My Approach
No standard treatment, but attention to your situation.
Every complaint is different. That is why treatment at Bai Kang does not begin with a fixed set of points or techniques, but with your story. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine, I look at your complaints, your body, and factors that may influence how you feel.
Thoughtful preparation
Prepare first, then explore further.
Good care begins before you enter the clinic. After booking your appointment, you receive a digital intake form in which you can calmly describe your concerns, the course of your complaints, and relevant health history.
Because I review your answers beforehand, we can use the consultation to focus directly on your situation. We look at the relationship between energy, sleep, nutrition, stress, and your concerns.
Within Traditional Chinese Medicine, I combine this background with targeted pulse and tongue diagnosis. Based on these findings, I determine which treatment approach may be appropriate.
“Not every complaint requires the same approach. And no two treatments need to be identical.”
The Treatment Journey
Your treatment step by step.
From preparation at your own pace to targeted care and regular evaluation.
Intake form in advance
After booking your appointment, you receive an intake form by email. You can take your time to describe your complaints, medical background, and lifestyle. This allows me to prepare for your consultation.
Intake & TCM assessment
During the consultation, we take time to explore your answers. We look beyond the specific area of pain and consider the broader picture, including energy, tension, sleep, and lifestyle. Traditional observation and pulse diagnosis are used to form a TCM treatment picture.
First tailored treatment
Following the intake, your first treatment takes place. Acupuncture forms the basis, optionally complemented by cupping or Guasha when appropriate within the treatment approach. The treatment is calm and tailored to your situation.
Evaluate & adjust
During follow-up appointments, we discuss what has changed since the previous session in terms of pain, rest, or energy. The treatment approach adapts to your body's response; nothing is fixed permanently.
The Foundation
Acupuncture as the foundation.
Classical acupuncture forms the heart of my practice in Tilburg. Very fine, sterile single-use needles are used to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body.
The points selected are based on your intake form and the findings from the consultation and pulse diagnosis. The stimulation can produce local responses and responses from the nervous system. Many people experience relaxation during or after treatment.
When appropriate, this foundation can be complemented by supportive techniques to help release tension.
Integrated Approach
Complementary treatment methods.
Alongside acupuncture, supportive methods can be used to help address local muscular tension, support circulation or encourage deep relaxation.
Cupping
Glass or silicone cups are placed on the skin to create mild suction. Within TCM, this method is used among other things for tense or stiff muscles and as a complementary treatment approach.
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Guasha involves gently scraping the oiled skin with a smooth instrument. Within TCM, this traditional technique is used as a complementary treatment for muscular tension and stiffness.
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In reiki, the hands are placed lightly on or just above the body while you lie clothed on the treatment table. A gentle Japanese method used for deep relaxation and calm, on its own or as a close to an acupuncture treatment.
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When needles are not preferred or appropriate, laser acupuncture offers a needle-free treatment approach. At Bai Kang, laser acupuncture is also specifically used within the targeted programme for quitting smoking and vaping.
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How often will you need treatment?
This varies from person to person, depending on the nature of the complaint and how long it has been present. Some complaints may change relatively quickly, while longer-standing complaints can require more time. Individual responses to treatment also vary.
That is why I deliberately do not make promises about a fixed number of sessions. During treatment, we observe how your body and complaints respond and discuss together which next step may be appropriate.
No standard number of sessions, but a treatment path tailored to your individual process.
Practical Details
Consultations & Coverage.
Clarity about treatment duration, preparation, and insurance coverage.
Initial appointment
75 – 90 minutes
Includes the completed digital intake form, personal consultation, traditional diagnostics, and the first acupuncture session.
Follow-up appointment
45 – 60 minutes
A brief evaluation of your progress since the previous session, followed by a targeted treatment tailored to your situation.
Coverage
No statutory deductible
Acupuncture is partially reimbursed by many Dutch health insurers through supplementary insurance. As a CAT therapist, I operate within the applicable quality and complaints frameworks (GAT/Wkkgz). Check your policy for current conditions.
Care & Safety
When is acupuncture not suitable?
Acupuncture is a valuable treatment method, but it is not appropriate for every situation. In acute medical emergencies, high fever, or sudden unexplained pain, medical assessment should come first.
If you are receiving specialist medical treatment, we consider how TCM can support you in a safe and responsible way. During the first appointment, we therefore assess whether treatment is appropriate for your situation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions & Clarity
Do you have a specific question that is not listed here? Feel free to get in touch →
Personal Contact
Together, we look at what is appropriate.
You do not need to know exactly which technique or treatment you need beforehand. Tell me what you are dealing with, and from there we can calmly determine the appropriate approach.