Recently, I treated several patients with shingles. While every case was different, these experiences reminded me once again that Traditional Chinese Medicine is about much more than treating the rash itself. In this Clinical Reflection, I share how I combine meridian thinking, individualised acupuncture, moxibustion, local treatment, and whole-body support to help patients recover.
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Hip pain is not always treated the same way. In this Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explains how she combines acupuncture with movement, moxibustion, cupping, and individualised Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment to support patients with hip pain.
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Moxibustion is a traditional warming therapy often used together with acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this reflection, Teresa Shen shares why she frequently combines acupuncture, cupping, and moxibustion in clinical practice, and how many patients describe feeling warmer, calmer, more relaxed, and more comfortable during treatment.
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Tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players. Many people who spend long hours using computers, mobile phones, or repetitive hand movements develop persistent elbow pain. In this Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores tennis elbow from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective and discusses meridian balance, Blood stasis, cold and dampness, and recovery.
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Teresa Clinical Reflection is a growing collection of clinical observations and reflections inspired by everyday practice. Through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, Teresa Shen explores common health conditions, recovery patterns, lifestyle influences, and the body’s natural ability to heal.
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Many people experience temporary relief from shoulder pain, only to find that the discomfort gradually returns. In this Teresa Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores shoulder pain from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, discussing meridian pathways, Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, frozen shoulder, lifestyle factors, and clinical treatment approaches.
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Many people experience temporary relief from neck pain, only to find that the stiffness and discomfort return again. In this first Teresa Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores recurring neck pain from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective and discusses the importance of meridian balance, lifestyle factors, and long-term recovery.
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