Acupuncture

Acupuncture is part of integral system of primary health care, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has uninterrupted history of development. Today acupuncture has shown to be not only effective but an increasingly popular form of health care and as an evidence based practice the BetterHealth Naturopathic Clinic promotes the services of a fully qualified Acupuncturist.

Acupuncture focuses on creating a balance of two opposing yet complimentary forces of energy within our bodies referred to as YIN and YANG.  In Chinese medicine sickness is described as an inbalance between Yin and Yang.

Your acupuncturist is trained to restore the balance of these two energy flows in your system by the gentle use of fine sterile needles applied to specific points in your body and activating QI (pronounced chee) or vital life energy. Qi is vital to proper organ function.

Qi also flows within a system of channels in our body called meridians.  Meridians can become blocked due to stress, overwork, poor diet, environmental conditions and lifestyle choices.  

What benefits can you expect from acupuncture

• Drug free pain relief
• Reduces stress
• Treatment for acute and chronic conditions alike
• Treats underlying causes of disease as well as symptoms
• Provides a holistic approach to health (linking body, mind & emotions)
• Assists in both prevention and treatment of disease

Conditions that may benefit from acupuncture

• Bone, muscle and joint pain
• Upper respiratory conditions
• General women's health issues
• Digestive complaints
• Circulatory complaints
• Neurological conditions
• Emotional support
• Migraine Headaches
• Weight management support

What to expect from your acupuncture treatment

Marianne uses a unique system of diagnosis to help assess your condition.  During your consultation you will be able to discuss at length your health concerns, symptoms and history of your current condition. Marianne uses a methods unique to Chinese Medicine. Via measuring your pulse, tongue assessment (visual), and palpation of various meridians Marianne will arrive at a diagnosis and thus help her treat your symptoms successfully.

Your treatment may also include An Mo Tui Na Massage, use to further regulate Qi, acupressure and soft tissue manipulation without the use of needles.  (This treatment may not be suitable for those seeking a mild & relaxing massage).

Moxibustion and cupping may also be used during your treatment. Both of these are non-invasive therapies which will give you a sensation of warmth whilst experiencing it yet of invaluable help to remove blockages in your energy flow.

Cosmetic acupuncture is also offered as treatment packages by Marianne.

Only sterilised disposible needles are ever used in your treatments.  Call to make your appointment and discover how this guaranteed and proven method of health care will help you experience the health results you have been seeking.

Marianne also provides quit smoking programs

thanking the AACMA for their contribution to some of the information on this page.