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Echuca Family Acupuncture. Helping heal the world one needle at a time!! Below is a general guide to the types of conditions Enhanced Health can treat.

Chinese Medicine involves a holistic approach and treatment of a range of health conditions. Headaches/Migraines
Depression/Anxiety
Sports Injuries
Back Pain
Weight Loss
Respiratory Disorders
Period Pain
Infertility
Menopause
Digestive Problems
Children's Bedwetting
Infant Night Crying
Health
Wellbeing

Methods of Treatment
Tuina (TCM remedial massage) - techniques are applied to specific

acupuncture points or meridians. Cupping - suction designed to bring Qi and blood to the acupuncture point. Moxibustion - burning herbs held over or applied to acupuncture points. Diet Therapy - Foods are believed to either 'heat' or 'cool' the constitution, making dietary changes an important part of the healing process.

27/06/2025

🌬️ Ladies, Let's Talk Cold Plunges: A Chilling Tale for Women's Health 🌬️
Ever felt the urge to dive into the latest wellness trend, only to find it leaves you... well, cold? Let's unpack the icy truth about cold plunges and why they might not be the best fit for our feminine physiology.

🔹 Hormonal Havoc: Cold water immersion can disrupt our delicate hormonal balance, potentially leading to increased cortisol levels and menstrual irregularities.

🔹 Digestive Disruption: From a Chinese medicine perspective, cold exposure can dampen our digestive fire, leading to bloating and discomfort.

🔹 Increased Appetite: Studies suggest that cold plunges may actually boost appetite, leading to increased calorie intake post-immersion.

🔹 Cardiovascular Concerns: Sudden cold exposure can strain the heart, posing risks especially for those with underlying conditions.

So, before you take the plunge, consider whether this trend aligns with your unique health needs. Remember, wellness isn't one-size-fits-all, and sometimes, the best approach is to listen to your body's wisdom.

Stay warm and well,
Suzy ❄️💖

25/06/2025

If you’ve been feeling tired, wired, or emotionally stretched thin...
Winter has a message for you.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is the season of Yin—a time to slow down, sleep more, and store energy. It's nature’s invitation to pause and replenish after the outward push of the year.

But in modern life?
We tend to override this ancient rhythm with coffee, deadlines, and hustle.
Which brings us to burnout—and what TCM would call Kidney depletion or adrenal exhaustion.

🔹 Why Winter is Vital for Healing Burnout
Your Kidneys in TCM aren’t just about water regulation—they're the storehouse of your Jing (deep life force). Constant stress, poor sleep, and overwork all chip away at this precious reserve.
Winter is your chance to refill the tank.
By honoring the season’s slower pace, you support your nervous system, restore your energy, and prevent deeper fatigue from sn*******ng into chronic burnout.

💤 Here’s Your Winter Reset Prescription (TCM-style):

✅ Sleep more – Go to bed earlier. Rise with the sun (or slightly after). This aligns with the natural Yin cycle and helps restore your Jing.

✅ Stress less – Gentle breathwork, acupressure, warm baths, and herbal teas work wonders.

✅ Stop glorifying busy – Slowness isn’t laziness. It’s intelligent healing.

✅ Support your Kidneys – Think warming foods (like black sesame, bone broth, walnuts), lower back warmth, and practices like acupuncture or phototherapy patches.

✨ Winter is nature’s permission slip to rest—and realign.
And you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’re craving a more sustainable way to feel well, beat burnout, and enter spring renewed, I’ve got tools that can help—from seasonal treatments to at-home supports I trust.

👉 Book your Winter Wellness Check
Link in the comments.
Stay warm, rest well,
Suzy, Yoo Sun & Beatriz

17/06/2025

❄️ Winter Wellness Reminder: Are You Running on Empty?
As the chill sets in and the days grow shorter, our bodies whisper (or sometimes shout) for a little extra support. Winter is nature’s invitation to slow down, restore, and nourish from within—but let’s be honest, who’s actually listening?
In Chinese Medicine, winter is the season of the Kidneys—your battery pack for energy, resilience, and hormonal balance. If you're feeling tired, tense, foggy, or like you're pushing through when your body’s asking for a break… it might be time to recharge properly.
❄️ Winter Tip:
Warm your lower back and feet daily. Keeping the Kidney area (your lower back) and soles of the feet warm protects your energy reserves and helps prevent winter fatigue. Try a heat pack, warm foot bath, or even wearing socks to bed—your adrenals will thank you!
✨ Your body is wise. Give it what it's really asking for. ✨
📅 Appointments fill quickly during winter as people prep for cold season and reset for the new year.
Book your session now and let’s bring your body back into balance—without burnout. Link in the comments

10/06/2025

🧣 Feeling the cold creeping in?

