Conditions| Discover Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments
Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists work from a signs and symptoms basis which assists us in determining a differential diagnosis from a Chinese medicine perspective, these are called "Patterns of Disharmony". As no clients presentation is the same, it makes sense that your treatment may not be the same as a someone you know, and how many visits/dosage is also dependent on this individual presentation.
Our Chinese Medicine Diagnosis may sound strange to you for example: Symptom or Diagnosis you present with caused by Qi stagnation, Qi Deficiency, or Wind Cold invasion, or Hot Damp Bi Syndrome, all the while we are still working from a Physiological perspective.
As Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners with AHPRA, in order to present you with a list of Conditions in advertising, any registered practitioner must reference this condition by using a systematic review. There is research in Cochrane which you can search using Acupuncture and…….if you wish to look further into what you may be interested in. For me to list and keep you updated takes my time away from a client. I get so caught up on the journey it can lead me down the rabbit hole of research! It generally takes me awhile to resurface, once you get started it becomes so interesting, you can’t help but follow the trail.
I prefer to focus on my presenting client’s care, researching cases individually. This keeps me current, along with over 3000 years of Acupuncture History, Traditional Chinese Medicine observational skills, research, and my clinical experience. A holistic approach to the physiological effects of the insertion of fine needles.
My areas of interest are
Women’s health, PCOS, PCO, Endometriosis, painful periods, fertility, IVF, pregnancy support
Pain with Acute (just happened) or Chronic (have had for a while) Sports Injury
Pain (any kind) Muscle soreness or Injury,
Emotional health /Anxiety/Stress
Digestive issues and Chinese Food therapy
Seasonal Ailments that may come upon us
However, this does not limit the signs or symptoms you present to me with, even if not listed above, simple or complex. It is part of why I love my job, the variety and the differences each person presents with, you are unique so the challenge is accepted!!
Pain Relief Management
Chinese medicine treatment may be able to assist with pain relief and management of symptoms of pain, stress, chronic pain related to depression by managing the underlying pain. Acupuncturists not only utilise Meridian/channel theory but incorporate the musculoskeletal system (muscle groups, origins and attachments) along with Chinese Remedial Massage techniques (Tui Na), cupping , Gu sha, moxibustion, Electro -Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy, Infrared heat lamps. If required, as part of the Acupuncture treatment to get the Qi and blood flowing.
Tailored Approach
Book an Acupuncture appointment option that suits you. You are not at all limited in having Acupuncture! Presenting us with all the signs and symptoms that you may have, enables us to make a Chinese Medicine Diagnosis. As each and every person is unique in their own way this can alter successful research outcomes such as seen in some conditions due to Acupuncture point prescription for individual imbalances may be quite variable from person to person, this is the true beauty of Chinese Medicine that allows us to tailor a specific treatment for you. As a duty of care if we feel you would benefit from a referral to other Healthcare practitioners in conjunction with Acupuncture we will do so.
Women’s Health/IVF Fertility support
This is one of Samantha’s interest areas. Dr Samantha Mulcahy (registered Acupuncturist) will work alongside you and your GP/ IVF specialist on this journey.
Many health practitioners may recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment that may assist with IVF treatment. There is continuing research about how acupuncture may assist with IVF/fertility treatment and you should consult your treating practitioner/s about how acupuncture may be able to help you.
You may also choose to use Acupuncture for cycle imbalances that may occur from first to last occurrences.
Are you pregnant? Chinese medicine treatment may be able to assist pregnant women with Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pains Nausea and vomiting