The TCM diagnostic process involves several steps to understand your body’s unique needs. Our goal is to provide a treatment plan that supports your overall well-being.
Informed Consent: Before any treatment, we explain the process, answer your questions, and obtain your consent.
Observation: We examine your physical appearance, including skin tone, facial expressions, posture, and tongue reading.
Listening: We listen to your voice and any sounds from your body, such as coughing or breathing patterns.
Questioning: We ask about your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle habits.
Palpation: We check for areas of tenderness, swelling, or other signs of imbalance, including traditional Chinese pulse-taking to assess the state of your internal health.
Identifying Patterns: We assess your body’s condition, identifying areas of excess or deficiency, stagnation or blockage, and heat or cold.
Treatment Plan: Using all this information, we design a personalised treatment plan. This may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary guidance, and other supportive therapies.
Empowering Your Health Choices
At Acupuncture Medicine South Melbourne, we believe in empowering our patients to make informed choices about their health.
We recognise that everyone’s health journey is different, and many people combine acupuncture with other therapies to address their concerns. That’s why we do not promote pre-scheduled or fixed treatment plans. Instead, we work with you to find the best approach for your needs.
To help us better understand your condition, we encourage you to share your health information with us. Providing details of your diagnosis, medical history, or copies of imaging reports via email can greatly assist us in tailoring the best treatment plan for you.
Our focus is on providing safe, effective, and personalised care to help you achieve optimal health and well-being.