Asia to Spearhead Alternative & Complementary medicine
MALAYSIA – Asia is in the forefront of the move toward traditional and complementary medicine (TCM), stated Pauline Peck, founder of RWO-SHR Health Institute International in Miri, Sarawak. During a press conference held at Bukit Kiara Equestriane Club yesterday, the qualified reflex therapist, acupressurist and trainer affirmed that the region is ahead in this field.
“Yes, why last month during a reflexology conference in Luxembourg, it appeared that they (Europe) had limited specialists in reflexology whereas in Asia we have mastered this in different modalities for the past 30 years. What’s more, we have developed a holistic approach to address different kinds of diseases and practitioners from abroad are amazed of our knowledge that’s why were actively promoting this,” said Peck.
To actively promote Sarawak as the central hub for TCM, the RWO-SHR Health Institute decided to organise a conference event – Incorporating the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Worldwide Conference and Exhibition. To be held on December 7 to 9 in Miri, Sarawak, the conference and exhibition event will feature six international and three local thought leaders in this field.
“Our objective is to tell the world the uniqueness of traditional and complementary medicine. This event will not only discuss on the effectiveness of Chinese medicine but it will bring all modalities, such as tuinalogy, herbology and homeopathy in one conference,” explained Ng Po Kok, physician and president of the Federation of Chinese Physicians and Acupuncturists Associations of Malaysia (FCPAAM).
According to Ng, Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) is giving all-out support to the conference which is said to be the first of its kind.
“The ministry is actively making steps to ensure the professionalisation of complementary medicine in Malaysia. A good example is the Traditional and Complementary Bill which requires all TCM practitioners to register and meet the minimum qualification.”
To date, the MOH has recognised TCM courses being offered by six local universities and among them include Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), International Medical University (IMU), and Management & Science University (MSU).
According to Peck, the conference aims to address gaps in the industry which she has spotted some 10 years ago. “As a fulltime practitioner of reflexogy and acupressure, I have witnessed as well as documented how this non-invasive approach can quickly and effectively produce admirable results to the patient’s health. Although the approach is effective and provides patients relief, there were only a few practitioners who clinically document their work.”
Understanding that the lack of scientific research and clinically-approved documentation is the main barrier to TCM’s progress, Peck decided to take her calling a step further by organising this conference event.
“Word-of-mouth is not enough. We want more TCM practitioners to share their case studies and have them referred to medical practitioners for them to see the progress. It’s only through mind sharing and scientific work we could gain full stability,” she emphasised.
Peck teaches at the RWO-SHR Health Institute which provides training to practitioners interested in painless diagnoses, reflexology and acupressure. The method being taught is a form of medicine which does not involve pharmaceutical techniques, rather employs the foot reflex exercise in achieving its affects.
At present, Peck is discovering the amazing results of combined reflexology and acupressure on patients with cerebral palsy, a disorder that involves the brain and nervous system. Cerebral palsy affects about 1 in 278 children.
For further information on the conference, kindly contact:
Wynnie Jong
Mobile Phone: +60163222889
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Category: Features, Wellness and Complementary Therapies
