Acupuncture at Healing Harmony is just one aspect of our 'Traditional Chinese Medicine' service - it can also include herbal medicine, massage, exercise, breathing techniques, diet and life style advice.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Consultation
During the initial consult, normally 90mins, a full health history will be taken (subsequent sessions: 45-60 mins depending on the presenting condition). Your practitioner will also check your tongue and pulse, which provides further valuable information. This information helps to determine an appropriate treatment plan for you. We will discuss with you what we observe to give you a greater understanding of your condition.Therapy
After discussion takes place, depending on the area that requires treating you may need to remove some clothing, and if you do, your practitioner will leave the room ensuring your privacy and explain how to drape yourself with a towel. In many cases you will not need to remove any clothing, as the acupuncture technique involves inserting needles into the legs or arms. Once you are comfortable on the treatment table, your practitioner will ask your permission to start your acupuncture treatment. Treatment will consist of insertion of acupuncture needles as specific points along the body to help target your main complaint. Your practitioner will continue to check in with while inserting the needles, feel free to ask questions at any time. If you are feeling uncomfortable physically or otherwise please mention this to your practitioner as communication is the key. Once the needles are in the practitioner will leave the room, allowing you to relax for about 30 to 45 mins. Sessions may also include cupping and/or moxibustion, with your full understanding and permission. Your practitioner is always available if you require any assistance at any time.Your Health Plan
After your therapy, your practitioner will discuss an individual treatment plan to treat your specific condition ensuring the best outcome. Herbal medicine, lifestyle changes and exercises/stretches maybe be recommended as part of your treatment plan. However, you decide the final plan of action. At Healing Harmony, we respect that it is your body, your health.
2012 Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine became nationally regulated under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA . AHPRA works in partnership with 15 National boards to regulate nurses, medical doctors, midwives, psychologist, physiotherapist, chiropractors, osteopaths, dentists, podiatrists, paramedics, Torres strait islander health practitioners, optometrists,radiologists,pharmacists and occupational therapists. Their primary role is to protect you the public, so you have assurance the registered Acupuncture practitioner and Chinese Medicine practitioner have the appropriate level of training and skills to meet set standards and policies to provide the best and safest care.
In conjunction with education requirements,AHPRA have very specific and stringent advertising guidelines that prohibit practitioners from making misleading claims.
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and has been and is used as the main health care in China for thousands of years and now used throughout Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. History of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine as been researched , tested, documented and refined over the centuries. Documentation lists a wide range of symptoms and conditions that can be treated with Acupuncture and or Chinese Medicine herbs. However under national law, claims of efficacy of acupuncture treatment needs to demonstrate acceptable evidence of a high standard and the research to be approved by AHPRA.
Research into Acupuncture and Chinese medicine as a medical treatment has grown exponentially in the last twenty years.
Currently research for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, now total over 12,000 systematic reviews, randomised control trials. AHPRA have only approved less than 10 conditions for Chinese Medicine Practitioners to use as advertising material.
If there is a condition not on our website, it doesn’t mean we can’t help you. We encourage you to Contact us so we can chat about your health issues/conditions to assist you with your individual health requirements and provide further information on Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
What conditions can we mention Chinese Medicine can assist with that are in accordance with the guide lines
Acupuncture and herbs are both an integral part of Chinese medicine practice, which may help patients to manage a range of symptoms including pain, stress and fatigue.
Management of pain, stress and fatigue related to some autoimmune disorders, in consultation with other treating health practitioners
Management of pain, fatigue and nausea related to many chronic diseases
Management of vomiting or nausea arising from chemotherapy
Pain relief and management
Chronic pain related to depression by managing the underlying chronic pain.
Fertility as an adjunct with IVF treatment
Pregnancy related pain
Nausea and vomiting
In addition we have a particular interest in working with:
Musculoskeletal issues
Fertility issues
Women’s health
Digestive issues
Pain management
Stress
Autoimmune conditions as per above
Neurological
There are some conditions/symptoms that may still be treated with acupuncture and or Chinese medicine, however to date there is insufficient evidence.
If you have any condition or symptoms you wish to discuss with regard to acupuncture and Chinese medicine please feel free to Contact us
Your problem not here?
Not everything we work with is on the above list. Contact us to talk it through.