What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a subtle, non-invasive and safe treatment for acute or chronic physical, emotional and spiritual issues that are held in one’s body for a period of time. BCST practitioner uses a very gentle hands-on touch to encourage the body to rebalance and heal itself. BCST takes a whole-person approach to healing and acknowledges the inter-connections of mind, body and spirit. It is an effective treatment for a while range of illnesses and conditions as it helps to encourage vitality, facilitate sense of well-being and achieve optimal health.

BCST is based on Osteopathic principles and originated by William Sutherland who believes in body intelligence. One’s body can organize and unfold the body system to different layer by fluid and tissue orderly. The subtle movement felt is contributed from Breath of Life (BOL) within our body. Every cell and organ is breathing and in motion – inhalation and exhalation all the time. BOL is existence to anybody’s system, it is just a matter of the quality of it, either it is weak, strong or healthy, which depends very much on the health of the person. For example, if the person has experienced trauma or over stressed, the BOL will appear weak. Therefore, during the session, the BCST practitioner and client will feel the subtle rhythm and the quality of the fluid based on the client’s health condition.

During the course of life, we encounter different form of stress, trauma and strain that are trapped in our body. When this becomes too over-whelming and unresolved, our system and fluid are no longer working normally. Therefore, we body will create inertia (blockage), pain, discomfort and diseases physically, emotionally and spiritually.

BCST practitioner learns to identify the quality of our underlying health, tissue and fluid. Practitioner establishes the relationship between the practitioner, and client’s BOL to facilitate the inherent ordering principle of the entire body by giving space to client and exploring resource within client’s system. Being presence of the practitioner, we encourage BOL to express and facilitate the unfinished issues to resolve and ultimately achieve self-healing and normal function. The inherent treatment plan in our body will take place orderly and safely. This is our body intelligence will never change since birth.

This deep listening and acknowledgement of the body’s held patterns, triggers the body’s intelligent, intrinsic, healing capacity to be expressed. It can be used as a primary treatment modality and as an adjunct to other conventional and complimentary therapies.

What are the Benefits :

BCST is effective in the treatment of :

• Sports injury
• TMJD, insomnia, headaches
• Acute/chronic musculoskeletal injury and pain
• Spine, joint, muscle, tendon and neurological disorders
• Endocrine/immunity, fertility issues and stress related disorders
• Trauma as a result of accident or emotional stress
• Emotional issues, such as anxiety and depression
• Mothers, babies and children with various digestive, respiratory or sleeping problems, autism and learning difficulties

What is the Lymphatic System ?

The lymphatic system belongs to the circulatory apparatus, which provides one way for the blood to leave the heart, the arterial system, and two ways for it to return : the venous and lymphatic pathway. The lymphatic system is a second pathway back to the heart, parallel to the blood system.

Lymph is a fluid which originates in the connective tissue spaces of the body. Once it has entered the first lymph capillaries, the fluid is called lymph. The lymphatic circulation is a system with slow rhythm, low velocity and low pressure.

Part of the constituents of the blood will filter out of the blood capillaries. This blood capillary filtrate will join the surrounding tissues and to be reabsorbed in the lymphatic capillaries.

The lymphatic system fine tunes the drainage of the interstitium and constitutes a sort of overflow for the water and excess substances in the interstitial environment.

The lymphatics gradually increase in size : lymph capillaries feed into pre-collectors which connect to the lymphatic collectors, ducks and trunks and eventually join the major venous circulation just before reaching the heart behind the clavicles.

The lymphatic system transports large proteins and foreign bodies to lymphatic nodes which act as active purification centres. The nodes break down and destroy those particles so they can eventually be flushed out of the body through the organs of elimination.

What is Manual Lymph Drainage?

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is not a form of massage but it is a very gentle technique to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow and to stimulate the functions of the lymph and interstitial fluid circulation, which are critical for detoxification, removing and filtering of waste, toxins and excess fluids, regeneration of tissues, and a healthy immune system. MLD is a very light technique. This is because the practitioner is trying to influence vessels that are situated in the skin layers.

MLD is performed with appropriate draping. The practitioner will assess lymphatic circulation and determine the best alternate pathways for draining body-fluid stagnations. Practitioners work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wavelike movements.

A treatment commences at the neck to clear the area and make space for lymph to be brought there. The next part of the sequence will depend entirely on why MLD is being performed and the particular needs of the individual.

