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Chinese Medicine Practitioner: Nervous System Regulation, Pain & Musculoskeletal, Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture, Stress & Addiction Management, Digestive concerns, Sleep, Menstruation, Postpartum care, Applied Kinesiology, N.E.T 🏳️‍🌈 Welcome 🏳️‍⚧️

This is your permission to soften.In a world that asks you to push, perform, and hold it all together—Chinese Medicine i...
13/04/2026

This is your permission to soften.

In a world that asks you to push, perform, and hold it all together—Chinese Medicine invites you into stillness.

A delicate placement of seeds and pins…

A quiet recalibration of your system…

For a gebtle return to your body.

My sessions are designed to feel both nurtured, heard & grounded.

Experience a holistic treatment and reconnect with the woman beneath the tension.

Dr Linda Brancato (TCM) ♥️

🎨Madame Bertin de Veaux by Anne-Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, 1806.

SKIN CONDITIONS & THE LUNG CONNECTION 🫁 In Chinese Medicine, the Lungs govern the skin and pores.This is why Autumn ofte...
05/04/2026

SKIN CONDITIONS & THE LUNG CONNECTION 🫁

In Chinese Medicine, the Lungs govern the skin and pores.

This is why Autumn often brings flare-ups such as:
• Dry, itchy skin
• Eczema
• Sensitivity or irritation
• Dull complexion

When Lung Yin or fluids are depleted, the skin loses its ability to stay hydrated and protected.

External dryness + internal imbalance = compromised skin barrier.

Support from within:
• Nourish Yin (white fungus, almond, pear)
• Avoid excessive heat/drying foods (alcohol, spicy food)
• Prioritise sleep (repair phase)
• Consider acupuncture/herbal support

Healthy skin in TCM is a reflection of internal fluid balance and Lung function.

🎨 Felix Schurig (1852-1907), At Prayer 1889

CONSTIPATION & THE LARGE INTESTINE IN AUTUMN🍂Dryness doesn’t just affect the lungs — it also impacts the Large Intestine...
04/04/2026

CONSTIPATION & THE LARGE INTESTINE IN AUTUMN🍂

Dryness doesn’t just affect the lungs — it also impacts the Large Intestine.

A very common presentation in Autumn:
• Dry, difficult stools
• Bloating
• Incomplete evacuation
• Skin breakouts

In TCM, the Large Intestine relies on adequate fluids to function smoothly. When dryness accumulates, transformation and movement slow down.

Support healthy bowel function:
• Increase moistening foods (pear, honey, chia, flaxseed)
• Warm water first thing in the morning
• Gentle abdominal massage
• Regulate stress (YES, Stress affects bowel movement)

This season reminds us that elimination is just as important as nourishment.

GRIEF, LETTING GO & THE METAL ELEMENT In TCM, Autumn corresponds to the Metal element (Lungs & Large Intestine organs), ...
03/04/2026

GRIEF, LETTING GO & THE METAL ELEMENT

In TCM, Autumn corresponds to the Metal element (Lungs & Large Intestine organs), and is associated tithe the emotion of grief.

This doesn’t always present as obvious sadness — it can be subtle:

• Feeling flat or withdrawn
• Difficulty letting go
• Low motivation
• Increased sensitivity

The Lungs and Large Intestine work together not only physically, but emotionally — helping us take in what we need, and release what we don’t.

When this system is out of balance, we may hold onto things longer than we should — physically and emotionally.

Support your emotional Lung system this Autumn by:
• Journalling or reflective practices
• Decluttering physical spaces (feng shu)
• Gentle movement + breath
• Creating boundaries

Autumn is not about loss — it is about refinement and release.

🎨Portrait of a Mother with her Daughter, 1816-1823. Henri François Riesener (1767-1828)

Lung Qi & Dryness in AutumnAutumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)is governed by the Lung system, which is highly s...
28/03/2026

Lung Qi & Dryness in Autumn
Autumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)is governed by the Lung system, which is highly sensitive to dryness.

During this season the moisture in our environment declines. As this climatic shift occurs, so too can the body's internal fluids — leading to:
• Dry skin
• Dry cough or throat
• Constipation
• Low immunity
• Fatigue or shortness of breath

In TCM, this is known as “Lung Yin deficiency” or Dryness invading the Lungs.

The Lungs regulate the skin and Wei Qi (defence immunity), making this a key time to protect your barrier systems with TCM support.

YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR LUNG QI BY:
• Eating moistening foods (pear, white fungus, sesame)
• Staying hydrated (warm fluids to manage the cold environmental changes)
• Avoiding excessive raw or dry/drying foods
• Gentle breathwork and slowing down to the New climatic pace from summer to autumn.

Autumn invites us to soften, protect, and preserve.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (气) is the fundamental life force that animates the body. It is the dynamic energy r...
16/03/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (气) is the fundamental life force that animates the body. It is the dynamic energy responsible for movement, warmth, transformation, protection, and containment within our physiology.

When Qi flows harmoniously through the body’s channels (meridian) network, the organs communicate efficiently, digestion transforms nutrients effectively, the mind remains calm, and the immune system maintains resilience.

Each organ system contributes a specific quality of Qi. When balanced, these energies support vitality and internal rhythm; when disrupted, they create patterns of imbalance that manifest physically and emotionally.

In Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of Qi. Emotions are viewed as movements of Qi within the organs. When Qi flows harmoniously, emotions are experienced and released naturally. When Qi stagnates or weakens, emotional patterns may become prolonged or intensified.

An Imbalance occurs when an emotion becomes chronic, suppressed, or excessive, disrupting the harmony between organ systems.

By regulating Qi through acupuncture, herbal medicine, breath, and nourishment, these emotional patterns can return to a state of fluid balance, restoring both physiological health and emotional resilience.

Emotions as Movements of QiIn Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of Qi. Imbalanc...
16/03/2026

Emotions as Movements of Qi

In Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of Qi. Imbalance occurs when an emotion becomes chronic, suppressed, or excessive, disrupting the harmony between organ systems.

By regulating Qi through acupuncture, herbal medicine, breath, and nourishment, these emotional patterns can return to a state of fluid balance, restoring both physiological health and emotional resilience.

Spleen Qi & Emotions in Chinese Medicine Emotions are Movements of Qi. In Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologize...
13/03/2026

Spleen Qi & Emotions in Chinese Medicine

Emotions are Movements of Qi. In Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of Qi. Imbalance occurs when an emotion becomes chronic, suppressed, or excessive, disrupting the harmony between organ systems.
By regulating Qi through acupuncture, herbal medicine, breath, and nourishment, these emotional patterns can return to a state of fluid balance, restoring both physiological health and emotional resilience.

Dr Linda Brancato (TCM)
📍Double Bay, Sydney
📖 Thurs - Sun
Bookings via link in profile

LIVER- Emotions as Movements of QiIn Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of Qi. I...
10/03/2026

LIVER- Emotions as Movements of Qi

In Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of Qi. Imbalance occurs when an emotion becomes chronic, suppressed, or excessive, disrupting the harmony between organ systems.

By regulating Qi through acupuncture, herbal medicine, breath, and nourishment, these emotional patterns can return to a state of fluid balance, restoring both physiological health and emotional resilience.

Dr Linda Brancato (TCM)
Chinese Medicine & Mind-Body Practitioner
Thursday - Sunday Appointments
📍Double Bay
Appointments via linktr.ee link in profile xoxo

KIDNEY QI- EMOTIONS AS MOVEMENTS OF QI In Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of ...
09/03/2026

KIDNEY QI- EMOTIONS AS MOVEMENTS OF QI

In Chinese medicine, emotions are not pathologized—they are natural movements of Qi. Imbalance occurs when an emotion becomes chronic, suppressed, or excessive, disrupting the harmony between organ systems.
By regulating Qi through acupuncture, herbal medicine, breath, and nourishment, these emotional patterns can return to a state of fluid balance, restoring both physiological health and emotional resilience.

WHY STRESS DAMAGES THE GUT IN CHINESE MEDICINEYour digestion requires warmth, regulation and calm.Stress disrupts the na...
09/03/2026

WHY STRESS DAMAGES THE GUT IN CHINESE MEDICINE

Your digestion requires warmth, regulation and calm.

Stress disrupts the natural relationship between the Liver and the digestive system. The Liver is linked to more than its functional programming required for a systemic pattern of systemic regulations. In Chinese Medicine the Liver under stress disregulates the "bigger" picture of our organ relationships making it tricky to achieve homeostasis.

When Liver Qi becomes constrained, it can:
• cause abdominal bloating or distension
• create alternating constipation and loose stools
• produce abdominal tension
• trigger food sensitivities
• rib-side or upper abdominal tension
• irregular digestion
• irritability or mood fluctuations
• headaches or neck tension
• disrupted menstrual cycles in women

This is why acupuncture often focuses on calming the nervous system while strengthening digestion.

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Sydney, NSW
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http://drlindabrancato.setmore.com/

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