Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

At Bodyactive Health our practitioners are qualified in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine.

They are registered with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board and Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association..

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical treatment that originated in ancient China over 2,000 years ago. 

It involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body on what are called energy channels, or meridians. Today it is used to manage pain and treat various health conditions.

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, about 0.25mm thick, finer than a human hair.

Acupuncture is not painful, although you may feel a slight prick or sting when the needle goes in. Once the needles are inserted, most people feel a sense of relaxation.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

For many conditions herbal medicine will be recommended by your practitioner to support your treatment.

Our practitioners are fully qualified in diagnosing and prescribing herbal formulas customised to treat your specific ailment. 

Our primary method of dispensing herbal medicine is herbal granule formulas, which are convenient and easy to take.  A standard dose is 1 or 2 teaspoons of the granule formula to 1/3 of a cup of boiling water and drink once or twice a day. 

Cupping

Within our acupuncture methods we often use cupping to relive muscular tension and clear accumulated toxins from the body. Cupping assists muscles to relax by promoting blood circulation to a region of injury or stagnant blood flow. Cupping can often leave marks so let your practitioner know if that is something you would not prefer. 

Our Clinical Focus

Whatever your condition we aim to explain your diagnosis and our treatment strategy in easy to understand terms without getting too caught up in Chinese Medical terminology. 

Your treatment plan is formulated to address and alleviate your condition with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Our practitioners will also provide you with self-help and lifestyle strategies to address potential underlying causes. 

Our Acupuncturists have over the years treated the following health areas:

Women's Health

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine is used treat numerous imbalances affecting women's health. We can assist with a wide variety of conditions such as:

• irregular, painful or heavy periods, 

• absence of menstuation, 

• menopausal symptoms, 

• thrush, 

• cystic ovaries, 

• premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 

• urinary tract infections (UTI’s), 

• fertility support, 

• pre & post natal care.

Treatment will include clinical  Acupuncture together with specific Chinese Herbal Medicine to support your system.

Digestive Problems

Chinese Medicine can be an effective treatment for long-standing digestive conditions that are often difficult to resolve. 

Common digestive issues that may benefit from Chinese Medical treatment include:

• pain, reflux, heart burn, 

• chronic frequent and loose bowels, 

• constipation, 

• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)  

• excessive bloating.

Treatment will include Acupuncture sessions along with a specific individually formulated Chinese Herbal Medicine to be taken daily to support your treatment.

Pain Relief & Injury Recovery

Our acupuncture team are able to provide you with pain relief from muscular pain such as 

• neck & shoulder pain with restricted movement

• lower back and sciatic pain

• jaw pain, tightness & clenching 

• headaches &migraines, 

• sinus and ear congestion 

• digestive pain  

• period pain. 

• sports injury pain & recovery

Treatment usually consists of a few regular Acupuncture treatments depending upon the nature and severity of your symptoms.

Metabolic Diseases

Our Acupucturists are particularly interested in assisting people manage more chronic conditions such as:

• hyperthyroid & hypothyroid related conditions, 

• chronic fatigue, 

• glandular fever recovery, 

• hypertension, 

• allergies and intolerances.

Treatments for metabolic disorders typically consists of a few Acupuncture sessions along with specific Chinese Medicine formulas taken over a longer period of time.

Health Fund rebates available through HICAPS

Professional Associations

Andrew White and Aimee Mickelburough are regisrered with:

Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA)

Chinese Medicine Registration Board (CMRB)

Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)