TCM-Inspired Herbal Crafting for Seniors: Qi Qi Boom
A cup of chrysanthemum tea, a warm herbal pillow, or a soothing balm — these aren’t just comforts; they’re culturally rooted self-care tools. At The Little Changemakers, we created Qi Qi Boom to bring the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to seniors through hands-on crafting workshops that promote physical and emotional well-being.
Why TCM-Inspired Crafting Works for Seniors
Each Qi Qi Boom workshop is thoughtfully designed to stimulate four key wellness domains through multisensory engagement:
Physical: Crafting handheld massagers, herbal balms, and other items supports fine motor skills and encourages gentle movement.
Social: Group settings encourage conversation, intergenerational bonding, and shared storytelling.
Mental: Learning TCM-inspired techniques and following crafting steps stimulates memory, attention, and cognitive function.
Emotional: The calming scents of herbs, tactile textures, and the sense of accomplishment bring joy, comfort, and emotional grounding.
Seniors making skin-soothing balm with herbal extract.
What Makes Qi Qi Boom Unique
Unlike passive wellness activities, Qi Qi Boom is fully hands-on and engaging. Seniors actively create herbal products that support a rich, multisensory wellness journey, one that nurtures the body, stimulates the mind, uplifts the spirit, and encourages social connection.
Herbal Eye Pillows with dried lavender and chrysanthemum
Massage Balms using eucalyptus and ginger
Handheld Massagers with essential oil blends
For Active Ageing Centres and Senior Homes
Whether you’re planning for:
Dementia-friendly programmes
Wellness-themed series
Qi Qi Boom offers customisable modules that are safe, engaging, and aligned with holistic ageing goals.
Wellness can be beautiful, hands-on, and empowering — and we’d love to co-create that experience with your seniors. Learn more or schedule a demo.
