Chinese medicine is used to resolve patterns of physiological disharmony that can result in a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions, and to help the body to return to a state of wellness.

• Women's health: menstrual problems such as heavy, painful or absent periods, fertility, pregnancy and after birth care, pre-birth/labour preparation, menopausal symptoms, and other gynecological concerns such as endometriosis, polycystic ovaries and fibroids
• Musculoskeletal: chronic / acute joint and muscle pain, neck and upper back pain (including whiplash injuries), low back pain, sporting injuries, sprains and strains, arthritic pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, carpel tunnel, intercostal neuralgia (rib pain), Morton's neuroma
• Auto-immune disorders and chronic fatigue/post-viral recovery, fibromyalgia
• Neurological conditions: Vertigo and dizziness, headaches and migraines, post-stroke care, Bell's Palsy, adjunctive and supportive care for Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis, nerve dysfunction including numbness and nerve pain
• Insomnia and other sleep disorders
• Colds & flu: including sore throat, cough and sinusitis, ongoing and recurring cold & flu symptoms 
• Respiratory: chronic cough, asthma, bronchitis
• Digestive problems: bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhea and constipation, nausea and vomiting, irritable bowel, reflux and gastritis
• Mood disorders: depression, anxiety and panic disorders, post-traumatic stress 
• ENT (ear, nose, throat): tinnitus, sinusitis, anosmia (loss of smell), post-nasal drip, tonsilitis, ear pain
• Skin disorders: acne, eczema, psoriasis, shingles (herpes zoster), urticaria (hives), dermatitis
• Cancer support: including supportive treatment for side-effects from chemotherapy

More information about acupuncture, how it works and the beneficial effects on the body:
If you are interested in reading more about the beneficial effects of acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and associated scientific research, the Acupuncture Now Foundation website provides extensive coverage and information.

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