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Yun is an APHRA registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner and also a Member of ATMS. Call 0411 618289 to book an appointment!

She has been seeing patients with a wide range of health and wellbeing issues from toddlers to seniors for 34 years in Launceston. For 30 years, Yun has been helping local Tasmanians with various health and wellbeing concerns. She is accredited nationally and respected by her patients of all ages.

10/09/2025

Last week, I went to Sydney for "Brian Health Symposium. I learnt:

Every three seconds, somewhere in the world, a person is diagnosed with dementia.

Behind those numbers are not statistics — they are people. Each one has a life, a family, and a story that matters.

What is deeply concerning me is how often the early signs are missed. For some years, many people live with symptoms that are mistakenly believed as the normal forgetfulness, or even sadly when they seek medical opinion but being brushed aside as “just the old age”. This delay not only robs them of early stage detection and timely treatment as well as the right support, but also caused the families to carry unnecessary confusion and pain.

It’s time we pay closer attention. Recognising and acting on early signs of dementia isn’t just about medicine — it’s about dignity, hope, and protecting the future of every family.

09/09/2025

Chinese Medicine on Stroke Recovery
Part 5: Self-Care & The Holistic Approach

Healing Beyond the Clinic

Recovery doesn’t end with treatments—it continues at home. Gentle practices like Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or the Six Healing Sounds can:

Improve balance and coordination

Support circulation and energy flow

Boost confidence and emotional well-being

The key insight:
TCM treats the whole system, not just the stroke injury. By clearing blockages and restoring balance, it helps the body rebuild from the ground up.

Recovery is not only about regaining movement—it’s also about restoring independence and hope.

02/09/2025

Chinese Medicine on Stroke Recovery Part 4:
Herbal Medicine: Fuel for Healing

In stroke recovery, acupuncture is often combined with herbal prescriptions designed to match each patient’s needs.

TCM herbs can help by:
Boosting Qi and energy → for fatigue and weakness

Moving blood and reducing stagnation → for stiffness or numbness

Clearing phlegm and dampness - for heaviness or brian fog

Supporting long-term healing → to strengthen brain and organ function

When paired with rehabilitation exercises, herbs can help patients recover strength, clarity, and vitality more effectively.

To be continued to part 5: Self-Care & The Holistic Approach...

26/08/2025

Acupuncture in Stroke Recovery part 3

Acupuncture: Rewiring the Brain and Body

Acupuncture is one of the most researched TCM therapies for stroke rehabilitation.

Benefits include:

Reducing stiffness and spasticity

“Waking up” numb limbs by improving nerve signaling
Supporting balance and coordination

Helping speech clarity and voice strength

Research shows acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and encourages neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire and adapt after injury.

For many stroke survivors, this means an easier and more effective rehabilitation journey.

To be continued to part 4
Herbal Medicine in Recovery

21/08/2025

Part 2: How TCM Understands Stroke

How TCM Explains Stroke (中风 zhong feng)

In TCM, stroke is seen as the result of internal imbalances. These imbalances disturb the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood, leading to weakness, stiffness, or speech problems.

Common patterns include:

Liver Yang rising – excess heat or tension disturbing the brain

Blood stagnation – poor circulation blocking channels, leading to paralysis or numbness

Phlegm obstruction – dampness and mucus “clouding the mind”

Qi and Yang deficiency – weakened vitality slowing healing

Each person’s recovery journey is different, so treatment is always tailored to their pattern.

To be continued to part 3: Acupuncture in stroke recovery...

19/08/2025

Stroke Recovery and the Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

part 1, Introduction

A stroke can change life in an instant—affecting movement, balance, speech, and independence. While modern medicine focuses on saving lives and preventing further strokes, recovery often requires more than medication and physiotherapy.

This is where Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and gentle exercises, can play a valuable role.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll share how TCM understands stroke and the unique ways it supports recovery.

Follow along if you’d like to learn more about natural approaches to rehabilitation.

12/07/2025

Natural Relief for IBS

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can feel like a daily battle—bloating, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation that interrupt your routine and impact your quality of life. While conventional treatments often focus on diet changes or medication, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a more holistic, natural approach aimed at restoring long-term balance and relief.

How TCM Understands IBS
In TCM:
IBS is seen as a symptom of internal imbalance, often involving:
Liver–Spleen Disharmony
Emotions like stress, frustration, or anxiety can disrupt the flow of Qi (energy), causing digestive spasms and irregular bowel movements.

Weakened Digestion
Irregular eating habits or a poor diet may weaken the digestive system, making it harder for your body to process food efficiently.

Cold and Damp in the Gut
Too many cold foods—like salads, smoothies, and iced drinks—can “cool down” your digestive fire, leading to bloating, cramping, and sluggish bowels.
(Even if you’re used to cold meals, switching to warm foods—like soups, steamed veggies, and herbal teas—can help ease symptoms.)

How TCM Can Help: Natural Solutions
1. Acupuncture
Helps reduce gut sensitivity, relieve abdominal pain, and regulate the nervous system, especially for stress-related IBS.

2. Herbal Medicine
Tailored formulas work to strengthen digestion and support smoother, more regular bowel movements—without harsh side effects.

