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We are a clinic of the new school, incorporating chiropractic, physical therapy (treatments used by physiotherapists), and dry needle acupuncture. All these treatments are used to get you back to…
Dianna has a Bachelor of Health Science (First Class Honours) from Western Sydney University. She is currently undetaking her PhD investigating Chinese herbal medicine for side effects of treatment…
At Vyne Health we have created a tranquil day spa environment for you to unwind in and allow your body to naturally repair and heal itself. We focus on Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety, Sleep,…
My passion during many years of clinical practice has been to support people in their journey towards health and happiness. It is an integral part of who I am. I have expanded my knowledge and skills…
At Empower Healthcare we utilise a range of Physiotherapy treatments including mobilisation, manipulation, soft-tissue massage, trigger point therapy, dry needling and stretching. Our aim is to…
The good practice and good medicine are the principle of our clinic services. Focusing on Yin Yang balance that provides opportunities to maximise health potential in all aspects of natural healing…
The Craniosacral Institute, offering craniosacral therapy trainings since 1995, teaches a functional and biodynamic approach to craniosacral and trauma release work in a professional training over…
Using a combination of modalities, Rachel works with you to aid you in becoming a happier and healthier you, by balancing the body and mind. Chinese Medicine has been around for centuries and can be…
Gold Coast Acupuncture clinic for all pain related conditions and much more, please visit our website for more details. HICAPS health fund rebates available. Book now for you tailored treatment!
We provide a centre of excellence in our hands-on approach to pain and injury management, using a wealth of expertise and clinical experience. Osteopathy is a safe and effective form of complementary…
My name is Irit Moriah-Alfasi, but you can call me Etka. I am a Dip.Acupuncturist who specializes in the Ancient Chinese medicine, Stems and Branches art of healing and have been practicing since the…
ndividual expression of disease can be varied, even when the illness is categorically the same. The approach of Chinese medicine is too look at the wider picture, to examine the expression of the…
We welcome you to Carlton Natural Health, where you will find inspiration, dedication and support to help you achieve your health goals and improve your health naturally. Our passionate and…
Bing Qian, a registered practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, founded Bing’s Natural Health in Albert Park in 1997 in response to the growing interest among non-Chinese Australians in…
We have completed providing massage treatments to competitors in the Australian Masters Swimming Championships 2008 held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. The event was held over 4 days…
In 2005, Yuki established the Four Seasons Wellness Centre. Her vision was to create a wellness centre where alternative health practitioners operate together. It is an ongoing project and the…
Shan Lin is a qualified and registered Shiatsu practitioner. He is the third generation in his family to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine, and attained his Diploma in Shiatsu and Oriental…
I am an Acupuncturist & Moxicauterist, Shiatsu & Massage therapist with more than 8 years experience in Japan & 10 years in Australia. My clinic is conveniently located 5 mins from both Town Hall &…
Integrative acupuncture draws upon influences from classical acupuncture as found in Japanese Meridian Therapy, Dai Shin Hari a style of acupuncture taught by the paediatric specialist Tanioka sensei…
We are a small group of professional bodyworkers and acupuncturists who share a love for mindfulness and heart-centered manual therapy. Our aim is to bring the most appropriate mix of traditional…
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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: