Euroa Chinese Medicine - Clinic & Dispensary

29/04/2026

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘

We are opening one Saturday a month at the moment, and Jonno has a couple spots still open for this Saturday 2nd May.

You can book online via the link below:

https://euroa-chinese-medicine.cliniko.com/bookings

06/03/2026

Sleep is one of the most powerful medicines we have, yet for many people it can be the hardest thing to access. Racing thoughts, emotional stress, and an overactive nervous system can make it difficult to truly rest. Our Sleep Drops tincture was carefully formulated using traditional Chinese herbal wisdom to help calm the mind, settle the spirit, and support deep, restorative sleep.

In Taoist philosophy and Chinese Medicine, sleep is not simply a biological process — it is the time when the Shen (Spirit) returns home to rest. During the day the Shen moves outward through our thoughts, emotions, senses, and activity. At night it must settle back into the Heart so the body and mind can restore themselves.

When life becomes busy, stressful, or emotionally demanding, the spirit can become unsettled. This may show up as difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, vivid dreaming, or the feeling that the mind simply won’t switch off. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, this often reflects a disturbance in the relationship between the Heart, Liver and Kidneys, as well as a depletion of the deeper nourishing substances that anchor the Shen.

Our Sleep Drops formula works gently to calm and stabilise the Shen while nourishing the body’s deeper reserves. By supporting the Blood and Yin, it helps create the internal conditions that allow the mind to naturally soften and settle. At the same time, it helps regulate the communication between the Heart and Kidneys — a relationship traditionally understood as essential for peaceful and restorative sleep.

Rather than forcing sedation, this approach supports the body in remembering its natural rhythm of rest. As balance returns, the nervous system can gradually release the tension of the day, allowing the spirit to settle and sleep to become deeper, calmer, and more restorative.

Speak to Jonno or Bridget to find out if Sleep Drops might be the right fit for you.

02/03/2026

We still have a few spots available in our free Community Acupuncture sessions for the rest of March. There is one spot available this Thurs, and 2 on the 19th and 26th. You can find the booking link below, just click on Group Bookings to find a spot.

https://euroa-chinese-medicine.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄

We will be running some free Community Acupuncture sessions next week on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm, for anyone needing support during this time. These sessions are open to anyone, both new and existing patients.

Community Acupuncture is a great way to access the medicine in a group setting. Treatments will be tailored to calm the body and mind, and relax the nervous system.

Spots are limited due to space within the Clinic so bookings are essential. We will be opening more sessions if there is enough interest. You can book online here: https://euroa-chinese-medicine.cliniko.com/bookings

24/02/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐙𝐡𝐢 𝐁𝐚𝐢 𝐃𝐢 𝐇𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐧

Menopause is understood very differently in Chinese Medicine. It is seen as a natural life transition governed by the gradual maturation and eventual depletion of Kidney Essence (Jing) and Yin. In reproductive years, menstrual blood and Jing continuously replenish Yin. With menopause, this cyclical loss and renewal cease. The body shifts from Blood-based cycles toward Essence conservation.

In Chinese Medicine physiology, women are believed to move through seven-year cycles. Around the seventh cycle (49), Kidney Yin - the deep reserves that nourish fluids, marrow, blood and reproductive function - naturally wanes. As Yin recedes, Yang becomes relatively more prominent. Heat rises, fluids dry, and regulation becomes less stable.

In Chinese Medicine, this is Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat. This is the root of menopausal Yin-Fire.

Our Cool Fire tincture is based on the classical formula Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, developed specifically to nourish Kidney Yin while clearing the Empty Heat that arises when Yin no longer anchors Yang. For centuries, it has been one of the most trusted formulas for menopausal heat patterns.

Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is traditionally indicated when Kidney Yin deficiency generates heat signs such as:

- Hot flushes or night sweats
- Heat in chest, palms, or soles
- Dry skin, eyes, or va**na
- Restless or interrupted sleep
- Irritability or anxiety from depletion
- Tinnitus or dizziness
- Low back or knee weakness
- Afternoon or evening heat
- Scanty urine or dryness

Not every menopausal woman has Yin Fire - but when heat and dryness coexist with fatigue, this pattern is often present. This produces the classic paradox many women describe: exhausted yet wired, dry yet flushed, depleted yet restless.

Speak with Jonno & Bridget to find out if our Cool Fire tincture might be right for you.

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17/02/2026

***𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄***

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we’d like to wish all of our patients, friends, and community a joyful, prosperous, and transformative year ahead.

This year ushers in the dynamic energy of the Year of the Fire Horse — a combination in the Chinese zodiac known for vitality, movement, courage, and transformation. The Horse represents freedom, momentum, and spirited progress, while the Fire element adds passion, illumination, and rapid change. Together, they create a year that tends to accelerate growth and invite bold steps forward.

In Chinese medicine, Fire is associated with the Heart — the organ of joy, connection, and conscious presence. Fire years often bring themes around authenticity, expression, relationships, and aligning with what truly enlivens us. Many people feel called to act more decisively, speak more honestly, and move toward what feels meaningful rather than merely familiar.

The Horse energy also favours initiative and independence. Projects that have been waiting may gather momentum, and new directions can appear quickly. At the same time, Fire can burn bright — and sometimes fast — so this year reminds us to balance enthusiasm with steadiness, and passion with nourishment. Supporting sleep, hydration, emotional balance, and nervous system regulation will be especially important to sustain vitality through periods of activity and change.

