KimQi especially for you!
The “Kim” in KimQi stands for your horizon, your goal. Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve?
The “Qi” in KimQi is your energy, your life spirit. You use your Qi to reach your goal. What do you need so you can use your life spirit in the most optimal way?
Would you like support for reaching your goal?
KimQi can support you in multiple ways:
- Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture)
- Customized nutrition advice
- Face reading
- Personal development
- A combination of the above
Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture)
Do you have ears for it?
Does it sound good to you?
Our ears serve as a mirror of our entire body, closely connected through the central nervous system. By stimulating specific points on the ear, acupuncture can address a wide range of physical and emotional concerns.
This connection works both ways: ailments can manifest in the ear, and treating the ear can influence and alleviate these issues.
Body acupuncture vs. Auriculotherapy
Traditional body acupuncture relies on meridian points located throughout the body to target specific concerns.
In contrast, the ear does not contain meridian points but instead features reflex zones that become active only when there is an underlying issue. Auriculotherapy focuses on these reflex zones, using targeted treatment on the ear to impact the entire body. The ear itself signals when intervention is needed.
Auriculotherapy is based on both TCM and Western medicine.
What types of complaints can be treated, among other things?
I’m keeping a close eye on you—and your ears too!
- Allergies (e.g. hay fever, hives, shortness of breath, etc.)
- Fear
- Chronic pain
- Concentration problems
- COPD
- Energy dip
- Dermatological complaints (e.g. eczema)
- High blood pressure
- Hay fever
- Support menopause/PMS
- Unrest
- Inflammations
- Pain
- Sleep problems
- Tension in the stomach and intestines
- Muscle tension
- Digestive complaints
- Mood swing complaints
- Quit smoking and/or vaping
- Stress
- Fatigue
And much more!
Customized nutrition advice
How do you feel on a daily basis?
Do you have the energy to do what you want to do?
According to TCM, nutrition significantly contributes to your Qi – your energy, your life force. Food influences your health, vitality, daily energy levels, (night) rest, and overall well-being. Everyone is unique, requiring different nutrition for optimal feeling and functioning. Small adjustments can make a noticeable difference. Through nutrition, you can promote health, restore balance, and reduce physical and emotional issues.
TCM nutritional principles assess food through the Five elements, considering energy contribution, impact on your Qi, and the overall effect on you as an individual. For thousands of years, the Chinese have understood that balanced nutrition influences health and vitality. You can proactively manage your well-being through nutrition, preventing or healing potential illnesses. This knowledge is applicable with the (Western)food available here. Together, we’ll determine what you need for your balance.
Face reading
What do you see when you look in the mirror?
What does your face tell you?
According to Face reading, your face is the mirror of your soul. It involves ‘reading’ your face – understanding who you are, your talents, and what you’ve inherited. Over time, your face develops wrinkles, lines, discolorations, and (birth)marks, reflecting your life experiences and current well-being. Chinese Face reading incorporates TCM knowledge, connecting the Five elements, talents, facial features, and health. Knowing this allows you to take action, and as you do, your face will change, becoming your personal mirror indicating how you’re doing. Are you curious about what your face has to say?
Personal development
What would you like to achieve?
What do you need to reach your goal?
Through personal support, we will look together at what you need to achieve your goal. We may also use auriculotherapy, TCM knowledge about nutrition and/or Face reading.
Do you already have a clear view of your goal?
Services
You are warmly welcomed for:
- Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture)
- Customized nutrition advice
- Face reading
- Personal development
- And, of course, all combinations are possible
Feel free to contact me for more information.
I’m eager to get to know you and see you soon!
About me
I’d love to connect with you; my name is Kim van Helmond. After years of education in personal development, communication, psychology, and stress management, I discovered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), opening up a new world for me. It beautifully complemented what I had already learned. TCM’s diversity allows me to view health and vitality from a different perspective. My training in auriculotherapy adds valuable treatment options to support your well-being. Auriculotherapy can be applied both through the lens of TCM and from a Western medical approach. Bridging the Western and Eastern worlds offers a unique outlook that can contribute to what you need. I’m eager to share my knowledge so you can find your optimal KimQi balance.
About TCM
TCM stands for Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde in Dutch.
It is the collective name for the ancient philosophy behind natural healing and treatment methods from Asia, particularly China. With a history spanning over 4,000 years, TCM is deeply rooted in tradition and holistic well-being. Acupuncture is perhaps the most well-known practice within TCM, but it also encompasses other disciplines such as herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, TuiNa (Chinese massage techniques), Shiatsu (acupressure massage), Qi Gong (movement and breathing exercises), and Face reading (facial diagnosis).
At its core, TCM is based on the theories of the Five elements, the meridian system, and the balance of Yin and Yang.
In Western medicine, health concerns are often addressed in isolation, with each symptom or complaint being treated within a specialized field. In contrast, TCM views the body as an interconnected whole -considering not just physical health, but also mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.
When diagnosing a condition, TCM practitioners examine all symptoms in relation to one another, ensuring a comprehensive understanding before determining a treatment approach.
This holistic perspective acknowledges that every aspect of the body and mind is interconnected, influencing overall health and harmony.
About Auriculotherapy
Auricular acupuncture, also known as auriculotherapy, is a form of reflex therapy in which specific points on the ear are stimulated to influence symptoms elsewhere in the body. This method originates from the work of French physician Dr. Paul Nogier, who in the 1950s determined that the ear represents a projection of the entire body in the shape of a fetus, making it both a diagnostic and therapeutic area (Nogier, 1957). Since then, multiple scientific studies have shown that auriculotherapy can be effective in areas such as pain relief, stress reduction, and addiction support. For instance, a meta-analysis found that auricular acupuncture can significantly reduce postoperative pain and the need for pain medication (Asher et al., 2010). A systematic review by Yang et al. (2017) further confirms the effectiveness of auricular acupressure in individuals with chronic low back pain, showing improvements in pain intensity and physical function.
The potential mechanism of auriculotherapy can partly be explained by the neurological connections between the ear and, among others, the vagus nerve, which is involved in the autonomic nervous system. This connection suggests that stimulation of specific ear points may influence physiological processes such as inflammation regulation, heart rate, and stress responses (Peuker & Filler, 2002). While further standardization of treatment protocols and large-scale studies are still needed, the current scientific foundation provides strong support for the use of auricular acupuncture as a complementary therapy within integrative healthcare.
References
- Nogier, P. (1957). Treatise of Auriculotherapy. Masson et Cie, Paris.
- Gary N Asher, Daniel E Jonas, et al. (2010). Auriculotherapy for pain management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20954963/
- Peuker, E.T., & Filler, T.J. (2002). The nerve supply of the human auricle. https://doi.org/10.1002/ca.1089
- Sulukkana Noiprasert, Vitsarut Buttagat, et al. (2024). Effects of Acupuncture on Autonomic Nervous System Parameters and Salivary Cortisol Level Among Mental Stress University Students: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380309414
Li-Hua Yang, Pei-Bei Duan, et al. (2017). Efficacy of Auricular Acupressure for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5539928/
Education
- Auriculotherapy 1 & 2 (Total Health Academy)
- Auriculotherapy 3 (Qing-Bai Academy)
- TCM Five elements nutrition (Total Health Academy)
- TCM Face reading (Face Reading Academy)
- TCM Nutrition for cancer (Total Health Academy)
- TCM Tongue diagnosis (Total Health Academy)
- TCM Pulse diagnosis (Total Health Academy)
- hNLP Master practitioner (Sirius Academy)
- hNLP Practitioner (Sirius Academy)
- Fully Vital practitioner (Sirius Academy)
- Train the trainer (Sirius Academy)
- Impact Mentor (Sirius Academy)