My first experience with Just TCM!

Assalammualaikum and hi!

Last two days I went to Just TCM (I believe it stands for Just Traditional Chinese Medicine). I have been wanting to try alternative treatment for health, so when I found out there is a centre just in Neo Damansara I just had to go!

I arrived the the facility at 10am. After the registration, I have to meet the psysician to know what kind of treatment I should undergo. The 1st consultation is important as we learn about our body, what may seems okay but urmmm...in my case, not so okay. :p

Ms June
First-Class Honours, Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), INTI IU, Msia.
1st Affiliated Hosp. of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan, China.
Malaysian Chinese Medical Associations (MCMA) Member.
Ministry Of Health (MOH) Registered Physician.

Consultation session with Ms June.

The first thing Ms June did is check my pulse. Amazingly, she asked me did I have an upper back pain lately because YESSSS last week I was crying my eyeballs out because of back pains. I literally cried because it hurts so bad but it got better 2 days later. She said my back has lot of tense and it is not really getting better, I just didn't feel the pain anymore. Whattt.... -_-

The consultation also involves questions on my menses, bowel movements, my sleeping patterns, beauty concerns etc. The data is needed for Ms June to know what treatment should I take and the best part is we can see the result even after one treatment. After the consultation, Ms June suggested  for me to do the cosmetic acupuncture/acupuncture  for body regulation/discomforts and cupping for my muscle aches/improve circulations. Okay let's go to the treatment room. Yayy, it's a private room (with aircond, lol) !! 

Mirror selfie because I'm vain liddat. 

FYI the treatment is done by Ms June herself. The first thing she did is acupuncture. I have problems such as pores and pigmentation on my face(muda-muda dah berbintik muka, tsk) so yes the needles go right on my face first, then the whole body down to my feet. :O Does it hurt? NOOOO....I was ready to feel the painnnnn but nah, it didn't hurt at all. Fiu!

Facts from TCM: Cosmetic acupuncture can increase the circulation in your skin - brings all those nutrient goodies like collagen and elastin back to where you want it, transfer into better skin tone, fewer fine lines, and even some lift around sagging jowls and baggy eyes. During treatment, physician also treats any health concerns that you have. 

Benefits of  acupunture:
- Reduces chronic pain
- Treats athrithis
- Relieves migraines
- Prevents nausea/vomitting
- Treats anxiety
- Reduces imsomnia
- Minimizes indigestion and heartburn

Yes there are needles on my head too. :'D
Excuse the eyebrows. :'D

Then I was left to sleep for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the needles were removed. My tummy and back was massaged to soothe my bowel problem and then we continue to proceed for cupping therapy.(psst, it can remove stretchmarks too!)  As I said earlier I have backpain (probably from sleeping on the floor last week or maybe my daughter is 16kgs, hahaha yes I still pick her up now and then), and plus since I haven't done any cupping before, yes it hurts. Thankfully it was only for few minutes. Ms June said I have so much tense (muscle is stiff and pressure with pain) especially at my upper back, and I really have to do some detox. Okay doc! (baru nak sedar diri) So long story short, my back looks like pepperoni pizza now and it will take days to disappear. :D

Facts: Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), cupping is a method of creating a vacuum on the patient's skin to dispel stagnation (stagnant blood and lymph), thereby improving qi flow, in order to treat respiratory diseases such as the common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis

There were some precaution Ms June mentioned after the treatment. I have to wear long sleeves and no swimming for these few days. No problem, I can't swim... *laugh and cry at the same time* One more thing, I might feel really sore the day after.

How much the treatment costs?

Before I head home, I was given a box of Ai Footbath.  There are 10 packs per box, to be used 2 times a week. Here are the benefits of Ai Footbath:

💗Expel wind, cold, dampness

💗Warm womb

💗Detox & beauty purpose

💗Relieve stress & tiredness

💗Improve sleeping quality

💗Reduce water retention

💗Improve Qi & Blood flow

                      

How to use it? 

- Prepare 2-3 litres of warm water.

- Add in one pack of Ai Footbath into the water.

- Soak feet for about 20-30 minutes.

However the product is not suitable 30 minutes before and after meals and not suitable when there is wound on legs. I used it right before I go to sleep.   

It has been 3 days since my visit to Just TCM. Yes I do feel sore the day after. The good news is my bowel movement got better right away. It means I go to the toilet every morning now. Ms June mentioned that the marks on my back will disappear depending on my body. Last time I check, the marks are still there.  

Overall it was a great experience and I wish to visit Just TCM again. You may interact with Just TCM to learn more here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justtcmgroup
Instagram: www.instagram.com/just_tcm
Address : Unit A-1-06, Block A, Neo Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/1, Damansara Perdana

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Contact:  03-7732 9022

Are you guys interested to try the treatments? If you are then I have a good news! I am having a giveaway on my FB Page and Instagram. I will choose 3 winners to experience trial sessions for cosmetic acupuncture or cupping therapy. The steps are given on these pages so let's join in! :D

See you there!  :)