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Shonishin training trip with Sensei Shimamura | Scott Stephens BHSc (acu), Shonishin therapy acupuncture, Cert IV massage

Last week while the wheels kept turning at MCM, I was lucky enough to travel to Brisbane to complete further training in Shonishin Paediatric Acupuncture/Therapy. The training was taught by Japanese acupuncturist Tsuyoshi Shimamura Sensei. He is  an amazing practitioner with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Mr Shimamura was an apprentice of famous blind […]

Having additional testing done: what you need to know | Anna McMullen B.HSc CM

Here at MCM we combine the ancient practice of Chinese medicine with the latest knowledge of western scientific medicine. This means that from time to time, you may be asked to have some further testing done. This may include blood tests, sperm analysis, ultrasounds and more. We ask you to do this, as it gives […]

SPRING INTO ACTION! | Anna McMullen B.HSc CM

It’s Spring! Time to get ready, get set and GO! Spring has a great dynamic energy to it. It’s the season of growth and expansiveness. It resonates with the liver, and the liver loves action! So you may ask, how can I harness this great energy in a positive way in my own life? Well, […]

EAT FOR THE SEASONS | SPRING | CHIA PUDDING RECIPE

                EAT FOR THE SEASONS | SPRING | CHIA PUDDING RECIPE Spring is the season in Chinese Medicine devoted to the liver, gallbladder and caring for your gut health. Taking it’s lead from the wood element, spring is a time of growth, and to get the body moving […]

Anxiety and the Bao Mai: The importance of keeping an open heart through your fertility journey | Anna McMullen B.HSc CM

As you may know, acupuncture works by manipulating the body’s energy via acupuncture points, which are commonly located on Meridians or channels. These channels weave a complex system, connecting the internal with the external within the body and allowing for the movement of energy. One of the less commonly known channels is called the Bao […]

What is moxa therapy?

Many of you may have received moxibustion therapy, a traditional therapy used for over 2000 years in China, during your visits here at Mornington Chinese Medicine. Moxa is a dried plant (Artemisia argyi Folium) that is burnt in small cones and used as a heat source to stimulate acupuncture points. An extremely relaxing and stress […]