Acupressure Points - Joanne Faulkner

Acupoints and Qi Gong Exercise for Parkinson’s

April is Parkinsons Awareness Month so Im going to be sharing lots of information regarding Chinese Medicine and Living Well with Parkinsons, culminating in a free Qi Gong class at the end of the month, plus a whole month of Qi Gong, Acupressure and Food Medicine during the month of May. Sign up for the free class at the end of this blog.

Apathy and fatigue can be the nemesis of people with Parkinson’s.

Regular physical activity can help your mood, your energy levels, your balance and your motivation, but you need to plan it. You need to make sure it works around your medication timings and be careful that it is not so intense or tiring that you get thrown off course.

Chi Flow with Jo is a gentle daily exercise class with a dedicated community full of support, when you feel like giving up.

A Partner’s Perspective: Navigating Parkinson’s with Qi Gong

My husband, Davy, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s eight years ago, and together we’ve navigated this journey with the support of Qi Gong and Chinese Medicine.

As his partner, Qi Gong teacher and Shiatsu Acupressure practitioner I’ve seen how daily Qi gong practice helps Davy sleep better, maintain flexibility, balance, and strength, and address the emotional challenges that often go unseen.

Qi Gong isn’t just for him, though. Practicing alongside him in Chi Flow with Jo helps me stay grounded, resilient, and compassionate. It strengthens my ability to show up with loving kindness while also honoring my own limits and health. Together, Qi Gong has become our shared source of strength, helping us both move through life with greater ease and flow.

Click here to watch Joanne and Davy discuss what works for them and how they work together.

“I use Chi Flow with Jo to relax the body and helps body move in a smooth way. Even when I’m out walking, I try to think about my Qigong moves so I walk in Qigong way, not a robotic way.” says Davy.

Simple things like imagining he has little lemons under his armpits, gives Davy space so when he’s walking, his elbows don’t end up stuck to his waist, there’s more flow and less shuffle.

The Qigong practice that we do every morning helps to just bring centered ease to the body.

Pendulum Swing: A Simple Qi Gong Practice for Strength and Ease

Research shows that exercise and physical activity can not only maintain and improve mobility, flexibility and balance but also ease non-motor PD symptoms such as depression or constipation.

“People with PD who start exercising earlier in their disease course for a minimum of 2.5 hours per week experience a slowed decline in quality of life compared to those who start later. Establishing early exercise habits is essential to overall disease management.”

Here’s a super easy exercise (video demonstration in the free mini ebook) called “Pingshuai Gong: The pendulum swing”

Start: Feet shoulder-width apart, relax shoulders, and bend your knees slightly. imagine a chord coming up out of the top of your head lifting and aligning your spine.

Inhale: Raise your arms loosely to shoulder height, palms facing down.

Exhale: Allow your hands and arms to drop in a smooth, pendulum-like motion.

Inhale: Returning arms back to shoulder height.

EXHALE: Repeat the pendulum-like swing, slightly bending your knees. Coordinate your breath with the movement, and find your rhythm

Finish: Bring your hands to rest over the Lower Dan Tien, below the belly button, using them to “gather” and seal the energy. Complete the practice with three rounds of slow, deep abdominal breathing, focusing on the warmth and vitality collected in the Dan Tien.

The Breath-Body Connection: Boosting Vitality Through Qi Gong

Breathing is often overlooked because it happens automatically, but how we breathe has profound effects on our health and well-being. For those living with Parkinson’s, the way you breathe can either support or hinder muscle function, blood flow, and overall flexibility and vitality.

A fundamental aspect of Qi Gong is learning to match your breathing with movement which in your daily life can help to reduce stress levels, improve focus and concentration, plus boosting overall physical and mental health.

Healing Hands: The Transformative Power of Touch for Parkinson’s

In my last blog I discussed food medicine for Parkinsons where I discussed the the 5 element system and the nourishment of blood. When Kidney and Liver energy is weak, the strength and the flow of blood also becomes weak.

When we strengthen Kidney energy through exercise, and acupressure we help vital blood to flow and nourish organs, ligaments, muscles and tendons, relieving spasms, cramps, twitching, improving sleep and ease of the body.

