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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Therapeutic Collaboration between Céline Cai and Raphaël Epaillard

Specialists in Traditional Chinese Medicine

We offer a unique synergy between Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern energy therapies. During a single, personalized session, Raphaël Epaillard combines energy assessment, point stimulation, Tuina, and Chinese dietetics, while Céline Cai integrates hypnotherapy and Reiki.

This unique alliance potentiates the effects of each practice for a profound and lasting impact, aiming to rebalance your entire being, going far beyond a single symptom.

Languages

🖐️ French, English, Chinese, Spanish

Pricing

€180/session (60-90min)

Packages

💎 "Complete Recovery" (min. 5 sessions): €10 off each session from the second session onward

(€850 instead of €900)

💎 "Four Seasons": 4 sessions for €680

Location

📍Le Nouveau Monde

21 Rue D'Argenteuil 75001 Paris

https://www.lenouveaumondeparis.com/

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Addresses Dancers' Common Issues

Dancers push their bodies to extreme limits, often leading to specific physical challenges. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers targeted solutions for these concerns through Energy Point Stimulation, Tuina, and TCM dietetics.

💔 Muscle Pain & Injuries

Excellent for acute & chronic pain (back, shoulders, hips). Reduces inflammation, relaxes contracted muscles, and stimulates Qi and blood circulation. | Specialized in relaxing tense muscles, breaking down adhesions (trigger points), improving flexibility, and accelerating post-exertion recovery. | Supports tissue repair with nutritious foods. Avoids "dampness-producing" foods that worsen inflammation (dairy, fried foods). |

🩸 Slow Recovery & Fatigue

Helps replenish energy (Tonifies Qi) and blood. Rebalances the body for faster recovery and improved overall energy. | Stimulates the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body, promoting toxin removal and nutrient delivery to muscles. | Incorporates foods that "tonify Qi and Blood": sweet potato, red dates, lean meats, eggs, dark leafy greens. |

🦵 Insufficient Flexibility & Stiffness

Relaxes tendons and muscles deeply. Needles target the meridians governing tendons, improving elasticity. | Highly effective. Works deeply on fascia and tendons to increase range of motion. Ideal preparation before stretching. | A diet that provides deep hydration and nourishes organic fluids (soups, broths, pears, seaweed). Avoids dietary dryness. |

🦴 Tendon & Ligament Injuries

Promotes soft tissue healing by increasing local blood circulation. Helps reduce pain and swelling. | Works specifically on injured areas to align collagen fibers, reduce internal scarring, and restore function. | Strengthens tendons and bones with collagen-rich foods (bone broth), omega-3s (fish), and minerals (leafy greens). |

😓 Stress & Performance Anxiety

Calms the mind (anchors the Shen) and regulates the nervous system. Specific points reduce anxiety and improve sleep and focus. | Deep relaxation through the release of physical tension that traps emotional stress. Soothes the nervous system. | Avoids over-stimulating foods (coffee, refined sugar). Favors foods that nourish the Heart and calm the mind (barley, chrysanthemum, chamomile tea). |

🌙 Hormonal Imbalances & Painful Periods

Regulates the menstrual cycle, reduces cramps (dysmenorrhea), and PMS by balancing the Liver and Kidneys in TCM. | Abdominal and lower back massage can help relieve menstrual cramps by relaxing the uterus. | Tailors diet to the menstrual cycle phase. Avoids cold and icy foods that block circulation during menstruation. |

🍽 Digestive Issues (Stress-Related)

Improves digestive function (strengthens the Spleen/Stomach) for bloating, lack of appetite, or slow digestion. | Abdominal massage (Tui Fu) can gently stimulate intestinal transit and relax spasms. | Eat in a calm state, choosing cooked, easy-to-digest foods (rice, soups, cooked vegetables). Avoids excessive raw and cold foods. |

💪 Weakened Immune System

Strengthens defensive energy (Wei Qi) to prevent infections, especially during periods of fatigue and overtraining. | General stimulation that strengthens the body's resistance and helps expel external pathogens (like a cold). | Immune-boosting foods: garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, broths. Avoids foods that create dampness (sugar, dairy). |

Synergy of the Five Methods for a Dancer

The true power of our approach lies in the combination of these five disciplines for an optimal outcome, creating an ecosystem of well-being where the body and mind are simultaneously nourished, balanced, and strengthened.

Sample program for a dancer during an intense rehearsal period:

1. Chinese Dietetics (Energetic Foundation): The dancer follows a tailored diet to maintain energy, nourish tendons, and reduce inflammation. He prioritizes nutritious broths and avoids cold foods to preserve vitality.

2. Cutaneous Stimulation of Energy Points (Deep Regulation): A weekly session to manage stress, improve sleep quality, and treat chronic knee pain by restoring energy circulation.

3. Tuina (Mechanical Maintenance and Decongestion): A session right after a major rehearsal to release tightness in the leg and back muscles, accelerate recovery, and maintain joint range of motion.

4. Hypnotherapy and Reiki (Mental and Energetic Pillar):
Hypnotherapy works proactively to build confidence, manage stage fright before performances, and anchor a mental state of performance and resilience.
Reiki acts as a complement to instill a deep sense of calm, reduce anxiety, and enhance the healing process by releasing energy blocks related to stress or pain.

The Synergy in Action:
Imagine a session where Tuina releases physical tension while Reiki simultaneously soothes the nervous system. The stimulation of acupuncture points consolidates this work, while hypnotherapy reprograms the mind for optimal recovery. All of this is supported by a diet that provides the fuel and building blocks for this overall regeneration.

In conclusion,
The cutaneous stimulation of energy points, Tuina, Chinese Dietetics, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki provide a holistic and powerful toolkit for dancers. They go beyond merely treating symptoms to address the problem at its root—physical, energetic, and mental—optimizing performance, preventing injury, and ensuring a long and healthy career.