Scott Stephens Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Scott Stephens Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Scott is a registered practitioner providing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to help yo Then and now this still delights and inspires me.

About

My interest in Chinese Medicine began many years ago when I found the great benefits of acupuncture in treating my own health concerns and seeing results of others close to me. Realising for myself that by using this age-old medicine it enables/activates your own body’s innate ability to heal itself. When the body is in imbalance causing you pain or discomfort, my main priority as a practitioner is to get you back to being pain free or relieving your discomfort, whatever that may be. I understand that restoring your health will get you back to doing the everyday things that you enjoy most. In diagnosing and treating your condition I will use my knowledge and the appropriate methods which will be most effective for your presenting condition, allowing your body to reclaim its balance and recover from the disharmony in which it finds itself. My philosophy is to always create a relationship within a supportive and safe environment for my patients, where we can both work on getting the greatest benefits and lasting results for you. An individual and tailored treatment plan will be established unique to your individual condition. I hope that I can be of service to you in the near future. Special interests:

Digestive/Autoimmune disorders

Men's Health

Paediatrics

How are you planning to maintain good health body and mind in 2026?In 16th century China the Traditional Chinese Medicin...
23/01/2026

How are you planning to maintain good health body and mind in 2026?

In 16th century China the Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner of the house would be paid only if the household remained healthy. Should the patient become ill the doctor would continue care however payment would cease until health resumed!

This focussed on a system of preventive care rather than one of symptom fixing.

Here’s a few TCM tips to build a healthier 2026:

FOOD AND ALCOHOL
⚖️Aim for balance rather than elimination. TCM suggests seasonal eating, a balance of energies and flavours. Get to know foods, their energetic qualities and nutritional value.
🍲 Eat light and easily digested foods for a happy Spleen and Stomach.
🍷 Overconsumption of alcohol will certainly negatively impact health particularly if you have any inflammatory conditions.

SLEEP:
☯️ A good sleep routine is essential for yin yang balance.
😴 Yin reaches its peak and begins to transform between 11pm and 1am so it’s ideal to be experiencing deep sleep at this stage.
🥱 Yang reaches its peak in the afternoon and begins to transform to yin making an afternoon nap not lazy but an excellent practice.
🌼 Adjusting your routine to the season is best. In Spring and Summer rising early with the sun and retiring later makes more sense. In Autumn and Winter when the yin is dominant and the days shorten so should your wakeful hours.

WORK AND REST:
🧐 Does your body prefer yin or yang activity? Listen to your bodies responses to movement.
🧘 An excess of exercise can impact liver and kidneys so TCM promotes gentle exercise such as yoga, walking, swimming, tai chi.
🤯 An excessive work load mentally will impact the shen (spirit) and damage the liver and spleen so be aware of weariness of body and mind.

CLOTHING:
🧣Always dress for the weather! Layers are a TCM must. Necks and lower backs should always be protected from an external chill.

LIVING SURROUNDINGS:
🏡 How do you feel in your home? Does it promote health? Do you feel comfortable, creative, energetic and vital? If not why?
Establishing a home space with a good “feng shui” can make a substantial difference to your health.

19/01/2026

The healing power of nature cannot be overstated.

When we feel like the world is racing around us, as it does at this time of year it is easy to become overwhelmed. It’s at these times when we feel like we have so little time that scheduling in activities that help you slow down is essential.

Yesterday the fam took a long weekend and had a refreshing beach day down at Somers.

There is nothing quite as soothing, as grounding (and as cost effective) as being outdoors for our health.

There is an ancient Chinese technique I have spoken of before called ‘earthing’, the roots of which can be traced back thousands of years. It’s an amazing way to slow the mind and stimulate optimal flow of Qi.

When we practice earthing, we soak up the electrons from the Earth. It’s well researched that these electrons provide physiological changes within our bodies with the side effects including pain reduction and improved sleep!

From the TCM point of view earthing works to strengthen and stimulate our Kidney energy. Kidney energy is considered vital to good health and a weakness of our Kidney energy can impact on a multitude of health issues.

Earthing is also a wonderful tool for quieting the mind. In our busy lives we are being bombarded with fear, stress and constant change. This drains our energy pool.

So, you want to know how do you do it?

Well the most simple and inexpensive way to earth is to just get outdoors barefoot! Moisture is an excellent conductor so a river bed (of which Healesville has plenty), wet grass or if you have time for a drive, the beach will give you the optimal earthing experience.

Today we are back in clinic feeling recharged and ready for the busy week ahead!

If you need an appointment we have a few small gaps that will not appear online so call us on (03)59061494 to make one of them yours.

Gold Plated Diode Rings. Another tool I use at These stunning rings offer a my patients a non invasive pain therapy tha...
12/01/2026

Gold Plated Diode Rings. Another tool I use at

These stunning rings offer a my patients a non invasive pain therapy that some of you may have already encountered in our treatment rooms.

What is a diode?

A diode is an electrical component that conducts electricity in one direction only.

