Acupuncture
針灸Hair-fine needles at specific points, to ease pain and settle an overworked nervous system.
- Pain
- Headaches
- Sleep
- Stress
Most people feel a dull warmth, not a sting.
Services
Ten treatments, one practitioner
Most appointments combine two or three of these. If you would rather describe the problem than pick a treatment, start from the question on the homepage.
Chinese herbal medicine
中藥Formulas blended for you, as granules, capsules or a traditional decoction.
- Digestion
- Energy
- Hormonal
- Immunity
Always checked against your medication first.
Moxibustion
艾灸Deep, penetrating heat from smouldering mugwort, held just above the skin.
- Cold & stiffness
- Fatigue
- Period pain
Smokeless moxa available if the scent bothers you.
Cupping therapy
拔罐Suction cups lift and decompress tight tissue — the opposite of massage pressure.
- Back & shoulders
- Tight chest
- Recovery
Leaves circular marks that fade in three to seven days.
Gua sha
刮痧Smooth-edged strokes along the muscle to free up what is stuck.
- Stiff neck
- Upper back
- Early colds
Brings up temporary redness that settles in a few days.
Tui na bodywork
推拿Chinese therapeutic massage, worked through clothing. No needles.
- Joints
- Muscles
- Children
A good option if you are needle-shy.
Electroacupuncture
電針A small, adjustable current between needles — you set the strength.
- Stubborn pain
- Nerve pain
- Injury
Not used with a pacemaker or certain implanted devices.
Auricular acupuncture
耳針Points on the outer ear, with tiny seeds you keep pressing for a few days after.
- Stress
- Sleep
- Cravings
Extends a treatment without another appointment.
Cosmetic facial acupuncture
美容針Very fine facial needling, with a whole-body treatment underneath it.
- Skin
- Facial tension
- Circulation
A course of sessions, not a one-off.
Dietary & lifestyle therapy
食療Food, routine and breathing advice matched to your pattern. Not a diet.
- Everyone
Included in every appointment at no extra cost.
Appointments
How visits are structured
You book time with Joy, not a specific treatment — the mix is decided at the appointment, after she has examined you.
| Appointment | Length |
|---|---|
| First appointmentFull intake and diagnosis, then treatment in the same visit. | about 75 minutes |
| Follow-upA short review, then treatment adjusted to where you are now. | 45–60 minutes |
| Herbal consultationPrescribing or adjusting a formula, without needling. | about 30 minutes |
| Bodywork onlyTui na, cupping and gua sha for those who would rather skip needles. | 45 minutes |
Before herbs are prescribed, bring a full list of your medication and supplements. Some combinations are avoided outright, and that check happens before anything is dispensed.