Our TCM Treatment Methods
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete healthcare system with over two thousand years of history, based on the observation of the human body, nature, and their connection.
TCM views the body as an interconnected whole, where physical, emotional, and environmental factors influence overall balance. Its principles include Qi, Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the meridian system, which guide diagnosis and treatment.
Through individual pattern diagnosis, including observation, questioning, and pulse assessment, each patient receives a personalised treatment plan that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na, moxibustion, cupping, Gua Sha, and dietary therapy.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a key therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine with over two thousand years of history. Fine, sterile needles are inserted into specific acupuncture points along the meridian system to support balance and wellbeing.
It may help regulate the nervous system, circulation, and the body’s natural processes, and is commonly used for pain, stress, sleep issues, digestive concerns, hormonal balance, and overall health.
Tui Na
Tui Na is a Traditional Chinese Medicine therapeutic massage technique with over three thousand years of history. Using manual techniques along meridians and acupuncture points, it supports the musculoskeletal system, circulation, and the body’s natural balance.
Meaning “push” and “grasp” in Chinese, Tui Na combines pressure, friction, rotation, and joint mobilisation. It is commonly used for muscle tension, joint discomfort, neck and lower back pain, and functional recovery, either alone or alongside acupuncture.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy (Ba Guan) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that uses suction cups to stimulate circulation, release muscle tension, and support the flow of Qi and blood.
It is commonly used to relieve muscle pain, stiffness, chronic tension, inflammation, and to support recovery and overall wellbeing.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy that uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape the skin, helping to improve circulation, release muscle tension, and promote the flow of Qi and blood.
It is commonly used for muscle pain, neck stiffness, headaches, inflammation, and to support the body's natural healing processes. Temporary redness after treatment is a normal and expected response.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, using carefully selected herbal formulas tailored to each patient's individual pattern of imbalance rather than isolated symptoms.
At Meraki Clinics, herbal prescriptions are available as easy-to-dissolve granules, raw herbs, or capsules following a comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy that uses the gentle heat of burning mugwort (moxa) to stimulate acupuncture points, improve circulation, and support the flow of Qi.
It is commonly used for chronic pain, fatigue, cold conditions, digestive issues, and immune support, either on its own or alongside acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments.
Dietetics
Chinese dietetics is a key part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, using food as a therapeutic tool to restore balance and support overall health.
Dietary recommendations are tailored to each individual's pattern of imbalance, with personalised guidance on foods, cooking methods, and eating habits to complement treatment and promote long-term wellbeing.