Akino Akiyama Chinese medical practitioner

07/03/2023

Hello, please send a message here if you have a trouble reaching me via phone (sorry might take a few days).
Thank you

09/10/2022

We are open all day Monday to Friday and also Saturday mornings with our two Chiro's Dr Amy and Dr Tiarna in the office!

02/08/2022

Sorry the early bird has finished though...

Understand the impacts on birth experience

04/04/2022

Please text me if I haven't returned your calls. Thank you

15/03/2022

Shae's open

03/02/2022

Osteopaths are interested in the function of your diaphragm because of it's various attachments and influence on thoracic respiration and mobility. Treating the diaphragm with osteopathy has also been shown to have a positive effect on low back pain. ​​​​​​​​
ANATOMY​​​​​​​​
The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of your lungs. It is the principle muscle of breathing and has attachments to the xiphoid process (the bottom of the sternum), the inner costal cartilages of ribs 6 to 10, the arcuate ligament and the lumbar spine.​​​​​​​​
The muscular domes that rise on either side of the central tendon have the ability to push downward on the abdominal viscera - and accounts for the bulging of the upper abdomen known as the “belly breath”. ​​​​​​​​
Learning how to diaphragmatic breathe may help; ​​​​​​​​
✅ relax and lower the harmful effects of the stress hormone cortisol on your body​​​​​​​​
✅ Lower heart rate​​​​​​​​
✅ Lower blood pressure​​​​​​​​
✅ Cope with symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)​​​​​​​​
✅ Improve core muscle strength​​​​​​​​
✅ Regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the many processes under it’s control, including digestion.​​​​​​​​
🤷‍♀️ HOW TO DO IT?​​​​​​​​
▶️ Lie on your back on a flat surface with your knees slightly bent and head supported. Place a pillow under your knees.​​​​​​​​
▶️ Put one hand on your chest and and one hand on your abdomen​​​​​​​​
▶️ Breathe in slowly through your nose into your abdomen. The hand on your abdomen should rise while your chest remains relatively still.​​​​​​​​
▶️ Exhale slowly with a sigh and your abdomen should fall. Try to allow a longer exhale than inhale to stimulate the parasympathetic (calming) nervous system.​​​​​​​​
▶️ Practice for 5 - 10 minutes, 3-4 times a day​​​​​​​​
To make an appointment for low back pain​​​​​​​​
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Book Online www.portlandosteo.com.au (link in bio) ​​​​​​​​
🙌 Michelle

19/12/2021

Ever wondered how thin is acupuncture needle? It's thinner than a medical syringe. It also carries the acupuncturist's knowledge and skills, sending the healing power to you. 🤗🧡

If you are afraid of needles, no worries! We have laser acupuncture as well (completely needle free and therapeutic)!! Just $25 per treatment. We take care of every one as much as we can, come to receive the healing power! Appointment bookings please ring 9514 2509.

22/11/2021

Hello, in case some people were wondering, no I'm not leaving town. Using this opportunity to strengthen my weakness in practice and hopefully I can become a better guide to your body - a physical/physiological/emotional/soul whole.
Meanwhile please stay breathing in through nose, and out properly. Consume warm water- at or above your body temperature.