Toowoomba Chinese Acupuncture Clinic provide Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toowoomba. AHPRA registered acupuncturist, Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner and Chinese Herbal Dispenser, Dr. Isabella Y. FENG (Bachelor of Medicine) specialises in all pain management and most medical conditions.


As one of the oldest therapy in this world, Traditional Chinese Acupuncture has treated all sorts of pain and most medical conditions for over 2,500 years in China. 

It is Natural and Efficient. 

All Pain Management: 
Migraine, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Foot Pain, Shoulder Pain, Hip Pain, Hand Pain, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Frozen Shoulder, Arthritis, Sports Injury, Tennis Elbow, Menstrual Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Sciatica, Sprain and etc. 

Most Medical Conditions: 
Smoking Cessation, Frequent Urination, Men's Health, Menstrual Disorder, Menopause, Malposition of Fetus, Infertility, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Reflux, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nausea, Adverse Reactions to Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy, Dysphagia, Dysphasia, Bell’s Palsy, Bulbar Palsy, Stroke, Hemiplegia and etc.

The Full Service of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture TAKES AT LEAST 60 MINS.

·  General Price: $75 for 60 mins.

·  Senior Pensioners: $40 for 60 mins (about 50% discount)

·  HICAPS is Available for All Private Health Insurance Rebate.

Real FULL SERVICE of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

The original Chinese term for what we today routinely call acupuncture is ZHEN JIU, which refers to both needling (ZHEN) and moxibustion (JIU).  Moxibustion is the burning of herb mugwort over acupoints to activate Vital Qi and then improve body energy. The combination of needling and moxibustion is the Real Full Service of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (ZHEN JIU) providing the best treatment. However, this heritage has been lost in Toowoomba and only needling is known by public. Thus, the effect of acupuncture is compromised. 

AHPRA registered acupuncturist Dr. Isabella Yue FENG (Bachelor of Medicine), after 7 years endeavor, has inherited the spirit of both needling and moxibustion, and is ready to provide the Full Service of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Toowoomba. The Full Service will double the effect of needle and best control all sorts of pain and most medical conditions. 

BOOK ACUPUNCTURE NOW: 

Tel: 07 4638 2885 
Mobile: 0451 736 524
Email: tcac88@gmail.com

Business Hours: 

·  0930 --- 1900, Monday to Sunday.

·  Dr. Isabella doesn't take fixed schedule for days off, as she'd like to take same day off with her husband who does shift work in Toowoomba Base Hospital.

·  This is a very busy clinic. If you call us and nobody answers the phone, that means Dr. Isabella is busy with clients or taking her days off with her husband. Please leave a message and Dr. Isabella will call you back as soon as possible.

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DR. ISABELLA YUE FENG:

·  Bachelor of Medicine from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine which is One of the Earliest and Best Universities on Acupuncture in the World.

·  AHPRA Registered Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner and Chinese Herbal Dispenser (Registration Number : CMR002000810)

·  Nearly 10 Years Experience on Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

·  An Excellent Wife of Ricky YANG who is a Senior Registered Nurse in Toowoomba General Hospital

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Acupuncture for Headaches and Head Pain What are headaches? What types of headaches are there?

Simply defined, a headache is a pain in the head due to some cause. Headaches may result from any number of factors, including tension; muscle contraction; vascular problems; withdrawal from certain medications; abscesses; or injury.

Headaches fall into three main categories: tension-type, migraine and cervicogenic. Tension-type headaches are the most frequent. Patients who endure tension-type headaches usually feel mild to moderate pain on both sides of the head. The pain is usually described as tight, stiff or constricting, as if something is being wrapped around your head and squeezed tightly.

While migraines affect far fewer people than tension-type headaches and have a much shorter duration, their symptoms are much more severe. They typically affect women more frequently than men, with pain that usually occurs on one side of the head. Migraines can be so severe that they can cause loss of appetite, blurred vision, nausea and even vomiting.

Cervicogenic headaches are the most recently diagnosed type of headache and are musculoskeletal in nature. They may be caused by pain in the neck or spine that is transferred to the head. Many times, cervicogenic headaches go undiagnosed because of their recent classification.