What are the Benefits?

• Reduce edema
• Activate fluid circulation
• Detoxification
• Stimulate the immune system
• Stimulate the parasympathetic system
• Promote relaxation
• Reduce stress and depression
• Drain toxins and fat
• Reduce pain and muscle spasm
• Sports preparation and trauma
• Acne Vulgaris
• Sinus

What is Deep Tissue Body Therapy ? 

Deep Tissue massage uses a broad spectrum of techniques and approaches to treat soft-tissue dysfunction, pain and injuries. It integrates diverse techniques such as trigger point therapy, deep transverse friction, myofasical approaches and muscle energy technique. The application of massage therapy on a regular basis with a treatment plan and long-term goals helps relieve aches and pains.

What is Trigger Point Therapy ?

Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in a referred pattern and often accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Acute trauma or repetitive microtrauma may lead to the development of stress on muscle fibers and the formation of trigger points. Patients may have regional, persistent pain resulting in a decreased range of motion in the affected muscles. These include muscles used to maintain body posture, such as those in the neck, shoulders, and pelvic girdle. Trigger points may also manifest as tension headache, tinnitus, temporomandibular joint pain, decreased range of motion in the legs, and low back pain. Palpation of a hypersensitive bundle or nodule of muscle fiber of harder than normal consistency is the physical finding typically associated with a trigger point. Palpation of the trigger point will elicit pain directly over the affected area and/or cause referred pain to another body area.

Trigger Point Therapy applies pressure to specific points, areas of a muscle that refers pain sensations to other parts of the body, leading to immediate release of tension and improved muscular functioning.

What is Myofascial Release Therapy ?

Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein as well as all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one structure that exists from head to foot without interruption. The fascia can exert excessive pressure producing pain or restriction of motion. They affect our flexibility and stability, and are a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and strain.

Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.

What is Muscle Energy Techniques?

Muscle energy technique is a variety of techniques that involve restricted or resistive movement to stretch muscles. These movements require the client to resist the therapist’s movements of the joints. The practitioner stretches the muscles out until the resistance is felt and before pain and discomfit are felt.

Once at that point, the patient should be asked to push gently against the practitioner’s hold for 5 – 10 seconds and then released. The practitioner will now find further stretching can be achieved without resistance therefore increasing movement.

What are the Benefits ?

• Maintain the body generally in better condition
• Restore mobility to injured muscle tissue
• Boost performance
• Reduce the chance of injury
• Improve range of motion and muscle flexibility
• Shorten recovery time between workouts
• Maximize the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increase blood flow
• Reduce muscle tension and tightness
• Reduce pain and discomfort

Range of Treatments :

• Tennis Elbow
• Golfer Elbow
• Back & Neck Pain
• Frozen Shoulder
• Hip & Knee Pain
• Leg Pain
• Headache / Migraine
• Muscle Aches & Pain
• Joint Stiffness & Pain
• Numbness
• Stress Related Problems

What is Pre & Post Event Sports Massage ? 

Pre-Event: A quick treatment of stretches and compression is a supplement to warm-up. It boosts circulation and increases flexibility and range of motion, leaving muscles relaxed and ready for action. Pre-event massage can help prevent muscle and tendon injuries and reduce the strain and discomfort of training. It also can be a great psychological advantage in competition.

Post-Event: Recovery after a workout involves not only the normalization and repair of tissue, but also general relaxation and mental calming. Post-event sports massage uses slower, more gentle techniques to normalize circulation, relieve fatigue, quicken the removal of toxins, relieve muscle spasms, and prevent soreness.

Maintenance: The application of massage therapy on a regular basis with a treatment plan and long-term goals helps keep the body working in top condition at all times, and can make pre-event training less of a chore.

What are the Benefits?

• Can be tailored to each athlete’s needs
• Attention to athlete’s particular strengths and weaknesses
• Attention to past or current injuries
• Concentration on muscle groups necessary for a particular sport or event
• Helps prevent future injuries by keeping muscles in peak shape
• Increases body awareness for better performance and less injury
• Get ready for performance

Pauline Chau was born in Hong Kong, and has resided in Singapore for many years. She is a certified practitioner in Sports Massage, Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST). She is armed with a Bachelor of Business Administration, had worked in manufactury and hotel industry in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively before embarking therapy career.

