TREATMENTS

Chinese medicine offers a range of traditional therapies including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, cupping and dietary therapy. For the health needs of children, paediatric massage and needle-free acupuncture are also available.

Trained practitioners of Chinese medicine employ diagnostic methods and treatment modalities that are based on thousands of years of wisdom and experience. These traditional therapies may help patients to manage a range of symptoms.

Chinese herbal medicine is used by both adults and children. Chinese herbs are provided as capsules, pills, granules and teas.

Acupuncture, acupressure and moxibustion involve the use of needles, heat and other techniques at specific points on the body. Children are offered a technique of gentle, needle-free acupuncture known as Shonishin and traditional Chinese tuina massa… — Acupuncture, acupressure and moxibustion involve the use of needles, heat and other techniques at specific points on the body. Children are offered a technique of gentle, needle-free acupuncture known as Shonishin and traditional Chinese tuina massage.

Cupping is a technique that places professional-grade heated glass cups on acupuncture points and channels. It is often used where there is stiffness, tension and pain in the body.

Traditional Chinese dietary therapy principles and an understanding of the individual’s constitution are used to create customised food and lifestyle plans. These recommendations will complement the overall treatment approach and desired health outc… — Traditional Chinese dietary therapy principles and an understanding of the individual’s constitution are used to create customised food and lifestyle plans. These recommendations will complement the overall treatment approach and desired health outcomes.