Red Bridge Family Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Healesville

29/07/2025

Nervous about trying acupuncture? You’re not alone.

We often hear from people who are curious about acupuncture but unsure what to expect, especially when it comes to needles.

Acupuncture offers a gentle, targeted way to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and support your body’s natural healing response. Many people are surprised by how calm and pain-free the experience actually is, often feeling more relaxed after a session than when they walked in.

We’re here to help you move more freely again. To book a consultation, visit https://www.redbridgeacupuncturehealesville.com.au/ (see link in bio) or call us on (03) 5906 1494

17/07/2025

Looking for the optimal plan to appear?

The perfect time to start?

When everything will be just right?

Stop it!

There’s always going to be blips in the road, stumbling blocks, a party, a stress, an unexpected outcome. Life will always throw a few curve balls.

Just start. Because getting started changes everything.

You’ll find that along the way, the way becomes clear.

Upcoming appointments with at :

TODAY Friday 18th (!) - 2pm
Monday 21st - 12pm
Tuesday 22nd - 9am
Wednesday 23rd - 10am
Thursday 24th - 12pm

Book now (03)59061494

16/07/2025

Winter breakfast.

One way of ensuring a healthy and strong digestive fire during Winter is by ensuring you fuel it properly. Foods that are both energetically warm (heating by nature) and cooked make for a happy tummy that doesn’t need to work so hard to be nourished.

Here is a snap of my breakfast this morning.

We love a nice warm bowl of porridge to get the day started in the cooler months. Today’s version is cooking with cinnamon and vanilla & topped with berries, pepita seeds & honey.

Cinnamon & Pepita are energetically warm foods making them an excellent choice during the cooler months.

Smoothies, whilst a healthy and quick option that many favour are a very cold choice for winter. If you find oats time consuming then our trick is to soak them overnight. This makes the cook time the next morning is considerably quicker.

16/07/2025

Hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep - if you’re navigating hormonal changes, you’re not alone.

Acupuncture can offer gentle, natural support during perimenopause and menopause, helping to ease symptoms like temperature dysregulation, poor sleep and emotional imbalance.

At Red Bridge, we take the time to listen and tailor each treatment to your needs, so you can feel more balanced, rested and supported through the transition. We’re here to support you in your journey - to book a consultation, visit https://www.redbridgeacupuncturehealesville.com.au/ (see link in bio) or call us on (03) 5906 1494

15/07/2025

Has pain stopped you doing things you love?

Sometimes our patients will talk about ‘normal pain’. They mean the pain we just accept as part of life. But really the normal amount of pain is none. Pain can be common, that does not make it normal.

Did you know that can help with all sorts of pain?

Musculoskeletal pain
Gynaecological pain
Knee pain
Chronic or acute back pain
Neck and shoulder pain
Headache or Migraine
Carpal tunnel
Arthritic pain
Fibromyalgia
Shingles
Cancer related pain

Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies that uses include: Acupuncture, Shonishin (needle free paediatric acupuncture), Laser acupuncture, Tui Na (Chinese Massage), Cupping (pictured), Moxibustion, Gua Sha and herbal medicine.

We would love to help you get on top of your pain and get back to your best life.

Get pain relief before the weekend. has two last min new patient time slots available Wednesday and Friday.

Feel better sooner. Make one of those times yours by calling (03)59061494 or messaging any of our online accounts.

01/07/2025

Why Red Bridge?

We’re often asked where the name comes from. For us, Red Bridge symbolises transition, connection and care - a space to move from one state of health to another, with the right support along the way.

Red Bridge speaks to place, connection and transition. It’s a nod to the community we’ve joined and a space to move through health challenges and life stages.
We’re a family-run practice that takes the time - to listen, to adapt treatments and to make sure every visit feels calm, clear and personal.

Gentle, whole-person care — for all ages and all walks of life.

To book a consultation with visit https://www.redbridgeacupuncturehealesville.com.au/ (see link in bio) or call us on (03) 5906 1494

30/06/2025

Reminder to our Red Bridge Family Acupuncture patients...

