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Dr.
Cecilia The
B.C.M. (Beijing), O.M.D.
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
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believe we should
diagnose the 'syndrome' rather than the disease.
Cecilia
grew up in the Netherlands in a family of Western doctors. Despite
being accepted to the medical faculty of Groningen University
(Netherlands), she chose to pursue her studies at the prestigious
Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
After seven
years of continuous study, Dr. The graduated with a Bachelors
Degree in Chinese Medicine, which also incorporates the basic
principles of Western Medicine. She practiced at various hospitals
in Beijing, and commenced practice in Hong Kong in 1998.
While Cecilia's
excellent academic credentials form the basis of her work, it
is her empathy and insight that makes her method of healing
truly unique.
For enquiries,
please email cecilia@vitalitycenter.com.hk.
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Chinese Medicine
looks at the human body and mind as an integrated and interrelated
organic being. By focusing on imbalances between yin and yang, the
major organs and the flow of Qi (vital energy), the scope of diseases
that can be treated by Chinese Medicine is theoretically unlimited.
Within
Chinese Medicine there are different methods of obtaining balance
(e.g. acupuncture and moxibustion, acupressure, tapping and cupping,
qigong, exercise, diet, chi-nei-chang, the usage of herbs, etc.).
The right combined usage of different methods will only strengthen
the healing process.
Chinese
herbal medicine is not only used for chronic disorders, it is also
widely used for acute diseases, sometimes in combination with western
medicine, and sometimes on its own. In fact, at the moment herbal
extracts are used for intravenous application in hospitals.
A Chinese
medicine practitioner can help patients with many different ailments.
Very commonly seen are pain related problems, migraines, menstrual
disorders, skin problems, allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis, water
retention, insomnia, fatigue, infertility, pregnancy related problems
like morning sickness, etc.
However,
since its main principle is to achieve balance and a smooth flow
of Qi irrespective of how much or little this balance has been set
off, it is also especially useful to gage one's own health even
before more clear symptoms appear.
Prevention
before cure.
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