Acupuncture
Your Gateway to Health
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a truly holistic system; it takes into account the mind-body connection.
With an awareness of stress and emotions manifesting as physical ailments, Acupuncturists can address the true root of chronic pain and disease.
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Fine, single-use needles are inserted into various points along the body's meridians to regulate the flow of Qi (energy), restoring balance and promoting optimal health.
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Acupuncture is used as a treatment for a wide range of ailments. The following are just a few examples of ones that I have found respond well:
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Physical pain (eg. sciatica, neck pain, headaches).
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Insomnia
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Mental Health (Anxiety and Depression)
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Grief
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Digestive irregularities (eg. constipation, IBS)
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Irregular menstruation (PMS, Endometriosis)
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Fertility issues (more details below)
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Hay fever
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Sinusitis
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Cravings
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What to expect from your first visit:
In order to determine a treatment protocol and acupuncture point prescription, I start with a detailed consultation where we talk about your general health, medical history, diet and lifestyle, emotional health, sleep patterns and your menstrual cycle (if applicable).
The initial consultation will take approximately 15 minutes. Following the consultation, you will receive the acupuncture treatment. The acupuncture needles will stay in for 30-45 minutes during which time you will be lying down on a treatment table and relaxing. If you are receiving treatment for pain management, I will probably use an infra red heat lamp to help relax the muscles and reduce inflammation. You can choose to listen to relaxing music during your session, and/or receive some reiki or sound healing while the needles are in (see page on integrated healing).
I am a registered Acupuncturist and a Member of The Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association. There is a wealth of information on the AFPA website, if you would like to learn more about Acupuncture.
If you have private health insurance, you may be able to claim back a proportion of your treatment costs.
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Fertility
I have had the privilege of working with many couples over the years and I have come to realise that fertility issues can be complex. There are often many layers of suppressed emotions, on top of a huge degree of stress. IVF treatment brings with it the added pressure of hormonal intervention and all the side effects associated.
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I strive to create nurturing and supportive treatments (tailored to each individual), that aim to restore emotional health and wellbeing, revive the body's own natural healing systems, and bring you back in tune with yourself; allowing your body to be more receptive to conceiving and carrying a baby.
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