Spring in Chinese Medicine: More Than a Spring Detox
Spring in Chinese medicine is about much more than a detox. Learn how this season can influence allergies, headaches, muscular tension, mood and menstrual symptoms, with practical advice for eating, moving and living well through a Melbourne spring.
Natural Support for Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies in Melbourne
Melbourne’s spring weather can bring sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion and fatigue. Explore how acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and practical allergy strategies may help you manage hay fever season more comfortably.
Chinese Medicine Principles for Autumn
A gentle take-home guide inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine and seasonal care practices, exploring autumn, the Metal element, breath, grief, nourishment, and the meaning of Sakīnah — a grounded sense of inner calm held through breath, stillness, and community.
Menstrual Cycle Self-Care Through Chinese Medicine
Your energy, mood, sleep and appetite can shift throughout the menstrual cycle. Explore each phase through both modern physiology and Chinese medicine, with practical guidance for supporting your body throughout the month.
Perimenopause, Menopause and Chinese Medicine: Support for the Change
Perimenopause can affect far more than your cycle. From disrupted sleep and hot flushes to anxiety, brain fog and changing periods, this transition can feel unpredictable. Here, I explore how acupuncture and personalised Chinese herbal medicine may offer supportive care alongside conventional treatment.
Winter Wellness: Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Seasonal Self-Care
Winter naturally invites us to slow down, seek warmth and conserve our energy. Explore a Chinese medicine approach to winter wellbeing, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, nourishing foods, restorative rest and gentle movement.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Breech Presentation: Can They Help a Breech Baby Turn?
If your baby is breech in the third trimester, acupuncture and moxibustion may be considered alongside your usual maternity care. Learn how treatment works, what the evidence shows and why timing and individual assessment matter.
Period Problems: How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine May Help
Painful periods, heavy bleeding, irregular cycles, PMS and PMDD may be common, but they should not simply be dismissed. Learn how acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and practical cycle support may help you better understand your symptoms and feel more like yourself throughout the month.
PMDD: When the Weeks Before Your Period Don’t Feel Like You
PMDD can make the weeks before your period feel overwhelming, affecting mood, sleep, energy, relationships and your ability to cope. Learn how acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutrition and cycle tracking may form part of a personalised, integrative approach to PMDD support.
How to Prepare for Your First Acupuncture Appointment
How to Prepare for Your First Acupuncture Appointment