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An overview of Chinese Medicine.
Chinese medicine is a wholistic system of medicine developed over the last 2000 years that incoporates different healing modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine and massage.
At your intial consultation a thorough investigation is made in regards to your presenting complaint, medical history, diet, and general lifestyle.
Once a diagnosis is made a number of modalities are utilized depending on diagnosis to bring about healing.

Treatments available:

Acupuncture
Moxabustion
Herbal Medicine
Therapeutic Massage
Relaxation Massage
Cupping Therapy

About Rory Howerlda
I received my Chinese Medicine degree from the Southern School of Natural therapies, completing my science modules at RMIT. I also studied under Professor Lun Wong at the Australia College of TCM for 4 years, and completed my certificate IV of Traditional Chinese Massage.
I believe in the integration of both traditional and modern medical theories. I have a very keen interest in an integrative wholistic approach to healthcare. By utilising the strengths of each healing modality we can provide the most effective treatment available, without the unwanted side effects.
I also co-founded the charity Traditional Healthcare and work closely with its development.

Herbal medicine is used to reduce inflammation, eliminate infectious pathogens, restore normal blood circulation, alleviate pain, calm nerves and mind, improve immune function, strengthen and nourish the bodies numerous systems and organs.
Herbs are usually prescribed in complex formulas of between 8 the 20 herbs, chosen from a dispensary of over 400 medicinal herbs.
Raw herbs(to be cooked at home), powdered herbs, tinctures, ready made pills, medicated balms, liniments and concentrated formuals designed specifically for toddlers and children are all utilized.

Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Developed over the last two millennia it is one of the oldest health practices in the world. Modern day acupuncture utilizes sterile stainless steel needles that are placed in specific anatomical points on the body. The stimulation of these points elucidates a biological response within the body, with the appropriate selection of points the practitioner can influence biological processes, regulating function and relieving pain.
Acupuncture is often used in conjungtion with moxabustion, which is the application of heat over the needle to further stimulate the channel, increase blood flow and relieve pain.
Does it hurt?
The short answer is no, except for the initial prick through the skin. Everybody experiences the sensation differently, usually a dull throb, numbness, 'electric like' pulse or a mild ache is felt.

Traditonal Chinese Massage
Massage loosens stiff muscles, inceasing blood and lymph circulation, and reducing pain.
Therapeutic massage primarily focuses on the alleviation of specific musculoskeletal complaints, enhanceing joint mobility, relieving muscle spasm and alleviating pain.
Relaxation massage, as the name suggests primarily focuses on calming the nervous system, softening muscles and relaxating the body and mind.

Moxabustion
Moxabustion is the burning of the herb artemesia vulgaris over specific points on the body. This stimulates the area, increasing blood flow, reducing spasm and reducing pain. It is painless.

Cupping Therapy
Cupping invloves the application of suction cups of specific parts of the body to increase blood flow and release toxins.

Rehabilitative stretching and strengthening
Most chronic musculoskeletal problems require stretching and strengthening of certain muscle groups to speed up recovery time and promote rehabilitation.

Call Rory on 0403 535 838 for your appointment to get well and stay well using Chinese Medicine!

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