3. Diet & Lifestyle Guidance
Simple adjustments, like warming your meals, managing stress, and practicing mindful eating, can make a big difference over time.
Why Consider TCM?
Rather than just masking symptoms, TCM works to rebalance your body from within—so your gut has a chance to truly heal. If you’ve tried everything and are still searching for answers, TCM may offer the missing piece you’ve been looking for.

Have you explored TCM for IBS? Feel free to share your experience or ask questions in the comments below!

22/06/2025

Understanding Anxiety from Chinese Medicine Perspective part 4:

A Note on Autonomic Dysfunction

It is important to recognize that some symptoms commonly attributed to anxiety or panic attacks may, in fact, stem from a condition known as autonomic dysfunction—or in some cases, autonomic neuropathy. This involves an imbalance within the autonomic nervous system, particularly between the sympathetic ("fight or flight") and parasympathetic ("rest and digest") responses.

Unfortunately, this condition is often overlooked or misunderstood in Western medical settings. Patients are sometimes told their symptoms are purely psychological, leading them to believe they are experiencing anxiety as a standalone mental health issue. In reality, their anxiety may be a secondary response to a more complex medical condition.

I see cases like this not uncommonly in my clinic, where the root cause is physiological, and the anxiety is simply a byproduct.

Chinese medicine can offer unique insights and supportive care for this condition as well. If this is your concern, you should talk to your medical doctor or an experienced TCM practitioner.

17/06/2025

Understanding Anxiety from Chinese Medicine Perspective part 3

For Loved Ones and Carers

If you are living with or supporting someone with anxiety or panic attacks, your presence matters more than you may realize. Please avoid saying things like “It’s all in your head,” or “Just get over it.” These words, however well-meaning, often deepen the feeling of isolation, or simply hurtful.

Instead, be gentle, grounded, and reassuring. Offer your calm presence. Remind them they are not alone. Help them feel safe by simply being there, listening without judgment, and softly affirming, “It’s okay. I’m here. This will pass.”

Chinese medicine offers not only treatment, but also insight—into how our emotions affect our health, and how we can walk more gently with ourselves and others. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, you are not alone, and there is a path forward with support, understanding, and care in TCM system.

To be continued to part 4

A Note on Autonomic Dysfunction, the condition that's often mistakenly thought as anxiety disorders...

14/06/2025

Understanding Anxiety from Chinese Medicine Perspective part 2

How Chinese Medicine Helps and Self Care

Chinese medicine addresses anxiety through acupuncture and herbal treatments. Acupuncture helps to regulate the Qi dynamic—unblocking what is stuck, nourishing what is weak, and calming what is overactive. Herbal formulas are carefully tailored to support the organs and restore balance.

When anxiety becomes chronic, it can drain the energy of certain organs over time, further worsening the symptoms. That’s why it's important to not only treat the symptoms but also strengthen the foundational energies of the body.

Self-Care and Emotional First Aid

It’s important to note that symptoms of anxiety—such as chest tightness, breathlessness, sense of suffocation, or dizziness—can sometimes resemble signs of a heart condition or other serious issues. Always seek medical advice and get a proper health check-up first. Only after ruling out physical causes should anxiety be considered as the likely source.

When anxiety strikes, especially during panic attacks, there are gentle ways to bring yourself back to balance when you can:

Step into the sunlight to absorb yang energy

Take a warm shower to soothe the nervous system

Sip cool water slowly

Practice deep breathing to anchor your awareness

Explore Taoist Six Healing Sounds, a calming practice that uses sound to harmonize the organs and might take the attention away from the feeling of panicking

Most importantly, reassure yourself: “THIS WILL PASS. I AM SAFE. I AM OKAY. I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PUSH IT AWAY, BUT IT CAN'T HARM ME FURTHER.” as in fact, this is the reality. It is only the condition tells you an opposite story!

Every person is different. What soothes one may not work for another—so it’s important to find what truly supports YOU. Whether it’s music, movement, breathing exercises, talking to someone, or simply being in nature, your self-care is valid. You deserve the space and tools that bring comfort.

To be continued part 3, To The Loved Ones and Carers

08/06/2025

Understanding Anxiety from a Chinese Medicine Perspective part 1

Anxiety is a complex experience. While modern medicine often looks at it through the lens of neurotransmitters and brain chemistry, Chinese medicine offers a different and holistic view—one that connects body, mind, and energy.

In Chinese medicine, anxiety is seen as a disruption in the flow of Qi (energy). This disruption may arise from ongoing stress, sudden trauma, unresolved emotional strain, or even as side effects of certain medications. When the Qi becomes stuck, depleted, or chaotic, it creates an imbalance that can affect both the mind and body.

One of the most unique aspects of Chinese medicine is how it relates emotions to the internal organs:

Kidneys are associated with fear—when Kidney energy is weakened, people may feel easily frightened or deeply insecure.

Liver governs anger and frustration—when Liver Qi is stagnant, emotions can become volatile or suppressed.

Spleen is linked to worry and overthinking—when the Spleen is overburdened, it may lead to obsessive thoughts or lack of clarity.

Heart holds the Shen (spirit)—when disturbed, it can manifest as restlessness, insomnia, or panic.

From this perspective, anxiety is not just “in the mind” but reflects an imbalance in the internal organ systems and their energies.

To be continued part 2: How Chinese Medicine Helps

21/04/2025

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