f you have been following me regularly on both my Facebook blog page and my blog recently, you might have known that I have been undergoing slimming treatments at Han Dian TCM over the last few months.
Previously I mentioned that I was sponsored 10 sessions of cupping + slim wrap treatments and after that was done, I was further sponsored another 10 sessions of acupuncture + slim wrap treatments this time round.
My Slimming Journey with Han Dian TCM (汉典中医)
- My Slimming Journey with Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) – Part 1 (The Consultation)
- My Slimming Journey with Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) – Part 2 (Cupping Experience)
- My Slimming Journey with Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) – Part 3 (My Diet Plan)
- My Slimming Journey with Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) – Part 4 (Acupuncture Experience)
- My Slimming Journey with Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) – Part 5 (BEFORE & AFTER (Sneak Peek!))
- My Slimming Journey with Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) – Part 6 (BEFORE & AFTER)
Han Dian TCM Promotion
Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) 930 Yishun Ave 2, Northpoint City #03-15 Singapore 769098 Consultation Hours: 10.30am - 9.30pm daily Reader Promotion! Enjoy 3 sessions of either cupping or acupuncture @ $120! Mention that you are mitsueki's blog reader and book an appointment in advance in order to enjoy this exclusive promotion! (: Make an Appointment with Dr Huang: 67528098 / 96249486
My Acupuncture (Electroacupuncture) Treatment at Han Dian TCM
The start of the treatment is similar to my cupping experience as mentioned in my previous post HERE. You take your weight on the dreaded weighing scale for recordkeeping purposes before heading into one of the treatment rooms.
The ‘tools’ used in acupuncture are pictured below – I know it looks very scary but don’t worry too much about it! Also, all the needles used are sterilized and only removed from the packet during the treatment. Once used, it will be thrown away!
Mm, but if you are afraid of needles then perhaps you might want to try cupping or the new magic stone treatment instead. Do note that the $120 for 3 sessions promotion is only applicable to both cupping and acupuncture only though!(:
Note: Please prepare all your electronic devices (as needed) on the bed before you begin the treatment
To start off the treatment, an alcohol swab will be swabbed over the areas of the acupuncture points. The points are the same for both cupping and the magic stone treatment if you were wondering. After that, Dr Chung will swiftly and deftly insert the needles into the points at your arm, tummy, thighs and feet.
Yes, you will feel the prick of the needle that comes with some slight pain but honestly, the pain level is fine. To me, it just feels like a quick ant bite but the pain fades away really quickly.
Afterwhich, some of the needles mainly at the tummy area and thigh will be clipped and connected to this acupuncture electro machine that will emit the a light electric current to stimulate the points and enhance the qi.
The intensity of the electric current can be adjusted to fit your comfort level and Dr Chung will ask you for your feedback as she adjusts it. You will feel this pulsing current as the machine is on so – just let her know how comfortable you are with the intensity and lower/strengthen it till you feel that it is comfortable for you(:
The whole process will take half an hour and during that time, you may experience tingling or mild involuntary muscle twitches but it’s really normal so not to worry. One thing to note is that you must stay prone during the whole 30 minutes so that is why I will always plug in my earpiece to entertain myself before starting the treatments. Alternatively, you can get a friend/bf/gf to sit in with you and accompany you to chat OR you can just relax for the next half an hour.
Once half an hour is up, the machine will emit a beeping sound and Dr Chung will enter and carefully unclip and remove the needles. Sometimes, a little blood may well up once the needles are removed but Dr Chung will help to swab it away.
The next step is the slimming wrap treatment. Similar to the cupping treatment, Dr Chung will spread a pleasant smelling slimming / body sculpturing salve over your arms, tummy and thighs before wrapping you up in the cling wrap.
Again, the special Negative Ion Detoxification pad will be placed on top of your tummy area for 35 minutes. For this particular portion of the session, you are free to use your phone and I usually use this time to update my Facebook status, check out my feed or surf the net.
Note: Once the pad is switched on, you cannot touch anything or anyone or else as both parties or yourself will get a small electric shock. In fact, if you touch the pad while it’s on, you can feel the currents running through it to your body! So if you want to use your phone or listen to songs on your iPod/iPad, make sure you prepare it on the bed with you before that(:
The best thing about this whole pad is that 25 minutes of putting on the pad = 2 hours of intensive workout so don’t be surprised to see that your body will be sweaty after the cling wrap is removed! Wipe it off with the towel provided and basically you’re done!
So there you have it – the whole process of my acupuncture treatment at Han Dian TCM! It is really up to you which slimming treatment you prefer to do as both of them are just as effective; in my opinion, there is no one better treatment so it’s really up to your preference.
The Results!
In my case, I’m really happy with the results so far from both cupping and acupuncture – check out my progress so far:
- 25 March 2014: 57.1KG
- 1 June 2014: 50.9KG
- Total weight lost: 6.2KG
Working hard to lose till my dream weight!
But if you were to ask me to choose, I think I prefer cupping, heh!(:
Han Dian TCM (汉典中医) 930 Yishun Ave 2, Northpoint City #03-15 Singapore 769098 Consultation Hours: 10.30am - 9.30pm daily Reader Promotion! Enjoy 3 sessions of either cupping or acupuncture @ $120! Mention that you are mitsueki's blog reader and book an appointment in advance in order to enjoy this exclusive promotion! (: Make an Appointment with Dr Huang: 67528098 / 96249486
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Hi mitsueki, do they speak English at all cos I may have problem conversing in Chinese