Who suffers from headaches?

Nearly everyone will suffer a headache at some point in time. They are one of the most common physical complaints that prompt people to treat themselves or seek professional assistance. Some estimates say that up to 50 million Americans suffer from sever, long-lasting, recurring headaches. While most headaches are not necessarily symptomatic of another condition, they can be very distracting and account for significant amounts of time lost from work.

What can acupuncture do for headaches?

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a very consistent and philosophically-based framework for headache etiology, physiology, diagnosis and treatment strategy. Acupuncture, as an effective treatment modality, has been applied to headaches from the earliest beginnings of TCM.

Acupuncture is not only effective for migraine headaches, but also works very well with tension headaches, cluster headaches, post-traumatic headaches, and disease-related headaches that might be due to sinus problems, high blood pressure or sleeping disorders. The greatest advantage of acupuncture over Western medicine is that it does virtually no harm. Some medications can have serious side effects and can (in some instances) actually lead to patients experiencing a "rebound" headache. Unlike synthetic drugs, acupuncture has virtually no side effects, and the procedures for treating headaches are much less invasive with acupuncture than with surgery.

References

§ Carlsson J, Fahlcrantz A, Augustinsson LE. Muscle tenderness in tension headache treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy. Cephalalgia 1990;10:131-141.

§ Hesse J, Mogelvang B, Simonsen H. Acupuncture versus metoprolol in migraine prophylaxis: a randomized trial of trigger point inactivation. J Internal Med 1994;235:451-456.

§ Vincent CA. A controlled trial of the treatment of migraine by acupuncture. Clin J Pain1989;5:305-312.

§ Vincent CA. The treatment of tension headache by acupuncture: a controlled single-case design with time series analysis. J Psychosomatic Res 1990;34:553-561.

§ Zhang L, Li L. 202 cases of headache treated with electroacupuncture. J Tradit Chin Med1995;15(2):124-126.

Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome Pain

By Alejandro Katz, MD, OMD, LAc, QME

Some of the cases termed "lower back pain" are in reality piriformis syndrome. In piroformis syndrome, the piriformis muscle gets tight (due to overstretching, trauma, prolonged bad posture, etc.) and compresses the sciatic nerve, producing numbness and pain going down the thigh and calf (UB channel).

If the compression is on the inferior gluteal nerve (a branch of the sciatic nerve), the pain will be in the buttock (local symptoms).

When the initial examination takes place, it is very common to see the patient leaning toward the other side (when sitting or standing) in order to reduce the compression of the sciatic nerve. The great majority of these patients are taking medications - for example, 800 milligrams of ibuprofen (Motrin) three times a day, or 500 milligrams of naproxen two times a day - with little or no improvement.

The examination of the affected area begins with moderate digital palpation of GB 30 and moves toward the midline. A series of trigger points will be discovered that, when palpated, will produce local and/or referred pain (referred pain/tingling toward the buttock and/or leg [UB channel]).

Technique used: Chinese acupuncture needles (gauge #36), 1.5-2 inches long.

Micro-current device: Acutron Mentor, biphasic milliamp pads, with milliamp stimulation for 20 minutes (milliamp stimulation is maintained as a noticeable, mild tingling sensation). A second stage follows: a cooling period of five minutes (microamp stimulation, biphasic, 75-100 micro-amps).

Treatment points: GB 30 is connected to 2-4 trigger areas on top of the piriformis muscle.

The treatment frequency is 1-3 times a week (depending on the pain level) for 4-6 weeks. The acupuncture needles are inserted with the stimulation pads on top of the needles (the pads used are Zimmer, single use).

Within 6-8 treatments, the patient is able to feel improvement: pain/burning and tingling is reduced; the range of motion of the hip is increased; and pain medication reduced or discontinued.