Your body may be asking for deeper nourishment, rest, and balance — and Chinese Medicine is here to help.

Here are 10 winter wellness tips based on acupuncture and Chinese Medicine that anyone can try:

✅ Go to bed by 10 PM
✅ Eat warm, cooked foods
✅ Stay hydrated (yes, even in winter!)
✅ Get plenty of rest
✅ Listen to your body’s signals
✅ Manage stress gently
✅ Keep your kidneys warm
✅ Spend time in nature
✅ Cover your neck and lower back in cold wind
✅ Choose slow, nourishing movement (like Tai Chi or walking)

📍We’re here to support your energy and immunity this season.
Book an appointment with us — link in the comments below.

03/06/2025

❄️ 3 Acupuncture Points to Press at Home This Winter

Boost Immunity, Calm Your Mind, and Rebuild Energy — Naturally

Winter is the season of deep rest, restoration, and protection. But between stress, cold weather, and fatigue, our bodies can feel off balance.

The good news? You can support your immunity, calm your mind, and rebuild energy right from home — using 3 powerful acupuncture points you can gently press yourself.

These are points I often use in clinic during winter treatments — and now you can benefit too. 🌿

1. Kidney 1 (Yong Quan / Gushing Spring)
🦶 Location: On the sole of the foot — in the depression just beneath the ball of your foot, between the 2nd and 3rd toes.
💆‍♀️ How to use: Sit comfortably and massage this point in circular motions for 1–2 minutes per foot.
💡 Why: Grounds energy, reduces anxiety, and restores your Kidney Qi — your deep reserve of vitality that governs winter health.

🖼️ Visual cue: Imagine pressing into the middle of the sole of your foot, just where it starts to dip after the ball.

2. Stomach 36 (Zu San Li / Leg Three Miles)
🦵 Location: Four finger-widths down from the bottom of your kneecap, one finger-width out from your shin bone.
💆‍♀️ How to use: Apply firm, circular pressure for 1–2 minutes on each side.
💡 Why: Known as the longevity point, ST36 strengthens your immune system, improves digestion, and builds Qi and Blood.

🖼️ Visual cue: Bend your knee slightly and locate the outer part of your shin, below the knee — press there where it's slightly tender.

3. Ren 6 (Qi Hai / Sea of Qi)
🌬️ Location: About 1.5 finger-widths below the belly button, in the midline.
💆‍♀️ How to use: Use your fingertips to apply gentle, steady pressure or soft circular massage for 2 minutes.
💡 Why: This is your Qi battery charger — it strengthens core energy, supports digestion, and helps balance emotions.

🖼️ Visual cue: Find the spot just below your belly button — it's often warm and sensitive.

🔥 How Often?
Do this mini self-care ritual once a day or whenever you feel tired, run down, or cold inside. Add a few deep belly breaths while you press and notice how your body softens and resets.

This is not a replacement for acupuncture treatments — but it’s an empowering way to build trust with your own body and enhance your winter healing.

💬 Have questions? Comment below, or send me a message. If you’re ready to go deeper this season, acupuncture can restore what winter depletes.

📅 Book your winter tune-up now — link in comments.

Let’s stay well this winter — together 💛

27/05/2025

Feeling More Tired Than Usual? It Could Be Your Qi.
As autumn wraps up, our energy starts to shift too.
In Chinese Medicine, this time is all about preparing your body to rest, restore, and rebuild for winter.
If you’re noticing:
Afternoon fatigue
Feeling mentally foggy
Trouble sleeping or tight muscles
Getting sick easier
—then it might be time for a seasonal reset.
✨ Acupuncture and warming herbal support now can help you transition into winter feeling calm, nourished, and strong.
🧧 Book your seasonal tune-up here:
https://echucafamilyacupuncture.com.au/
Let’s clear the cobwebs before winter rolls in.

