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Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to bring you Beauty at Ease. By Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac.

Our unique treatments are designed to strengthen and revitalize your mind and body so that you can live a full life! We've expertly blended some of the most powerful natural healing technologies - acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and ortho-bionomy into cutting edge treatments to delivers results for modern ailments.

01/22/2026

🤍🤰 Please share this with your pregnant baes who love TCM.�
Acupuncturists, if you see TCM misinformation that goes against our well-established safety guidelines, please speak up in a professional and informative way. Your voice matters if we want to protect the integrity of Chinese medicine and prevent it from being mistaken for pseudoscience.
�People with a stake in appearing as TCM experts won’t always listen. So it’s on us to make sure our patients and followers stay informed and safe, and to uphold the proper practice of Chinese medicine.�
Our pregnant patients are a special, protected population and there is no such thing as being overly cautious.�
Auricular (ear) therapy reframed as “beauty” is not exempt from standard contraindications, whether needles or seeds are used.�
There are no “cosmetic” points on the ear. Any lifting or de-puffing only happens because you’re relaxing tension patterns of the neck or shoulders, improving circulation, or establishing better spinal balance, etc etc. These are therapeutic by nature, so there’s no true separation of “beauty” and “therapy” when it comes to ear therapy.�
In New York State and other regulated states, only licensed acupuncturists are legally recognized to practice auricular therapy. Other licenses do not qualify, and neither do obscure foreign “certifications” your state does not recognize (and you’ve never heard of).
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01/14/2026

👉 and 👉 are my top choices for ear seeds if you want to try them. Why?

Because you should use trusted TCM brands for ear seeds, gua sha, cupping, or anything TCM related, I don’t go by who has the most press or the best marketing.

I go by:

1️⃣ Who has been around for a long time with long history of expertise
2️⃣ Who is founded and run by TCM practitioners
3️⃣ Who can provide safe, proper customer support if you experience undesired effects from TCM tools

Please note: people who talk about TCM on social media are not necessarily trained, licensed, and experienced practitioners.

Using TCM tools can sometimes bring up side effects or unexpected symptoms. That’s okay - as long as you have a properly trained TCM resource to turn to for support. When you choose a TCM founder-led brand or shop, they can guide you safely and appropriately if something comes up.

🫶 Kamwo Herbs is founded and run by a family of TCM practitioners going back generations. They are the go-to herbal pharmacy and TCM resource for practitioners and patients nationwide, based in Chinatown NYC.

🫶 Yinova Center was founded by a pair of TCM practitioner partners and has been around for about two decades. They specialize in women’s health and fertility and have a clear commitment to excellence in how they practice and deliver TCM.

These companies are solid sources of real TCM. They may not have sleek, modern branding on a pack of ear seeds, but that’s not what you should be looking for. Look for trusted brands committed to TCM excellence.

🚩How to recognize a legit acupuncturist or TCM practitioner. Look for credentials after the name: L.Ac. or D.Ac. (in the US). Look for a bio that clearly states which accredited TCM college they graduated from. Mentions of taking classes or training seminars *alone do not make someone a true TCM practitioner.

Questions? Lmk! xoxo Sandra ❤️

12/23/2025

🔥 If you feel even the tiniest whisper of a cold, WARM UP your neck and your feet immediately. This helps your body turn things around faster and can even stop a chill from fully taking hold.

I take it further with heat on the back of my neck and head using my Lanshin Hot Massager, a moxa heat pack (see a few posts back), or honestly any heat pad will do. A hot foot soak is also HUGE. I’ve stopped more than a few colds this way!

ICYMI, we just passed the winter solstice, when Yang Qi is at its lowest point of the year. Yang is what gives the body warmth and keeps circulation moving, digestion strong, and metabolism active. When yang is low, cold has a much easier time invading.That’s why this time of year brings more than just colds and flus.

We also see other cold-related issues like neck stiffness, back pain flares, period cramps, and even looser stools.

So dress for winter health success:
Wear warm socks indoors (can help with cramps too), especially on cold floor tiles. It’s also perfectly fine to wear a light scarf indoors, and even to bed if you’re a bit sniffly.

These are simple, affordable habits that help you stay well through winter.

So protect your neck, your feet, and your Yang Qi like they matter—because they do!

xoxo, Your TCM Auntie Sandra ❤️

12/19/2025

Repeat after me: Gua Sha is not a lymphatic drainage technique.

I’m a cosmetic acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience, and I approved this message.

With Gua Sha, you can stroke downward if you want. You can also stroke upward. Both are fine. The only real rule is: don’t stroke back and forth. Pick a direction and go with it!

Western beauty is fixated on lymphatic drainage, but that’s not how Gua Sha actually works in Chinese medicine. It’s more of a friction based technique. The goal is to warm tissue, move blood, free fascia, release muscle tension, and stimulate the channels. When you do that well, lymph moves on its own.

So relax ❤️ You’re not toothpaste in a tube 🪥 Try going up your neck with me and lmk how you feel!

