Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a time tested system of health care and management. Traditional Chinese Medicine has a vast history of over 2500 years. TCM has the ability to restore your health and initiate your body's self regulating and self healing capabilities. Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on theories of systematic correspondence (such as Yin and Yang, Five Elements etc.) its techniques in DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS are unique to this form of medicine. TCM's methodology takes into account all contributing factors to a patient's condition; the physician will include your emotional, environmental, and physical state. TCM incorporates a variety of treatment modalities; depending on the state of your condition, the following are incorporated by the Sydney Acupuncture group :

	Acupuncture
	Chinese Herbal Medicine
	Tui Na - Therapeutic Massage
	Dietary Therapy / Nutritional Advice
	Corrective Exercises
	Moxibustion
	Cupping
	Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupressure/Acupuncture)

Traditional Chinese Medicine can be applied for long-term management and relief of acute and/or chronic conditions. It is highly effective in the symptomatic relief of many disorders, especially stress and pain. TCM should also be considered as a preventative approach to maintain a healthy and trouble free lifestyle. We have a number of treatment programs that can assist in the management of the following conditions (World Health Organisation - WHO recognised): Musculoskeletal: Neck and back pain, repetitive strain/overuse injuries (Carpal Tunnel etc.) sports injuries, muscle spasms, arthritis, spasms, tennis elbow etc. Both David and Rodd have had extensive clinical training under Orthopaedic Surgeons and Acupuncturists in both China and Australia. Gastro-Intestinal: Indigestion, acute and chronic gastritis, IBS, diarrhoea, constipation, food intolerances, poor appetite, acid reflux etc. Women's Health: Period Pain, PMS, Menopausal Syndrome, irregular or absent periods, endometriosis, and decreased sexual drive. Pre and Post natal healthcare: TCM is an effective drug free and relatively inexpensive approach. Psychological: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia, Irritability etc Respiratory: Asthma, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Hay fever, Common colds and flu's, and general immune deficiencies. Neurological: Migraines, Headaches, Dizziness, PHN, Bells Palsy. Scar therapy: For reduction of post surgical scars, Acne scars or trauma induces scars. Addiction: Mainly through the use of Auriculotherapy which has been clinically tested and proved to assist with a large number of addictions (WHO and NADA): Smoking, Food Addictions, Heroin, Cocaine and other substances. Is it safe? Traditional Chinese Medicine is very safe. All Chinese Herbal Products used in our clinic are tested and approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). All Acupuncture needles are sterile single use disposable needles. All AACMA accredited Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners abide by a strict ethical and hygienic protocol.