Chih-Chen Wen
evolve Asian Body Worker, Oriental
Therapeutic Treatments
Chih-Chen Wen holds a Diploma in Asian
Body Therapy from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago,
Illinois. His training includes over 100 hours of clinical
experience, as well as intensive instruction in a wide variety of
Asian bodywork techniques. He is currently continuing his education
at PCOM, working toward a Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental
Medicine, which includes study in herbal medicine, acupuncture, and
other eastern therapeutic techniques. He also holds CPR/AD
certification, and is a member of the Association of Bodywork and
Massage Professionals (ABMP).
A native of Lexington, Massachusetts,
Chih-Chen also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from
the University of Illinois, which he received in 2001. Prior to his
career in Asian Bodywork, Chih-Chen was a corporate auditor for
PRG-Schultz in Danville, Illinois. Hobbies and interests include
spending time with his wife, Amanda, and other family and friends,
watching and playing sports, particularly volleyball and softball,
cooking, and activities at Windsor Road Christian Church, where he
and his wife are active members.
Chih-Chen’s specialties include:
Tui Na—a form of Chinese
medical bodywork using acupressure as well as rolling, pressing,
tapping, kneading, or brushing motions to stimulate the flow of
blood and qi to treat injury or illness. Tui na has been used in
China for over 2,000 years and can be used on anyone, including
young children and the elderly.
Shiatsu—a form of Japanese
bodywork involving pressing with fingers, thumbs, and palms to
restore balance to the body. It maintains and promotes general
health, and can also be used to treat specific illnesses or
conditions.
Gua Sha—a form of Asian
bodywork used widely in China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It involves
repeated pressured strokes over lubricated skin with a smooth edge,
and can be used in the treatment of a wide variety of disorders,
including fever, muscle or tendon injuries, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.
Thai Bodywork—a form of
bodywork originating over 2,500 years ago in India, sometimes
referred to as “assisted yoga." It is done on a comfortable floor
mat or table, fully clothed, and consists of a combination of
yoga-like stretches and acupressure. Benefits include increased
flexibility, relief from stress and pain, strength, relaxation, and
resistance to injury. Thai Bodywork is beneficial for all ages and
all levels of fitness.
Cupping—a form of negative
trigger point therapy using a massage cup. This creates a lifting
and warming sensation where the cups are placed, as well as a
feeling of deep relaxation during and after the session. Cupping is
used to break down scar tissue as well as release trigger
points.