After moving to Singapore and having worked in commercial field for a long period time, she decided to pursue her passions for complementary therapy study. After going through numerous theory and practical trainings, Pauline completely obtained Diploma level on Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology with International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) from UK. Pauline has also completed 2-year Diploma professional training in BCST with Body Intelligence Institute. Pauline is registered with the Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists and the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings.  She has been continuously attending BCST training with Ged Sumner and Michael Shea.

As part of her professional training and personal development, Pauline had also gone through various trainings in Trigger Points Release, Corrective Exercises and Myofascial Therapy with Australia Graduate School of Health & Sport Science (AGSHSS); She also received Certificate level on Lymph Drainage Therapy Level 1 & 2 with The Upledger Institute, Inc (USA) (Dr Bruno Chikly); Lymph Drainage Therapy Basic Level and Level 1 with Dr Vodder’s School International; CranioSacral Therapy Level 1 & 2 with The Upledger Institute, Inc (USA).

Clients of Integrated Energy run the entire spectrum of society – age, gender, occupation, education, athletic level – therapeutic treatment can benefit everyone. With her experiences, Pauline is able to arrange specific treatments to suit for individual needs to improve health and well-being. Pauline has started practicing since 2004 and worked together with Chiropractors and Sports Medicine Doctors in Singapore.

In addition to body therapy work, Pauline is also interested in flower remedy. She received Certificate Level 1 from Dr Edward Bach Foundation and Certificate Level 1 from Australia Bush Flower Remedy respectively. She practices regularly to help people with emotional well-being balancing. Pauline also has experiences in educational field and acts as a trainer with Raffles Knowledge Pte Ltd. She runs training and workshops for individual or group basis because she is keen in promoting holistic therapies through education and personal practice.

Pauline is a strong believer of holistic approach to improve one’s well-being through balanced diet, proper exercise and positive thinking.

Tat Small is from the UK and is an Accredited Bowen Therapist with the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia.  She has lived in Singapore for over 20 years and was formerly a children’s book author and editor. However, she was always interested in the power of alternative therapies and having personally benefitted from Bowen treatments she decided to learn the technique so she could share its benefits with others.

As Bowen is so gentle and non-invasive it is safe to use on anyone ranging from pregnant women and newborns to the elderly.

Bowen can help:

• release muscle tension and thereby improve posture and structural problems.
• improve circulation and lymphatic drainage.
• improve psychological and emotional problems. (Postural imbalances and injuries can lead to these types of problems).
• slow down and calm the autonomic nervous system, and thus encourage the body to start the process of repair by helping it rest and relax.

Conditions that respond well are:

• Back pain
• Neck and shoulder problems
• Migraines and headaches
• Jaw and TMJ problems
• Knee, ankle and foot problems
• Frozen shoulder
• Groin pain and pelvic imbalance
• Sports and accident injuries
• RSI, carpal tunnel and tennis/golfer elbow
• Heel spurs, bunions and plantar fasciitis
• Digestive issues
• Asthma
• Colic in infants
• Back pain/indigestion in pregnancy
• Fibromyalgia
• Diabetic Conditions

Dr Pallavi is a Professional Homeopath, actively practicing homoeopathy and promoting holistic health since 1994.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Homoeopathic Medicines and Surgery (B.H.M.S) from University of Pune, India and has been She has been conferred a “Fellowship” of the British Institute of Homoeopathy, U.K. and a Post Graduate award of MF Hom from Membership Faculty of Homoeopathy, Malaysia .Her passion to promote holistic healing has led her to complete her Diploma in Holistic Therapies and Diploma in Diet & Nutrition from ITEC, U.K. She is also a professional member of Maharashtra Council of Homoeopathy, India.

She has a vast experience of over 18 years in homeopathic practice and today she is well recognized as one of the dedicated homoeopath. She aspires to enrich the lives of her patients by promoting better health & wellbeing, assisting them in balancing their emotions, healing emotional traumas and any other physical ailments with the help of homoeopathic remedies, Bach-flower remedies and Schussler’s Biochemic tissue salts. Her clinical interests include handling chronic conditions, various types of allergies, children’s learning disabilities, auto-immune and psycho-somatic disorders.