What’s that got to do with Traditional Chinese Medicine?

According to Traditional Chinese medicine, our energy travels around our bodies via pathways called meridians. When we treat imbalances with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine we are working to restore optimal energy flow along those meridians.

How do Diode Rings work?

The Diode rings work with the ion flow of the body to produce an optimal healing current. They can be applied locally or on the finger or toes for a distal treatment. The rings deliver a micro stimulation to manipulate stagnant energy which is a common cause of pain and imbalance. By stimulating the skin and underlying tissue they assist in improving the flow of energy around the body.

What are Diode rings good for?

Diode rings are particularly effective at aiding in the relief of inflammation, reduction of swelling, treatment of bruises, and aiding healing of bone and ligament issues.

Treatment at extends far beyond acupuncture needles. Got pain? Give us a call on (03)59061494 or book online today.

Exhausted? Mental Fog? Poor appetite? Pale?Blood deficiency in some form is one of the most common patterns affecting ou...
07/01/2026

Exhausted? Mental Fog? Poor appetite? Pale?

Blood deficiency in some form is one of the most common patterns affecting our female patients at

Blood has a multitude of important supporting, nourishing, warming and moisturising functions for the body.

When our blood is not nourished and supported it becomes deficient and stagnant.

What does blood deficiency look like?

Menstrual irregularities
Gynaecological conditions
Absent periods
Fatigue
Insomnia
Pale skin tone
Pale gums
Palpitations
Dizziness upon standing
Floaters in your eyes
Cold extremities
Slow healing
Poor immunity
Loss of appetite

In your blood tests Western Medicine will potentially see results reflecting low iron and low ferritin with these symptoms.

In clinic we can work with the body and the cycle to move, build, tonify and nourish the blood.

In this scenario I would suggest using a supplement such as Best of the Bone Beef Liver capsules along side Chinese Herbal therapy and acupuncture. With this combined approach we can make a lot of positive change in supporting those areas of deficiency and boosting Qi.

If any of these symptoms sound familiar then you can read more on our blog ‘Let’s talk about Women’s Health and Blood Deficiency’ or give us a call on (03)59061494

Summer is the time of the Heart and the emotion of the Heart is Joy. When we feel Joy, we feel good! What happens when t...
07/01/2026

Summer is the time of the Heart and the emotion of the Heart is Joy. When we feel Joy, we feel good! What happens when there is an imbalance of Heart Qi? Can there be excess Joy?

Joy is the emotion of Summer. The sunshine, the warmth and the upbeat energy of the season can all contribute to our Joyful mood.

The experience of Joy is a crucial component when we are working towels optimal health.

Often we consider illness as a result of a deficiency. Certainly a deficiency of Heart Qi is a common finding. Excess however can also contribute just as much to our ill health.

Yesterday I talked about imbalance from excess heat in the Summer season but what about an imbalance or excess of emotion? An excess of Joy and its negative impact on our health is hard to imagine but it does exist.

An excess of emotion & a resulting imbalance of Heart Qi may manifest in our physical and mental health in the following ways:

Agitation
Manic Episodes
Over excitement
Restlessness
Heart palpations
Insomnia
Acute headache and migraine

The key concept here is to find balance.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a fantastic way of supporting your health and restoring any seasonal imbalances you may be experiencing. If you have found the festive season and Summer heat to be throwing you out of balance get in touch on (03)59061494 or online via the link in my bio.

05/01/2026

“Heat is life. It is the force that drives us… The goal is not to eliminate it, but to keep it appropriate- to support the body in regulating when to rise, when to rest, when to burn, and when to simmer. When that regulation is working we feel grounded but awake, clear but calm, energised but not over extended. And in that place heat is not a burden. It is a companion.” - Unknown

Summer is a vibrant time of Yang energy and as such it encourages us to be active, social and in general more energetic. As with all seasons Traditional Chinese Medicine encourages us to be mindful of balance. In Summer this is highlights the importance of ensuring we don’t find ourselves with excess fire and our Yin doesn’t become exhausted.

Excess fire tends to affect the upper body. Some examples of excess fire might include:

-Mouth ulcers
-Gum problems
-Dryness of the mouth
-Red eyes
-Dry nasal passages

Other symptoms could include:

-Fever
-Headaches
-Thirst
-Inflammation
-Insomnia
-Constipation

We have some hot weather predicted this week so if you are feeling like the heat might be impacting your health get in touch to book an appointment. We also have some good easy Summer health tips over on our Instagram today to help you ease through the remainder of this warm week.

What a perfect day to kick off our 2026 clinic year at Book now. Change the ending!(03)59061494 or book online via link...
05/01/2026

What a perfect day to kick off our 2026 clinic year at

Book now. Change the ending!

(03)59061494 or book online via link in bio.

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending”.C.S Lewis
05/01/2026

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending”.

