Po-Lin Acupuncture Clinic

Chinese herbal medicine has been used for over 4,000 years in China to treat various diseases and conditions. They are comprised of minerals, shells, plants, and animal products. The Po-Lin Acupuncture clinic uses only the highest grade and quality of herbs.

Herbs that our clinic uses are manufactured in Taiwan and GMP approved.

While herbs are relatively safe to take, it is advisable to notify us of all current medication and allergies that you have so that our herbalist can prevent any side effects or incompatibilities.

Chinese Herbs Effect on Fertility and Pregnancy:

• Reduce recurrent miscarriage and threatened miscarriage
• Reduce morning sickness & nausea
• Reduce premature labor
• Help deliver easier egg production
• Thicken the endometrial lining
• Lower or elevate FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
• Balance immune system
• Regulate menstrual cycle
• Increase egg production and quality
• Increase male infertility issues
• Increase lactation
• Balance hormones
• Strengthen and improve general health
• Treat uterine fibroids, Endometriosis, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), POF (Premature Ovarian Failure), PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), LPD (Luteal Phase Defect)

Tui Na massages aim to improve blood circulation, relax muscle tension, and improve lymphatic circulation.  This massage is highly recommended during pregnancy because it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes during pregnancy.

Tui Na massages are gentle but effective. However, sometimes massages are not recommended during the first trimester to avoid untimely reactions (like pre-term contractions).

Benefits of Tui Na Massage:

• increased blood and lymph circulation that reduces swelling
• decreased physical and emotional tension – allowing for a more enjoyable pregnancy
• lowered blood pressure
• increased energy
• decreased symptoms of depression
• increased restful sleep
• improved outcome of labor and decreased labor pain
• decreased instances of newborn complications – like low birth weight

Sports Injury Tui Na is not just for the sports person – anyone can benefit from it.  The prime purpose of the massage is to alleviate the stress and tension built up in the body’s tissues during physical activity. The massage can break them down quickly and effectively.

The treatment is based on traditional techniques of tui na and often blends in other techniques like stretching, trigger points, etc. in order to make sure to bring our patients to their optimum performance and minimize post event injuries.

Benefits of Sports Injury Tui Na:

• maintain or improve range of motion and muscle flexibility
• enhance circulation
• reduce excess muscle and mental tension
• reduces muscle spasms and metabolic build-up
• reduces risk of injury
• Preventative maintenance of muscle cramp, tear, bruise, and ache
• speed healing and reduce discomfort
• improve formation of strong and flexible repair tissue

This is for the initial visit with treatment