South Korean Medicine – Sujok Therapy

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What treatment methods does South Korean Medicine, ‘Sujok’, offer?

Sujok is a combination of two Korean words: namely “Su” meaning hands and “Jok” meaning feet. The majority of Sujok treatments are via hands and feet and can occasionally be extended to the whole body, using twist and spiral motions.

Sujok acupuncture is a natural therapy of healing without drugs or medications. The treatment method is chosen to suit the condition and to restore overall balance within the individual. It uses acupuncture, acupressure, massage, magnet, light, colour and seed therapies.

All treatments have a holistic approach to the well-being of the individual and are performed predominantly on hands and sometimes on feet.

What conditions does Sujok therapy treat?

Sujok therapies treat a variety of conditions in all body systems: skeletal, nervous, muscular, respiratory, endocrine, immune, cardiovascular/circulatory, urinary, integumentary (skin, hair, nails, exocrine glands), reproductive, and digestive system.

It is effective in reoccurring conditions, resolving pain conditions, addressing “mystery” pains and aches and more conditions that modern medicine may be mystified about.  Often combining both modern Western and Korean medicine is also beneficial.

Depending on the condition, treatments can have an immediate effect. In general, it requires several weeks to support the body and mind to adjust to the restoration of balance and to support the readjustment period activating internal healing processes.

What will the treatment be like?

Physical Dimension: The practitioner will use fingers and special rounded, pointed tools to identify the corresponding point of the body to be treated with Sujok methods. The practitioner may apply pressure, twist massage, miniature needles, light, colour, seeds or magnets. Sometimes clients will be given seeds or heated plasters to apply at home to continue the healing process between sessions.

Meta-Physical Dimension: This system uses Byol points, energy centres and meridians within hands and feet, which corresponds to full body meridian system and chakras popularised in Indian yogic practices. During the diagnosis, Sujok defines Six Ki or Triorigin energies and emotional constitutions and tailors the treatment formula to the individual and their current condition.

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Book an appointment

If you’re interested in South Korean Medicine services at Stillpoint, you can get further information and book in by calling 01225 460 106

You can also look at our qualified practitioners below to see how to contact them directly.

Our Practitioners

Dr Iya Whiteley
Dr Iya Whiteley

Dr Iya Whiteley

MClinPsy, PhD, LMISA, MCMA, MCOSH

Korean Medicine & Wellness Coaching

Iya is a holistic practitioner and teacher. She has over 25 years of experience working with families and high achievers, such as pilots, surgeons and astronauts, finding wellbeing and healing techniques specific to environments with limited resources, whether travelling the world with family or on a space mission. Iya has been to Latvia, Dubai, Cyprus, Australia, Nepal, UK and South and North America to acquire qualifications, learning first-hand from experts in their fields of therapy for the body, mind and spirit. Iya’s experience started from an intuitive knowledge of the scientific mind on to the ancient knowledge of healing which is imbedded in all of us, passed down through generations, using the tools at our fingertips and in our heart.

Iya is passionate about identifying, restoring and balancing practices that empower every individual to learn to heal themselves with support through the healing journey when required. The more time passes, the more she weaves these practices together, uncovering how they complement each other – creating the most suitable atmosphere and healing path for each client’s unique journey.

WHAT IYA CAN TREAT

  • Physical aches and pains or movement restrictions – free from pain and learn how to reduce and manage discomfort, e.g. runners, cyclists, dentists, musicians and office workers.
  • Emotional heartache, repeating situations, lacking in self-confidence, feeling that something is not right, but cannot understand what it might be or looking for and navigating your true path – learning to be content with the past, being happy in the present, and welcoming to future opportunities.
  • Deeper spiritual discovery and realisation of who we are and why we are here – enjoy the creation of your own path.

THERAPIES IYA OFFERS

In a life faced with modern pressures, Iya offers a well-rounded personalised approach to finding balance and defining your own path to reach a fulfilled spiritual, mental and physical well-being.

South Korean Medicine from an original family lineage:

  • SUJOK – South Korean Acupressure & miniature needles acupuncture on hands and feet (practitioner & teacher)
  • Twist Therapy (practitioner) on hands and feet and whole body

Wellness Coaching, with a background in Clinical Psychology & Astronaut Training

  • Regression therapy
  • Deep guided meditative states & awareness practice (not hypnosis)
  • Systemic Family Constellation (one-on-one & group)

IYA’S EXPERIENCE

From as far back as she can remember, Iya has offered eclectic healing practices to improve wellbeing.

  • + 25 years in Korean Acupressure & Acupuncture, Twist Therapy and Breathing Movement Sam Won Dong.
  • + 20 years in Aviation and Space Psychology with a Master in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Cognitive Engineering, working with Pilots, Surgeons and Astronauts.
  • + 30 scientific and popular science publications and public talks, including being an Expert-presenter in Space Psychology on the BBC Science series, “Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?”
  • + Author of the bestseller on Amazon UK in newborn development books, “Toolkit for a Space Psychologist,” an expert scientific textbook based on the European Space Agency study she led, which set out a comprehensive toolset for psychological well-being during missions to the Moon and Mars.

DEGREES & MEMBERSHIPS:

MClinPsy – Masters in Clinical Psychology, University of Indianapolis
PhD – Doctorate in Cognitive Engineering, University of Bath
LMISA – Lifetime Member of the International Sujok Association (Korean Medicine)
MCMA – Full Member of Complementary Medical Association
MCOSH – Full Member of the College of Sound Healing

For further information and testimonials, please see: https://taplink.cc/driyawhiteley

DURATION OF EACH SESSION AND TREATMENT LENGTH

Session duration: allow for 60min. Depending on the modality of treatment, each session length can vary between 30 to 60 min, including relaxation time.
Treatment length: starting with four sessions, allowing the mind and body to integrate and initiate self-healing processes that we are all capable of. The length of treatment would depend to how acute and persistent the condition is.

☎ Book an appointment via Stillpoint reception.

☎ Introductory 15 min call can be arranged via email iya.smile.doctor@gmail.com. Please describe your condition, your expectations for healing and any questions you have.

To enquire about Iya’s availability or to make an appointment, please call reception on 01225 460106

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