C.S Lewis

3 more sleeps until Christmas break! will be taking two weeks off with the family and then opening limited hours over Ja...
16/12/2025

3 more sleeps until Christmas break!

will be taking two weeks off with the family and then opening limited hours over January.

Make sure you book ahead and take note of our open hours if you need a top up of herbs or supplements.

CLOSED
Mon 22nd Dec - Fri 2nd Jan
*Open Tues 30th 3pm-6pm

RE-OPEN (Limited Jan Hours)

Mon 5th Jan - 12pm-3pm
Tue 6th Jan - 9am-12pm / 5pm-8pm
Wed 7th Jan - 9am-3pm
Thurs 8th Jan - 9am-11am / 5pm-8pm
Fri 9th Jan - 9am - 3pm

Mon 12th Jan - 9am-11am /1pm-3pm
Tue 13th Jan - 9am-12pm / 5pm-8pm
Wed 14th Jan - CLOSED
Thurs 15th Jan - 9am-11am / 5pm-8pm
Fri 16th Jan - 12pm-3pm

Mon 19th Jan - CLOSED
Tue 20th Jan - 9am-12pm / 5pm-8pm
Wed 21st Jan - 9am-11am
Thurs 22nd Jan - 9am-11am / 5pm-8pm
Fri 23rd Jan - 9am-11am

Mon 26th - CLOSED

Open normal hours from Tuesday 27th Jan 2026.

To book in jump online or call us (03)59061494

Has coffee lost its power to perk you up?Over on our clinic page we have talked today about the flavour of Summer which...
10/12/2025

Has coffee lost its power to perk you up?

Over on our clinic page we have talked today about the flavour of Summer which is Bitter.

One of the common ways that we can find ourselves consuming excess bitter is by our addiction to coffee!

TCM doesn’t really classify food and drinks so much in the good vs bad. We are a big fans of balance and there is a place for everything in our diets.

Instead in Chinese Medicine food is assessed based on its energetic qualities and consideration is given to their appropriateness for each individual given their current health status.

Coffee is Yang. Warm in both the literal sense and in the way it heats the body. It invigorates and moves Qi and its bitter and sweet flavours interact with the Spleen and Heart meridians.

The Spleen is linked to our appetite, digestive health, and on an emotional note, when out of kilter the it can manifest symptoms of worry and overthinking. The Heart relates to our mental health, particularly Joy or lack there of.

You have all probably experienced the near immediate gut connection with coffee… it stimulates movement and where there is already an imbalance or weakness you might find yourself running to the loo!

Coffee is also a diuretic which means excessive consumption can really overwork the kidneys and be extremely drying.

Coffee can also be very taxing on the adrenals. In TCM talk it zaps your Kidney Qi. This is why you are exhausted.

Why is our Qi important? Our Kidney Qi is linked to our fertility, our growth and development, our cognitive smarts, our adrenals, our hormones, how we age - all rather important components of our health.

So…. To brighten up the story for all you coffee lovers. The coffee itself is not necessarily the problem. As you can see in both my post and when we talk about the way the flavour bitter works over on page.

It’s the quantity in which we ingest coffee that certainly can cause issues. Paired with our lack of regard to if it’s a good choice for our individual current state of health and internal balance.

How are you going juggling the festive season and your health goals?The quickest way to drop the ball will be having an ...
09/12/2025

How are you going juggling the festive season and your health goals?

The quickest way to drop the ball will be having an all or nothing attitude. Don’t set yourself up for a battle by implementing unrealistic plans. Please don’t plan to gorge yourself until December 31st then face a January 1st detox!

BUT ALSO

Don’t plan to follow a ridged regime allowing no flexibility or joy around diet and lifestyle over the holiday period.

Success with health does not have to be black and white. In fact one of the grounding principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine is balance.

Here’s why it’s important:

👉 Feeling deprived will steal the joy from celebratory meals and special occasions. The festive season should spark happiness. Choosing a path of avoiding all temptation can cause stress and be quite detrimental to your mental health.

👉 Just as damaging is the “oh well it’s Christmas” attitude of throwing all wisdom and prior effort out the window and over indulging in foods and drinks (for weeks on end) - that will impact our health both physical and mental.

So what to do? Here’s my suggestion…

Take it day by day. Look for ways of incorporating better choices into your festivities:

🥗Make the dish you bring to share a healthier option.
💧When you do not have a function to attend have alcohol free days.
💤 Get quality sleep on the days you can. Give your body the time it needs to recover.
🤯 If you do not want to attend a function - don’t! Choose your mental health.
😌 Continue with appointments (like acupuncture at ) that help you stay balanced and on track with your long term goals.

Most important though give yourself the permission to enjoy the occasional guilt free indulgence but make these choices your favourite thing. Something you love and will not regret. Don’t just indulge on something that you are not that interested in for the sake of partaking in the family feasting.

Address

505 Maroondah Highway
Healesville, VIC
3777

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61359061494

Website

https://red-bridge-acupuncture-healesville.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Scott Stephens Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Scott Stephens Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category