jing).
Tobias’ foundation is in Traditional Chinese Medicine though he also uses the systems of Dr. Tan´s Balancing Method, Boel´s Modern Acupuncture, 5 Elements Acupuncture, Auricolo Therapy and Posturology in his acupuncture treatments. These modalities combined, create a synergy effect that surpass the stand-alone approach, thus being more effective, creating superior results, with faster recovery.
Acupuncture is all about balancing the energy flow in the body and creating the optimal conditions for the body to activate its own healing process. The human organism is truly amazing at self-healing, when given the right circumstances.
You have come to the right place
If you have any physical pains or psychological conditions, headaches, migraines, jaw tension, hormonal imbalances, allergies, digestive issues, posturological misalignments, AMD eye disorder or a combination of “chronic” issues.
Even though you may have been told, that you just need to learn to live with your imbalance or seen many other therapists with no lasting results – don’t be discouraged, there is great chance we can find a way back to health, together.
How does it work?
To grasp how acupuncture works, you will have to accept that there are other explanations than the Western understanding of how the body/mind is connected.
According to Chinese Medicine the body has energy pathways also known as meridians running through the body. 12 main energy pathways and 8 extra meridians running through the human organism and connected to our internal organs.
These 12 energy pathways, can be stimulated by inserting thin sterile needles in specific points along these lines.
The approach is that Qi, also known as Energy, Prana or Life Force should flow freely for the body to enjoy optimal health. If there is stagnation, Qi has to be moved, It there is deficiency of Qi it should be added and if excess, Qi has to be drained.
You cannot by western medical standards explain how acupuncture works, though the latest theory is that the energy pathways flow through fascia, which is connective tissue found everywhere in the body.
We can measure the effect of acupuncture by monitoring blood flow, changes in blood pressure, the release of chemical substances and electrical activity in the acupuncture points.
Do your work, then step back.
The only way to serenity
Chinese Medicine philosophy is holistic in its worldview and sees the human being as a whole, where there is no separation between body and mind. They are both aspects of the same unity. Every organ in Chinese Medicine has a physical, psychological and emotional aspect connected to them. When there is an imbalance in either one, eventually the others will be affected.
Some of us know the symbol of Yin and Yang which symbolises the 2 interchangeable forces in the Universe. They support each other, they become each other, an ever continuing dance of opposing forces.
The dynamics of Yin & Yang has to be balanced for dis-ease and illness not to occur. E.g. there has to be a balance between rest (Yin) and activity (Yang). If we are active for too long and don’t get enough rest, we use ourselves inappropriately, our system goes out of balance, our immune system gets affected, what we call Wei Qi in Chinese Medicine, thus opening up for internal and external influences that can affect the balance in an unhealthy way. Emotions like grief or anger can become overwhelming, something our body/mind could have handled if the balance between activity and rest had been present.
What can acupuncture treat?
Through thousands of years of treatments it has shown great results with a long list of dis-eases, which I have also experienced through my practice and 2 internships at Chengdu and Beijing University hospitals.
Acupuncture is brilliant where the energy is blocked, on the other hand if a woman show herself with an immense Yin deficiency, herbal medicine and rest are essential for faster recovery ,where acupuncture can be given to assist the process.
Acupuncture started getting serious attention in the West around 1979 when the World Health Organisation put out a list of imbalances that was affectively treated with acupuncture.
- All forms of pain
- Arthritis in joints and muscles
- Headaches/migraines
- Back pain
- Female period pains
- Hormonal disturbances
- Gastro/Intestinal issues
- Sinus problems
- High blood pressure
- Eczema
- Circulatory system disturbances
- Sense organs issues
- Immune disorders
- “frozen shoulder”
- ”tennis elbow
How many treatments do I need?
That is difficult to say up front. Acute issues can in most cases be done with 1-3 sessions, whereas chronic issues has more layers, have stayed with the body longer, therefore taking longer to get into balance.
My experience is, that it is essential that the client takes ownership towards her/his own life and make the changes necessary, be it lifestyle, dietary or other to help in the healing process.
We are our own best healers and that can´t be emphasized enough. I can assist in helping the body/mind back to balance, but If you are not willing to do “the work”, chances are the issues will resurface. Power to you.
History of Acupuncture
Acupuncture has existed for thousands of years. There are archaeological findings dating back to 5000B.C, some scholars say even longer, which makes it the oldest medical system in the world.
It has thrived in many parts of the world and there is proof that acupuncture has been practiced in India, Sri Lanka, Europe and the indigenous tribes of the Americas.
The philosophy is rooted in the Daoist tradition, The “3 Treasures” of Qi, Jing and Shen and the ever interchangeable forces of Yin & Yang.
“A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses” Hippocrates
Body Work/ Massage
Body work in skilled hands is amazing to release tense muscles and calm down a stressed body and mind. My view on the human organism is holistic, and my approach aims to find the root cause of the issue, instead of just treating symptoms.
Massage is another word for touch and can be used to decrease pain, eliminate toxins, increase blood circulation and enhance the overall energy level of the body.
Bodywork is also a great way to increase your own body awareness.
As bodywork was my initial step into the Healing Arts I have, over the years after treated thousands of clients evolved to have my own “signature” touch.
Nowadays though, I mostly use it as a supplement to my acupuncture sessions but in some cases hands on bodywork for an hour or more can truly lift the spirit and be all that your body needs to rest into balance once again.
The session will take place on a massage table, and I use soothing organic essential oils in my bodywork treatments
My first training was a 2 month intensive of 400 hours in Sri Lanka in 2001.
It is based on the principles of Ayurveda also known as the “Science of Life”.