Having worked as a Homeopathic Consultant with one of the leading day spas in Singapore, Dr Pallavi has gained experience in the health and wellness industry and conducted various workshops and talks on health and wellness. She has been featured on Channel News Asia and also written articles for ‘Today’ newspaper and Dare magazine. She is also an associate lecturer with some of the leading educational institutions in Singapore teaching honors degree course in biomedical sciences and pharmaceutical management. Dr Pallavi is keen to promote homeopathic and holistic therapies through education and homeopathic consultations.

Homeopathy strives to heal from within by enhancing and assisting the body’s natural healing process. It works by strengthening and stimulating the body’s own defense mechanism (our immune system) to achieve complete restoration of health in the most gentle, safe and effective way without any harmful side-effects.

How does it work ?

Holistic Homeopathic healing treats the person suffering as a whole rather than the disease or parts or organs of the body. Its focus is on maintaining internal balance at all 3 planes – Physical, Mental and Emotional Health & Harmony. Homeopathic remedies strike internally to the very root or core of the illness and, in doing so, allows one’s body to complete the natural healing process from within.

Source of Homeopathic Remedies

Amongst 3,000 proven homeopathic remedies, more than 60 percent are prepared from plants, herbs and vegetables. The rest are from minerals, animals and metals.

Any scientific basis for the Homeopathic remedies ?

Yes, all Homeopathic Remedies are proved on healthy human beings (and not animals) and full effects of these remedies are noted in Homeo-pharmocopia. Even the preparation and processing of remedies is done in licensed laboratories worldwide.

Any side effects ?

Homeopathic remedies are administered in very small micro-doses in highly diluted and potent form, which are safe, non-toxic, non-allergic and non-addictive. There are no harmful unwanted side-effects on body & mind

Who can benefit?

Homeopathy can be used by anyone of any age for most physical as well as emotional complaints. It is a complete holistic alternative therapy that benefits a wide variety of conditions ranging from acute cold to chronic conditions. In children, it benefits from minor dentition troubles to major developmental delays. Homeopathy has more promising effects in any chronic conditions, various types of respiratory or skin allergies, children’s learning disabilities or behavioral issues, panic and emotional issues, many auto-immune and psycho-somatic disorders.

People are attracted to Homeopathy as it is gentle, harmless and a natural alternative therapy which works in harmony with the body’s own healing mechanisum.

Bio-chemic Tissue Salts

In the early nineteenth century, Dr W.H. Schuessler – renowned German physiological chemist and physicist, identified 12 “Tissue Salts”, which are present in every human cell. These “Tissue Salts” or “Cell Salts” are vital mineral constituents of the body.

How do Tissue Salts work?

BIO-CHEMIC TISSUE SALTS – THE PRECIOUS MINERALS OF LIFE

Dr Schuessler found that if the body was lacking in any of these salts or if there is any imbalance in any of these salts, loss of health occurred. However by suitably administering the deficient salts, the body could in fact, heal itself.

It is important to note that Schuessler`s Biochemic Tissue Salts are NOT drugs, but valuable microdose cell-foods, prepared homeopathically in an extremely subdivided form which ensures rapid and easy assimilation for the speedy restoration of the natural balance of the body system.

Nowadays, in scientifically orientated medical linguistics they are called Essential Minerals. Essential minerals are necessary for life !!!

The classic essential main elements are Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Phosphorus and Sulfur, as well as the trace elements Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine and Fluorid.

BACH FLOWER REMEDIES – THE HOLISTIC HEALING FLOWER

Dr Edward Bach was a British Physician who began to see disease as an end product – a final stage; a physical manifestation of unhappiness, fear and worry.

According to him, physical ailments are only an expression of mental or emotional disturbances. The distress of mind such as fear, worry, anxiety and depression so depletes the vitality, that the body loses its natural resistance to diseases and is vulnerable to illness.

He therefore, began to look to nature to find healing flowers. Over a period of years, Dr Bach found 38 healing flowers and plants that, with the right preparation, became the 38 Bach Flower Essences. His intention was to develop a method of healing that would treat the emotional and spiritual imbalances which lead to physical diseases.

How do the essences work?

The Bach Flower Essences are a safe and natural method of healing. They gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred, anxiety and indecision, which interfere with the equilibrium of the being as a whole. The Essences allow peace and happiness to return to the sufferer so that the body is free to heal itself.