Acupuncture — Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese acupuncture at this Brno practice uses fine sterile needles placed at specific meridian points to restore the flow of chi (vital energy) and balance the body's yin-yang dynamic. Eva Hajská has practised this form of acupuncture since 2012, integrating tongue and pulse diagnostics into each session to map the individual energetic landscape before treatment. Sessions are 60 minutes; the initial appointment includes a full intake assessment alongside the first needling treatment. Conditions commonly addressed include chronic musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, migraines, digestive issues, stress, and women's hormonal health. Patient testimonials describe resolution of long-standing neck and shoulder pain, cervical spine injuries, hip pain, and rheumatoid arthritis after a course of sessions.

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (TCA) is a 3,000-year-old therapeutic system founded on the principle that health depends on the unobstructed flow of chi — life energy — through a network of 14 primary meridian channels that traverse the body. Disease, pain, and emotional imbalance are understood to arise when this flow is blocked or disrupted. Inserting sterile, hair-thin needles at precisely mapped acupuncture points releases these blockages and restores harmony between opposing forces (yin and yang), prompting the body's own regulatory and healing mechanisms. At Celostní medicína a Akupunktura Brno, every session begins with a multi-modal assessment: Eva Hajská reads tongue coating and coloration (revealing organ status via TCM mapping), palpates radial pulses (each position corresponding to a different organ system), and questions the patient about symptoms, sleep, digestion, and emotional state. This allows her to design a point prescription tailored to the individual pattern rather than simply the presenting complaint — treating root causes rather than isolated symptoms. Needles are single-use sterile filiform needles; the depth and angle of insertion vary by point location and therapeutic intention. Needles typically remain in place for 20–30 minutes while the patient rests. Patients frequently report a warm, spreading sensation called 'de qi' — a sign that the point has been activated. Sessions are 60 minutes in total, with the needling phase occupying roughly half that time and assessment and discussion filling the remainder. Conditions commonly addressed at this practice include: chronic back and joint pain, neck and shoulder tension, knee arthritis, post-surgical pain, migraines and tension headaches, insomnia, digestive complaints (IBS, bloating, acid reflux), stress and anxiety, women's health concerns (menstrual irregularities, menopause symptoms, hormonal imbalance, infertility support), and post-stroke rehabilitation. Patient testimonials on the clinic website describe outcomes including complete elimination of chronic neck pain, restoration of full spinal mobility after cervical vertebra displacement, and resolution of gynaecological issues. Practical preparation: no special preparation is required before your first session. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows access to legs, arms, and the lower back. Avoid arriving on a full or empty stomach. After a session, rest is advisable if possible — avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, or cold exposure for the remainder of the day. A course of 4–8 sessions is typical for chronic conditions; some acute problems respond within 1–3 sessions. Contraindications: acupuncture is generally safe but is used with modified protocols (fewer needles, superficial depth) in pregnancy, bleeding disorders, patients on anticoagulant therapy, or those with pacemakers. Eva discusses individual health history at the initial consultation to determine the most appropriate approach.