Northcare Physio: Darwin
The Northcare Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1991 in Adelaide�s northern suburbs at 192 Park Terrace Salisbury, South Australia. The purpose-built centre includes a…
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The Northcare Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1991 in Adelaide�s northern suburbs at 192 Park Terrace Salisbury, South Australia. The purpose-built centre includes a…
We have over 24 years experience in treating back pain, sports injuries, TMJ problems, and orthotic manufacture. No matter what the injury, we will get you better, and stop it from happening again.…
Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Treatment of back and neck pain, sports injuries, muscle and joint pain. Rehabilitation after fracture or surgery. Treatment of injuries sustained at work or due to car…
Prospect Physiotherapy Clinic is Adelaide's Expertise Physio Clinic for conditions including spinal (back and neck) pain, Headaches, Orthopedic and Sporting Injuries and Rehabilitation, Workcover and…
Emma provides a full range of Traditional Chinese medicine services including Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, massage dietary therapy and needle free techniques for children. Emma…
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to vitalise your body and bring it back into a natural harmonious state. Christine Murray B.Sc(Hons), B.App.Sc(TCM) is a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine…
Acupuncture, remedial massage, abdominal manipulation, pediatrics, pain management, herbs, foot reflexology. We offer reliable service at an affordable price.
Registered Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist focusing on traditional Chinese medicine for fertility and gynaecological health.
Christopher Booth practises acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from Holdsworth House Health in Darlinghurst, Sydney. His focus is to promote health and longevity through this rich and expansive…
Acupuncture East achieves balance through better health. Acupuncturists Brook Canning and Nicola Marishel provide Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services in Woollahra, located in…
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Hornsby, New South Wales, near Westfield.
With 5000 years of history in research and practice, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been developed to treat illnesses and restore body balance effectively and accurately with acupuncture,…
Robert Bradford is a practitioner of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. He studied at the prestigious Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and at the University of…
ATMS is committed to continuous quality improvement with our Quality Assurance Program and Continuing Education Commitment. We strive to ensure that the Australian public receive safe and ethical…
Physiotherapy and sports medicine. All general physiotherapy needs particularly sporting injuries.
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Explore holistic well-being in Canberra with Capital Chinese Medicine. TCM services include Cupping, Acupuncture, and Moxibustion for lasting health.
Cooma Acupuncture Clinic is located in the CBD of Cooma. Stephen Anderson is the acupuncturist. He has been trained in tradition Chinese Medicine and spent a further 5 years studying in Tokyo, Japan.
Medical centre in Ringwood, Victoria, where several doctors consult, with a practice information brochure available.
With over 16 years experience, our clinic specialises in Acupuncture and Remedial Massage for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, treatment for reduction of scar tissue, hay…
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Ballarat (30)East Coast (11)Geelong (25)Melbourne (711)Northern District (23)South Coast (13)South West (8)Western District (3)Dating back almost 5,000 years, acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of therapy know to man. Originating in China, acupuncture is the act of using pointed needles in order to regulate the flow of "qi" throughout the 14 meridians or energy channels located throughout the human body. "Qi" is the life force that separates the living from the dead and if its flow is disrupted the body is not able to work normally resulting in pain or illnesses.
There are many conflicting schools of thought when it comes to acupuncture; some believe that it is a placebo while others believe it to be a cure all. People seek out acupuncture for a number of reasons or ailments such as:
An acupuncturist uses multiple stainless steel needles which are between 0.18mm and 0.51mm in diameter. These needles are used to manipulate the flow of qi through one's body. Qi flows through 14 energy pathways called meridians. Depending on what aliment the patient suffers from, needles will be inserted at various points ranging from the neck, shoulders, arms and legs. Before starting the treatment the acupuncturist uses various indicators such as medical history, the patient's pulse, stiffness of the abdomen and color of the tongue to see how the energy is flowing in the patient's body.
The needles are then inserted into various spots on the body to help regulate and ease the flow of energy. While most of the needles are not painful some can feel a little tender depending on the part of the body they are inserted in.
Before choosing an acupuncturist it is essential to: