SPA and cosmetic treatments with TCM
The SPA programmes at TAIJI Sanatorium are not hotel wellness. They are medical treatments from traditional Chinese medicine, aimed at the skin of the face and body, at hair and at general tone. Every procedure is performed by a TCM physician rather than a cosmetician without medical training — which means the treatment acts not only on the surface of the skin but on the internal causes of its condition.
Face treatments
Gua sha for the face
Massage with a smooth-edged scraping tool along the meridians of the face — improves microcirculation, reduces puffiness and evens out skin tone. At TAIJI Sanatorium the direction of the strokes is determined from an individual meridian map by the physician, not from a tutorial. A course is 7–10 sessions.
Acupuncture for rejuvenation
Needles are placed at points on the face and neck associated with muscle tone and skin circulation. Unlike cosmetic mesotherapy, acupuncture works through the nervous system rather than by injecting substances. A course is 10–14 sessions, with the effect building towards the end of the second week.
Body treatments
TuiNa for the body
Deep TuiNa massage releases muscular tension, improves lymphatic drainage and skin tone. In a SPA programme it is delivered in a gentler mode than the therapeutic version — focused on relaxation and skin quality rather than on deep tissue work.
Cupping and vacuum therapy
Vacuum therapy improves circulation in the subcutaneous tissue and is used for the appearance of cellulite and loss of skin tone. Both classic glass cupping and modern vacuum apparatus are available; the choice depends on the area and the objective.
Herbal therapy for skin and hair
In traditional Chinese medicine, the condition of skin and hair is a reflection of internal systems — the liver, kidneys and spleen. That is why external procedures alone are often not enough: the physician selects a herbal formulation to correct the underlying imbalance, and the formulation is replaced every three days as the condition shifts. The herbs are sourced from the provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan.
How a sanatorium SPA differs from a hotel spa
The central difference is who performs the treatment. In a hotel spa the masseur holds a certificate from a one-week course and works to a fixed protocol. At TAIJI Sanatorium the treatment is performed by a physician of traditional Chinese medicine who can see not only the skin but the state of the meridians and the internal systems. It means two people with identical skin complaints receive different programmes — because the underlying causes differ.
Frequently asked questions
How does a sanatorium SPA differ from a hotel spa?
The treatment is delivered by physicians of traditional Chinese medicine with a university medical degree, not by spa therapists. The approach is built from the meridian map and the condition of the internal systems, not from a standard protocol — two women with the same skin complaint receive different programmes because the underlying causes differ.
How many sessions are needed to see results?
For the face: 7–10 gua sha sessions, or 10–14 acupuncture sessions. Results accumulate in both cases — visible changes usually appear towards the end of the second week rather than after the first session. A 14-day programme is the practical minimum for a full course.
Are there contraindications?
Yes. The general contraindications for TCM methods include acute infectious disease and fever, active cancer treatment, acute cardiovascular disease, severe clotting disorders, and pregnancy for some techniques. A consultation with a physician before the first session is mandatory — they determine what is appropriate in your case.
Can a SPA programme be combined with treatment of a health condition?
Yes, and it often works better. Alongside treatment for a gynaecological or musculoskeletal condition, acupuncture and herbal therapy for general tone can be added. The important point is that it is one programme built by one physician, so the methods support rather than contradict each other.
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