What is Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture?

Chinese medicine is a two thousand year old healthcare system, which looks at pain, illness and symptoms as signs that the body is out of balance. Acupuncture treatment aims to regain balance within the body and promote the body to begin to heal and achieve good health and well being.

Five Element acupuncture uses strategic points to unblock, build and transfer energy or qi in order to improve physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. The theories of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements are fundamental systems of thought within Chinese medicine; a holistic approach that applies the laws and patterns of nature to the human body.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) looks at functional disharmony within the body and a diagnosis is made by observation of the patient’s tongue and pulse. It is particularly effective in treating physical symptoms and pain relief.

Every person that comes to us for a treatment is seen as a unique case. Shona utilises Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic techniques to create an individual treatment plan that is tailored to your specific symptoms.

Acupuncture is one part of the Chinese medicine system and as part of your treatment plan Shona may recommend that you take patented Chinese herbal formulae or Western supplements and will provide you with your own tailored dietary and lifestyle advice, using wholefoods, herbs and fermented foods.

Fermented foods and drinks are a particular area of interest to Shona; she has found that including these in your diet can be a powerful way to heal and to create a feeling of wellbeing. Shona runs classes on how you can ferment at home, making this an affordable and accessible way to maintain good health long term.

Shona can advise you on the specific foods can help heal your symptoms, the best way to cook and consume these to maximise the health benefits to and how to include fermented foods, herbs and spices into your diet. To enable you to live a good and full life, making this a normal part of your diet and life.

Acupuncture can be used to assist with a wide range of health issues and symptoms, including:

  • Musculoskeletal pain and injuries

  • Digestive issues

  • Cardiovascular conditions

  • Neurological complaints

  • Urogenital and bladder issues

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Sleep issues

  • Emotional imbalance, fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell

  • Chronic health complaints and immune system issues, such as asthma, hay fever, allergies and skin conditions

  • Menstruation regulation, hormonal issues and menopausal symptoms

  • Pre-conception care, fertility issues, IVF Support and preparation

  • Support during pregnancy for physical and emotional symptoms and birth preparation

  • Post-partum and emotional support

Please contact me on 0424 069609 if you wish to discuss how Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatments can help you.