If you are a caregiver, you can do this for somebody and then swap, let your partner do it for you. It calms anxious nerves and releases excess, stagnated or agitated energy.

Simply stroke from the top of the head, down over the spine to the small of the back, following the bladder meridians in the image. Repeat slowly and gently from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don’t worry about believing all the Chinese Medicine or knowing all the meridians simply try it and see.

Either side of the spine is the bladder meridian which is the partnered to the kidney energy system. This simple exercise strengthens the kidney/bladder energy which governs and regulates the nervous system.

The Magic of Acupressure: Points to Calm and Rejuvenate

The Kidney energy system in Traditional Chinese Medicine would also govern the bones, the brain, the hormones, glands. Studies have shown that using this complimentary therapy improves “Non-motor symptoms of PD include cognitive dysfunction, depression, sleep disorders, gastrointestinal, and bladder dysfunction, fatigue, sensory abnormalities, autonomic dysfunction, mentation, behavior, mood, and quality of life problems.”

☯️At the same time as stroking the bladder meridian either side of the spine try incorporating some acupressure points.

This is one you can do yourself of for someone else.

Begin by rubbing gently the occipital ridge, just where the back of the skull meets the neck. This whole area is great for relieving neck and shoulder pain, increasing blood flow to reduce headaches and migraines caused by tightness, tension or stress.

Then find the hollow area at the base of your skull, slide up until your thumb finds the bony protrusion and you have landed on Governing Vessel 16: Wind Mansion.

This point

☯️ Nourishes the “sea of marrow” and the brain.
☯️ Eliminates wind (not flatulance but rather an internal chaotic energy that causes tremors, spasms and dyskinesia, see previous blog for details)
☯️ Calms the spirit, relieving anxiety, worry, insomnia and mania.

Traditionally we use the thumb to massage the acupoint with deep and steady pressure.

How to press a point

Massage the point in a circular motion without removing the thumb from the skin. You can also hold and gently press, imaging energy travelling from the core of your body, out of your thumb and into the point you are connecting with.

Massage the point anywhere between 30 seconds and 3 minutes until you feel a change in the energy. This might be an all over body sensation, not just in the point. Remember consistency is key so massage your favourite points daily

There are many points that benefit the body but even without knowing their location TOUCH is the most important thing.

Touch: A Path to Well-Being

Studies show touch can reduce chronic pain and it is recommended it as part of a daily routine

Touch is one of the most profound ways we can connect with ourselves and others. It offers a bridge between the physical and emotional, soothing the nervous system, easing tension, reducing anxiety, and fostering a sense of safety and well-being.

The long-term use of levodopa and other medications for Parkinson’s commonly leads to a loss of efficacy and complications. Therefore, many people living with PD have turned to complementary therapies for support and to help relieve their symptoms.

Integrating Qi Gong and Acupressure: Thriving with Parkinson’s

Integrating Qi Gong and acupressure into daily life can be transformative for those living with Parkinson’s. Together, these practices nurture physical strength, emotional balance, and inner peace, addressing both visible symptoms and the unseen challenges like anxiety or fatigue. By embracing the gentle movements of Qi Gong and the soothing power of acupressure, individuals and caregivers alike can create a sanctuary of healing and connection. While Parkinson’s presents unique difficulties, these time-honored practices offer tools to thrive, fostering vitality, resilience, and a deeper sense of well-being.

Try the Qi Gong and Self Shiatsu acupressure and sign up for a free Qi Gong class at the end of every month. Whilst they may not cure you they will help you Live well with Parkinson. May you be happy, safe and well.

Chi Flow with Jo uses natural and easy Qi Gong movements, self acupressure point massage, breathwork and food medicine every weekday morning to nourish the blood, clear the Liver, support the Kidney and calm your nervous system.

Plus daily Q&A helps you to return to deep acceptance and ease with a community full of support.

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Joanne Faulkner is a Qi Gong teacher – Chi Flow with Jo – teaching live daily online Qi Gong classes to hundreds of people; a Shiatsu practitioner specializing in the energy of food in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a published Author. Her residential and day Wellness Retreats focus on Chi Gong, self-Shiatsu & Conscious Cooking Demonstrations, and are extremely popular.

Joanne is currently the Irish representative to the European Shiatsu Federation and until recently was the Chairperson of the Shiatsu Society Ireland.

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Struggling to catch your Breath?

Acupressure Points, Ask Me Anything

Feeling like you’re out of breath all the time?

Can’t do much because of it? In our most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Marie reached out with the same problem. She said that once a week she was out of breath, not able to do much but relax because of it.

For Marie, this sounds like an energy rising causing that feeling of congestion in the chest. Ideally, the kidneys should be able to grasp the breath so we don’t get congested and cause heart problems.

So let’s address how to manage that! We are mainly going to focus on acupressure for this issue.

Kidney 27 Acupoint

One of my favorite points is Kidney 27, which we will be focusing on.

Kidney 27 is the Shu Mansion or Elegant Mansion.

You can massage this point and press into it to connect with your own energy and feel relief.

You can also massage along the other kidney points between the ribs.

In Chinese Medicine the Kidneys hold your essential energy. This is the energy you were born with that you inherit from your parents. This is where we want to have our vitality coming from. If we are going non-stop all the time, this energy is going to weaken and won’t be able to grasp the breath. Making it difficult to breathe and feel settled.

CV 17 Acupoint

In Chinese Medicine each organ has a flavor, a time of day, an element. The kidney is the water element. Through massaging into that point of Conception Vessel 17 – Centre of the Chest, you are helping balance the water and fire element. If we don’t have enough kidney energy, then there’s nothing there to ground that fire. If we let the fire get out of control you could find you have insomnia, hot flushes, and anxiety.

With these acupoints, you want to do them everyday. They are very simple and an easy exercise to practice.

Grief can be stored in the Chest

A lot of sadness and grief can be stored in the chest area. With these points we can help to move that sadness out of the chest.

One thing that can also really weaken the kidneys and doesn’t help balance heart fire, is coffee. This is not me saying coffee is bad or good but maybe just look at how much coffee you are consuming. Coffee is one of those substances that keeps us going, and going, and going, when really we should be resting. So, if you’re drinking 3 cups of coffee a day, I would really recommend changing that out and try dandelion root coffee or chicory root coffee.

In conclusion

In conclusion, when dealing with a struggle to breathe it is important to nourish the kidneys. We can do this through acupoints that help calm and move energy along.

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With Love and Chi,

Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.

Knowing how to treat yourself and your loved ones with complimentary therapies like acupressure can be greatly beneficial and convenient. However, for serious and chronic conditions, you’ll want to visit an Shiatsu therapist / Acupuncturist or other qualified healthcare practitioner who can develop a treatment plan based on your unique medical history and combination of symptoms.

The information provided should not be considered medical advice.

Increase Energy, Reduce Fatigue

Acupressure Points, HEALTH & WELLNESS

Spring is here in Ireland. St Brigid’s Day which has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc takes place on the 1st February. It is the festival of new life and fertility. A time to look forward to brighter days, warmer weather, new growth on the land and the new birth of animals.

But maybe your spring has not sprung?

Perhaps your energy is still hibernating, or you are feeling weary no matter how much sleep you get?

Perhaps your joints are sore, painful or inflamed?

In this blog we will show how using Qi Gong, Self Acupressure and Food Medicine can help you bounce back after a winter and viruses that may have left you feeling wiped out.

Studies show that following C*vid, the invading viruses can remain in the fascia and endothelium of the body, causing inflammation. Any flu virus infection can trigger an inflammatory response in the body. If we can’t expel the viral fragments from the body the constant inflammation response can be exhausting, creating symptoms such as lethargy, weakness, joint and muscle pain, chronic fatigue and other symptoms common to Fibromyalgia.

The treatment of Fibromyalgia, Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue can be tricky, with such wide ranging symptoms that often wander around the body such as anxiety, insomnia, light sensitivity, headaches, muscle and joint pain, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and depression can be tricky to diagnose and treat. Here I share Qi Gong, Acupressure and Food medicine that I use to Increase Energy and Reduce Pain.

First, begin with the Fascia.

Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fibre and muscle in place. Endothelium is a single layer of cells, which line all your blood and lymphatic vessels. It provides a space for your blood and tissues to interact so is vital to the functioning of all your organs and tissues. Together the fascia and endothelium create a structural continuity that gives form and function to every tissue and organ.

Non classical monocytes patrol the endothelium and create inflammation in response to an infection.

If viral remnants become lodged in the fascia the monocytes will keep creating inflammation in order to try to rid the virus from your body.

For some people, long after a person is infectious, the immune response persists as the markers of non classical monocytes remain elevated. This constant autoimmune response is exhausting plus it creates tension and stiffness in the fascia.

This has been termed as “fascial armouring”, where “tension and fascial rigidity might help explain several of fibromyalgia’s manifestations such as: pain, distribution of pain, decreased pressure pain threshold, chronic fatigue, morning stiffness, cardiovascular and metabolic abnormalities and autonomic abnormalities.”

So how can we use the complementary therapies of Qi Gong, Acupressure and 5 element foods to push the virus out of the fascia, stopping the auto immune inflammatory response?

Qi Gong practiced in Chi Flow with Jo gently opens and releases the fascia.

Using repetitive spirialing motions, in exercises such as Spiral Palms, or Quan Yin Draws Rainbow, Qi gong opens, hydrates and lubricates the joints, ligaments, and fascia, allowing release of the viral fragments. (scroll down for the free class offer)

Our body, including connective tissues, exhibit spiral patterns. The swirling shape of our heart that pumps the blood in a vortex motion as it travels around our body, our DNA and even our bones are constructed with spirals. You can stretch and contract the spiral but it will always return to the original state.

By gently coiling and uncoiling the fascia, veins, arteries, nerve tissues, and other connective tissues, viral remnants are released from the body, thereby reducing pain, inflammation, stiffness and increasing energy levels.

Whenever there is an outward growth, expansion of energy, or a radial force combined with a rotation you will create a spiral, a natural shape, found in the spider’s web, the structure of a hurricane, moths flying to the moon and all kinds of plants such as pine cones, sunflowers, cauliflowers, pineapples and succulents

In Taoism and Chinese Medicine our life force energy is made manifest in this particular body. We are no different to a tree or a blade of grass. Same life force energy, just different collection of cells and therefore manifestation. So to promote flow and expansion of energy we can use this natural movement when working with the body

The twisting and rotating of the joints and spine also promotes the elimination of excess dampness in the body. The movements act as if wringing out a towel, expelling toxins and excess water.

Internal dampness often seems a strange term, perhaps because it is outside of western medicine understanding. But think of a damp room, the more water content in the air, the harder it is to heat. To increase flow and movement of energy, we have to clear the heavy and dense atmosphere.

And so it’s the same in the body. The Chi, the Life force energy needs to be able to flow, unobstructed and with ease, expanding and contracting, spiralling energy and fluids around the body. Dampness slows the flow, creating pain, foggy thinking and low energy levels.

Cold affects the Kidney creating contraction, obstructions and slow movement of Chi causing cramps and sharp pain.

Wind affects the Liver often working with the other internal climates to invade the body, moving energy, pathogens and symptoms erratically causing tremors, spasms and twitching.

Heat affects the Heart causing erratic movement of Chi and often associated with inflammation, redness of skin, irritability and inability for the Shen/Spirit to settle.

Dampness affects the Spleen causing heavy and foggy energy, generating sticky secretions and protracted, dense pain especially in the middle and lower burner, inability to transform and transport food into energy.

Dryness affects the Lung causing dehydration and scant body fluids especially in the mucous membranes of the body including lungs, nasal cavities, digestive tract, skin, hair and nails.

We need some dampness and mucus in the body to moisten the digestive tract and mucous membranes. But excess collection of moisture causes heavy and foggy energy, generating sticky secretions and protracted, dense pain especially in the middle and lower burner/belly, heavy limbs, poor digestion, loose stools, candida, brain fog and chronic inflammation.

Consuming excess sugars, refined foods or lots of carbohydrates, weakens the Spleen/pancreas is one of the ways dampness accumulates in the body.

Where there is dampness, Qi cannot flow and stagnation occurs, trapping the viral fragments in the fascia.

