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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, arthritis falls under the category of 'Bi syndrome' — a pattern of obstruction caused by wind, cold, dampness, or heat invading the joints and blocking the free flow of Qi and blood. Read More →

Chinese medicine classifies back pain by pattern rather than anatomy. Kidney deficiency patterns produce a dull, chronic ache that improves with rest. Cold-damp obstruction produces stiff, heavy pain worse in cold, damp weather. Blood stasis produces fixed, stabbing pain, often post-injury. Liver Qi stagnation produces pain that migrates and is related to stress. Read More →

Chinese medicine views anxiety as a disturbance of the Shen — the spirit or consciousness housed in the Heart. When the Heart is unsettled, the mind races, sleep is disturbed, and the body holds tension. Read More →

Ask many Lane Cove residents about Bowen Therapy and you might receive a puzzled look. Ask those who have experienced it and you will hear almost universal enthusiasm. Bowen Therapy is one of the most effective — and least publicised — manual therapies available on the North Shore, and it has been a quiet staple of the Lane Cove Acupuncture clinic for years. Read More →

The idea of acupuncture for children sometimes surprises North Shore parents — needles and children seem like an uncomfortable combination. In practice, paediatric acupuncture is one of the most gentle and well-tolerated treatments in Chinese Medicine, and the evidence for its effectiveness in children's health conditions is steadily growing. Read More →

Chinese herbal medicine is one of the oldest and most sophisticated pharmacological traditions in the world. Yet for many Lane Cove patients, it remains unfamiliar territory. This article answers the questions we hear most often at the clinic. Read More →

The growth of Chinese Medicine as a regulated profession in Australia means that quality and qualifications vary more than patients might expect. Whether you are new to TCM or relocating to the North Shore and looking for a trusted practitioner, this guide will help you make a confident, informed choice. Read More →

Cosmetic acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles placed in facial muscle motor points and acupuncture points to stimulate collagen production, improve circulation, and address the constitutional imbalances that manifest in the skin. Read More →

Cupping uses suction — created by glass, bamboo, or silicone cups — to lift the skin and underlying tissue. This negative pressure draws stagnant blood and metabolic waste to the surface, stimulates circulation, and releases myofascial adhesions. Read More →

Ear seeds are tiny seeds from the Vaccaria plant (or gold/silver pellets) adhered to specific auricular points with adhesive tape. They provide gentle, continuous stimulation that patients can activate themselves by pressing, extending the therapeutic effect between clinic visits. Read More →