Moonee Ponds practice

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.

Acupuncture treatments are predominantly Nagano Style, which is a gentle acupuncture technique using very fine gauge needles.

Acupuncture sessions are one-on-one, where I dedicate your appointment entirely to you. This ensures that I will have the opportunity to understand your needs better and discuss dietary, lifestyle, exercise and stress management modifications as required.

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.

Herb consult in Moonee Ponds is incorporated within your acupuncture session.

Herbs are dispensed through an external dispensary, namely Safflower, which will send your herbs to your preferred address by Express Post. Herbs can be in granules (KPC brand) or in liquid form, depending both on your preference and the availability of the herbs required in each form.

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.

Moxibustion if used, will be applied during your acupuncture session.

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.

Cupping treatments are available as an adjunctive treatment with your acupuncture session, or as a stand alone appointment.

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 +/- 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.

Address: 356-362, Ascot Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039

Phone: 03 9326 2842

Email: admin@bodybraincentre.com.au

How to get here

Easily accessible by car, tram, train or bus.

Car: Open air parking at the nearby Woolworths and side streets + street parking on Ascot Vale Road (check when Clearway commences)

Tram: 82 and 59 ( Moonee Ponds Junction)

Train: Moonee Ponds Station (about 10mins walk)

Bus: 404, 469, 472, 476, 477, 483, 504, 505, 506, 508 and 959 ( Moonee Ponds Interchange)

Find me as part of Body and Brain Centre: Moonee Ponds

Types of appointment available:

Acupuncture:

Initial treatments (compulsory for new patients to ensure adequate time to understand your health situation): 75-90mins

Follow up treatments: 45-60mins

Cupping:

Appointments: 30mins

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.

24hr cancellation policy applies. If you need to cancel your appointment, we respectfully request at least 24hrs notice. Any cancellation or reschedule made less than 24hrs will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

Appointments are available:

Wednesdays: 1 pm - 7 pm

Fridays: 10 am - 7.30 pm

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Book an appointment

in Moonee Ponds

All treatments are by appointment only.

Please note 24hour cancellation policy applies.

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.

(You will be redirected to Body & Brain's appointment booking page)