To drain the dampness and clear the heat I would recommend avoiding the spleen weakening foods and increasing dark leafy greens into the diet such as:

kale, watercress, spinach, chard, celery

Bitter foods such as:

Daikon radish, Regular radish, Turnip, Adzuki Beans (blog on the website), Vinegars, Lemons/Limes, Bitter herbs such as milk thistle, valerian, Agnus Castus.

To reduce pain, inflammation and to improve energy levels, moving stagnant energy is imperative.

Liver 3 – Great Rushing is a great for flowing Yin blood and Yang energy around the body .

It is the source point for the whole Liver meridian, meaning that the strength of this point can open energy into the whole meridian, increasing the power and ease of flow.

“Like a spring that is unclogged, it lets the Ki rise to the surface and then flow into the meridian.”

Here see the idea of spirals used within the source point. As the spring unclogs, deeper layers of water move more slowly to the left or right, depending on the hemisphere, to create a spiral. Use this image when treating the point to clear any congestion along the whole Liver Channel.

The Liver keeps body cells supplied with energy. However if the Liver is congested through over-eating, medications, alcohol or sugar, it is not able to metabolise stored energy. In Western medicine terms this is similar to Non Alcoholic Liver Fatty Disease NALFD, causing exhaustion, sore joints, disturbed sleep, even our nails and hair begin to thin.

Use this point regularly to improve flow and clear dampness from the body which causes swelling, stagnation, lethargy and low energy.

Find the point in the hollow between the first and second toe just above the knuckle of the big toe.

Traditionally we use the thumb to massage the acupoint with deep and steady pressure. Try massaging the point in a circular motion without removing the thumb from the skin. You can also hold and gently press, imagining energy travelling from the core of your body, out of your thumb and into the point you are connecting with. Use the visualisation of the spiral to focus and direct the energy into the point for dispersal of stagnant energy or to gather and flow energy to an empty point, which feels cold, waxy and flacid.

Massage the point anywhere between 30 seconds and 3 minutes until you feel a change in the energy. Remember this might be an all over body sensation not just felt in the localised area or point. Consistency is key so I encourage daily massage of this point to clients who suffer stagnation, pain, lethargy, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia together with daily Qi gong to release the fascia.

To connect with the rising energy of spring and shake of fatigue of a foggy, clogged Liver try this coiling and uncoiling of your body.

Connect with the life force, Yin Yang, energy pattern; expanding and contracting, tightening and softening, firm yet elastic, intrinsic to all living things, from tiny atomic particles to vast expanding galaxies, and let your life force flow.

Within this (w)holistic system, there are also emotional and spiritual aspects to increasing energy, reducing pain and releasing viruses. You can find out about these either by joining us in Chi Flow with Jo or by buying my books. If you have a specific question, remember you can always Ask Me Anything

Do you feel sluggish, physically lethargic and mentally foggy?

Do you have slow metabolism and easily gain weight?

Do you find yourself getting puffy easily, have swollen limbs or get bloated often?

Do you have oily skin, weeping lesions or acne?

Do you have loose stools or a lot of discharge?

Are your energy levels on the floor?

Is that you? Then we are on the same page and this Chi Flow with Jo programme is perfect for you.

Chi Flow is a way to start your day with positivity and connection with other people just like you.

Welcome to something different that is heart-centred, simple, easy and fun!

☯ 30 min Daily Qi Gong exercises working on the Spleen and Liver (recordings also sent daily)
☯Daily Live Check in – for Q&A and support
☯Daily nutrition advice and recipes
☯Free access to Live Evening Talks
☯Library with 100’s for videos for whatever you feel like
☯Closed Facebook group for sharing and support

Chi Flow doors open to join the last week of the month closing on the first day of the month to begin the new Qi Gong moves, Acupressure and Food Medicine

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Your journey to health and balance is unique, and embracing the wisdom of TCM can help you achieve lasting freedom from cravings. Be kind to yourself, listen to your body, and enjoy the process of nurturing your health.

Until next time, stay balanced and be well.

Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.

The information provided should not be considered medical advice.

Nourish your spirit and sleep well

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Have you had enough of it all? Just feeling sick of your situation?