21/05/2025

As the temperature drops, our bodies instinctively crave warmth, rest, and nourishment — yet so many of us continue reaching for raw salads and icy smoothies as if it’s still summer. 🥶

From a Chinese Medicine perspective, this is a big no-no in winter. Here's why…

🌀 Cold Foods Can Chill Your Digestion
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your digestive system is seen as a "digestive fire" — and cold foods like smoothies, salads, iced drinks, and raw vegetables can extinguish that fire, slowing metabolism and weakening immunity. This can lead to bloating, fatigue, loose stools, and that constant need for a second coffee.

Winter is the time to nourish your body with warm, cooked meals: think soups, stews, porridges, roasted veggies, and herbal teas.

❄️ Protect Your Vital Energy in Winter
Winter is ruled by the Water element, which governs your Kidneys in TCM. This is your root energy system — your deep reserves — and protecting it is essential for long-term vitality and hormonal balance.

That means…

Keep your feet warm – Cold feet = cold Kidneys.

Wrap your neck with a scarf – Wind and cold easily invade through the back of the neck.

Avoid walking barefoot on cold floors – Even indoors!

Layer your clothing – Especially over the low back where the Kidneys reside.

🪡 How Acupuncture Supports Winter Wellness
Acupuncture works with the body's natural energy systems to boost immunity, warm the core, and support digestion. Winter treatments focus on nurturing your Kidney energy, calming the nervous system, and helping your body adapt to seasonal changes.

It's a perfect time to:
✔️ Rebuild energy after burnout
✔️ Support mood and sleep
✔️ Strengthen digestion and immune resilience

✨ My Winter Wellness Reminder:
This season is not about restriction or punishment. It's about gentle nourishment, warmth, and restoration. Your body wants to slow down. Let it.

And maybe—just maybe—swap that smoothie for a cozy congee or cinnamon-spiced oat bowl. Your body will thank you. 🧣

With warmth and wellness,
Suzy, Beatriz and Yoo Sun

Book an appointment today!

https://echucafamilyacupuncture.com.au/

15/05/2025

LIMITED APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TOMORROW FRI 16TH AND SAT 17TH MAY. BOOK ONLINE AT
echucafamilyacupuncture.com.au

Treat yourself today :)

06/05/2025

Ever feel like no matter how much you rest, you’re still exhausted?
Or that your stress just sits in your chest, making it hard to breathe — or think clearly?

You're not alone. In fact, most people are stuck in shallow, stressed-out breathing without even realizing it — and it’s affecting everything from sleep and digestion to mood, energy, and focus.

Here’s the good news:
You don’t need a 10-day retreat to reset your nervous system.
You just need to learn how to use your breath properly — and remove the physical roadblocks getting in the way.

👃 In this 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to:

Break the stress-breathing cycle that keeps you wired but tired

Use simple breath techniques to calm your mind and boost your energy

Address physical issues (like posture, tension, and even belly fat) that can make healthy breathing feel impossible

This isn’t about doing it “perfectly.” It’s about finally breathing in a way that helps you feel calm, clear, and back in control.

🗓 Thursday 8th May 2025
🎟 Booking essential — spots are limited!

You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately — because the power to shift your stress, your focus, and your day… is already inside you.

It starts with your next breath. Link In the Comments

02/05/2025

Needling a Tune Up!!
Weekend Acupuncture appointments avail tomorrow

28/04/2025

Feeling a little off point?
Time for some acupuncture!
Limited appointments avail. this Friday and Saturday 🍵

27/04/2025

🌿 We’d love your input! 🌿

As we move toward the winter season, we’re planning some new workshops to help you stay balanced, healthy, and connected with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine.

✨ What would YOU love to hear more about?

Some ideas we’re thinking of:

Strengthening your immunity naturally

Supporting fertility

Managing stress and emotional health

Winter recipes for nourishing your Qi

Gentle ways to support sleep and deep rest

Acupressure points for seasonal health
Boosting Immunity Naturally

Supporting Fertility with TCM

Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Balance

Sleep Health and Insomnia Solutions

Digestive Health in Chinese Medicine

Understanding Yin and Yang in Daily Life

Acupressure Points for Everyday Wellness

Managing Pain Naturally with TCM

Women's Health and Hormone Balance

Men’s Health and Vitality with TCM

Gut Health

Longevity Practices in Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine for Aging Gracefully

Tell us in the comments! 👇

Is there a topic you’re curious about? Something you’re struggling with?

We’re here to create resources that support YOU. 💛

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Echuca, VIC

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+61354802095

Website

http://www.echucafamilyacupuncture.com.au/

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