Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 

Unlike traditional Chinese acupuncture, which focuses on restoring balance to the body’s energy system, Western acupuncture is based on scientific evidence and targets specific anatomical points associated with pain relief and physiological responses. It uses a more localized approach, targeting acupuncture points around pain to promote pain relief, reduce inflammation, and enhance healing. TCA can treat a back pain needling the abdomen or a neck pain needling the wrist while in the Western approach most of the needles would be around the sore area on the back/neck. Moreover, the Western technique of Dry Needling would focus on the trigger/tender points (points of soreness and radiation) in the muscles, and often the needle needs to be moved up/down in/out of the muscle mass, until the muscle will fully relax, and soreness disappear. Instead, in the TCM/TCA approach, needles applied far or/and near the area, and would stay inserted up to around 28-30 mins, to give the Qi (vital energy) to complete a full cycle through all meridians. Both techniques are very effective, although the TCM/TCA is more holistic and  global+local long lasting effects. At Hito, Alessio, went beyond standard physiotherapy expertise, studying Advanced Acupuncture which incorporates the Western Approach with some basic principles of TCM. This is why Alessio went even beyond that, combining his Advanced Acupuncture with his Advanced Myofascial Induction Therapy, Chakra Healing, Somato-Emotional and Sound Healing skills to further provide a quite unique holistic experience. If you suffer with anything bothering your body, mind or energy, book an Initial Consultation with one of our practitioners: your complete healing is just a few steps from now.