I also have trainings in deep tissue, abdominal and organ massage together with Tuina, which I learned while studying to be a Chinese Medicine Practitioner.
I use my skills I attained through Reiki and Level III Reconnective Healing when I intuitively work with hands-on body work.
Cupping
Cupping is a therapeutic tool, most often made out of glass, but can also be made out of plastic or bamboo.
Cupping creates a suction effect so that is attaches to the muscle tissue. This suction increases the circulation of Qi “energy” and flushes the area with fresh blood, thus assisting in releasing stagnation and blockages in the affected tissue. Cupping can also be used to remove “Wind, “Cold” or “Dampness”. Terms we use in Chinese Medicine.
There are different cupping techniques we use as practitioners depending on, if we want to drain, increase or move Qi.
It is a form of treatment we use within the Chinese Medicine system but other countries and cultures, has and still use it to this day.
I use Cupping as supplementation to my acupuncture treatments if relevant
Auricolo Therapy
Also called Ear Acupuncture, is a western scientific approach that operates via the nervous system.
Dr Paul Nogier from France discovered the connection between the ear, the body and and how inserting small sterile needles onto the ear, can treat imbalances in the body.
It has its origins from 1951 where he then spent the next 20 years mapping out the connection between the ear and the rest of the body. Just like reflexology mapped out the body in the feet. This means that the spine, organs, hip, knee, jaw and so forth all have a points in the ear that is connected via the nervous system.
In 1996 he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine, for his discoveries of this connection. Today Auricolo therapy is used in the hospitals in France and Ear acupuncture is now, by the WHO (World Health Organization ) acknowledged as a science.
I use small perma needles that will stay on the surface of the ear from 1 – 14 days.
I use Auricolo Therapy as a supplementation to my other treatments and in correction of any posturological asymmetry that can occur in the muscular/skeleton system
“Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one’s own garden”
Posturology
Posturology is an effective form of treatment for pain, asymmetry and disturbances in the muscular/skeleton system.
Posturology is the science of the body´s posture and it´s task is to keep the body in an upright position and in balance while in rest mode and in motion. Posturology is being studied as a discipline within the neurological science at universities in France, Italy and U.S.A.
In short, posturology is the description and treatment of our posture.
The principle of posturology
Posturology recognizes that the human organism is equipped with two types of muscles. The tonic muscles which are being used to support the skeleton and fascia muscles that are being used with movement. The fascia muscles can be controlled by our will, be assisted with training, massage or other forms of manipulation, whereas the tonic muscles is regulated by our central nervous system and is a complex neurological interaction between the information the brain gets, mainly from the positioning of the eye in the eye socket, bite function and the joint of the jaw as well as the receptors under our feet. Posturology´s biggest domain is the spine.
Because the tonic muscles are centrally regulated, mental training will not have an effect in our ability to stand up straight, by e.g. saying “straighten your spine” and there will be no lasting effect of massage or manipulation of the joints.
The tonic muscles are in charge of the curvature of the spine, how each joint is positioned in relation to the other joints and the angle between shoulder and the pelvis. If the spine is “crooked”, if a joint moves slightly or muscle tension occurs, it often leads to pain.
Approximately 80% of the pain issues we experience stems, according to the theory of posturology from an uneven muscle tone in the right or left side of the body, that is pulling on joints and bones, creating a constant irritation and malfunctioning. These assymetries will as time goes on worsen and the imbalance will increase.
A posturology treatment
Focus areas could be
For a treatment of a posturological asymmetry I use
Ear acupuncture with perma needles.
North Pole magnets for the jaw and eyes.
A foot sole with a small microchip that reestablishes the signals the brain gets from our positioning in the room and has a huge pro- prioceptive rehabilitation effect ( for the purchase of the soles I will direct you to a colleague)
A balancing full body acupuncture session.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong will be the best exercises you yourself can practice
(after the posturological adjustments have realigned you.)
Face Reading
n a Face Reading Consultation I use my knowledge of the 5 Elements, Chinese Medicine and Taoist Face Reading, as well as many years of coaching experience. A Face Reading Consultation is a transformative event. I will be guiding you to a deeper understanding of your ‘True Face’ – the natural abilities, talents and strengths you were born with and which are here for you to come to thrive in life.
Through a synthesised analysis of the features and markings of the face, I validate personality traits, uncover past issues, reflect on potential blockages and guide you to deeper insights about your true nature.
The face is also a blueprint for our bodies’ systems and organs, making it an invaluable tool for diagnosis. By looking at markings and coloration, I can spot health issues and, crucially, potential health problems before they have a chance to manifest.
Every face is unique, reflecting the uniqueness of each individual. Through a face reading consultation you come to the recommendations for optimal emotional, psychological and physical health that are the perfect fit for you and your unique situation.
A face reading consultation can happen face to face but it is also possible to have a face reading Online using Skype/Zoom.
History of Face Reading
Face reading can be traced back over 3,000 years to classical Chinese medicine, when physicians would study the face to help diagnose illness. It can also be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosophers: both Aristotle and Plato discussed its merit. Later, physiognomy, as it became known, was taught in English universities.
The classical Chinese way of Face Reading has been passed down from generation to generation, continuing the lineage of the ancient masters. Lillian Pearl Bridges, as one of those descendants, decided to share her wisdom with students as a way to preserve the great wisdom that is held in the art of Face Reading, bringing face reading to a broader public and now having educated more than 40 Master Face Readers around the world before she crossed over the rainbow bridge in 2021.
I was among the first students to graduate the Master Face Reader Certification Program in 2014 and I have been conducting Face Readings and integrating diagnostic face reading in my consultations ever since.
Prices per hour
- Acupuncture session: 60€
- Face Reading session: 120€
