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Treating Facial Pain or Trigeminal Neuralgia with Acupuncture – Simon Altman BHSc (acu)

Treating Facial Pain or Trigeminal Neuralgia with Acupuncture. Facial pain or Trigeminal Neuralgia is generally described as intermittent shooting pain or generalised intense pain of the face.  It can be experienced as sudden, stabbing, severe, electric shock pain that can last from several seconds to more continuous pain. Facial pain can be felt on the […]

Turning Babies and Lifting the Placenta l Jan Pardy Woodcock BHSc (Acu)

Did you know that acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese herbs are excellent in assisting the body to turn a breech baby, or lift placenta out of the way for birth in placenta previa? All are wonderful drug free ways to avoid possible C section. A randomised controlled trial performed indicates that approximately 70% of breech babies […]

Upcoming Spring Acupressure Workshop | Kerry Marshall BHSc (acu) & Doula

UPCOMING WORKSHOP FOR SPRING Acupressure for birth preparation and labour A two hour practical hands on workshop for expecting Mums and their birth partners, Doulas and Midwives. Facilitated by Kerry Marshall Registered Acupuncturist and Doula Kerry has been treating pregnant women for over ten years and attending many births in all settings, Private and public […]

It’s ok to ask for help: When fertility obstacles arise | Lauren Sanderson-Young B.HSc Acu

When we decide to have children, we presume that it will be a fairly straight forward process. If we are using any form of contraception we stop, we time when we think ovulation is occurring and we ‘try’. For some people it is that simple. They try for a few months and then, bingo, a […]

Preparing your body for Labour and Post Natal Nurturing l Kerry Marshall BHSc (acu) & Doula

One of my favourite areas to treat is the time leading up to birth and following up post natally. As a Doula as well as an acupuncturist I feel honoured to be treating women in this precious and exciting time. Around 34 weeks your midwife or OB will be checking your baby’s position.  After a […]

To Induce or Not to Induce? | Dr Eli Thomas BHSc CMA

Pregnancy can often be a time of information overload with advice (wanted and unwanted!) seeming to come from everyone and everywhere. As your due-date approaches, and each day you waddle just a little bit more, there are some important decisions to be made regarding your birthing options. To Induce or Not to Induce? When approaching […]