Holistic Hong Kong

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Q:
Dec/04

Dear Peter,

Please help, I am desperately looking for a doctor or neuropath, who is doing Bio-identical Hormone Therapy, here in Hongkong. Where ever I have asked, I have come up against a blank wall. The best I have been told is to go to Australia and have it done there. Please could you help me get an answer, is anybody doing it or planning to do it in Hongkong. By the way the SCMP on Monday the 15th Nov. ran a big article on Bio-identical Hormone Therapy, unfortunately they just discussed it but did not know anything further, as the article was copied from some American newspaper - again a blank wall.
With grateful thanks,
Sheila
Sheila@imelhk.com

Q: Dec/04	Hi Peter Is Gerry Boyle still around? Do you know of someone who can do cupping? Lastly, is Marshall Gabin of the old Healing Touch still around? You are a great resource Peter. Many thanks. M.

A: Dec/04	Dear M. Good hearing from you. Gerry Boyle is I believe in Hawaii currently. I can find out for sure if you like but that is what someone mentioned to me a month ago. Roland Heber is running a cupping workshop this week on 11 Dec (see events section). I am told also that Marshall is in New Zealand training. as an Osteopath. Best Peter

A: Jan/04	Hi Peter, Thanks for keeping me on your mailing list. I saw the latest Q&A, and you are correct, I am in the Osteopathic program at Unitec in Auckland, NZ. I do come back to HK every few months, on school breaks, and am now in HK until Dec. 22nd. If you have received any inquiries from people who want to contact me, please feel free to give them my local mobile no.: 90879804, or they can email me. take care, Marshall

Q: Nov/04

Dear Peter

I am a Korean who often visits HK.

I heard myofascial massage can help this a lot. Can you tell me good therapists who can offer myofascial massage for CTS patients if possible?

I will visit HK next month. So I want to get the treatment if possible.

Please help me.

Mei

Q:
Nov/04

Hi there- I am trying to get hold of a fold up,adjustable healing bed. My son lives in HK and I come there quite often (hopefully to one day stay on permanently) On my visits would love to ply my trade as a Reiki master but would need a bed. Would appreciate any help you may be able to give. Holistic Hong Kong is great- really enjoy it. Look forward to hearing from you.

All the best
Dawn

Q: Oct/04	Peter, My name is Tamara and i am very interested in taking a Reiki one attunement course. Could you please let me know what is available in Hong Kong? Thanks for your time Tamara

A: Dec/04	Brigitta Dunki has been teaching reiki since 1993 in Hong Kong. You can contact her at dunki@pacific.net.hk

A: Nov/04	Deborah Chan is an established and well known local Reiki master who never advertises! deborahc@pacific.net.hk or Tel 2523 7973.

A: Oct/04	Dear Tamara Thanks for your enquiry. There used to be loads of Reiki practitioners advertising but when I just checked the Services Directory in my web mag there were not any. I can recommend a friend though Marie Rasborn <miafia9_@hotmail.com> or tel 2987 7812 yours Peter

A: Nov/04	Dear Peter, You would be pleased to know that our previous mails have led to another touching story. Elizabeth has just told me that your reader has called her for a lesson this afternoon. She's charging him a minimal fee because he and wife are on welfare and the wife has been paralised for years. He married her even so and has been devoting all his time and love to take care of her. The reason why he wants to learn Reiki is to help his wife to gain back a bit of mobility. Elizabeth 's very touched, that's why she's charging him as little as possible. She would like to offer special discounts to your readers, 10-20%, depends on situation, who can't afford the full fee but are in need of help - the full fee is already a lot cheaper than those set out by the International Reiki Association. cheers, Bennie

Q: Sep/04

In the mid-nineties a female psychic from Australia, by the name of Llyndar, visited Hong Kong a number of times for readings. I met her via my rotaryclub Hong Kong Central. Over the years I kept in touch with her by phone. But the telephone number does not connect to Lyndar anymore, so she moved. Does anybody know how I could get in touch with her?

