Ask the Shanghai Chiropractor: Relieving Aches and Pains
I sometimes get asked about the clicking or popping noises that can accompany the adjustment process. Many joints (synovial joints) are surrounded by synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint to help it function. Small pockets of gas get caught in the joint (often a result...
Winter Health and Harmony with Nature
In wintertime the traditional Chinese Yin-Yang cycle reaches its Yin peak. Nature’s level of activity is reduced during this season of rest and passivity. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recommends living in harmony with nature. As nature slows down in winter, people should reduce their activities...
Beyond Valentine’s Day: Romance Means Nurturing Your Relationship
We celebrate romance on Valentine’s Day, but love and relationships are an ongoing “discipline”, something we need to work at and celebrate every day. All couples need to practice that discipline and sometimes need help as they face different challenges and life changes, such as...
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,...
New workshops and talks for 2015
Plenty of choice: "Understand Your Kid’s World", "Spring Preparation with TCM" or "How to Face Fear & Enjoy Uncertainty" - our new talks and workshops cover a wide area of interests. TCM Doctor Doris Rathgeber, Holistic Psychologist Bibiana Rueda-Bueno and Child Psychologist Claire Lin are...
Doris on exercise scenes in Germany and China on Phoenix TV
I have been working out in this gym for four years, most clients here are Chinese. Most of my training partners are Chinese. Around the Century Park, a soft running track has been installed. More and more people are using the track. On Saturday mornings,...
Doris Rathgeber – Guest speaker at the World, a private residential cruise ship traveling around the globe
During the 7 day journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong, Doris gave several talks about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as part of the series of wellness lectures. One of her talks covered the basics of TCM, including the history of its development, its fundamental philosophies,...
Doris Rathgeber, guest speaker at the More Than Aware Luncheon
It empowers, educates and inspires women to be “More” and take Breast Cancer “Awareness into Action” through Proactive Prevention, Wellness from Within and Sisterhood Support. This year, and for the second time, Doris Rathgeber was honored to be invited as a guest speaker and to address...
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Body & Soul Medical Clinics: An official sponsor of Jinshan City Beach Triathlon
Our physical therapist Jessica Martin attended the race in order to provide on-site assistance and treatment in case of injury. Ben Xie, our nutritionist, was also present to provide nutrition tips for post-race recovery. After the race, winners were awarded with vouchers for treatments by...
Doris Rathgeber and Catherine Du featured in “Culture Matters”
Doris Rathgeber and Catherine Du featured in "Culture Matters" on International Channel Shanghai (ICS) about dental and jaws issues - see the video!...
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...
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...