Copy of New Blogs: Psycho-Oncology and Lymphatic Drainage
Paula van Grieken Ferrer: "Over the years, I have worked with many cancer patients and families as a Clinical Psychologist and have seen the benefits of emotional support and psychological management techniques. The field of psycho-oncology, founded in the 1980s, is developing to further help patients fighting cancer (and adjusting after treatment), as well to better understand the links between the psychosocial and physical aspects of disease." Read on ...
Copy of New Doctor & Therapist in the Body & Soul Team!
Shane Chen is a Doctor for Traditional Chinese Medicine and an Acupuncturist. He is an internal medicine expert and treats various diseases such as digestive and respiratory diseases. He is also specialized in pain management. He offers consultations in our Hongmei Road Clinic- Hongqiao. Claire Lin is a Child Psychologist with more than 16 years of experience in counseling and training. She focuses on treating children suffering from various disorders through...
Copy of Blog: Mind-Body Connections
As an osteopath, people come to me because of aches and pains and I treat their physical issues, whether from trauma, overuse, postural distortion, or old injuries. However, not all pain a patient feels is physical. Sometimes the pain comes from an emotional source, and we may greatly underestimate the role of emotion in all pain. During physical trauma, the person’s emotional state at that moment becomes part of the whole...
Copy of New articles online: Cooling Foods and Joint Work
This month our dietitian Ben Xie writes about "Cooling Foods" and how to take advantage of the TCM principles to help you keep cool during the warm season. And Shannon Martin interviews our chiropractor Herman Szeto to understand what his work is all about in the article "Joint Work" - enjoy your reading! You can find these articles and many more in our "press articles" section. ...
Copy of Blog: “Ergonomics and Back Pain Tips”
It is common to feel tired and restless after a long day at the office. You might start to experience small pains in your lower back, legs and neck when seated for long periods. You might feel a headache coming on and experience tension in your neck and tired eyes. Your body is signaling that you’ve been sitting too long in one position (or in the incorrect position). Over time,...
Copy of New website launched!
Feel free to explore and read more about the services we offer, the doctors and therapists on the team and discover exclusive content. Please check out our latest events or find good advice in our healthy recipies section. ...
Copy of Blog: “My child’s aggressive behavior” and “spring in Shanghai and the body”
Two new blog-entries to discover: Spring in Shanghai: Seasonal Changes and Your Body and Should I Be Worried About My Child's Aggressive Behavior. Have fun reading them!...
Copy of Discover the 10th Anniversary Promotions in June & July
It’s been 10 years that Body & Soul Team has been dedicated to helping people make a smooth transition into a harmonious, balanced and healthy living. During these 10 years, Body & Soul has succeeded in establishing: Come and celebrate 10 years of successful healing results with us by enjoying the following promotions during June & July: Parent and Child GymnasticsEnjoy 5 sessions of 45 minutes of gentle exercises for...
Copy of Blog: How to Get Rid of Your Cough with TCM
Coughing can have many root causes like bacterial or viral infections, asthma, diabetes, air pollution, dry air, temperature difference and vocal strain. Many environmental factors make Shanghai residents more prone to coughs. Overall, we know that frequent coughing is a symptom of the presence of a disease. As the classification of a cough is diverse (acute, chronic, dry, productive, day or night cough), the identification of the root causes is...
Copy of Tips from the pros: how to boost your Valentine’s
We celebrate romance on Valentine’s Day, but this quote reminds us that love and relationships are an ongoing “discipline”, something we need to work at and celebrate with more than just candy, flowers, and jewelry on one day. Bibiana Rueda-Bueno and Paula van Grieken Ferrer, psychologists at Body & Soul-Medical Clinics, sat down with me to share their advice for keeping relationships healthy all year round. Read the...