My name is Joseph L.P.M. de Klijn,
Adress: Ballegooijsingel 54
3055 PD Rotterdam
Holland
Tel 0031-10-2850917
e-mail: Marsden@wxs.nl

A:
Dec/04

Dear Peter,

I see under Q&A you still have the 'search' for Llynda Israel - I may have forgotten to tell you that Llynda is the person he was looking for and they have been in touch. Shortly after writing to you, Llynda wrote back and said it will be OK for this to be made known.

Dear Peter,

I would be interested in information on DOWSING. Any hint on courses, tools, books, practitioners (contact details) would be much appreciated.

Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,
B

Hi B.

Here are the contacts details of Ruby Ong who runs Pendulum courses.

Reflections Bookshop/MV Reach 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St. Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Tel: 2512 0347 Fax: 2571 9165. Email: reflection@pacific.net.hk

yours

Peter

I would like some help from you. Do you know of any HOMEOPATHETIC
MEDICAL STORE OR HOMEOPATHETIC DOCTOR, who can tell me about such a medical store?

Dear R.

The main homeopathic stores and doctors in HK that I know are:

Arden Wong BBA (CUHK) CertTCM (HKU) DipHom (NCC, Aust), striving for rapid,
gentle and permanent cure, specializes in homeopathy, flower & shell
essences. www.GentleMedicine.info / ph 2815 9900.

Juilia McKenzie, Homoeopath. HD. MAHA. Homoeopathy is a 200 year old natural medicine that cures using natural substances. Safe for pregnant women, children and adults with acute/chronic conditions, excellent for pre-op/post-op care. Uniquely compatible with other medications. www.homoeopath.hk. Consultations at Balance (Asia) Limited Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tel. 2530 3315 or contact by email - juilia@homoeopath.hk

Classical Homeopath, Dr. Jay Pandya, B.H.M.S.(Bachelor of Homeopathic
Medicine and Surgery), available for consultations in Central. Specialises
in paediatrics, asthma, allergies and skin disorders. Call 2815 5005.

Integrated Medicine Insititute, 7/f, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street,
Central. tel: 2523 7121. Graeme Stuart-Bradshaw is a registered homeopath.

Dr Yuan, optimum health centre, 2/f, 54 Jardines bazaar, Causeway bay. tel:
2577 2798

yours

Peter

Dear Suresh

I'm relatively new to Hong Kong and I'm interested in networking with people here who are interested in Krishnamurti's style of self-inquiry. I moved here just over a year ago from Calgary, Canada, where I was involved for a couple of years in a Dialogue group that was inspired in its structure, in part, by the dialogues between physicist David Bohm and Krishnamurti. I tried initially to contact you through information I obtained on a Krishnamurti website but I've since learned that youve moved back to India.

I would greatly appreciate any help that you can offer me with my quest.
Sincerely,
Tavis du Preez

Dear All,

We used to have a Krishhnamurti meeting to view K's vedio and discuss his teaching on a monthly basis. Since so many good members like Suresh and Sarala left H.K. and therefore we decide to suspend. I still keep a lot of K's audio, video tapes some CD just in case somebody who may be interested in K's teaching again. If Tavis would like to have more info or discussion, she could contact me or Henry (he is a sincere follower of K for many years and attended many of K's talks when he was young in Europe.)

Angela

Q:	Dear Holistic HK Can you help me find a Rolfing practitioner in HK. Thanks Helen

A: Nov/04	American Steve Bremmer is an excellent deep tissue body worker who knows Rolfing. His number is 9059-1554.
A: Jun/05	There is a rolfer in HK. Steven Bremner can be contacted via www.indigorolfing.com

A: Dec/04	Hi Peter, You replied to one of the questions about deep-tissue massage that Steve Bremner is available. He is back in Canada. Marshall,as you mentioned in a previous answer, is in Aukland NK. Christine Gordon doesn't do Deep tissue any more as she specialises in Cranio-sacral. Just wanted to keep you in the loop. Cheers Chris Watts Chris Watts is trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, which is the US equivalent of triggerpoint therapy. Very specific for muscle trauma and injuries.

