Bespoke Medicine

29/06/2025

Make time for yourself this winter.

18/06/2025

27/05/2025

Tired all the time? Chinese medicine can tell why — just by feeling your pulse.

In Chinese Medicine, fatigue isn’t just one thing. It can be caused by deficiency, stagnation, or both — and knowing the real reason makes all the difference in your treatment.

That’s where pulse diagnosis comes in — a diagnostic method unique to Chinese medicine, developed over thousands of years. By feeling the qualities of your pulse at three positions on each wrist, we can understand what’s happening deep inside your body.

You might be exhausted because your Yang — your internal fire — is running low. Or your fatigue could be due to Qi stagnation — energy that’s stuck, not flowing properly. In that case, you’re not actually deficient... just blocked. The treatment is completely different.

This is why we don’t guess — we feel the pulse and let the body tell the story.

✨ Through pulse diagnosis, I create an individualised herbal plan to treat the exact cause of your tiredness — whether it’s deficiency, stagnation, or a mix of both.

If you're ready to understand what’s really going on with your energy, contact our clinic to book a personalised consultation with expert herbalist Marie Hopkinson.

Your pulse holds the answers.

21/05/2025

Modern life is a Yang-zapper 😓🔥... but moxa can help.

In Chinese medicine, Yang is your body’s fire — it gives you energy, warmth, motivation, digestion, circulation. But today, Yang deficiency is incredibly common.

Think about it:
📱 Constant phone and screen use
🌙 Late nights and poor sleep
⏰ Long work hours, side hustles, working two jobs
🚣 Just trying to keep afloat of inflation
🍔 Processed food, stress, burnout...

We’re taxing our energy reserves daily — and eventually, the body runs cold and slow. That’s Yang deficiency.

This is where moxibustion comes in.

Burning moxa (mugwort herb) on acupuncture points is like stoking your internal fire. It’s the acupuncture equivalent of taking Yang tonic herbs — warming, nourishing, and deeply restorative.

In my clinic, I often prescribe herbs for Yang deficiency, but moxa is a powerful ally too. We use it during treatments or, in some cases, teach patients how to use self-moxa at home for daily support. It’s simple, effective, and deeply traditional.

Your body doesn’t just need rest — it needs warmth 🔥

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19/05/2025

Did you know the most powerful tool in acupuncture might not even involve a needle? 🔥🌿

This is me, Marie Hopkinson, in clinic performing moxibustion — an ancient technique that’s been used by doctors for thousands of years.

It involves burning the herb mugwort (also known as moxa) near specific points on the body. The heat penetrates deeply, helping to relieve pain, warm the body, and support what we call Yang deficiency — a key pattern in Chinese medicine linked to low energy, cold limbs, and fatigue.

Moxa is a game-changer. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, digestive issues, or hormonal imbalance, your acupuncturist might recommend it as part of your treatment plan.

We offer moxibustion at our clinic whenever it’s appropriate — your practitioner will walk you through what to expect and get your consent before we begin.

There’s more to acupuncture than just needles!
BESPOKE MEDICINE _ Marie Hopkinson - Herbalist, Acupuncturist
SHOP 3/48 MAY ST BAYSWATER - 9275 1999

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18/05/2025

Feeling constantly tired, no matter how much rest you get? Chinese medicine sees your fatigue differently — and treats it at the root.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yang is the body’s vital warmth — it fuels energy, circulation, digestion, and drive. But modern life taxes this system hard:
📱 Endless screen time
🌙 Late nights
🍔 Poor diet
💼 Long work hours & chronic stress

When Yang runs low, it can affect us in different ways and at different levels.

Tàiyīn tiredness relates more to digestion and fluids — you may feel heavy, bloated, and sluggish.

Shàoyīn tiredness is deeper — it’s like the body’s generator is running low. Imagine trying to power your house with not enough electricity in the grid. The lights are on, but the glow is dim. People with Shaoyin tiredness often feel the need to sleep during the day just to keep going. Hot flushes, hot at night, difficulty sleeping are also common symptoms. Shaoyin tiredness can be a progression of the Taiyin deficiency and often also has the digestive symptoms as well.

Chinese herbal medicine has specific formulas for these different types of tiredness — tailored to support the exact pattern of Yang deficiency you’re experiencing.

Through pulse diagnosis and a detailed consultation, we determine the right herbal treatment for you.

✨ If you’re ready to restore your energy naturally, contact our clinic to book a one-on-one consultation with expert herbalist Marie Hopkinson. Your body’s power is worth reigniting.

13/05/2025

Herbal medicine is really one of the most pure and natural medicine systems there is. You can see exactly what you are taking exactly from nature. Nothing artificial. https://bespokemedicine.net/patients/

03/05/2025

The Air is Cool, the Qi is Cutting – Protect Your Lungs!

As mid-autumn sets in, the Nei Jing tells us that the air becomes sharp and cutting. "Massive coolness sets in" - This signals a time when the lungs—our most exterior organ—are vulnerable.
(Nei Jing Ch 71)

🌿 Tips to stay healthy:

Protect your neck and chest from wind—wear a scarf or light jacket.

Avoid cold drinks; opt for warm teas like ginger or pear & honey.

🧄 Foods:
Pear, honey, almonds, white fungus (wood ears mushroom) in soup, steamed pears with honey.
These can generate moisture and help protect against dryness.

🌀 Self-Care Acu Point:
💡 Lu 7 (Lieque) — Use gentle pressure to support lung qi and strengthen defense against cold and flu's

📍For expert seasonal support, see Dr. Marie Hopkinson, Herbalist & Acupuncturist, Bayswater – Bespoke Medicine. 9275 1999

01/05/2025

Want to feel more energised this season? Align your sleep & exercise with autumn’s rhythm! 🍂
Chinese Medicine is all about living healthy through seasonal living.
🛌 SLEEP:
✔️ Go to bed earlier but keep waking up at the same time ⏰
✔️ Wind down sooner in the evening to naturally increase sleep time 💤
✔️ Your body needs more rest as the days shorten 🌙

🏃‍♂️ EXERCISE & SWEATING:
✔️ Avoid intense sweating in the evening—exposing yourself to cold air while sweaty can weaken your immune system ❄️
✔️ Moderate, consistent movement builds resilience without depleting energy 💪

Tuning into seasonal changes supports your immune system, energy levels & mental clarity! 🍁✨

Chinese Medicine is all about living healthy through seasonal living.
Marie Hopkinson's practice is in Bayswater, WA and we welcome new patients to discover the benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine to live a more healthy life
9275 1999 / or book online here: https://bespokemedicine.net/patients/

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11/04/2025

I'm ready to play Chinese medicine doctors with your kids barbies...

10/04/2025

Medicine time.

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21/03/2025

Get ready for the change of season - Autumn with Acupuncture and herbs
Find out more about what this means and how Chinese Medicine has ancient practices that naturally help your body transition from Yang to Yin - Summer to Winter - via autumn. If you do what's right in each season you suit the following season - this is a paraphrase of ancient Nei Jing Wisdom - this can include addressing things are are going on NOW so they don't get WORSE in winter. Optimising your health and strengthening the bodies defensive system through moxibustion primarily.

In my clinic I use Moxa, Herbs, Acupuncture, Cupping as treatments and prevention protocols. - Dr Marie Hopkinson (Doctor of Chinese Medicine)

Find out more about what's individually right for you by calling 9275 1999 or book in at the link in bio / www.bespokemedicine.net/patients for appointment or discovery call (Free).