Koroit Acupuncture and Counselling

Our Story

The Clinic Here at Fruit of Life Health & Wellness Clinic I offer holistic and integrative care to help people optimize their health and wellbeing by addressing physical, biological and psychological factors. Meet the Practitioners

Tammie Thornton has been practicing since 2004 in the field of allied health as a nationally registered Acupuncturist & Counselor with AHPRA, ATMS and AAHTC. Tammie's qualifications consist of a Bachelor of Health Science-Acupuncture, Diploma of Transpersonal Counseling and an Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture. Tammie has worked in multidiscinplinary clinics in South Australia, Victoria and the USA. Tammie has a passion for health and wellbeing. When she is not busy helping people get the most from life you can find her in the garden, working with her animals or at the beach. My Philosophy My belief is that every individual has the right to access resources that will help optimize their health and wellbeing. I have been lucky enough to have found such services throughout my life that have helped keep me on the path of good health and facilitate me in living my life fully. With my broad set of qualifications, experience and skills I would like to extend the same opportunities to others. If entrusted with helping you on your journey to wellness you can expect a personalised and tailored approach to health care which considers multiple systems in order to give you the best chance at a life time of wellness.

Dr Traill Dowie - Psychotherapy and Supervision SERVICES AVAILABLE Counseling Counseling is a psychological based interpersonal intervention, which is designed to help individuals to develop a stronger sense of self. Counseling involves an authentic engagement between practitioner and client, where the client is in charge and is able to freely talk and discuss whatever it is that is pressing. It is useful for those times in life when we find ourselves overwhelmed or experiencing difficulty. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Acupuncture can be traced back at least 2000 years, and is a primary aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture can treat a wide range of disorders, such as: Digestive disorders, Gynaecological & Obstetric disorders, Musculoskeletal complaints, Psychological conditions, Respiratory conditions, Cardiovascular conditions, Neurological conditions & more. Classical Five Elements Acupuncture Five Elements works with the whole person, treating the client at the levels of body, mind, heart and spirit. In addition to those levels, we also take into account natural laws and how they affect the person. Five elements is a psycho-emotional technique and is a branch of Chinese Medicine, which looks at treating emotional disturbance. It can be used to treat depression, anxiety, irregular mood problems and in recent years it has been used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Dry Needling Dry needling is used to treat pain associated with injuries. Dry needling involves needling trigger points, of which is a spot where the band of muscle is tight, known as small muscle contraction knots, causing pain when pressed. Dry needling is a popular form of modern physical therapy that is designed to help athletes recover from common knocks, strains and repetitive injuries. This can be a quick and incredibly useful treatment for those who need to get back up and running fast. Cupping Cupping has also been around for thousands of years as an aspect of Chinese Medicine and is applied to parts of the body that are affected by pain or directly to certain acupuncture points. Life-Style Analysis Good health & wellbeing is all about having a balanced life. We work toward this via Life-style analysis, which looks at all aspects of life & seeks to bring them into balance for a healthier, happier and longer life. Aspects of life which are addressed include, but are not limited to, career, relationships, diet, sleep, exercise, social activities, hobbies, interests, habits & addictions. Nutritional Supplements Here at the clinic I provide the highest quality of nutritional supplements from both the practitioner only brands of Metagenics and Bio Ceuticals. Supplements are not used to replace a healthy diet, but they do provide essential vitamins, minerals, pro-biotics and specific herbal support. Health and wellness can be significantly increased by the strategic use of supplements as prescribed by a healthcare professional. As your health care professional I will provide you the best possible supplementation at the best possible price. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Health Fund Rebates for Acupuncture ONLY Senior and Health Care Card Rates Available for all services. Gift Certificates Available.

No Wheelchair access available until 2019 sorry.