Easy Acupuncture

03/10/2024

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15/08/2024

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23/05/2024

Dear Minister Butler,

We, the undersigned, petition the Australian government to expand the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program under Medicare to include Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as eligible allied health services. With a rich history of efficacy and growing demand, these modalities offer holistic healthcare options that can complement conventional treatments. By integrating Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine into EPC, patients will have greater access to comprehensive care, fostering improved health and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians nationwide. Acupuncturists have been waiting since AHPRA registration in 2012 to join the EPC

Why is this important?

Acupuncturists have been eagerly awaiting inclusion in the EPC since their AHPRA registration in 2012. However, they find themselves the only AHPRA registered Allied Health Professionals denied access to the chronic disease management program under Medicare, despite their vital role in the health and wellbeing of all Australian citizens. In contrast other AHPRA registered practitioners, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, and Podiatrists are permitted to use the EPC for dry needling—a practice representing only 1% of acupuncture knowledge—often acquired through brief weekend courses.

Acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners undergo rigorous 3-4 year degree programs, gaining comprehensive understanding of the body's subtle energy pathways. This vast difference and disparity in training raises serious concerns among acupuncturists nationwide, regarding the quality of care provided by other modalities with minimal training. Even medical doctors in Australia undergo only a 60-hour course, with 25 hours of mentorship, to qualify for administering Medical Acupuncture under the Medicare scheme.

Numerous chronic and pain conditions have been effectively treated with acupuncture, supported by evidence-based practices. Thus, it begs the question: why are those with the highest level of training in acupuncture practice settings being excluded by Australian Government laws?

Acupuncturists have been waiting since AHPRA registration in 2012 to join the EPC, but for some reason  acupuncturists are the only AHPRA registered allied health profession that are not allowed to access the chronic disease management program under Medicare  for the health and wellbeing o...

17/04/2024

What does research says about treatment plans?

The acupuncture treatment plan and your recovery – a research summary Acupuncture’s efficacy depends on numerous factors. Of course, the accuracy of points your practitioner has chosen …

26/05/2023

2 MORE DAYS until the AVA Annual Conference!

What a great week of learning and opportunity this will be to reconnect with fellow veterinary professionals.

We are so excited about Dr Barbara Fougere's workshop 'Getting started with Chinese Herbs for Veterinary Acupuncturists' - Dr Barbara Fougere has used Chinese herbs for over 25 years in her practice and shares her approach to common gastrointestinal and liver disorders including pancreatitis that incorporates acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Be sure to grab your Acuneeds' showbag when you're there!

07/05/2023

New website and its blog post, there’s lots of information on here that I've been working hard to put together. - Rory

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that has been used for centuries to promote healing and improve overall health an...

20/06/2022

That’s a wrap! Our 5 week Qi Gong course concluded yesterday.

We covered the classic Ba Duan Jin form of health Qi Gong as well fundamentals such as the standing ‘tree’ exercise and internal ‘nei gong’ exercise.

Thanks to all those who supported and attended, it was a pleasure to teach again.

The next course will be starting Sunday August 7th and I’ve got another special form to show you.

We ❤️ Qi Gong!

11/05/2022

Exciting news...
Many have inquired, it's finally here!
Join me to learn how to practice this classic Qi Gong form.
I 😍 Qi Gong!
Please get in contact to find out more.

09/03/2022

“It is no longer possible to say that the effectiveness of acupuncture can be attributed to the placebo effect or that it is useful only for musculoskeletal pain.”

🔗 https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-scientific-evidence/

The Acupuncture Evidence Project reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture for 122 treatments over 14 clinical areas. They found some evidence of effect for 117 conditions.
📣 “Our study found evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture for 117 conditions, with stronger evidence for acupuncture’s effectiveness for some conditions than others. Acupuncture is considered safe in the hands of a well-trained practitioner and has been found to be cost-effective for some conditions. The quality and quantity of research into acupuncture’s effectiveness is increasing.” Acupuncture Evidence Project, p55