I have been working as an acupuncturist for over 10 years. Nurturing Life started out in Brisbane, but has now been located in Upwey, Melbourne for the last four years. Over this time I have continued to grow my knowledge base, techniques, and skills so that I can best serve you.
Clients often say they love the Connection
It’s usually because of our conversations. I take your whole body – your whole health – seriously. I see no point in just looking at the area of your body that hurts, or is causing a problem. Understanding what’s going on for you and how you use your body is key to getting those long-term results. As a Chinese medicine practitioner I incorporate the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet, exercise and lifestyle advice making sure you get the best possible outcome in the shortest timeframe.
Understanding what’s really going on means first talking to you
Asking some questions and listening carefully. Depending on your situation, I may touch on how work or family activities may affect your health. We could discuss what you’re eating, what exercise you may enjoy. I may provide you with some information about points you can use press on, or rub when you go home to provide relief between treatments. Or I may recommend Western supplements to help.
But, for most of your session time
You get to relax on the treatment table for acupuncture. By the end of your first treatment we will have created a health plan especially for you. A manageable plan rooted in reality that suits you.
Our sessions are usually One hour.
Your first appointment will be a little longer- usually one and a half hours. This ensures there is plenty of time to talk through what is going to work best for your situation, and so that I can get a clearer picture of your overall health.
It also means there’s time to just lie on the treatment table in comfort while the needles do all the work. A perfect balance, wouldn’t you say?
You can read more about what to expect in an acupuncture session here.
Qualifications
Completed through the Australian College of Natural Medicine (now known as Endeavour College) completing courses at both Melbourne and Brisbane campuses:
Bachelor Health Science (Acupuncture) -2005
2 x Advanced Diploma Health Science (Acupuncture)- 2004, 2007
Certificate IV Remedial Massage (Oriental Massage)- 2003
Completed through Childbirth International
Certified Labour Doula – 2010
Certified Trainer for Childbirth International- 2011
Diploma Childbirth Education – 2013
Post Partum Doula – 2014
Certified Breastfeeding Counsellor – 2014
Registration and Memberships
AHPRA registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia: Acupuncture
Member: Australian Traditional Medicine Society
This means that if you hold private health insurance, you will be able to claim back a portion of the treatment fee (amount will depend on your policy, and which fund you are with).