Across the year, you may notice themes of movement, transition, and renewal arising — in work, health, relationships, or inner life. While Fire Horse years can feel lively and expansive, they also invite us to stay grounded in what truly matters: connection, purpose, and wellbeing.

In clinic, we’ll continue to support you through the rhythms of the seasons and the unique shifts this year may bring — helping maintain balance, resilience, and clarity as life unfolds.

Happy Lunar New Year!

🔥🐎

31/01/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞

For over eight centuries, the classical Chinese Medicine formula Si Wu Tang, known as the “Four Substances Decoction,” has been revered as the foundation for nourishing and regulating Blood. Traditionally prescribed to support women’s health, menstrual balance, recovery, and vitality, it reflects the timeless principle of restoring harmony by strengthening what is deficient while keeping circulation smooth.

Drawing on this rich lineage, we have created REGULATE — our modern adaptation of this trusted formula, expanded to meet the physical, emotional, and energetic demands of modern life.

In Chinese Medicine, Blood (Xue) does far more than circulate through the body — it nourishes the organs, supports emotional wellbeing, anchors the Spirit, and plays a central role in healthy menstruation and vitality. When Blood is depleted, stagnant, or out of balance, it can show up as fatigue, dizziness, irregular cycles, painful periods, clotting, heavy or light bleeding, poor sleep, or mood changes. Over time, these patterns can quietly drain our energy and resilience.

Our REGULATE Tincture builds on the trusted foundation of Si Wu Tang and enhances it with carefully selected herbs such as Ling Zhi (Reishi), Ru Xiang (Frankincense), Mo Yao (Myrrh) & Gou Qi Zi (Goji) to boost the formulas Blood Nourishing and Invigorating function.

We prepare this tincture in small batches with care, intention, and clinical experience. It is particularly helpful for those experiencing menstrual irregularity, postnatal depletion, long-term fatigue, or recovery after illness or stress. As always, we recommend personalised guidance to ensure the right formula for your individual needs. Speak to Jonno or Bridget to see if REGULATE is the right fit for you.

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16/01/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄

We will be running some free Community Acupuncture sessions next week on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm, for anyone needing support during this time. These sessions are open to anyone, both new and existing patients.

Community Acupuncture is a great way to access the medicine in a group setting. Treatments will be tailored to calm the body and mind, and relax the nervous system.

Spots are limited due to space within the Clinic so bookings are essential. We will be opening more sessions if there is enough interest. You can book online here: https://euroa-chinese-medicine.cliniko.com/bookings

06/01/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋!!

With temperatures expected to exceed 40°C for the next few days, it’s important to support the body in ways that help it adapt — not struggle — during extreme heat. In Chinese Medicine, this type of weather is described as an excess of Summer Heat (𝘚𝘩𝘶 𝘟𝘪𝘦).

Heat has a tendency to rise, disperse fluids, agitate the Heart, and weaken Qi, especially when prolonged or intense. Rather than just “pushing through,” Chinese Medicine encourages us to adjust our lifestyle, food, and activity to protect our Yin and body fluids.

Over the next few days, lean into eating lighter meals that will cool your body down like summer salads and seafood, and avoid warming or hot foods that will heat your body up.

Cooling foods include watermelon, cucumber, mint, and leafy greens, while the foods that will heat you up are fried and greasy, spicy, baked or barbecued meats, as well as coffee & alcohol. Drink some coconut water, or add some salt to your water to stay well hydrated.

Above all, try and adjust your schedule as much as possible during this time to rest amd preserve your Qi. A little gentle exercise like walking or Yoga early in the morning before it gets too hot is a good idea, but try and avoid heavy exertion during the hottest part of the day, and stay out of the sun!

05/01/2026

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤...

We are back from holidays, recharged, refreshed and ready to treat! We have one appointment available tomorrow at 11:40am for New or Existing patients.

You can book online via the link below:

https://euroa-chinese-medicine.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

06/12/2025

***𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒***

After another busy year, Jonno & Bridget will be taking a break over the Xmas/ New Year period to recharge their batteries for 2026. The Clinic will be closed from Wednesday 17th Dec, reopening on Tuesday 6th Jan.

We have a handful of appointments remaining over the next 2 weeks for those last minute bookings before the break. You can book online via the link below:

https://euroa-chinese-medicine.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

14/10/2025

Check out these amazing tote bags, hand made by Bridget and her talented graphic designer partner Matty! They promote the tenets of good health - Move your Body, Breathe Deeply, Sleep Well, Eat Whole Foods, and of course get some Acupuncture!

You can pick one up next time you are in the Clinic, or catch her at the Avenal Farmers Market this weekend.

Check out more of her range and order online via her website at www.gateofhope.com.au

22/09/2025

𝐘𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐆𝐀 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝟒 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒

Jonno has opened up registrations for new or returning students for his Yin Yoga classes in Term 4 and currently has the following spots available:

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
3pm-4:15pm - 1 spot available
4:30-5:45pm - 3 spots available

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
5:30pm - 6:45pm - CLASS FULL
7pm - 8:15pm - 1 spot available

Yin Yoga offers a gentle and accessible way to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance in mind and body. Perfect for all levels - from complete beginners to seasoned yogis, the practice invites you to soften and let go with longer-held floor based poses. Each pose gently targets the deeper connective tissues, fascia, and joints, promoting flexibility, circulation, and increased Qi and Blood flow.

In a world that moves fast, Yin Yoga offers a much-needed pause, and opportunity to find stillness. Term 4 begins from Monday 6th October. Each 75min class is $20. Call or text Jonno on 0419334396 to book your spot.