Catherine Kato, Eltham Acupuncture

08/04/2026

I'm honoured to say that there's just one spot left for this year's Japan Moxa Tour! If you feel called to join me & are a fellow moxa-enthusiast, don't delay in applying here: https://houseofmoxa.com.au/japan-moxa-tour-2026/

03/04/2026

Hanging with my gal

30/03/2026

25/03/2026

A message to anyone over 50y.o. - it pays to get your medical checks done (blood tests, stool tests, skin checks, breast checks for females, etc) regularly - & to seek a second opinion if you're not happy with the first one!
Luckily we've caught this one at the "pre-cancerous" stage - due to getting a 2nd opinion after my original dermatologist dismissed it only in November!

06/03/2026

This week I celebrated 26 years married to my best friend and "partner in crime", who's been there through all the ups and downs, and continues to be there for me. Here's to our best year ever!
(Some photos from our beautiful wedding at Rye, and from lunch at Shiranui)

17/02/2026

🔥🐎 Year of the Fire Horse
Happy Lunar New Year 🌙
With the new moon begins the Year of the Fire Horse,
marked by Chinese New Year.
In Chinese cosmology,
the Horse embodies momentum, vitality, and fearless movement.
Fire governs the Heart and the Shen — clarity, presence, and visible spirit.
Fire Horse years are traditionally known for intensity, courage, and bold transformation.
This is not quiet energy.
It is expressive.
Forward-moving.
Heart-led.
May your fire be powerful —
not scattered.
May your movement be decisive —
not rushed.
May your spirit be visible —
and unwavering.
Step forward. The year is moving.
新年快乐 🔥🐎

29/01/2026

Can't believe this day has come!
Congratulations darling - we're so so proud of you! 👏🥳

01/01/2026

2025 was a Big year for me!
- In May I ran my 2nd Japan Moxa Tour, which was even bigger & better than the first. We studied how to use moxa more in our practices with 3 different teachers in Imabari, Kyoto & Tokyo; learned how moxa was made in Nagahama; climbed to the top of Mt Ibuki, spiritual home of mugwort; ate great food; stayed in fabulous places; and had an awesome time ⛩️🌿
- Then in September I ran my very first Retreat in Bali called Energy Clearing Through the 5 Elements. It was an incredible, transformational experience in a stunning location with a beautiful group of women 🪷✨️
- I ran another Moxa Workshop in Melbourne, which was a lot of fun and well received 🌿🔥
- My clinic thrived as I helped many new and regular clients with diverse issues from migraines, sore backs, insomnia, digestive issues, to mental health and emotional support etc etc 💪🙏
- Miwa finished year 11 (how did that happen?!), and is well placed going into her final year at school🤞🫣
- But sadly we also said goodbye to our dear dog of the past 9 years, Jazzy, as well as my teacher whom I did my apprenticeship with over 20 years ago, Katsuhiko Okuma-sensei, both of whom were much loved and I miss everyday 💕🙏
Wishing you all many blessings for the new year as we transition over the next period to the year of the Fire Horse 🐎 🔥

25/11/2025

I'm loving my Loulou's teas- I have a daytime one which helps to revitalise me mid-afternoon, and a night time that generally helps me to have a deeper sleep (when I remember to take it!)

12/11/2025

ONE SPOT LEFT!!
Absolute final chance to join me next weekend 22-23rd Nov for my Introductory Moxa Skills Workshop!
Come along to learn more about how Moxa can enhance your treatments.
This is a very practical workshop jam-packed with lots of hands-on fun. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, and regardless of your style of practice - come and learn more about the other part of the "acupuncture equation", moxibustion.
https://houseofmoxa.com.au/introductory-moxa-skills-workshop/

#お灸 #もぐさ

#日本お灸ツアー

31/10/2025

I've been practising Qi Gong on and off since I began studying Chinese Medicine 27 years ago. And at particularly hard times when I was completely depleted (eg. after a miscarriage, and after an emergency C-section having my daughter), Qi Gong was my saving grace.
For those who don't know, Qi Gong is an ancient practice of very gentle movements, deep breathing, and focus on energy flow. Think Tai Chi but simpler and only focussed on health & longevity (cf.Tai Chi, which is actually a martial art, but with health benefits)

I'm very excited to be attending a whole weekend of Qi Gong in the beautiful high country town of Mansfield with the lovely Hickman 29-30 November. Elaine has been practising Qi Gong for decades too, and has put together a fabulous mix of lying down (my favourite!), sitting and standing Qi Gong practices.
The weekend is open to all - beginners and experienced, practitioners and non-practitioners. And she's even opening up her house to staying there or camping in the extensive grounds.

Today's the last day for the early bird special! To register, go here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1727501666989?aff=oddtdtcreator
& click on Agenda / Untitled agenda for the 2 days' schedule)

If you're needing time out for yourself to relax and rejuvenate, I might see you there!

28/09/2025

Day 5 of my 5 Elements Retreat in Bali - Wood Day
After yoga, I decided to do the Wood Element talk & Clearing in the gardens in front of my house, to get closer to nature & away from some of the street sounds. We all blended in with our green clothes, as we cleared themes around procrastinating & not being able to see the future, and intuited what our next steps were to take us forwards, and cleared anything in the way of that.
Some of us went up to a local restaurant Sails for lunch & enjoyed the beautiful food & views.
After a busy last few days and our big morning planning session, in the afternoon we had a relaxed activity of making the Canang or daily offerings, using things from nature like flowers, rice & different leaves. They were harder to make than it looked, but it was very fun & rewarding, and it helped us appreciate their meaning more when we saw them placed wherever we went.