A:	As far as I know there are no Rolfers in HK. However there are a few deep tissue masseurs here. Marshall Gabin of the Neuro-Muscular Pain relief centre, tel 2810 9639. Christine Gordon Yuen practicing in the New Age Shop tel: 2810 8694 has deep tissue experience.
A: May/05	There is a rolfer in HK. Steven Bremner can be contacted via www.indigorolfing.com

Q:	Dear Peter Do you by any chance know of anyone who teaches transcendental meditation in Hong Kong? Frustratingly this link on the web does not appear to work any longer: www.tmprogram.org.hk Many thanks, Mel

A:	Dear Melanie There used to be a fairly active TM group here both in English and Chinese. At the last Holistic Fair I saw them too, that was in December. I wrote a book 5 years ago called Spiritual and Alternative HK, the contacts I have there are Tel: 2788 1313 (now out of date see below). Peter Herman used to run the English section. the email was hkfsci@netvigator.com and www.TM.org yours Peter

A:	hi peter, i found them. there is a centre in sai kung (tel 2719 3182 or fax 2719 6997). unfortunately the fundamental training costs HK$15,300 (a bit out of our league). for your website though, they are running an intro course in city hall in june sometime.

Q:	Dear Peter, Do you know where one can purchase here in Hong Kong wood that comes from sustainable forests? The wood is needed for shelving, etc. Also, are there shops you know about who sell furniture that's made from such wood. Thank you, Catherine and Sleiman

Q:	Dear Peter, I write you cause u think you are the only one could help me in my research! I would like to know if in HK is possible to find a Herbalist's shop, western style, I mean with western herbs. Of course I know there is a lot of Herbalist's shop but how to let them understand the translation of our herb's name!? so better to find a western one if there is. If you can help I thank you in advance. Anyway thank you for your attention. Letizia

A:	Dear Letizia, There are a couple of places that sell large amounts of herbal remedies. I think they are what you are asking for: * The Vitality Center. Suite 801 Commercial House, 35 Queen's Road Central. Tel: 2537 1118. Email: health@vitalitycenter.com.hk * Integrated Medicine Institute: 7/F Baskerville Hse13 Duddell St, Central. Tel 2523 7121 yours Peter
A:	PS. This community note, "The Central Shop of Herbal Bliss has expanded and relocated", may be of relevant interest to you Letizia.

Hi,

I would urgently need to know if there is anyone in HK who does Zone Therapy treatments for colicky babies? I come from Finland and there Zone Therapy is commonly used with excellent results (98% success rate) for colicky babies, but I can't seem to find anyone here. My baby is starting to have some symptoms of colic, and I know that the best results are achieved when the treatments are started early.

I hope you can help and I would appreciate a prompt reply!

Thank you and kind regards,
K.Q.

Dear K.Q.

You may find some advise in the following three suggestions:

1. We received the following from a reader:
	Regarding baby's kolic, there is a medicine called Miniform that has some effect. Tell her to talk to her doctor about it. Also give small frequent meals. If she is nursing, she should avoid drinking fresh milk and eating food that creates gas like broccoli, cale, beans etc. It's also good to get a good carrying device that gives good support for the baby and for her own back, since you have to carry these babies a lot. Wish her luck. I've been there and know what it is like. Best regards G.

2. This came from another reader:
	Juilia MackEnzie has wonderful Homoeopathic and natural remedies for colic. She specialises in women and baby problems as you know, so you might refer your reader to her. She gets back from Australia tonight and will be back at work on Wednesday [19/5/2004]. Vitality Center 2537 1118.

3. And HHK Team adds:
	Susan Steiner is an Occupational Therapist who's visiting Hong Kong in June (she's giving appointments only on June 7th and 8th). Her ad in this month Upcoming Events page may interest you. Please have a look at June 7th entry.

