Thornbury 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 Thornbury can be incorporated within your acupuncture session or as a stand alone session.

Herbs dispensed in Thornbury are in the form of raw powder which will be dispensed on the day of your consultation. These are ground up dried herbs in a mixture that forms a formula that is specifically designed to address your personal needs. This powder will be steeped in hot water and taken as a tea at a prescribed frequency.

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 and/or Chinese herbal medicine include, but are not limited to:

Various types of musculoskeletal pain

Various types of headaches & migraines

Gynaecological and fertility support

Gut health and digestive support

Various types of immune and allergy support

Emotional and mental health support

Various skin conditions

Sleep support

Your practitioner

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

Find me in Thornbury

Address: 622 High Street, Thornbury, VIC 3071

Phone: 043 5522 733

Email: acupuncturewithchee@gmail.com

How to get here

Easily accessible by car, tram, train or bus.

Car: street parking along High Street and side streets

Tram: 86 (tram stop #37)

Train: Croxton Station (about 8mins walk)

Bus: 510 (High St/Clarendon St)

Types of appointment available:

Acupuncture:

Initial treatments (For all new patients to ensure adequate time to understand your health situation): 75-90mins $140

Follow up treatments: 45-60mins $110

Herbal consultations:

Initial appointment (For all new patients to ensure adequate time to understand your health situation): 60mins $110

Follow up appointments: 30mins $60

Additional charges to consultations, if applicable:

Prescription: Herbal - raw powder typically $36-$45/week

Cupping:

Appointments: 30mins $60

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 result in a 50% cancellation fee; cancellations/rescheduling with less than 3hour notice /or no show to an appointment will incur 100% cancellation fee.

Appointments are available:

Sundays: 10 am - 5 pm

Book an appointment in Thornbury

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.