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Po Chi Lam Bodywork

About Me & My Services

About Me
I studied basic swedish massage at the Institute of Bodywork Studies in Lewisville, TX. Swedish massage is a time honored therapeutic touch. I chose to study bodywork because I have a dream to become a doctor of traditional chinese medicine. However, I realized this dream after I was well into my education at the University of North Texas in Denton. I graduated from the University in May of 2002. I completed two years of study at the Dallas College of Oriental Medicine and plan to continue my education constantly in the medical field. I am currently a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and have just recently taught my first advanced massage therapy class at the Institute of Bodywork Studies.

Furthering Education

Here I will list the formal training that I receive giving me a greater "tool box" in order to treat you as my client.

*12 hours of chair massage training

*17 hours of therapeutic acupressure and tui na

*Level one medical massage practitioner
-Insurance billing (6 CEUs)
-Neuromuscular Treatment for Low Back & Hip Pain (8 CEUs)
-Neuromuscular Therapy for Cervical Strain & Sprain (8 CEUs)

*I also completed 2 years of study at the Dallas College of Oriental Medicine including:
Western Bio-medicine
-clinical neuro-orthopedics
-cell physiology
-sanitation/hygiene
-radiographic anatomy
-western diagnosis
-thoracic & abdominal systems
-reproduction & embryology
-osteology & myology
-neurology & special senses
-western medical terminology
-surface anatomy
-practice management/ethics

Traditional Chinese Medicine
-qigong I
-Oriental Medical Theory I & II
-tongue diagnosis
-pulse diagnosis
-treatment of disease I & II
-gynecology
-zang fu
-channel theory

Acupuncture
-auricular acupuncture
-point energetics I,II & III
-point location I,II & III
-regional point location
-clinic technique I & II

Herbal Therapy
-materia medica I,II,III, & IV
-formula I & II

-To further supplement this training I am continuing a correspondence program through the Institute of Chinese Herbology.

My Services and Fees

Table massage is a full hour massage utilizing swedish, shiatsu, trigger point, range of motion, stretching and acupressure techniques designed invidually to work on your areas of concern. The table massage in my clinic may be done through your clothes in order to allow for more stretches and comfort if you would like. The clinic is currently open Monday through Friday.  Fee: $55/1 hour, $30/30min.

On-site chair massage involves swedish, shiatsu, trigger point, and acupressure techniques. This type of massage is ideal for the workplace. It is convenient and beneficial for both the client and the employer. I offer this service in established businesses such as health food stores as well as big corporations. Also, I enjoy attending festivals and holiday events. The average chair massage is 15 minutes, but can be as lengthy as 30 minutes or as brief as you would like. Please contact me if you have any questions, would like a brochure, or to contract a day of chair massage at your business. Fee: $1/minute

Herbal Consultations consist of a comprehensive assessment according to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and principles.  This involves an interview, as well as tongue and pulse assessment.  In Traditional Chinese Herbal medicine energetic imbalances can be determined from the shape, coat, and color of the tongue as well as the quality of the pulse.  Pulse assessment in TCM is much more involved than just simply the rate of the pulse and this gives great insight into the inner workings of the entire body.  The consultation can last from 45 minutes to an hour and 1/2.  Finally, this consultation concludes with a suggestion of an herbal formula specifically for your individual imbalances, as well as suggestion of dietary and lifestyle changes according to the wisdom of Chinese medicine to bring balance to the entire body and mind.  Fee:  $35 initial consultation; $20 follow up

Current Weekly Chair Massage Locations

Wednesdays

Cupboard Natural Foods, Denton 2:30p-5p
        (Mary McCann is currently covering this shift in my place.)



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