Acupuncture and Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine has been practiced and refined over a couple of thousand years. In the Chinese culture, it is a deeply ingrained practice that is influenced by and in turn influences most aspects of life - diet, philosophy, lifestyle, exercise etc. It is very much a way of understanding the body's physiology and function, interlinked with the emotional, mental and spiritual health; promoting vitality by living in harmony with nature and with our surrounding to sustain health and wellness.

Hence, treatment not only involves working on the presenting patterns of the physical body which may include one of more of: acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, GuaSha (scraping), Tuina. It also includes the dietary, lifestyle, stress management and exercise methods to support and facilitate your journey to return to, and maintain a healthy balance in life.

Therapies:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points or channels in the human body with the aim of correcting imbalances in the flow of Qi flowing though the body’s acupuncture channels. By correcting these imbalances and/or blockages, it helps to restore the body’s state of balance and well-being, thus good health. Acupuncture is widely used as a drug-free way to relieve pain and to treat other conditions – both acute and chronic.

Chinese herbal medicine

Chinese herbal medicine involves the use of a combination of herbs, many of plant origin, to create a formula. A formula will take into account the individual therapeutic action of each herb and well as the effects when combined together. It maximises the effectiveness for treating a particular condition, while counteracting and minimising the unwanted effects of an individual herb.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is the application of heat therapy on or near the skin, often through the burning of moxa wool, made of dried mugwort leaves (Artemisia vulgaris), or other substances to warm the Channels, promote blood flow and the function of the organs. The use of this heat therapy has been a well established practice since the 3rd century BC.

Cupping

Cupping refers to the application of cups (often made of glass or plastic) to create a vacuum to relax the muscles, improve blood flow, and to draw out toxins from the body. Cups can be applied with different pressure, and can be applied on areas of pain or tension, or on specific acupuncture points on the body. Typically, marks may remain for several days after treatment, and the depth of the colour is an indication of the amount of stagnation present, or toxins being drawn out.

GuaSha

GuaSha, also known as scraping, is a therapeutic technique that utilises a smooth-edged tool that stretches and release connective tissues around tight areas to soften adhesions to help improve blood flow and lymphatic circulation as well as reduce pain. Treated areas may show marks that is known as "Sha" in Chinese medicine, and indicates the release of toxins from the body and indicative of the stagnation in the tissue. Treatments with Chee may include some aspects of GuaSha as an adjunctive treatment method when you book an acupuncture session.

Tuina

Tuina is a therapeutic massage technique based on Chinese medicine principles that is used to help address patterns of disharmony by stimulating Qi and Blood in the Channels. A variety of techniques within Tuina may be used. Treatments with Chee may include some aspects of Tuina as an adjunctive treatment method when you book an acupuncture session.

Some common reasons people seek help with acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine include, but are not limited to:

Various types of musculoskeletal pain

Various types of headaches & migraines

Various types of immune and allergy support

Gynaecological and fertility support

Various skin conditions

Sleep support

Emotional and mental health support

Gut health and digestive support

Your practitioner

Chee Yeoh, your registered practitioner with AHPRA in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

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Sunday: 10 am - 5pm

Wednesday: 1 pm - 7pm
Friday: 10 am - 7.30 pm

All treatments are by appointment only.

Located just a short distance from Melbourne CBD in the inner north suburb.

We look forward to helping people in the Moreland and Darebin communities including Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury, Brunswick, Carlton, Parkville, Coburg and Fitzroy, as well as more distant areas of Melbourne.

Located just a short distance from Melbourne CBD in the inner north-western suburb.

We look forward to helping people in the Moonee Valley community including Aberfeldie, Airport West, Ascot Vale, Essendon, Flemington, Keilor East, Moonee Ponds, Niddrie, Travancore as well as more distant areas of Melbourne.

Please note that each location is run by separate and unaffiliated clinics. Please ensure you are booking/contacting the specific clinic location you are interested in directly.

Contact me if you'd like to book yourself a complimentary 10min teleconsult to find out how Chinese medicine may help you with your health journey.

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