Welcome — I’m Teressa

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My name is Teressa Canosa, and I’m a Chinese Medicine practitioner based in Rome, Italy. My goal is to help  you better understand what your body is asking for so you can experience optimal wellness, in mind, body and spirit. 

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Together, we’ll decipher your body’s messages and work towards restoring greater

health and harmony.

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When you come for a session, you can expect:

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• A calming, judgment-free space where you can talk openly and feel truly listened to.

• Personalized guidance drawing from Chinese Medicine and modern wellness practices, so you can better understand your body and start making positive changes from day one.

• Gentle, individualized treatments designed to support your body’s natural ability to find greater balance.

 

How I found Chinese Medicine

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My journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) started when I was 18. I had been dealing with chronic urinary tract infections (oh, the joy!) and round after round of antibiotics. Though I was reluctant to try out acupuncture at first - terrified of needles in fact - a family member eventually convinced me to book a treatment.

 

I was shocked to discover that it was totally different than what I had imagined. It was gentle, deeply relaxing, and most importantly, it really worked. 

 

After just a couple of months of treatment,  the issues I had been battling with for years were resolved. I was intrigued. There was something about this approach to health that made sense to me - rather than simply chasing symptoms, it looked at the person as a whole.

 

Ten years after that first treatment, while working in Madrid as a translator and teacher, I took the leap and enrolled in acupuncture school. ​The rest, as they say, is history. 

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During my training in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, I had the opportunity to intern at the Kunming Municipal Hospital of TCM in China, as well as private and public clinics in Boston, Miami and Madrid.

 

I've been in practice since graduating in 2018, and over the years I’ve worked with people experiencing a wide range of concerns, including digestive and gastrointestinal issues; women’s health concerns (e.g. painful or irregular periods, menopausal symptoms, infertility); neck, lower back and shoulder pain as well as other musculoskeletal conditions; allergies; migraines; autoimmune conditions; hormonal imbalances; post-Covid loss of smell; insomnia; anxiety and mood-related imbalances; and more.

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Fortunately however, Chinese Medicine is holistic and therefore every problem has the potential to be addressed, so my practice is not limited to these areas alone. 

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My approach

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One of the things I love most about Chinese Medicine is that it encourages us to become more curious about our own bodies.  Our bodies are so much more powerful than we realize! Sometimes, a little "help" - adjusting our lifestyle with acupuncture, dietary changes and exercise - is all that's needed for our bodies to heal.

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Treatments are integrated, meaning they usually include several modalities such as massage, ear reflexology, Reiki energy healing, moxabustion, and dietary/lifestyle advice as needed. 

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You have the power to take your health into your own hands and change your life. 

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I'm here for you every step of the journey, and look forward to you becoming your happiest, healthiest self.

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Training & Qualifications

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• 4-year's Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, dual certification by the Escuela Superior de Medicina Tradicional China in collaboration with the European Foundation for TCM and the Universities of Beijing and Yunnan, and the Universidad del Atlántico (Madrid, Spain).

• Cosmetic Level I & Advanced Cosmetic and Facial Acupuncture Level II Certification, ICZO — Institute for Complementary Healthcare Training, Antwerp, Belgium.

• Certified Dien Chan Zone Facial Reflexology Practitioner, International Academy of Italian Facial Reflexology (A.I.R.F.I.), Milan.

• Certification in Foundations of Western Medicine, Shenzhou Open University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

• Diploma in the Dr. Tan Balance Method, Core Foundations, with Dr. Richard Tan.

• Level 2 Reiki Practitioner, Massachusetts, USA and Lecce, Italy. 

• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, The Hague, The Netherlands.

• Languages: English, Italian and Spanish.

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The office location is in the Cinecittà area of Rome, in Via Licinio Stolone, a few minutes' from the metro stop Subaugusta. Home visits are also available upon request. To book or ask a question, you can contact me by WhatsApp/phone at +39 345 617 0359 or by email at joyfulheartacupuncture@gmail.com. 

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