Acupuncture
Acupuncture at Health Space works well in combination with chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage therapy or as a stand alone therapy. Health Space have skilled acupuncturists across all their Sydney clinics which include Bondi Junction, Mona Vale, Lane Cove, Rozelle, Hornsby and Pot Point.
Acupuncture is an element of Chinese Medicine that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of very fine sterilised needles into the body. Acupuncture philosophy is based on the premise that energetic pathways or channels exist within the body which influence our internal organs and structures.
Energy surfaces at certain points in the body called “acupoints” and these points are chosen to be used by your therapist based on diagnosis of the tongue and pulses along with a very in-depth history. It works by inserting the needles in the body to restore energy or "Qi" flow by affecting nerve impulses in the nervous system.
It can also include the use of herbs, electricity, magnets, cupping and lasers. Acupresure points can also be used for those who don't like the needles!
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Disciplines
Acupuncture is a professional health treatment that developed through refining thousands of years of clinical experience and research. Acupuncture uses fine, single-use, needles to stimulate your body's self-healing functions in order to return you to optimal health. Treatment with acupuncture is comfortable and relaxing and can effectively treat a wide range of health issues from pain to insomnia and infertility. Have a look at the list of the conditions that respond well to acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture philosophy is based on the understanding that good health is dependent on an abundant and free flowing source of energy. Your body extracts this energy from the food you eat and then circulates it to all tissues via an intricate system that mirrors the anatomical pathways of the nervous system. Acupuncture can stimulate your body to produce energy more efficiently or to redirect its circulation in order to bring you back to a balanced state. This alleviates your uncomfortable symptoms and corrects the underlying problem that led to them in the first place.
Biomedically speaking, acupuncture:
• activates natural pain relievers found in the body
• improves circulation and promotes healthy functioning of blood vessels
• aids in the regulation of hormones and the release of neuro-transmitters
• stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system to relieve stress
The acupuncturists at Health Space are all highly trained in Chinese medical diagnosis and acupuncture treatment. They use a variety of skills to improve your health including acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha.
Moxibustion is often used alongside acupuncture and treats areas of the body where cold, energy stagnation, or pain have accumulated. This form of therapy involves burning the herb "Ai Ye" (Artemisia Vulgaris) over strategic points to treat a variety of conditions such as fertility issues, menstrual complaints, and arthritis.
Chinese herbal medicine uses herbal remedies to restore health and promote longevity. This sophisticated healing method developed over thousands of years of study by Taoist, Buddhist and Confucianist scholars. It was then refined by doctors of Chinese medicine through millennia of clinical experience and centuries of research. Today it is a treatment method that can effectively treat many health problems and maintain your state of wellness.
The power of the herbal formula is always greater than the sum of its components. Unlike prescription drugs that only target one receptor or enzyme in the body, herbal formulas are designed to bring balance and healing to the whole body
Your Health Space herbalist will custom make a herbal formula that addresses the root internal imbalance whilst alleviating your symptoms. This two stage approach not only relieves symptoms but improves your health to prevent future recurrences. All the herbs used at Health Space are ethically sourced from suppliers certified by the Australian TGA.
Our herbalists don't use products like bear bile or wild sources of endangered plants. All of our herbs are tested to ensure they contain the correct herb species and are free of toxins like pesticides and heavy metals. You can be sure that the herbs at Health Space are safe, ethical and effective.
Tui Na
Chinese Medical Massage is called Tui Na. Many people report that Tui Na feels like a cross between acupressure and Shiatsu. Tui Na techniques include kneading, percussion, friction, pulling, rotation, rocking, vibration, and shaking.
This form of therapy has a remarkable ability to focus on specific problems, especially chronic pain associated with the joints, muscles, and skeletal system. Not only does it effectively treat musculo-skeletal conditions like sciatica and muscle spasms, but it is also good for treating insomnia, constipation, and headaches.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin and gentle and controlled suction creates a vacuum over target areas.
Applying cupping can reduce pain, increase circulation and detoxification, and is effective in treating common colds, muscular-skeletal complaints such as lower back pain and frozen shoulders.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is another ancient technique used to remove blood stagnation, promote healthy circulation and metabolism and immediately relieves pain, stiffness, and symptoms of the common cold.
This technique involves placing pressure on the skin in strokes with a special round-edged instrument. This results in the appearance of small red petechiae called "sha" that fade in 2-3 days.
Nutritional advice that comes from an eastern perspective can look quite strange to the average western person. When one applies the basic traditional Chinese medicine principles of balancing the five flavours: sweet, sour, salty, pungent and bitter, wellness goals can be more quickly achieved when nutrition is taken on with the perspective of an individual's constitution.
A key component in Eastern nutritional therapy is to teach people to use what nature provides for us! This is fundamental in removing all processed and "junk" foods that do not serve the body! Eastern nutritional balance can be key in achieving a healthier, slimmer, more fertile or athletic you!
Traditional Chinese Medicine links the physical, the mental, and the spiritual. Meditation, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi are key in incorporating the mental and spiritual aspects of health and healing.
Qi Gong
Qi Gong ("Chi Gohng") is a set of techniques involving physical postures, breathing exercises, and focused intention, once believed to be the key to immortality. Through Qi Gong, we can regulate and balance the body's vital energy, connect the mind and body, and restore youthful vigor. Our practioner will recommend Qi Gong practices based on your personal needs to supplement your treatment.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Taoist practice which is often called "meditation in motion" and involves movements for relaxation, health, and self-defense. Tai Chi has many different forms which each have their own set of routines, such as Yang style Tai Chi which is widely practiced in China. Regular practice of Tai Chi effectively improves muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.
