Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, causing severe facial pain. The pain can be triggered by various stimuli, such as touching the face, eating, drinking, talking or even a ・・read more

“健美一如 ― Health and beauty are one.” Achieving a harmonious balance between your body and mind throughout the menopausal process is essential for maintaining health and beauty. Traditional Japanese Medicine (TJM) offers a ・・read more

Groin pain affects many people and for some, it can be a debilitating condition. This is especially true for women who are approaching menopause. From the time their initial perimenopause stage begins, many women complai ・・read more

Running is a physically demanding sport that often results in a variety of injuries. From weekend warriors to elite professionals, runners frequently experience acute and chronic pain, muscle spasms, inflamed tissues, an ・・read more

Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in the number of patients dealing with menstrual and hormonal issues. In response, we’re dedicating this blog post to an exploration of Traditional Japanese Therapy as a po ・・read more

In the rich tapestry of traditional healing practices, acupuncture is a well-respected, time-honored modality; one deeply rooted in the ancient wisdom of oriental medicine. Inspired by the harmonious rhythms of nature, a ・・read more

As the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Zi, once said, “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” In the same way, we can align ourselves with our innate natural wisdom and experience the fullne ・・read more

La plupart des gens passent environ un tiers de leur vie à dormir. Un sommeil de bonne qualité et en quantité suffisante est essentiel pour notre santé psychologique et nous permet d’accomplir efficacement nos activités ・・read more

Les formules traditionnelles japonaises à base de plantes sont désormais disponibles dans notre cabinet. Les formules à base de plantes que nous proposons sont des extraits concentrés d’ingrédients actifs présents dans l ・・read more

Most people spend about one-third of their lives asleep. Getting a sufficient amount of good quality sleep is essential for our psychological health and making it possible for us to efficiently conduct our daytime activi ・・read more

Traditional Japanese herbal formulas are now available at our practice. The herbal formulas we offer are concentrated extracts of the active ingredients found in traditional medicines. Through a careful process, the form ・・read more

Approximately 4% of adults experience headaches nearly every day. Migraine and tension-type headaches are the most common headache disorders. They can result in significant reduction in social activities and work capacit ・・read more

In western countries, September is often a starting point, a time to begin something new. In Japan, on the other hand, it is often considered a kind of halfway point in the year and a time to recover from the outgoing he ・・read more

When people come in with pain in or around their hip joint, I first of all ask them to show me exactly where it is located. Pain in this region can be different for different people, but generally our patients will indic ・・read more

Hormonal shifts are a natural part of life. Hormonal fluctuations keep us in a state of dynamic balance throughout the maturation and aging process. Menopause is the natural end to a woman’s menstruation cycle. It can st ・・read more

In many cases, surgical intervention can be an essential life-saving procedure. With it, many difficult problems can be treated and various types of pain and other symptoms can be alleviated. After an operation, many pat ・・read more

Anxiety is very common problem in our society today that affects literally millions of people. It is a reflection of our modern lifestyle, characterized by inordinate amounts of stress, working late, ever present noise a ・・read more

Knee pain is a common complaint among all mountain sports enthusiasts, such as the mountain runners and skiers who visit Chamonix. The knee is one of the human body’s major weight-bearing joints, and also one of the most ・・read more

The simple fact is that most people do not breathe well. Numerous studies have documented the negative effects of poor breathing on our health. When a person doesn’t breathe well, it restricts their body and mind, and in ・・read more

Sciatica is a common nerve condition which can be very debilitating. The exact medical term for the condition is lumbar radiculopathy and it is understood to be a syndrome involving impingement and/or inflammation of the ・・read more

Chronic Fatigue is a debilitating long-term condition characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest. The exact causes of the syndrome remain poorly understood, but it seems to be related to ・・read more

In this post, I would like to tell you about the modality known as “Vibrational Medicine” and how it relates to Traditional Oriental Medicine and Neuroscience. For me, “Vibrational Medicine” is a way of ・・read more

In my last post, I introduced some of the information coming from China about how TCM is being used for the treatment of COVID-19, generally in combination with standard Western medicine. In this post, I would like to sh ・・read more

Doctors in China have been using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the treatment of contagious viral diseases for 3,000-4,000 years. A vast store of classical medical literature exists which has recorded their princ ・・read more

My clients sometimes say something like this to me after a session in which I focused on Stillness of the mind. “I would like to try to meditate, but it often doesn’t go well…” One reason for this is that they might not ・・read more

I started living in Chamonix in the early summer of 2019. For the first few months, the town was in the midst of its busy summer high season. Many hotels, restaurants and bars were full, tourists were enjoying a wide ran ・・read more

Neck pain is a common complaint from which 30% to 50% of all people will suffer at some point in their lives. Traditional Japanese acupuncture (TJA) offers highly effective pain relief for both acute and chronic neck iss ・・read more

With my Rolfing® + Shiatsu treatment, you can experience what I call “Beyond Relaxation” – a state which is similar to the quietness of Zen, also known as Zen Stillness. In your session, I create what might be call ・・read more

Have you ever thought about trying acupuncture to relieve or even cure your lower back pain? There are a number of causes of lower back pain, ranging from muscle spasms, nerve compression by bulging or prolapsed disc, mu ・・read more

I had a great pre-race Zen Stillness therapy session with the famous mountain ultra-runner Timothy Allen Olson , who brings a mastery of Mindfulness to the sport. Just before a big race, top trail runners like Timothy wa ・・read more

Nowadays many healthcare professionals are recommending acupuncture for competitive athletes. It is especially effective for these seven issues: Pain relief Rapid recovery Improving your range of motion Muscle relaxation ・・read more

  One of my treatments called Zen Stillness Acupuncture helps you go into a state of deep inner silence. In the sessions, I release the flow of your vital energy and rebalance your body-mind to help you tune in to y ・・read more

Where can you find a quiet place in Tokyo to experience the energy of traditional Japan? Japan is a fascinating country which has a unique energy mixture: modern and traditional, well-organized and chaos. One of the main ・・read more

  Traveling the world can be an expression of life’s struggle.  While experiencing new places and cultures and meeting new people, you also have to manage the necessities of daily life – eating, drinking, moving fro ・・read more