Dr Sarah Mckenzie. Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine | Cosmetic Acupuncture | Naturopath
DR SARAH MCKENZIE. BHSC.(ACU)(NAT) | ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE | COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE | NATUROPATH
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TCM & ACUPUNCTURE

 
 

what is acupuncture?

The practice of Acupuncture is one that involves the stimulation of specific points on the body with the insertion of fine needles, electrical or laser stimulation, acupressure (using fingers) or moxibustion (heat). This stimulation triggers localised & systemic biochemical & physical reactions, which address imbalances in the body resulting in improved self regulation and thereby improved health.

what dO CHINESE MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE treat?

Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture have been practiced for thousands of years, and a significant body of research has confirmed that acupuncture is effective for many conditions.

According to Mcdonald & Janz (2017), conditions with strong evidence to support the use of acupuncture include:

  • chronic low back pain

  • knee osteoarthritis

  • post operative nausea & vomiting

  • post operative pain

  • allergic rhinitis

  • migraine prophylaxis

  • headaches (tension & chronic)

  • chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.

A report by WHO (2002) identified a number of conditions whereby acupuncture was found to be effective and/or having a therapeutic effect, these include, though not limited to:

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • PTSD

  • infertility

  • hormonal issues

  • fibromyalgia

  • insomnia

  • digestive issues

  • autoimmune conditions

  • stroke and many more.   

‘It is no longer possible to say that the effectiveness of acupuncture can be attributed to the placebo effect or that it is useful only for musculoskeletal pain.’ (Mcdonald & Janz, 2017)


acupuncture consultations include:

  • An overall health & wellness consultation - to understand any underlying imbalances that may be contributing to your health 

  • We determine what therapy is best suited to you on the day
    & as a part of your long term goals

  • Therapies used within a treatment may include acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, moxibustion, tui na massage, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese dietary suggestions.

  • A treatment plan & expectations are discussed

*Individual treatments & packages are available

*Packages are non-refundable and non-transferable.

References

Mcdonald, J., & Janz, S. (2017). The Acupuncture Evidence Project A Comparative Literature Review The Acupuncture Evidence Project: Plain English Summary Bottom Line (Vol. 2017).

World Health Organization (WHO) (2002). Acupuncture: review and analysis of reports on controlled clinical trials. Geneva: World Health Organization.