A New Chapter in My Path of Healing

As the weather suddenly turns warmer, I hope everyone is doing well.
Lately, I’ve found myself returning to old textbooks—a sign that something new has begun.

Last month, I officially began studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the goal of obtaining the International TCM Practitioner Certification.
Although I’ve had a casual interest in Eastern medicine for many years, this is the first time I’ve committed to studying it systematically.

 

What Sparked This Decision?

Some of you who follow me on social media may know that I’ve struggled with an old injury for quite a while.
By a fortunate encounter, I met a renowned Kampo (Japanese herbal medicine) doctor, and began taking herbal prescriptions.

To my surprise, symptoms that had only worsened over the years began to improve—gradually but clearly.

This was a turning point. I realized that if such transformation was possible through Eastern medicine, I wanted to understand it deeply and use it to help others.
So, self-proclaimed body-maniac that I am, I started researching.

At first, I tried studying with books from the local bookstore. But something didn’t feel quite right—it lacked structure and clarity.
Then I discovered the International TCM Practitioner certification, a program supervised by the WHO. While the certification doesn’t authorize clinical practice in Japan, it does indicate a level of knowledge equivalent to a licensed practitioner in China.

I immediately enrolled in a distance-learning course. And now, I’m deep in study mode.

 

Small Changes, Big Results

Even after just one month of studying, I’ve already noticed changes in my practice.
Clients are responding more quickly to treatments, and even my own lingering injury is improving with new approaches.

I feel both grateful and encouraged.

 

What to Expect From This Blog

Going forward, I plan to share what I learn from TCM and explore how it intersects with the anatomical knowledge I’ve gained from Western paramedical training.
These entries might ramble a bit, but I hope they offer insights for fellow enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Note: Certain words like “physician” tend to be flagged and removed on appointment sites, so these posts will stay here on this blog.

Thanks for reading, and I hope you’ll enjoy following along.

 

 

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