The ancient practice of acupuncture started in China approximately 3000 years ago. The first documentation of acupuncture that described it as an organized system of diagnosis and treatment is in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, which dates back to 100 BC.
While in Thailand I wanted to try a form of spiritual healing . I mentioned this to my brunch group and Jeanette told me about “Ma-am”. She described her as an intuitive acupuncturist with a bubbly personality that was worth meeting. So I texted her for an appointment.
I informed Ma-am that I had never done this before but was interested in healing some odd spots that were hurting me regularly. She had me lie face up on the table and after looking at my belly button she told me I had some immediate concerns. I told her I think it’s just my fat stomach not allowing my belly button to be seen 🙂 She laughed and said that was not it.
Ma-am then touched my wrists, then ankles and was happy with what she felt there. She went back to my tummy and literally found areas to press that caused me pain. It was then explained that I carry too much pain in my heart, I am a very sensitive person and give way too much, only to receive little in return. Tears literally ran down my face. WTH?
Continuing to press into my stomach she further explained there were two areas in my energy channel that were of concern. I have never had anyone press into my belly and me feel such pressure points before. She later made her way to other areas of concern and then got to work individually unwrapping and putting needles into my feet, hands and chest. I even had one placed in between my eyes and on top of my head.
It was interesting how some needles I couldn’t even feel enter, yet others felt as if a medication was spreading in from the punctured area and burning inside. When I flipped over to my back, she mentioned I was needing to break something or scream. (English is her second language) I asked what she meant. Apparently when you get acupuncture not everyone turns red like I did. She said my body is in need of releasing heat and I needed to find a way to not hold in my emotions.
She later told me she understands that my personality has trouble holding back because it feels unnatural but I needed to set boundaries so that I am able to give freely without expectations in return.
I feel lighter. Almost like a therapy session but instead of me saying a word, she understood me from my body. I later met up with Sterling and James for a drink by the beach and I mentioned my experience with Ma-am. They both said, oh yeah, we have been to her several times and she is more than just an acupuncturist. Was a wonderful first experience.
When I left her office, I asked her if she thought I needed to come back for another session and she said no, your heart type learns quickly and you will figure this out. One can only hope she is right.
Tonya Takes Thailand 