chinese medicine Therapies
Chinese Medicine techniques
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Is the technique of inserting fine, sterile needles into the skin at specific acupoints. The acupoints are selected as part of an acupuncture point prescription, stimulating the free flow of Qi and Blood, harmonizing internal processes, and supporting the restoration of health and wellbeing.
Other techniques may be combined with acupuncture, such as electro-acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, guasha and tuina.
Treatment plans include Chinese Medicine dietary and lifestyle advice and herbal formula’s to support the acupuncture treatments.
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Involves the insertion of very fine, sterile acupuncture needles designed specifically for the face and neck. The needles are threaded into the wrinkles and key acupoints in the face and body; this technique focuses on the ‘root’ (internal disharmony) and ‘branch’ (how it manifests externally).
This luxury treatment involves gentle and relaxing facial cupping, guasha, and cosmetic and body acupuncture.
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Enhances the acupuncture treatment by sending a mild electrical current between two or more needles. This form of acupuncture is used a lot in pain management cases.
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Is used to stimulate acupoints using a low-level intensity laser device. It is a pain-free option that is applied in various Chinese Medicine pathologies. It is a great option for people that are sensitive and for children.
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A glass cup is applied to an area of the skin using a suction method. Cupping is used in conjunction with acupuncture to promote circulation, alleviate muscle tension, eliminate congestion and draw out toxins; over a larger surface area.
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Is a technique using heat therapy to stimulate the shallow and deep skin tissues. Chinese Medicine has many uses for moxibustion; some of these are tonifying Qi, warming (cold pathologies), drying (damp pathologies) and moving Qi and Blood (circulation).
Moxibustion is used with acupuncture and can be applied as a stand-alone treatment.
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Uses a smooth scraping tool designed to improve circulation (Qi and Blood), move stagnant fluids and draw impurities to the surface.
Guasha techniques vary depending on the focus area. It can be applied using a firmer and vigorous technique (drawing impurities to the surface and moving stagnation) and applied using a gentle and relaxing technique (for cosmetic acupuncture and with children).
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Is a Chinese Medicine form of remedial massage. The most known technique is Acupressure, used to stimulate acupoints on the body.
Tuina may be used in conjunction with your acupuncture treatment or as part of your treatment plan (homework) for self-management between your acupuncture appointments. The common use is to support pain management, pregnancy (nausea) and to support birth (often used by midwives).
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Chinese Medicine views food as an essential intervention in health. According to Chinese Medicine, each food item has unique properties such as taste and thermal nature that stimulate activity in the body to support health and wellness.
Lifestyle advice can include Chinese exercise therapy (Qigong), sleep hygiene, and activities to support mental wellbeing. It may include referrals to other practitioners/modalities to support your treatment goals.
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Compliments your acupuncture treatment and is prescribed to support both treatment and prevention for various patterns of disharmony; this is in accordance with Chinese Medicine theory and practice.
How to prepare and what to expect
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Fill in your initial patient form and COVID-19 screening form before your appointment. Note - the initial patient form needs to be filled in before treatment can commence. Please follow the COVID-19 clinic procedures to ensure you and the rest of the patients are safe (this may include wearing a mask, sanitizing hands, social distancing and scanning QR code/signing in).
Email or bring any relevant test results/scans/treatment plans to your consultation.
It is recommended you have something to eat at least 30 minutes before your appointment (comfortably satisfied, not full/hungry).
Wear comfortable clothing; the practitioner may require you to disrobe to access treatment areas. Privacy is maintained, and towel draping is used to keep you comfortable and safe.
If you brush/scrape your tongue, please avoid on the day of consultation for the Chinese Medicine tongue diagnosis.
For Cosmetic Acupuncture, come make-up free and wash/cleanse your face before the appointment. Products will be used during the consultation; If you wish to use your products, discuss with the practitioner and bring them with you.
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Your consultation will begin with a detailed health history, your current state of health and Chinese Medicine diagnostic questions. The practitioner will take your pulse, examine your tongue (an unbrushed/scraped tongue is best), examine and/or palpate areas of concern. You will be advised what the treatment entails, techniques explained if you are new to acupuncture, and, most importantly, gain your consent before treatment commences.
The practitioner will leave the room as you get ready (undressing down to underwear if required, laying on the bed as directed).
The acupuncture treatment will commence and may include some of the other Chinese Medicine techniques listed above. The practitioner will ensure you feel safe and comfortable and answer any questions you may have.
Your comfort, safety and wellness is the practitioner's main priority.
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After your first appointment, you will feel relaxed, even sleepy. Drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activity within a couple of hours after treatment.
The practitioner will discuss the best treatment plan unique to your condition. This may include:
Chinese Medicine dietary and lifestyle suggestions;
Chinese Medicine herbal formula/s;
Referral to other practitioners/modalities (relevant to supporting your condition)
Treatment stages and frequency (initial treatment phase, maintenance phase and spacing between visits)
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The practitioner uses a very gentle technique. The needles are very fine, and you may feel slight skin penetration and some areas you may not. Patients often get excited feeling the various Qi sensations, such as a dull ache and heaviness (which indicates the arrival of Qi).
Any sensation you experience, you can discuss with the fully qualified practitioner.
Your comfort, safety, and positive wellness experience are the practitioner's main priorities.
services
ACUPUNCTURE
Initial Consultation: 1 hour 15 minutes $150.00
Follow-up Consultation: 1 hour $115.00
Extended Consultation: 1 hour 30 minutes $170.00
FACIAL COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE
Initial Consultation: 1 hour 45 minutes $250.00
Follow up Consultation: 1 hour 15 minutes $175.00
PRIVATE HEALTH REBATES
Acupuncture is a registered allied health profession; private health rebates may apply. Review your private health policy (extras) or chat with your provider to see if your policy covers acupuncture.
Note - cosmetic acupuncture is not covered for private health rebates.
EFTPOS AND HICAPS AVAILABLE
Both facilities are available onsite (for applicable services).
Private health rebates can be claimed immediately through HICAPS (excludes cosmetic acupuncture).