LINEAGE ACUPUNCTURE

Classical Chinese acupuncture, transmitted hand to hand.

Lineage-trained acupuncture from generations of Chinese medicine masters. Seventeen years of clinical practice across six continents. For chronic pain, sleep, hormonal patterns, post-stroke recovery, and the conditions the conventional path has reached its limit on.


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The practice

Not the same as protocol-based acupuncture.


Nowadays, many acupuncture practices have evolved and adapted to suit modern preferences. While this often makes treatment gentler and more comfortable, it does not necessarily lead to greater therapeutic effectiveness. If the needles are as thin as a hair and are inserted without activating Qi, they may only stimulate the superficial layers of the skin rather than engaging the meridian system. As a result, modern acupuncture is often viewed as a complementary therapy rather than a primary treatment for more serious conditions.

Qilian works with needles that are slightly thicker than those commonly used in modern acupuncture. She needles free-hand, without the use of guide tubes, allowing for greater precision, control, and a deeper connection with each treatment. Every needle is inserted with the intention of activating Qi, creating a treatment that is both purposeful and effective.

As her master taught her, acupuncture is far more than simply placing needles into specific points. The speed of insertion, the power transmitted through the needle, the techniques employed, and the practitioner's cultivated skill all influence the outcome. Two practitioners may needle the same points, yet achieve vastly different results. Much like martial arts, mastering acupuncture requires years of dedicated cultivation, developing not only the power of the hands but also the focus and intention of the mind.

Overall, her style of acupuncture may not be as gentle or as immediately comfortable as some modern approaches, but it is highly effective in treating serious and complex conditions. Every treatment is carried out with great care and deep respect for each patient's physical and emotional well-being.

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A Life Devoted to Healing

Qilian Shang was born and raised in China, where an early fascination with meditation, healing, and the connection between body and mind led her to Traditional Chinese Medicine. At the age of 17, she met the acupuncture master who would become her Sifu after witnessing the profound impact his treatments had on countless patients. She later dedicated years to studying under his close guidance as his indoor student, while also completing professional acupuncture training in the Netherlands. Alongside her clinical education, she volunteered and practiced in monasteries, meditation centers, and communities across Asia, experiences that deepened her appreciation for healing as both a science and a lifelong cultivation of presence, compassion, and humility. Today, with over 16 years of experience, she has treated thousands of patients from around the world.

More than the techniques of acupuncture, her greatest lesson came from her master, who taught that medical knowledge is a gift passed down through generations and should never be treated as a possession. He often reminded her that a healer's first responsibility is to serve, not to profit. This philosophy remains at the heart of her practice. With deep gratitude for the lineage that entrusted her with this knowledge, she approaches every treatment with sincerity, respect, and the understanding that healing does not come from the practitioner alone. As practitioners, we are simply channels through which compassion can flow, creating the conditions for the body to remember its own capacity to heal.

Clinical effect

Healing follows its own rhythm

Every person arrives with a different story, and every body heals in its own time. Some changes happen quickly, while others unfold gradually. Rather than chasing symptoms, treatment seeks to understand the underlying pattern and support the body's natural capacity to restore balance.

Healing cannot be rushed. The body already knows what to do. Acupuncture simply creates the conditions that allow it to remember.

Acute conditions

Some changes happen quickly.

Acute pain, restricted movement, headaches, muscle tension, and recent injuries often begin to improve once the body starts moving more freely. For many people, these changes become noticeable within the first few treatments.

Constitutional conditions

Deep healing unfolds step by step.

Long-standing conditions, digestive concerns, chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders, and other constitutional patterns require greater patience. Healing unfolds layer by layer as the body gradually restores balance.

Acupuncture does not simply act during the treatment itself. As the body begins to reorganise and restore balance, many people continue noticing changes over the following hours and days. Each session builds upon the last, allowing deeper patterns to gradually unfold.

Refined over years

What seventeen years of clinical practice have refined.

The conditions Qilian has the most consistent clinical experience treating, grouped by clinical area. Others not listed can often be supported.

Pain & Injury

  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Back pain and disc protrusion
  • Sciatica
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Knee, hip and joint pain
  • Tennis elbow
  • Sports injuries
  • Sprains, strains and tendonitis
  • Post-fracture and post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Restricted mobility

Nerve & Neurological

  • Nerve pain and numbness
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Shingles
  • Facial paralysis
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Dizziness

Inflammation & Chronic

  • Arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • General inflammation
  • Swelling (oedema)
  • Chronic pain syndromes
  • Autoimmune-related symptoms>

Recovery & Rehabilitation

  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Muscle weakness
  • Mobility restoration
  • Scar tissue recovery
  • Fatigue after illness
  • Chronic fatigue

General Health

  • Insomnia
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Digestive complaints — IBS, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • High blood pressure (supportive care)
  • Itching and allergies

Urinary & Pelvic Health

  • Frequent urination
  • Nocturnal urination
  • Prostate-related conditions
  • Hernia
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Vaginitis

Facial Rejuvenation

  • Acne
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Facial lifting
  • Broken capillaries
  • Improved skin tone

"The heart of a doctor is the heart of a parent."

Chinese proverb

From Our Clients

  • “When I got up, I didn't have a single pain, pressure, tension, discomfort, nothing. It was very, very good to feel that, and I realized even more that pain causes a lot of 'noise in my head,' and at that moment, without pain, without anything, it was just me, and I am at peace. In fact, in 10 years I've only had that sensation twice.”

    — Telmo

  • "I had a very painful right shoulder (with limited mobility) after a period of intensive computer work. After 7 months of Ibuprofen pills, anti inflammatory cream, paracetamol etc, without result, she managed after 5 sessions to heal my shoulder and give it back its normal mobility."

    — Agnes B.

  • "I came to her almost completely depleted of energy, very little stamina and very weak. After only four sessions with her I felt so much stronger and healthier. You can feel she is not only working with her knowledge but also with her heart and intuition."

    — Patricia

  • "I had a strong pain on my left sciatica nerve and general ache around the lower back/legs. I couldn't sleep well for 3 days. I had only 2 sessions with her and they were enough to get back to my healed self."

    — Valeria R.

  • "Had pain and discomfort at my right knee for about a week. Even after the first session of acupuncture I could feel a lot of improvement. We kept going and after 5 sessions I could finally walk like before again!"

    — Polyvios E.

  • "After just one treatment, my sleep improved significantly and my back pain feels so much better. His calm presence and intuitive approach made me feel completely relaxed and cared for."

    — Dulce B.

  • "After just one treatment, my sleep improved significantly and my back pain feels so much better. His calm presence and intuitive approach made me feel completely relaxed and cared for."

    — Dulce B.

  • "After 5 minutes of needles being inserted I was pain free in my right arm for the first time in a year! And had full range of movement."

    — Lori R.

  • "I have had a pretty severe problem with my upper back for a while. After a couple of sessions I felt a real shift in heavy energy and a massive pain relief."

    — Hanne L.

  • "Immediately after having all the needles in, my friend could move her arm in directions she hadn't been able to for over a year."

    — Monty M.

  • "I came with many problems, the worst being my shoulder which had limited movement and a lot of pain. This was a chronic condition and I didn't expect a cure as we only had time for 6 sessions, but I did get relief from the constant ache and more movement in my arm."

    — Susan S.

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