We use high quality single use disposable needles with every treatment.
We follow the guidelines of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association.
All our practitioners are trained in Australia and have a Bachelor Degree level of qualification. All practitioners are registered with many years of experience.
Chinese Medicine includes a full diagnosis of the health of your body. A treatment plan is designed and suitable therapies are used to fix the problem.
The initial consultation includes questioning on many things including your medical history, current medications and present day complaints.
There are many different types of treatment methods available to the practitioner. There are many options available that may be used during your treatment.
1. Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Acupuncture Needling - The inserting of fine needles into acupoints on your body.
Moxibustion (Moxa) - The use of the herb mugwort to heat acupoints.
Auricular Therapy - The use of fine intradermal needles on specific ear acupuncture points. The needles are covered in a tape and can be worn after your treatment for up to 3 days
Electropuncture - The use of a small electric current used in conjunction with a needle for different manipulation of acupoints.
Laser Therapy - The use of laser light to stimulate acupuncture points. Great for children or for those not wanting needles.
2. Chinese Dietary Therapy
Specific foods have individual therapeutic properties. A particular food can be used not only to maintain health but also to contribute towards the treatment of a patient.
3. Chinese Herbal Medicine
The use of a herbal formula (herbs) may be an option as part of treatment.
4. Exercise Therapy
Internal (Meditation, Qi Gong)
External (Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Martial Arts)
5. Manual Therapies
TCM remedial massage (Tuina, Shiatsu, Acupressure)
Cupping (Guan Fa)Cupping - The use of glass suction cups placed on certain regions of the body.
Spooning (Gua Sha)
There are many conditions that can be treated with Chinese Medicine.
- Headaches, Migraines, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Muscle Pain
- Stress, Depression, Mood swings, Sleep Problems / Insomnia.
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Joint and muscle problems.
- Womens Health, Gyaeneacological problems, PMS / Period Pain, Fertility, Pregnancy concerns.
- Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation. (Wrinkles, Lifting)
- Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation / Quit Smoking.
- Acupuncture for Weight Management / Weight loss.