FAQ
Yes currently all Chinese medicine & acupuncture practitioner have to register with Australian Chinese medicine Broad to be qualified in practice. In order to receive a safe and effective treatment. It is important to see a registered practitioner, (practitioner search can be search on the web side of Chinese medicine registration board).
Acupuncture needle usually very fine. One the needle is inserted into the skin; patient might feel a mosquito bite sensation. Most patients are unaware when the needles are inserted. One inserted Dr will manipulate the needles depending on the condition. A dull, tingling, heavy sensation may be felt. Many find acupuncture relaxing that they fall asleep while having treatment.
Most private health fun and work cover are available for rebates.
Depend on acute or chronic condition of patient, one course of treatment 3-5-7 times. Twice treatments per week. Generally acute condition takes shorter amount of time to treat, whereas chronic conditions take longer amount of time to treat.
Women’s health: menopause, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, painful periods (dysmenorrhea), menorrhagia, PMS, infertility, low libido, etc.Digestive complaints: IBS, GERD, ulcerative colitis, ulcers, constant diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, etc.
Pain management: rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, low back pain, knee pain, headaches, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, sciatica, tendonitis, TMJ, neuralgia, etc. Mental: stress relief, fatigue, insomnia, depression, headache
Skin: acne, eczema
Respiratory: frequent colds, allergies, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis.
Thousands of years ago, Doctors of TCM mapped out a series of pathways or channels within the body called meridians. We all have this complex system of channels which flow throughout our body, distributing Qi (“chee”) or Life Energy too all tissues. Meridians travel throughout the entire body on the front and back, connecting every organ and gland. Along these meridians are acupoints. When there is an obstruction in the flow of Qi, health problems arise. Acupuncture can help to remove the blockage and stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. Dr. Nicole Mitchelson’s goal is to discover where Qi has become restricted, blocked and out-of-balance. Once she uncovers this problem, she will then use certain acupuncture methods to remove the blockage, uncover the root cause of the problem and facilitate the free flow of Qi.
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine involving the insertion of solid, single-use, sterilized, stainless steel acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. Acupuncture is used to encourage natural healing, improve mood and energy, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body. Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce its own pain relieving chemicals called “endorphins”. These chemicals mimic morphine, a natural pain reliever made by the body. Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate the immune system, affects the circulation, blood pressure, rhythm and stroke volume of the heart, secretion of the gastric acid, and production of red and white blood cells. It stimulates the release of a variety of hormones that help the body to respond to injury and stress.
