Recent developments in the opioid crisis have led to supplies of the popular opioid based pain killer, Codeine, being largely unavailable, at least over the counter. Prescriptions by doctors are now made with caution following news that codeine related deaths increased dramatically between 2000-2010. Codeine seems to have been singled out but opioids cover a… Continue reading Acupuncture instead of pain killers? For sure!
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The Winds of Spring are coming! All about Allergic Rhinitis & Chinese Medicine
Achoo! Hello, Spring! Whilst these wattle flowers are truly beautiful, for hayfever sufferers it means staying indoors and away from the pollen. If you've ever suffered from hayfever, or Allergic Rhinitis, you'll know that at this time of year it can be debilitating, interfere with your enjoyment of life and your productivity at… Continue reading The Winds of Spring are coming! All about Allergic Rhinitis & Chinese Medicine
Dr Tan’s Balance Method is back at Central Highlands Pain & Wellbeing!
Our clinic's previous owner, the illustrious Dr Shelley Beer, wowed you all with Dr Tan's Balance Method acupuncture during regular Community acupuncture sessions. As a way to honour Shelley and her years of teaching, Rebecca has just completed the first 2 days of Si Yuan Balance Method training, and hopes to be heading back next… Continue reading Dr Tan’s Balance Method is back at Central Highlands Pain & Wellbeing!
Womens’ Health Survey 2019
The Jean Hailes Foundation is an important not for profit organisation that supports, educates and promotes womens' health in Australia. Periodically, they do a survey of a cohort of women chosen randomly and report valuable information that can be used to inform research and provide clues about future initiatives in public health programs and public… Continue reading Womens’ Health Survey 2019
FAQ article: Dry Needling and Acupuncture – What’s the Difference? (Video)
Informative Video This amazing acupuncturist, Marie Hopkinson in Perth has produced a video talking about the frustrations of many acupuncturists in relation to other types of practitioners practicing Dry Needling. Misinformation and Misappropriation of Acupuncture A lot of misinformation is currently appearing about the "powers" of Dry Needling and many Dry Needlers are misappropriating acupuncture techniques,… Continue reading FAQ article: Dry Needling and Acupuncture – What’s the Difference? (Video)