Ancient Waters Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Ancient Waters Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist & Chinese medicine practitioner. Clinics located in Gerringong and Nowra NSW.

Happy New Year everyone đŸ™ŒđŸ„ł I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new ones as we step int...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone đŸ™ŒđŸ„ł I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new ones as we step into another busy year ahead.

While I’ve been enjoying some much-needed time to rest and recharge, I’ve also been experimenting in the kitchen and expanding my culinary skills. I find the start of a new year can be the perfect opportunity to reflect on how the previous year has been, and to make intentional shifts for the 12 months ahead.

This year, I’m choosing to be more deliberate about preparing a variety of gut-nourishing broths and soups to support my own health. So today, I made my first phở gĂ  🍜
What’s so special about this beautiful Vietnamese dish is that, beyond its incredible umami flavour, a home-cooked version delivers a broth rich in soothing, gut-supportive nutrients.

For many of us, true healing begins with the gut 🙏

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Spleen is considered the central organ responsible for how well we breakdown, ...
29/07/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Spleen is considered the central organ responsible for how well we breakdown, digest and absorb nutrients from our food. When our Spleen Qi is too weak, this can result in poor nutrient assimilation and the formation of internal dampness according to TCM. Common symptoms can include, persistent bloating, loose stools, fatigue and brain fog.

Spleen Qi deficiency is a core TCM diagnostic pattern which is very much rooted in modern society. It is commonly aggravated by chronic stress, poor dietary habits, overthinking, irregular routines, and emotional strain. In TCM, persistent stress—particularly when associated with Liver Qi stagnation—can place ongoing pressure on the Spleen, gradually leading to a decline in both physical and mental resilience.

If you experience persistent gut health issues, fatigue, brain fog, or nervous system dysregulation, Spleen Qi deficiency may be an underlying factor.

Read more about this commonly diagnosed TCM pattern and explore practical ways to nourish your Spleen, enhance digestion, and support your overall well-being.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Spleen is considered the central organ responsible for how well we breakdown, ...
29/07/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Spleen is considered the central organ responsible for how well we breakdown, digest and absorb nutrients from our food. When our Spleen Qi is too weak, this can result in poor nutrient assimilation and the formation of internal dampness according to TCM. Common symptoms can include, persistent bloating, loose stools, fatigue and brain fog.

Spleen Qi deficiency is a core TCM diagnostic pattern which is very much rooted in modern society. It is commonly aggravated by chronic stress, poor dietary habits, overthinking, irregular routines, and emotional strain. In TCM, persistent stress—particularly when associated with Liver Qi stagnation—can place ongoing pressure on the Spleen, gradually leading to a decline in both physical and mental resilience.

If you experience persistent gut health issues, fatigue, brain fog, or nervous system dysregulation, Spleen Qi deficiency may be an underlying factor.

Read more about this commonly diagnosed TCM pattern and explore practical ways to nourish your Spleen, enhance digestion, and support your overall well-being đŸ„˜

The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the...
11/07/2025

The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return.
They grow and flourish and then return to the source.
Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.
The way of nature is unchanging.

Tao Te Ching, chapter 16

To all my wonderful followers and patient’s in the Shoalhaven, Tayla and I are excited to be hosting a Yin and Pin class...
25/06/2025

To all my wonderful followers and patient’s in the Shoalhaven, Tayla and I are excited to be hosting a Yin and Pin class on Sunday 13th July at Nowra Movement Collective (NoMoCo).

This session combines gentle yin yoga and acupuncture to support your nervous system, ease stress, and help you feel grounded during the heart of winter. Spots are limited, so if you’d like to join us, send me a message and I’ll share the booking link with you.

We’d love to see you there!

🙏

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“This is your invitation to join Fraser Cobham (TCM practitioner) and Tayla for a grounding Yin & Pin experience, designed to bring ease to the nervous system and gently release stored tension held within the body. We’ll explore yin yoga shapes that invite you to meet yourself with curiosity and compassion, as we bring awareness to the meridian pathways of the body. The experience will close with a gentle acupuncture treatment designed to deepen and ground the embodied sense of calm and stillness”.

I know I always bang on about this, but so often in life it’s worth going back to the basics and truly mastering the fou...
15/04/2025

I know I always bang on about this, but so often in life it’s worth going back to the basics and truly mastering the foundational principles. Food is medicine for the body, and it has a profound impact on the quality of our health, vitality, and how we age.

Some of the world’s oldest traditional medicine systems deeply understood this. In Chinese medicine, it’s said that “the Spleen and Stomach are the foundation of post-natal Qi”—meaning that our energy, resilience, and capacity to heal are fundamentally determined by the way we digest and absorb food. Similarly, in Ayurvedic medicine, one of its core principles is that “Food is the greatest medicine”. One of the most commonly known quotes attributed to Hippocrates stated, “let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food”, echoing the importance of what we eat.

It doesn’t matter how far back we go in history or which traditional healing system we turn to—these universal truths remain the same. Health doesn’t always come from the complicated or exotic; it often begins with simple, seasonal, nourishing, and well-digested food.

Here on the South Coast, the weather has been pretty unpredictable—fluctuating between cool, crisp days, and then hot an...
15/04/2025

Here on the South Coast, the weather has been pretty unpredictable—fluctuating between cool, crisp days, and then hot and windy the next. These sudden changes in the external environment can make it harder for the body’s immune system—what we refer to in Chinese medicine as Wei Qi (defensive Qi)—to adapt. As a result, you may notice a flare-up of symptoms such as:

* Colds and flus
* Nasal congestion
* Headaches
* Cold sores
* Joint aches and worsening of autoimmune symptoms
* Aggravation of menstrual symptoms

Chinese herbal medicine can be a powerful tool to support the body during these transitional periods—especially when the immune system is under-functioning or dysregulated.

Pictured here is the Classical Chinese herbal formula Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction), with some additional herbs I commonly include for these types of presentations 🌿

Liver Qi stagnation is arguably one of the most common patterns diagnosed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—a quinte...
09/04/2025

Liver Qi stagnation is arguably one of the most common patterns diagnosed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—a quintessential ‘modern-day syndrome’ rooted in the pressures of contemporary life.

When chronic and left unaddressed, this pattern can disrupt the body’s internal harmony, giving rise to a wide range of symptoms including headaches, migraines, PMS, menstrual irregularities, disrupted sleep, and weak digestive function.

Read on to explore the nature of this imbalance and discover practical, holistic steps you can take to soothe the Liver, restore flow, and cultivate inner balance🎋

One of the most powerful ways we can support our health is by focusing on the gut. Whether you’re looking to improve dig...
07/04/2025

One of the most powerful ways we can support our health is by focusing on the gut. Whether you’re looking to improve digestion, prepare for pregnancy, balance hormones, or optimise mood and weight loss goals, maintaining a healthy and diverse gut microbiome is one of the most important foundations.

A simple yet effective step is to incorporate fermented vegetables into your daily diet. Some common examples include:

* Sauerkraut
* Kimchi
* Natto
* Cultured veggies
* Yogurt
* Kefir
* Kombucha

If you struggle with chronic digestive symptoms or can’t tolerate fermented foods due to histamine intolerance, consider working an integrative Chinese medicine practitioner to address the root cause.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; an...
05/04/2025

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

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Gerringong, NSW
2534

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Tuesday 9pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
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