If you have become tired of the world perhaps exhausted from illness, difficult relationships, overwork or stress you may find yourself loosing heart.

You may find it difficult to sleep or when you do sleep you wake feeling still weary.

In Chinese Medicine, each of the organs is linked to an emotion, a colour, a time of day, a season, a flavour and much more.

The five element system is how we can understand diagnose and treat the body.

The element governing the Heart is Fire and the corresponding emotion is Joy in the positive but bitterness and disillusion in the negative.

So to nourish the emotional and physical heart, make sure you nourish your internal flame and do the things you love and give space and time to explore things that you might find you love.

Your joy is an inside job. External situations cannot bring lasting happiness.

Playing sport, visiting friends, eating a good meal they bring us immense pleasure at the time but what happens when the match is over or dinner is finished, do we cease to feel joy, do we start to feel bitter?

Our culture, society and/or conditioning often asks us not take responsibility for our own happiness. To be distracted or entertained by an outside source. It can happen, but it’s fleeting. True happiness has to come from within, it comes from a connection to our true being.

“On a deeper level you are already complete. When you realize that, there is a playful, joyous energy behind what you do.” ~Eckhart Tolle

If you are feeling like your flame needs some nurturing, press into this point to reignite your fire.

It’s easy to feel powerless in some situations where you have no control, but you do have power over how you feel.

Connection and touch with your own body is a place to start to feel in control of your body and control of your life.

Heart Protector 8 – Lao gong point – the Palace of Weariness.

Take a breath, breathe as deep as you want to feel well, and press into this point to re-connect with your spirit. Don’t lose heart dear one.

Clench your fist and where the tip of the middle finger falls, give pressure and massage for up to 2 minutes on each hand.

As you press into both hands alternately, feel the point connect with your physical and emotional heart. Find your inner palace and take rest.

The Heart is the emperor of the body, when you are feeling restored to a sense of equanimity all the other organs will follow his lead until the whole body feels balanced and well.

Our hands are especially important in Qi Gong practice, as they help to direct and channel the Qi throughout the body.

Use this point to re-ignite your spirit and don’t lose heart. Relax, press and if you like, let memories of past happier times wash over you with the certainty that there will be more to come.

A great ingredient that nourishes the Heart is Rosemary.

For a good nights sleep, all you need is a small spray bottle, 10 drops of rosemary oil, and 6 tablespoons of water. Mix it well and spray it on your pillows or into the air indoors for a better sleep.

Like most herbs, it is considered bitter in flavour so benefits the heart. For chilblains, Raynaud’s, or cold feet, pop 10 drops of rosemary essential oil into 50ml of sweet almond oil and rub it into the fingers and toes.

Rosemary also disperses cold and phlegm so why not make your own steam bath. Fill a bowl with boiling water, add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, rubbing them between your hands to release the natural oils. Then drape a towel over your head, close your eyes and position your face over the bowl. Inhale deeply a few times, take a break for a few moments if needed, then repeat. Feel your lungs expanding and your heart relaxing.

For more information on Qi Food Therapy and the Heart in Chinese Medicine see Joanne’s books, full of healthy recipes, acupressure, and advice for a healthy body and mind.

Emotional Healing & Community Support

The weight we carry isn’t just on our hips, it’s in our hearts.
Feeling like you “want to be minded” is your body’s cry for nurture, not discipline.

When you join Chi Flow with Jo, you don’t walk alone.
We move, fast, cook and heal together. That shared energy keeps you accountable and loved through change.

You don’t need to fight your bodyjust listen to her again.
Start with small rhythms: stop eating after 8 pm, massage Liver 13, sip lemon water in the morning, and join our January program to be supported every step of the way.

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Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.

The information provided should not be considered medical advice.

Acupoints and Qi Gong Exercise for Parkinson’s

A Partner’s Perspective: Navigating Parkinson’s with Qi Gong

The Breath-Body Connection: Boosting Vitality Through Qi Gong

Healing Hands: The Transformative Power of Touch for Parkinson’s

The Magic of Acupressure: Points to Calm and Rejuvenate

How to press a point

Touch: A Path to Well-Being

Integrating Qi Gong and Acupressure: Thriving with Parkinson’s