Traditional Chinese Medicine is a powerful theoretical, diagnostic and treatment systems has been refined over 2,500 years in the experience of understanding life from a holistic perspective, maintaining health, preventing diseases, treating root causes of illnesses and strengthening the relationship between the natural elements and human life.
Acupuncture is the most often practiced component of Chinese Medicine. It involves inserting tiny filiform, sterile, disposable needles into the skin at select acupuncture points along the meridians. Acupuncture works with our body’s innate self-healing mechanism and is able to guide the body’s energy system to heal itself in the most holistic, natural way. Here is a list of commonly treated health conditions by acupuncture:

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Back pain (neck, upper, middle and lower)
• Carpel tunnel
• Chronic fatigue
• Constipation
• Concussion
• Depression
• Epilepsy
• Facial paralysis
• Fertility
• Fibromyalgia
• Golf elbow
• Headaches
• High/low blood pressure
• Labour induction
• Inflammation
• Lactation difficulties
• Menstrual problems
• Migraines
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Nerve disorders
• Postpartum recovery
• Sciatica
• Sinusitis
• Sports injuries
• Stress/Anxiety
• Stroke
• Tennis elbow
• Tendonitis
• TMJ
• Improving effects of chemotherapy
• Indigestion (bloating, constipation, hiccups,
• burping, acid reflex, diarrhoea)

Zen Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork based on the five element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is extremely gentle and results in a very, deep state of relaxation that enables the body’s own healing powers to circulate. I use thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows, feet and knees to apply pressure along meridian pathways while focusing on the body’s response to the treatment, helping to cultivating a greater sense of presence and consciousness towards the healing process. Zen Shiatsu will help your body to bring harmony to the meridian pathways and open the flow of energy.

Whether you are just starting yoga or have been practicing for some time the one-on-one sessions are tailored to fit your needs. Sessions can be modified for all ranges of motion, ability levels and any age. Sessions can be modified to what you need that day, whether its a gentle yin session or a challenging flow, it’s for you to choose. Perhaps you would like to start going to a mysore room and are looking for an introduction to the ashtanga primary series.

If you are just beginning we will explore the fundamentals and introduce you to the practice of yoga while helping you build a strong foundation so that you will easily transition into group classes.

If you have some experience with yoga and would like to grow your practice we can explore specific asanas and fine tune your awareness and alignment in the postures.

Yoga Classes done in a group.
Yin Yoga : A Yin yoga class usually consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body - the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to six minutes, sometimes longer.
Vinyasa Yoga Class: An Ashtanga based vinyasa class is all about attention to alignment and devotion to flow. It starts slowly with sun salutations to ease you into your body and gradually builds into a dynamic flow. The integration of movement and breath provides the ultimate mind-body practice. You’ll leave with your body, mind and soul feeling rejuvenated and in alignment.

Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing system rooted in Ayurvedic principles that combines acupressure, stimulation and manipulation of energy lines called sen, and assisted yoga postures.

Thai Yoga Massage takes place on a mat or firm mattress on the floor where both the client and practitioner remain fully dressed in comfortable clothing. No oils or creams are used.

The receiver is positioned in a variety of passive yoga postures while the body is gently compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked. The rhythmic massage includes palming and thumbing along the body’s energy lines (sen). The massage is uniquely dynamic with the practitioner often using their legs, feet, arms, and hands throughout the session.

The synergy of acupressure and gentle dynamic movement leads to numerous benefits including; relief of muscular tension with increased flexibility and tone, joint mobilization, improved circulation, expedited metabolism, boosted immune system, release of blockages and overall energetic balance.

I invite you to experience the nourishment and renewal this ancient practice brings to the body, mind and spirit.