a gentle reunion with your natural rhythm

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), body constitution refers to your unique pattern of physical, emotional, and energetic tendencies — your body’s “inner landscape.” It explains why some people thrive on spicy foods while others break out, or why some feel tired in cold weather while others overheat easily.

Rooted in Taoist philosophy, this concept reflects how your body interacts with its environment and how to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature and the universe.

The system is based on over 2,000 years of clinical observation and holistic practice, and was standardized by Professor Wang Qi, a leading TCM scholar. Today, it's part of China’s national health guidelines and widely used in clinics, hospitals, and preventive care.

TCM identifies 9 main constitution types, including:

• Balanced (healthy)

• Qi Deficient (low energy, weak immunity)

• Yang Deficient (cold-sensitive, low metabolism)

• Yin Deficient (prone to heat, dryness, restlessness)

• Phlegm-Damp (heaviness, congestion, sluggish digestion)

• Damp-Heat (inflammation, acne, irritability)

• ...and others.

Your constitution is shaped by:

• Genetics and early development

• Lifestyle (diet, sleep, exercise)

• Emotional patterns and stress

• Environment and climate

• Life stages (e.g. puberty, menopause, aging)

Some traits are inherited, but most constitutions are dynamic — they shift over time based on how we live, what we experience, and how we care for ourselves.

Importantly, many people have a mixed constitution, showing traits from two or more types. For example, someone may be primarily Qi Deficient with signs of Dampness or Yin Deficiency. These combinations are common and can reflect the complexity of your health and life experience.

Understanding this mix — and how it changes — is key to finding the right path toward balance.

⚠️ Why It Matters

Knowing your TCM constitution offers a framework for personalized, preventive health care. It helps you understand your body’s natural tendencies and make more informed choices — in diet, activity, rest, and emotional regulation — that support long-term balance.

Studies and clinical practice show that living in alignment with your constitution can strengthen immunity, improve metabolism, reduce chronic disease risk, and support emotional well-being. Ignoring it, however, can contribute to recurring issues like fatigue, digestive trouble, inflammation, or mood imbalances.

By applying TCM-based strategies that match your constitution, you can move toward a more resilient, adaptive, and sustainable state of health — one that supports your unique nature and the rhythms of life around you.

No, what we offer at Gentle Rebellions is not medical treatment.

While Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is integrated into the healthcare systems of countries like China, the US, and Singapore, there’s also a deep tradition within TCM focused on Yang Sheng (养生) — the art of nourishing life. This includes preventative care, daily habits, seasonal living, and emotional balance.

That’s where our work lies: in helping you build a lifestyle that supports your natural wellbeing. We don’t diagnose or treat illnesses — we offer guidance, practices, and tools to help you feel more in tune with yourself and nature.

It really depends on the person. TCM takes a holistic, personal approach — it’s not about quick fixes, but deeper shifts. That said, once we establish a few supportive habits, many people begin to notice changes within a few weeks.

That’s totally okay — this work isn’t one-size-fits-all. If after the two sessions you don’t feel it’s a good fit, I offer a full refund, no questions asked. (Though I’d always appreciate your feedback if you're open to sharing.)