Watch our practitioners speak about Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts in these short videos.
In addition to acupuncture, Chinese Medicine includes a range of treatment options including herbal medicine, diet therapy, cupping and acupressure. Acupressure involves the stimulation of acupuncture points by fingers, hands and elbows. Acupressure can be applied at home to keep up momentum in between treatments. Acupressure can also be used by partners to help their
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Nick explains how acupuncture works for pain relief. To read more click here
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Acupuncture for lower back pain. Demonstrated by an acupuncturist who gets it. Acupuncture does not always have to be local or the site of the pain. Points are used distally or in different areas of the body. This can render a better result for pain relief. This treatment can avoid having to take clothes off
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Watch as Nick uses acupuncture on Jane to assist with pain associated with tennis elbow.
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Nick and Jane’s tips and tricks for alcohol and the festive season
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At Gardenvale Chinese Medicine, we sometimes use ear seeds as an adjunct to acupuncture. An adhesive plaster with a small bead is placed over the acupuncture points on the external surface of the ear. Ear seeds can also be great for children or if you would prefer not to have needles. Most of you will be
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Watch the video as Nick demonstrates back stretches to assist with pain relief
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Nick discusses the importance of breathing properly, and demonstrates belly breathing
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When you are reaching for your next coffee, perhaps stop and ask yourself “what is your body really trying to tell you?” If you’re tired and looking for an energy boost, I suggest you try 15 minutes of lying down with your eyes closed, that’s what I do. Alternatively, try a five minute walk with some deep belly breathing. Oxygen always helps fatigue.
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Nick discusses why cooked and warming food is recommended over raw food. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine cold and raw food can stress the gut. especially in cold and damp weather. For more videos you can visit our YouTube channel here.
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Nick demonstrates foam rolling for the gluteal muscles.
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Nick demonstrates foam rolling to relieve stress and pain through the upper back, shoulders, neck and other areas.
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Nick explains the importance of sleep in maintaining good health. For more videos you can visit our YouTube channel here.
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Nick and Jane talk over hydration Simple tips and tricks to keep hydrated and to be aware not to drink too much.
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We are open for business, but taking extra measure to make sure you stay safe and healthy during this time.
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Have you ever wondered how your herbs are made? This is a short time-lapse video. It shows Nick making up a unique herbal formula, for one of his clients in the dispensary at Gardenvale Chinese Medicine. For more videos you can visit our YouTube channel here.
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Nick explains the importance of taking some mental time out during the busy, stressful and ‘mad’ times in our lives!
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Watch Nick’s demonstration of neck stretches to assist with pain relief
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Nick and Jane discuss some ways you can be prepared for the season of overindulgence.
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Jane and Nick talk about the fourth Trimester in pregnancy, postpartum.
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Hi it’s Jane and Nick from Gardenvale Chinese Medicine. A lot of our patients have problems when it comes to sleeping, either problems falling asleep, or trouble staying asleep.
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Nick provides some tips and tricks on how to avoid the trauma of overindulging during the festive season.
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What actually happens in a Cosmetic acupuncture appointment? What should you expect? Are you wondering what exactly happens in a Cosmetic Acupuncture appointment? Liah runs us through what to expect during an appointment and shows us what a cosmetic acupuncture treatment actually looks like. What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? As the title implies, Cosmetic Acupuncture is
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