Key Acupuncture

11/06/2025

GSM - the genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Did you know that UTI’s can be fatal??

This matters A LOT ladies.
Please do not ignore things like:�itching, pain & discomfort, increased frequency (and severity) of UTI’s, changes in frequency of urination, because these changes can get a WHOLE LOT WORSE.

I care about you and want you to have healthy bits for all your years.
If you have an elderly woman in your life, particularly if they are in a nursing home or care situation, be aware (but not alarmed) and mindful.

Jean Hailes specialist training.
Member Australasian Menopause Society.
Master’s of Public Health.

Book here if you need peri/menopause support https://key-acupuncture-pty-ltd.au3.cliniko.com/bookings

Co-located with Heyday Clinic and Talking Health Counselling 50 Commercial St Korumburra.

Dominguez-Bali et al. (2025). The New, Undescribed, and Lethal Components of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005918.021

10/05/2025

THIS IS MEAL PREP in action. Pad Thai. Cook double, freeze half. This will feed me 6 times! 14 different plants (16 when I add the coriander & peanuts). Took me 30 minutes, including prep. Nourishing my Spleen, feeding the soil.

28/04/2025

HOT FLASHES AND NIGHT SWEATS FU***NG WITH YOUR SLEEP?
Acupuncture might be the solution you’re looking for.
If your sleep is up to s**t, life is hard. Prioritise good food, less alcohol, more exercise and clear the decks when it comes to stuff that’s not working for you anymore.
Stop putting everyone else first. Now is YOUR time.

Book a Women’s Comprehensive Midlife Health Check online. We go through EVERYTHING and set you up with a plan to get you where you want to be.

18/04/2025

PURPLE FRUIT.. packed full of fibre and anthocyanin.. potent blood tonics in TCM.
In western medicine anthocyanins protect against diabetes, cancer and heart disease, as well as having anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects- all conditions that perimenopausal and menopausal women are at risk for. PMID: 28970777

31/03/2025

NATUROBEST preconception recall.

15/02/2025

I have strong feelings about shonks, people claiming they can cure things like ADHD, brain disorders, and cancer by calling their ‘therapy’ (that is NOT regulated or monitored) fancy names. There is a whole lot of bulls**t out there. I might do a series of posts about what’s legit and backed by science, and what’s flat out bulls**t.

20/01/2025

Mental health care plan from your GP and struggling to find a spot? Check this out.

Ok, you have a Mental Health care plan from your GP...now what?

Unfortunately, Australia only allows psychologists and some social workers to work with Medicare for counselling. That leaves most counsellors not able to claim Medicare rebates.

That’s OK, we're not really complaining (we are trying to change this through our professional associations such as ACA / PACFA).
There are actually some benefits to not accessing Medicare.

Every counsellor has their own style and preferred type of therapy. We think the best benefit for you would be working with somebody who you can trust, really hears your concerns and 'gets' you.

There are also some other benefits of not using Medicare.

--You will generally find that some very experienced counsellors have lower costs than your gap with Medicare under a MHCP. Check out their prices. You may be surprised :-)

--Most counsellors will have a shorter waiting list and will be able to see you much sooner than a Psychologist.

--Counsellors are not constrained by the type of treatment Medicare has dictated you need. And, yes, there is a (surprisingly short) list of approved treatment interventions.

--There isn’t a limit to the amount of sessions.

--Not being part of the Medicare system means there is better confidentiality and privacy with your records and attendance, as there is no government requirement to share your records.

Just a little food for thought when you are choosing someone to undertake counselling with.

:-) Scott.

15/01/2025

Counsellors and Medicare.. what’s the drill??

Ok, you have a Mental Health care plan from your GP...now what?

Unfortunately, Australia only allows psychologists and some social workers to work with Medicare for counselling. That leaves most counsellors not able to claim Medicare rebates.

That’s OK, we're not really complaining (we are trying to change this through our professional associations such as ACA / PACFA).
There are actually some benefits to not accessing Medicare.

Every counsellor has their own style and preferred type of therapy. We think the best benefit for you would be working with somebody who you can trust, really hears your concerns and 'gets' you.

There are also some other benefits of not using Medicare.

--You will generally find that some very experienced counsellors have lower costs than your gap with Medicare under a MHCP. Check out their prices. You may be surprised :-)

--Most counsellors will have a shorter waiting list and will be able to see you much sooner than a Psychologist.

--Counsellors are not constrained by the type of treatment Medicare has dictated you need. And, yes, there is a (surprisingly short) list of approved treatment interventions.

--There isn’t a limit to the amount of sessions.

--Not being part of the Medicare system means there is better confidentiality and privacy with your records and attendance, as there is no government requirement to share your records.

Just a little food for thought when you are choosing someone to undertake counselling with.

:-) Scott.

31/12/2024

NEW YEAR, new what? New LESS. New framing. New focus. New f***s given. New habits. What doesn’t change is my love and gratitude for you all. That’s old news. Care more. Feel more. Drop the rope. Breathe out.

08/12/2024

Yep. Ok is ok.

28/11/2024

No is a complete sentence.