From July 1st 2025 we will be making a small increase to consult and herb pricing in clinic.

Our prices will remain under the benchmark for the industry and we genuinely hope that this will help those in need still be able to access the care they require.

You can read the full newsletter below.

Thanks in advance for your support.

In the balancing act of running a family business a lot of care and consideration is given to our pricing structure. This is to ensure that Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services are accessible for as many people as possible. The ongoing increases to the cost of living has continues t...

24/06/2025

Winter can take a toll - cold mornings, heavy limbs, immune niggles and that feeling of being just a little off.

Acupuncture offers gentle support to help you navigate the colder months feeling more balanced, rested and resilient. Whether you’re navigating low energy, aches and pains, poor sleep or immune drops, we tailor each treatment to suit what your body needs most.

It’s the perfect season to slow down, warm up and take care.

We have two last minute spots available tomorrow morning with - make one of them yours! Get in touch today - visit https://www.redbridgeacupuncturehealesville.com.au/ (see link in bio) or call us on (03) 5906 1494

17/06/2025

Did you know acupuncture can support you at every stage of your fertility and pregnancy journey?

Whether you’re trying to conceive, preparing for birth or recovering post-partum, we offer gentle, individualised care — for individuals and couples alike.

From pre-conception to postnatal support, we’re here to walk alongside you.

Get in touch to find out how we can help - to book a consultation, visit https://www.redbridgeacupuncturehealesville.com.au/ (see link in bio) or call us on (03) 5906 1494

10/06/2025

Not feeling quite like yourself?
Maybe your sleep’s off. Your cycle’s changed. Or your digestion isn’t what it used to be.

At Red Bridge, we take the time to look at the whole picture, not just the symptoms. From hormonal shifts and fertility to stress, immunity and recovery, acupuncture can support a wide range of health concerns gently and effectively.

We treat all ages, all stages, and always tailor care to suit your needs. Get in touch to find out how we can support your health - to book a consultation, visit https://www.redbridgeacupuncturehealesville.com.au/ (see link in bio) or call us on (03) 5906 1494

21/05/2025

Start today 💫

We have had last min cancellations for today leaving with the opportunity to take on new patients at 🏡

Fall in love with taking care of yourself👇

Thursday 22nd May:
11am or 12pm today⛅️
5pm or 7pm tonight (rarely available)🌙

Book now (03)59061494 ❤️

20/05/2025

Does your skin feel like a dry Autumn leaf 🍁 Here’s a little snippet of our blog ‘Eczema therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine’?💁🏻‍♀️

TCM treatments always aim to find the root cause of any disharmony. In the case of eczema and other skin disturbances we see these as a physical manifestation or symptom of an underlying imbalance. Common examples include👇

POOR GUT HEALTH: Generally, these include signs of internal dampness which are most likely related to poor diet and over-consumption of sweet, oily, or processed foods. Our western diet full of dairy, carbohydrate and convenience foods is the main culprit here🍟

WEAKNESS OF LUNG QI: In TCM Five Element Theory the lungs look after the health of the skin. As the health of one connects so closely with the other a patient with eczema is likely to also present with asthma and other associated Lung conditions due to this weak Lung Qi🍃

DEFICIENCY OF WEI QI: The Wei Qi or defensive qi serves to protect us from virus, invading pathogens, and bacteria. It might be more well known as forming a crucial component of our ‘immune system’. A robust Wei Qi is dependent on strong Lung Qi and optimal digestive health. Deficiency of Wei Qi leaves the body weak to external pathogenic invasions and as such allergic triggers. Wei Qi is also connected to the lungs👊

Eczema can present differently, and each presentation can reflect specific TCM patterns. Three common TCM presentations👇

WIND: Wind-induced skin conditions tend to appear suddenly and have acute itching💨

HEAT: As the name suggests heat conditions physically manifested with red hot skin, a burning sensation, and swelling🔥

DAMP: Skin irritation showing signs of damp can have a puffy and bloated appearance💦

Check out the full blog link in our story👍