De Oosterse elementenleer is een holistische benadering binnen de Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde (TCG), waarin lichaam en geest als één geheel worden gezien. Alles wordt gedragen door levensenergie voortdurend in beweging, voortdurend in relatie.
De vijf elementen Hout, Vuur, Aarde, Metaal en Water weerspiegelen elk een unieke kwaliteit, verbonden met organen, emoties, seizoenen en levensfasen.
Deze elementen beïnvloeden elkaar in natuurlijke cycli van opbouw (voeding) en begrenzing (controle). Wanneer de balans verstoord raakt, kunnen fysieke of emotionele klachten ontstaan. Inzicht in deze dynamiek helpt om signalen te verstaan en gericht herstel te ondersteunen.
De therapie richt zich op het herstellen van balans in de meridianen, die samen één levend systeem vormen. Een verstoring op één plek werkt door in het geheel. Daarom werk ik met de samenhang tussen de zes Yin- en zes Yang-meridianen binnen de vijf fasen.
MERIDIANEN
Our body has a network of energy pathways, called meridians, through which vital life energy flows. These twelve main meridians are each connected to an organ, but their influence goes beyond the physical. For example, the lung meridian relates not only to breathing but also to the skin, emotions of grief, and the ability to set boundaries.
A meridian that is out of balance does not directly indicate disease of the corresponding organ, but rather a disrupted flow of energy: an excess, a deficiency, or a blockage. By consciously influencing this flow, the system is set in motion again.
In my treatments, I work with techniques such as Shiatsu and acupressure to activate the meridians and release blockages. This allows the body to regain space to self-regulate and heal.
YIN & YANG
Yin and Yang form the rhythmic heart of Eastern medicine. They do not exist separately, but rather through their interplay: movement and stillness, light and dark, warmth and coolness. Everything in nature, and within our body, moves within this dynamic.
When addressing complaints, we explore together how this balance manifests in you. Is there an excess of activity, or a deficiency of vital energy? By recognizing this dynamic, we can subtly guide the system toward equilibrium.
The Yin and Yang approach helps me tailor a treatment to your constitution. I carefully adjust intensity, technique, and rhythm according to what your system requires at that moment.
VIJF FASEN
The Five Element Theory describes five phases of movement: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each phase represents a specific quality of energy and is reflected in bodily processes, emotions, and stages of life. The phases nourish and regulate each other in a natural cycle that helps the body maintain balance.
This cycle can be observed in the rhythm of a day, the course of a lifetime, or the progression of a complaint. It helps us understand how energy shifts, which patterns repeat, and where support is needed to restore the system’s flow.
By connecting my work with the Five Elements, I can place complaints within a larger context and address the root cause, not just the symptoms. This creates space for healing, insight, and renewal.
Within Embodiment Therapy, the five nature-based principles and the Eastern Five Elements theory come together in an integrated approach.
