Acupuncture
Svenja is an experienced therapist that has perfected the art of specialised & personalised treatments for her clients. She has been practicing for the last five years and gained qualifications in many modalities including: Oriental Health Science, Pregnancy Massage, Sho-ni-shin (needless acupuncture for kids), Integrated Body Therapy, Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy.
Currently, Svenja is studying at the Australian Doula College to become a Doula. In 2006, she successfully finished her course in Oriental Medicine and is integrating her additionally gained knowledge into her treatments. This gives Svenja the opportunity to go beyond Western approaches and combine these with her profound teachings of Oriental Medicine, in order to tailor the most beneficial treatments for her clients.
Throughout the time, Svenja specialised in the field of pregnancy & childbirth and with her wide spectrum of modalities, is able to assist & support the mums-to-be in a uniquely designed approach, which helps them to balance body, mind and spirit.
A treatment with Svenja will leave you relaxed and most importantly rejuvenated on all levels.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Oriental Medicine, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage & Sho-ni-shin?
What is involved in a treatment?
ORIENTAL MEDICINE is an ancient art of healing and takes the whole person into consideration, rather than just a fragment. Through the assistance of a combination of one or more of the Eight Limbs of Oriental Medicine, such as: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Lifestyle Management, Oriental Dietary Therapy, I-Ching Astrology and Feng Shui, the client benefits from a uniquely designed treatment. Further one is encouraged to actively participate in this journey to restore balance & harmony on all levels, which enables the client to manage their life more effectively. Oriental Medicine can be applied for any problems including respiratory problems, digestive disorders, muscular aches & pains, allergies, headaches, women’s health, pregnancy & preconception care sleeping disorders, anxiety, depression and stress to name a few. Further acupuncture is also an effective resource in its preventitive approach to health. It strengthens your body’s innate ability to heal and restore itself, which might have been weakend over the time due to our hectic modern lifestyle.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE is an expert treatment designed to minimise discomfort and relieve the aches & pains of pregnancy, which brings with it many physical & emotional changes to a woman’s life. The special techniques of pregnancy massage provide an emotional support and a nurturing touch, whilst ensuring complete attention to the individual needs & concerns. Pregnancy massage can also be effectively used as an adjustment to other treatments during pregnancy, such as Oriental Medicine. This provides you with an effective & comprehensive wellbeing plan that can be continued after the birth of your baby.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE assists in the restoration of the natural, pain-free function of persistent shortened muscles. By manipulating & lengthening them through touch, specific complaints of pain & dysfunction can be relieved, natural flexibility and range of motion restored, while keeping the whole client in mind. Additionally, massage enhances the energy flow through the body and any blockages, imbalances, tension or stress will be rectified.
SHO-NI-SHIN is a Japanese acupuncture system of working with meridians and acupuncture points in a painless and non-needle way. The Sho-ni-shin tools are specifically designed to work with infants and children one month to ten years old. It is a safe and easy, yet very effective way to treat many common childhood disorders like any digestive or respiratory problems, bedwetting and many more. Further it can also be used for stimulating a weakened immune system and maintaining or strengthen health in general. In addition to the Sho-ni-shin tools, moxibustion, herbal treatments, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, are also incorporated in the treatment.
What are the benefits of Oriental Medicine?
Enhances energy flow and reduces blockages, stress & tension throughout the body, so one feels relaxed, balanced, rejuvenated and the mind is settled
Restoring a sense of stability & calmness within oneself, in order to be able to respond to any challenge given
Being able to reconnect on all levels on the path of self-discovery, by raising the self-awareness of ones own body and the understanding the connection between the physical, emotional & spiritual
Being empowered to facilitate change in oneself, instead of relying on others
What are the benefits of Massage?
Relieves specific complaints of pain & dysfunction by manipulating the muscles and improves the flexibility & range of motion
Restores the natural, pain-free function of persistent shortened muscles by lengthening them through touch, while keeping the whole client in mind
Enhances energy flow & reduces blockages, stress & tension throughout the body
Improves immune function, reduces water retention & assists in the elimination of wastes from your body, by enhancing the flow of the circulatory & lymphatic system
Pregnancy & postnatal massage relieves aches & pains and helps the muscles to adjust to their new role like feeding & carrying
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