What is Chinese medicine?
Chinese Medicine is a complete and ancient healthcare system, developed over 3,000 years ago. It focuses on treating the whole person—addressing physical, emotional, and energetic health to restore harmony and balance. Chinese Medicine considers your unique constitution, lifestyle, and condition, treating the root cause rather than just symptoms.
Core Modalities of Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine includes a range of therapeutic practices:
Acupuncture – Fine needles applied to specific points to restore balance
Acupressure – Manual stimulation of acupuncture points
Tai Chi – Gentle movement for mind-body harmony
Gua Sha – Skin scraping to improve circulation
Chinese Herbal Medicine – Custom herbal formulas to support healing
Cupping – Suction therapy to move stagnation and improve flow
Moxibustion – Heat therapy to warm and activate meridians
Tui Na – Therapeutic massage technique
Dietary Therapy – Nutrition tailored for optimal health
Conditions Chinese Medicine may support
A course of Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment can support more chronic and deep-set issues:
Cold and Flu, Sore Throat, Cough, Fever & Chills
Poor Digestion, Bloating, Acid Reflux & Gas
Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction & Poor Sperm Quailty
Period Pain, Endometriosis, PCOS & Uterine Polyps
Improving Periods, menstrual cycles
Digestive problems, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Food Poisoning, Nausea & Vomiting
Skin issues, Acne, Eczema, & Rashes
Energy, Hair Loss, Tooth & Gum Issues, Phlegm & Asthma
Menopause, Women’s Health Issues, Night Sweats & Dryness
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves inserting fine, sterile needles into specific points along the body’s meridians (energy pathways) to regulate organ function and restore balance.
Treatments are gentle and deeply relaxing, typically lasting 15–30 minutes.
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing response by:
Activating the nervous system
Releasing endorphins (feel-good hormones)
Reducing stress hormones (cortisol)
Improving circulation and energy flow
What Can Acupuncture Support?
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can assist with:
Hormonal balance & women’s health
Fertility, IVF & pregnancy support
Stress, anxiety, insomnia & emotional wellbeing
Pain (acute and chronic)
Immune system & gut health
Skin health & cosmetic rejuvenation
Postpartum recovery & general wellbeing
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Acupuncture is extremely safe when performed by a qualified practitioner using sterile, single-use needles.
Possible mild side effects: