Welcome to Acupuncture Medicine South Melbourne

Where healing flourishes and compassion thrives.

How we understand your health? At Acupuncture Medicine South Melbourne, we prioritise a comprehensive yet respectful understanding of your health. The emphasis we place on your health history is crucial, as it enables us to offer you the most tailored care:

1. Comprehensive Health Analysis

Your health is multifaceted. To address any concerns, we delve into the broader spectrum of your health. This deep analysis allows us to identify the root causes and craft a bespoke health strategy just for you.

2. Ten Key Diagnostic Questions

To gain a more profound understanding, we pose ten key questions that shed light on various facets of your health:

2.1. Temperature (Yin/Yang Balance)

• Hot/Cold: Are you frequently hot or cold? This distinction helps us understand Yin or Yang imbalances.
• Fever/Chills: The presence of fever or chills can indicate whether a condition is external or internal.

2.2. Sweating (Interior/Exterior Symptoms)

• Do you sweat profusely or scarcely? This can reveal whether a condition is at the exterior or interior stage.

2.3. Head & Face (Yin Organ Reflection)

• Changes in facial color, sensations, or specific pains might indicate the health of Yin organs, such as the Liver or Kidneys.

2.4. Pain (Deficiency/Excess Patterns)

• Is your pain constant, shifting, acute, or muted? This can pinpoint Qi stagnation, blood stasis, and if it’s from a deficiency or an excess state.

2.5. Urine & Stool (Water Metabolism & Spleen Health)

• Observations about the regularity, hue, and texture can hint at the functionality of the Kidney and the equilibrium of body fluids. It also tells about the Spleen’s efficiency in food essence transformation and transport.

2.6. Thirst, Appetite, & Taste (Stomach & Spleen Qi)

• Fluctuations in thirst, appetite, or uncommon tastes can signify imbalances in the Stomach and Spleen Qi.

2.7. Sleep Patterns (Heart Shen & Liver Blood)

• Sleep disruptions can be a sign of imbalances in the Heart Shen or Liver Blood.

2.8. Chest & Abdomen (Zang Organ Health)

• Symptoms, such as swelling or pain, can be diagnostic of issues in the Zang organs like the Lungs, Heart, or Liver.

2.9. Gynecological Health (Blood & Essence)

• Issues like menstrual irregularities can provide insights into the Uterus’s health and the Blood and Essence quality in female patients.

2.10. Medical History (Past Imbalances)

• Historical medical information can shed light on lingering imbalances in the Zang-Fu system, aiding current diagnoses and treatments.

Our mission is to develop a treatment regime tailored to resonate with your unique needs and experiences. Communication is crucial. We ensure a nurturing environment, encouraging you to voice any concerns, thoughts, or feelings.