What's TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
TCM is an ancient Asian medicine based on the principles of Yin & Yang. It's believed that any disease is caused by an imbalance of those two profoundly different but nevertheless highly interdependent forces. TCM consists of several disciplines.
Acupuncture is the most popular and a well established treatment method in the Western world. Numerous acute and chronic conditions can be successfully treated with acupuncture. To apply acupuncture we use tiny needles and stimulate different acupuncture points on meridians (channels) that cover the entire body like a network.
Research has found that acupuncture is effective in treating a range of disorders, including:
Digestive - colitis, constipation, diarrhoea, gastritis, ulcers.
Emotional - anxiety, depression.
General - chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), giving up smoking, muscle injuries, obesity, stress management, tiredness, travel sickness.
Gynaecological - heavy menstrual bleeding, painful periods, menopausal symptoms, pre-menstrual syndrome.
Musculo-skeletal - back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow, whiplash.
Neurological - Bell's palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, headache, Ménière's disease, migraine, pain, paralysis, shingles.
Respiratory - asthma, bronchitis, common cold, hay fever.
Vascular - haemorrhoids, high blood pressure, varicose veins.
Herbal medicine includes the usage of an extensive range of single substances derived from herbal, mineral or animal sources. The products are based on the guidelines of CITES ( Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). It is an international agreement between governments with the aim to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. The medicines are combined to a customised formula. We use a range of products in liquid form. They are very easy to administer or ingest and have a fast absorption. They have a pleasant taste and are liked not only by adults but also by children. All of our liquid extracts are manufactured according to GMP-Europan standards and are tested for correct botanical identity and potential contamination.
A snapshot of conditions also typically treated with Acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine includes:
- insomina & fatigue
- IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- common cold & influenza
- chronic headaches
- skin disorders
- fluid retention
- allergies
- rheumatoid & osteoarthritis
- infertility
- impotence & prostate disorders
- disorders associated with menopause.
In addition we also use Moxibustion, cupping and massage. With each consultation, we will discuss dietary needs and live style changes if appropriate. A combination of treatment methods based on individual's needs is applied. For more information, please contact the
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Our practitioners
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Natalie Kringoudis &
Sara Harris
The Pagoda Tree
Level 2, 124 Bridport Street
Albert Park, Vic, 3206
Phone: (03) 9686 7454
www.thepagodatree.com.au
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Area of interest:
Women's health.
Currently registered with CMRB and ATMS.Health rebates available. Please check with your individual health fund.
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Estelle Abbas
Get Well Centre
2 Hamilton Avenue
Blackburn, Vic, 3130
Phone: (03) 9894 1826
www.getwellcentre.com.au
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Area of interest:
Stress-related illness.
Currently registered with CMRB and ANTA.Health rebates available. Please check with yourindividual health fund.
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Dr. Kylie O'Brien
Colonic and Health Therapies
361 Buckley Street
Essendon, Vic, 3040
Phone: 0421 077 689
www.colonictherapies.com.au
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Area of interest:
Eye disorders.
Currently registered with CMRB and FTCM.Health rebates available. Please check with your individual health fund.
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Dr. Richard Zeng
Almond Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Centre, 4 Harding Street
Coburg, Vic, 3058
Phone: (03) 9386 5068
www.oztcm.com.au
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Areas of interest:
Fertility, Women's health, skin condition, cosmetic acupuncture.
Currently registered with CMRB and ATMS.
Health rebates available. Please check with your individual health fund.
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Dr. Peter Gigante
Wind Water Health
129 Eastern Road
South Melbourne, Vic, 3205
East West Therapies
1289 Romsey Road
via Romsey, Vic, 3434
Phone: (03) 5427 0095
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Areas of interest:
Developmental & neurological disorders in childhood, paediatric respiratory disease & musculo-skeletal injury.
Currently registered with CMRB and FTMS. Health rebates available. Please check with your individal health fund.
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Dr. Angela Palmer
Kinglake Chinese Medicine
U2/1 Victoria Road
Kinglake, Vic, 3763
Phone:(03) 5786 1889
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Area of interest:
Fertility, dermatology, family health and nutrition.
Currently registered with CMRB.Health rebates available.Please check with your individual health fund.
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Brigitte Linder
9 - 11 Reid Street
Rhyll, Vic, 3923
Phone: (03) 5956 9011
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Area of interest:
Children's health and family wellbeing.
Currently registered with CMRB and ATMS.
WorkCover. Health rebates available. Please check with your individual health fund.
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Stella Pericleous
Metro Chinese Medicine Clinic
51 Market Street
Kensington, Vic, 3031
Phone: (03) 9376 1562
www.mcmclinic.com.au
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Area of interest:
Dermatology & Women's Health.
Currently registered with CMRB and ATMS. Health fund rebates available. Please check with your individual health fund.
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