Diamond Creek Natural Medicine Centre

15/08/2025

‘Your team of Natural Medicine Health Professionals’

15/08/2025

Naturopathy available on Saturdays! To book with Catie head to wwww.dcnmc.com.au Catie is currently taking new patients and would be honoured to support you on your health journey.

14/08/2025

Find us at the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival on Sunday the 31st of August. Come say 👋 Our stall will be in the Hurstbridge Primary Market area.

We look forward to seeing some local familiar faces and some new ones too!

13/08/2025

Did you know that DCNMC has a 4x 6m Studio Space for hire for your next class/course/event?

Hire packages start from $125. We welcome all enquires ✨Head to our website www.dcnmc.com.au to submit a short form.

We also encourage you to contact Sarah on 9438 1368 to book a walk through to ensure the space is right for your event. We look forward to sharing this beautiful space with more of the community.

12/08/2025

✨LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT✨

Hi, I ‘m Claire, an Osteopath, NLP practitioner and Work station ergonomic assessor. I have been a qualified Osteopath since 2005 after graduating from Victoria University.

My passion to become an Osteopath started in year 10 after watching one of the Essendon physiotherapists treat a player on the side line whilst at a game with my Dad. It was my year 10 Phys Ed teacher who introduced me to the idea of Osteopathy , and I never looked back!

As an osteopath, I take a holistic and patient - centered approach. My approach combines a variety of hands-on techniques tailored to each individual, including soft tissue massage, joint manipulation, dry needling, and cupping.I treat a wide range of conditions—from pregnancy-related discomfort and sporting injuries to desk-related aches and postural complaints. My aim is to restore balance, relieve pain, and support your body’s natural ability to heal. I also have training in work station and vehicle ergonomics. An ergonomic assessment entails a visit to your home office or work place to assess your office set up and provide advice to help relieve your aches and pains.

I have recently moved next door to the team at DCNMC and located in En Pointe Podiatry.

As a special offer to the DCNMC community- for the month of August- 10% off initial osteopathic appointment, or 10% off work place ergonomic assessment https://osteologic.com.au

12/08/2025

REMEDIAL MASSAGE AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY + FRIDAY💆with Dr. TONY SHIH

Not only does Dr. Tony offer Massage services at DCNMC (Remedial, pregnancy & lymphatic drainage) he is also a Doctor of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Tony combines his clinical expertise in acupuncture & remedial massage to treat pain. This unique approach allows him to view the body holistically, enhancing his ability to deliver tailored, comprehensive pain management solutions for his clients.

Our Remedial therapy services are designed to provide natural and effective relief for musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Tony uses traditional techniques to promote healing and reduce pain & he is committed to helping you achieve your goals.

www.dcnmc.com.au for bookings

06/08/2025

Feeling off but your blood tests all come back “fine”. Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine view ranges from a holistic perspective and aiming to provide the body with optimal levels to facilitate health outcomes. What has your experience been? Clancy x

05/08/2025

Titled The Divine Influence. What is yours? Clancy x

04/08/2025

04/08/2025

The menstrual cycle is a key indicator to a females overall health, according to Chinese medicine. It provides valuable insight into macro and micro systems and interrelationships of how the body and mind are balanced, or not. “The first records of gyneocological medical writings date back 1500BC” (Maciocia). A normal period looks a bit different in Chinese medicine than Western medicine norms. A balanced cycle should range from 26-32 days, 4-6 days of bleeding, no clots/or less in size than a 5C piece, bright red in color, uninhibited medium flow, and no pain! The two phases, follicular and luteal are key to conception.

Some Chinese medicine differential diagnosis sources recognise up toward 50+ patterns that would result in dysmenorrhea or painful periods. A common theme is ‘stagnation’ of qi and blood. The freeflow of Qi and blood is essential to nourish all organs and functions. When this is disrupted, or blocked, pain is a result.

So what can be done?
Changes to;
Emotional health
Stress management
Trauma release
Anger acceptance and support
Diet triggers
Gut Health
Good sleep
Appropriate style of exercise and movement
Living according to the seasons
Creativity
Passion
Happiness
Appropriate daily activities whilst menstruating
oooooh and so much more! It all depends on YOU!

Your individual signs and symptoms. Your individual makeup and pain picture.

Talk with us here at DCNMC to discover how we may be able to assist you optimize your menstrual cycle.

X Clancy

26/07/2025

Chinese medicine is a circadian rhythm medicine. It understands how the ebbs and flows of the 24 hour day, seasons and environment influence our health.
The Chinese medicine horary clock relates a two hour time period with each organ system.
It is fascinating to discover how precise this is and how, yes, our health is at its best when we live within our circadian rhythm.
The organ and time cycle are as follows;

7-11am Spleen and Stomach
Time to Charge the Battery for the Day ahead
This is when the Digestion makes our Qi & Blood from the Food & Drink we consume.
This is when our digestion is at its strongest. Starting the day with a cup of warm water, then a nutritious breakfast will activate and nourish the body for the day.

***Often seen in clinic, are patients skipping breakfast or ‘intermittent fasting’ until 12pm. These people are often presenting with tiredness, hormone imbalance, brain fog, sluggish digestion, ‘tired but wired’, sleep problems. Dr Clancy makes time to deep dive in this area in clinic as it is so important to correct this. Our circadian rhythm is set that cortisol is higher in the morning to assist us to wake up and shift from sleep to awake. If we do not provide energy to our body through food (breaking-fast), then this (stress hormone) cortisol, remains high as we begin our day. If cortisol is activated long term then it begins to shut off normal circulation and our rest and reset organs - digestion, hormones, reproductive, brain.

11am-3pm Heart and Small Intestine
Blood Circulation
This time relates to the Heart. The Heart is equivalent to the Emperor in Chinese medicine. It sits high above the other organs (and metaphorically). Its Physiological role is to oxygenate blood and maintain circulation. Its emotion is Joy, this is the time to be creative and interact with the Yang aspect of the day.
The Small Intestines role is to ‘Seperate and Absorb’ further filtering the digestive process.

23/07/2025

Tim Howden is a highly experienced paediatric and family Naturopath, practising since 2005. He completed his formal studies at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne and has developed expertise in treating eczema, digestive disorders, fatigue, chronic inflammatory conditions, autoimmune issues and recurrent infections. Drawing on his training in herbal, nutritional, homeopathic and environmental medicine, Tim takes a holistic approach to each patient, aiming to address the root cause of the dis-ease state.

Known for his kind and calm manner, he conducts thorough clinical assessments, incorporating Bioresonance testing and stress-based therapies to support lasting health outcomes.

Tim is available in the clinic on TUESDAY mornings/afternoon and THURS afternoon/evenings. Head to website www.dcnmc.com.au to book an appointment. Or curious to learn more? Book a complimentary discovery call with Tim.