Good luck,
HHK Team

Q:	I have a friend who is a holistic practitioner. He uses a lot of distilled water to prepare his remedies and would like to save costs by distilling his own water. Can you help. Many thanks. Jane Kember kember@pacific.net.hk

hi,

i bought one of your books "spiritual and alternative hk" and i found here some nice place that i would like to visit.

actually some of the mentionated places have no adress or contact number.

i really would like to ask you if you can help to find ORIGINAL HEALT FOUNDATION (you can find this in the vegetarian restaurant side).

if you can help would be nice

thanks
letizia barbagli

Hi Letizia

I am sorry to say that the Original Health foundation is shut now. However I am happy to say that a new cafe is opening today! It is called Life and will be situated on No 10 Shelley Street, Soho. info@life-cafe.com.hk

yours

Peter

Hi Peter,

Would you have any information on up-coming holistic fairs to be held in H.K, more specifically details on being a vender at a fair.
Thanks very much. In light,
Yen

Over the last few years there have been a couple of Holistic Fairs a year organised by Reflections Bookstore in December and June. Kim Chau has also organised one a year also in November/December. The next one will be in June if all continues to plan.
Reflections Bookshop/MV Reach - 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung
St. Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Tel: 2512 0347 Fax: 2571 9165. Email:
reflection@pacific.net.hk. And Kim Chau's email is rodkim77@hotmail.com

best
Peter

Q:	There is a dynamic new organic, vegetarian Café "life" opening in Hong Kong and we are looking for an energetic individual to supply "life" with home made organic tofu. Interested? E-mail francois at f_de_jong_ca@yahoo.com

Dear Peter,

Can you recommend/direct me to any website/info source listing recommended TCM practitioners who speak English, please?

Thanks for your help.
Rachel Wright

Dear Rachel

Thanks for your question. I know about Cecilia The in the Vitality centre and also Helen He in the Holistic Healthcare practive. Others who come to mind are Dr Alexander Yuan of the Optimum Healthcentre and Allen Chan in Causeway Bay.

Full contact details in the Links/Sponsors section of www.holistichongkong.com. There may well be more and I wonder if you would mind me publishing your question in next month's Q&A section. We may get some responses from the community in there.

Yours

Peter

Hi Peter,

Does anybody know any information of people practicing the Yan Xin Qigong system (see image of the Chinese spelling of Yan Xin on the right) or about the teacher? If you could put the above in your letters to the editor section, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
Dave

Q:	I have a question. I am on a quest - to prove that the existence of the energies I channel to the skeptical eye! I am looking for someone who has a kirlian camera and or energy monitoring devices and or can see the molecular change in water before and after receiving energies. Do you know anyone that has any of these? Anne Jones

A: Nov/04	That sort of "Chinese New Age" shop Crystal Palace which can take photos of auras has a place on the Lower Ground Floor of Leighton Centre, Causeway Bay, Tel: 2504-1319. On Kowloon side, they are in Mongkok above the train station in the New World Plaza, 5th Floor, Room 596, Kowloon. Tel: 2317-1702. They are Chinese-speaking. There is usually only one person in each shop who can speak English and if that person is on their lunch break or day off, they you must speak Chinese or bring a translator. The aura picture costs $200 for one shot.

A:	The only person I know with an aura camera is Karim who works in the New Age Shop the when he visits Hong Kong. His email is karim@auraphoto.com.au At last weekends holistic fair I also met a Chinese publishing house which prints the books of Dr Emomoto (?) who writes about water and how prayer affects its constitution. Ho Hin Leung hlho@healthliving.com or tel 2367 8896.

Hi,

I was wondering if you might have any information on pet psychic services in Hong Kong. My mother, who is crazy about our golden retriever, read in the newspaper a few months ago about this kind of service in HK, but the article mentioned no information on how to contact them. As a result, I've been delegated the task of finding a psychic for our puppy. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!

"Psychic" Sue communicates with animals (especially with dogs and horses). Her mobile phone number is 6185-0578.

Hello,

Greetings to the brothers in Hong Kong and happy New Year. I need Acupuncture posters: one for the muscles, the human skeleton, the nerves, veins and one for the arteries. We cannot obtain them in Colombia and I need to know if you can help to obtain them for me, no matter what's the cost.

Thanks for your attention, much luck.
Cesar Augusto Cruz (cesaraugustoefs@latinmail.com)

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