Merle Hansen
Dip. Acupuncture, BA Hons. Education
Member of Acupuncture-Acutherapy Council (membership ID: AC7-23)
Senior Practitioner & Co-Director: BodyHarmonics
DR. TAN'S BALANCE METHOD
Dr. Tan’s Balance Method is a powerful and elegant system of Acupuncture known for delivering rapid and lasting results. Grounded in the ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and refined through decades of clinical practice by the late Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan, this method uses a unique approach to balancing the body’s energy pathways—often bringing immediate relief from pain and restoring harmony in both body and mind. What sets the Balance Method apart is its use of distal needling, where Acupuncture points are chosen far from the site of discomfort. This allows the practitioner to treat a wide range of conditions—especially pain, inflammation, and internal imbalances—without needing to needle directly into the affected area. The results are often fast, clear, and deeply therapeutic.
MERLE'S TRAINING IN THE BALANCE METHOD
Merle has had the privilege of studying directly with senior teachers from the Dr. Tan Center in Israel, learning the method from those who were personally trained and mentored by Dr. Tan himself. This in-depth training has deeply informed her clinical practice, offering clients a precise, effective, and refined style of Acupuncture that draws from both ancient wisdom and modern clinical insights.Through ongoing study and years of hands-on experience, Merle applies the Balance Method with confidence and care—tailoring each treatment to the individual, with the goal of restoring equilibrium, relieving discomfort, and supporting the body’s natural healing intelligence.
WHY CHOOSE THE BALANCE METHOD
Clients often experience:
Immediate or fast pain relief
Improved energy flow and reduced stagnation
Relief from stress, tension, and emotional imbalance
Support for internal conditions such as digestive, hormonal, or immune system issues
A greater sense of clarity, balance, and wellbeing
This method is especially effective for musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, and chronic conditions that have not responded to other therapies.
Dr. Tan’s Balance Method is more than a technique—it’s a philosophy of healing based on connection, precision, and balance. With deep respect for this tradition, Merle continues to bring its powerful benefits into her practice, offering treatments that are as intelligent as they are compassionate.