12/17/2025

Does anyone see a theme here with what body part is key for protecting immunity? And what do we do for that body part to stay healthy? Post your answers to the comment, class!

Want more details on these plus what I do BEFORE travel day? Subscribe to our newsletter from the link in bio, it drops tomorrow 👆 We’re including 3 of our favorite Moxa Heat Packs free with purchase this weekend 🙌

12/11/2025

You’re gonna want to bookmark this because this cold + flu season is coming in Hot and Heavy. Seems like everyone is going down. Stick with TCM wisdom and you’ll recover faster, or maybe even prevent a full-on flu with these tips.

Questions? Let me know!

12/03/2025

📝 Instructions

👇1️⃣ Large Intestine 20 – “Welcome Fragrance”
Start with acupressure at LI20. Gently circle clockwise 10–30x (or longer if congestion is intense), then switch directions and circle counterclockwise. If it feels tender, that’s likely pressure from stagnation—so lean into the release.

2️⃣ Move up slowly while massaging upward along the side of your nose, pause on any tender spots. Think of it like breaking up congestion as you work your way toward the brow.

3️⃣ Urinary Bladder 2 – “Gathered Bamboo” Once you reach the inner brow point (UB2), apply acupressure circles here too—10–30x in each direction. This one is often tender but deeply calming once you soften it. Notice how your whole nervous system responds?

4️⃣ Gua Sha Across the Cheekbone Using your knuckles or a Gua Sha tool, stroke from the side of your nose along the cheekbone toward the top of your ear. Do this 10–30x, or more if congestion is stubborn—or it just feels really good.✨

🤧 How’s your sinus congestion now?

💬 Drop a comment if you felt a shift—or if you noticed anything else. And if not, try doing each step longer or repeat this again in an hour or two.

There are so many acupoints on your body that help relieve congestion—and these two are some of the best on your face. That means you can activate them while you’re cleansing, hydrating, or moisturizing.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before beginning any new wellness
practice.

12/02/2025

We don’t need Ozempic in TCM bc we have acupoints! And so do you.

Your very own body is wired with energy points that can boost digestion, help shed “excess” (what your system doesn’t need), and support healthier blood sugar balance. Chinese medicine has been handling bloating and excess weight gain long before pharma invented their injections.

In TCM excess weight gain that doesn’t budge (despite your best efforts to exercise and eat healthier) is about the quality of your digestion. Your gut system is sluggish, weak. So we use these points to fire up your function and get the gears turning again so that you feel lighter, like yourself again.

These are five of my favorite go-to points that will put get that bloat handled. Perfect way to prep for holiday feasting. ✨

(Not medical advice — just sharing what we use in the clinic. Always check with your own provider if you have concerns.)

And if you want to go deeper with us… all our on-demand gua sha classes are on sale this week, and subscribers get an extra $20 off as a gift. 🎁

👆 Tap the link in bio to learn + lift with us, naturally. 💛

11/28/2025

Are we post holiday bloated yet lol? If you’re in a pinch, you don’t always need to take something to relieve that uncomfortable pressure on your jeans. Try using your own “internal medicine” aka your ACU-POINTS.

Stomach 36 is one of the most popular, highly used points in acupuncture clinical practice for all kinds of tummy trouble: excess bloating/gas, constipation/diarrhea (yup it can address both), nausea, indigestion, food stagnation…the list goes on.

You can massage it regularly for a much happier holiday season for your gut!

Not medical advice, information only! Always check with your licensed acupuncturist or MD for advice on your personal health condition.

09/09/2025

In many Chinese households, soup is considered essential to a proper meal. In my family, there is always a nourishing clear broth on the table, often a simple meat stock with seaweed, mung bean sprouts, tofu, cabbage, or whatever is in season.

If you grew up Chinese, you’ve probably heard your parents encourage you to sip a little ginger tea, drink hot broth, or have something a little spicy. These “开胃” (kāi wèi) practices literally mean “open the appetite,” but more accurately they prepare the digestive tract to receive food. Kai wei helps keep digestion smooth and efficient, preventing bloating, chronic gas, and food stagnation. A warm or hot (not scalding) broth lubricates and gently warms the digestive tract so your body can absorb nutrients and leave you feeling lighter after meals.

My soup today has:
1️⃣ 1-2 cups Shan yao (Chinese yam 山药) → strengthens Spleen and Stomach energy in TCM, which supports metabolism, and acts like an internal moisturizer, building yin.
2️⃣ 1-2 handfuls Wakame seaweed → a natural source of trace minerals.
3️⃣ 1 cup Cabbage → gentle, easy-to-digest nourishment, rich in vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin C, K, and folate).
4️⃣ Add water to cover ingredients, with salt + pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer until veggies and seaweed are soft. Enjoy!

✨ This Chinese health proverb recognizes what truly impacts the health of our gut and body. Not expensive supplements or drugs with side effects, but understanding the nature of your body and following its code. In this case, that means warm, nourishing soup with meals. TCM gives us the map of this code 🙌 Like and follow for more ❤️

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