As in almost all muscle disorders, the indication of the appropriate stretching exercises for the muscles involved will assist in a speedy recovery. A course of daily stretching exercises is recommended (part of the protocol) to patients to assist in recovery of the muscles and tendons. Targeting the piriformis is done with a single knee to the chest with painful side cross-over. The stretching exercises are performed three times a day, five times each time, maintaining the stretch between 5-10 seconds. It is convenient to apply heat for 15 to 20 minutes before the stretching exercises are done in order to increase the elasticity of the muscle, and ice for five minutes afterward in order to reduce the inflammation produced by the stretching exercises.

Other treatments: Posture training is another pillar of patient rehabilitation. In some cases, a cortisone injection is administered locally to reduce the inflammation and edema of the muscle. Surgery is another resource (although rarely used): it "cleans up" the fibrotic muscle.

If you have any questions about the treatment described in this article, please contact me at the address below.

Acupuncture and fertility

By The Bub Hub Crew|Friday, February 27th, 2015

Acupuncture is quickly becoming more popular among couples to address fertility concerns.

Unfortunately, infertility is on the rise and modern day living may be contributing to this.

With many couples facing constant stress from work, finances, or other obstacles in life, health is usually compromised. Often sleeping patterns alter, dietary and lifestyle choices are affected, and stimulants are consumed in order to enhance work productivity.

Although used for thousands of years, acupuncture is relatively new to western society. Recent years have seen an explosion of interest among westerners to address their health concerns through acupuncture. This has led to more interest among health care providers and researchers, hence providing information of its effectiveness for various health concerns – including improving fertility.

How does acupuncture work?

Fine sterile needles are used to stimulate specific acu-points on the body’s surface. These acu-points are located on meridians that innervate certain organ systems, such as the reproductive system.

When the needles stimulate these acu-points, the energy (Qi – pronounced Chi) and blood located at the acu-points are stimulated to start circulating throughout the body into these organ systems, improving efficiency. By doing this, poor health is able to be rectified.

How can acupuncture improve fertility?

With regards to fertility, acupuncture aims to do the following:

For women:

• Regulate the menstrual cycle via correcting any hormonal imbalances
• Enhance follicular development in order to improve egg quality
• Thicken the lining so when fertilisation of an egg has occurred the uterus is ready to assist in implantation of the embryo
• Help to regulate the effects of stress on the body – stress can effect the regulation of ovulation and menstruation, therefore is detrimental to conception
• It’s also very important to improve the general health of a woman as possible inflammation caused by other illnesses can also contribute to infertility
• In relation to IVF, modern day research has found acupuncture improves success of fertility by 40 – 60 per cent when administered before and after embryo transfer.

For men:

• Sperm quality can be enhanced by improving sperm count, motility, and abnormality – many factors can contribute to poor quality sperm. Acupuncture addresses these health concerns and assists with improving general health leading to improved sperm quality.
• Stress is also dealt with in men as this too can negatively affect sperm which may promote infertility in men.

It is important to understand that while participating in a treatment regimen of acupuncture, dietary and lifestyle choices are effectively addressed to enhance results gained from the acupuncture.

Do both partners need acupuncture?

It is best that both you and your partner attend the first consultation. This allows specific concerns to be discussed with your acupuncturist to determine the most effective strategy to improve your chances of success. Acupuncture has been found to improve sperm quality momentarily for 3 days so some men opt to have acupuncture around the time of their partner’s ovulation.

It must be remembered that it takes two to conceive a baby therefore the health of both parents is paramount to success.

How long before you can conceive?

The answer to this question varies between people, as everyone is different. Age, current health status, dietary and lifestyle choices all contribute to the duration of treatment and the number of treatment cycles required. Generally, one cycle of treatment is 12 acupuncture sessions.

Accurate information can be provided by your acupuncturist after 4 – 5 sessions as this allows enough time for your body to demonstrate how it responds to the treatment. Your acupuncturist will be able to discuss this at length based on individual circumstances.

Is acupuncture safe and are the needles re-used?

Acupuncture needles are sterile surgical stainless steel and are sold as single use needles. This means acupuncturists must safely discard the needles after use into a sharps container. In addition, acupuncturists are educated on anatomy as well as techniques on maximising the effects achieved through acupuncture. It is important to discuss such concerns when scheduling an appointment so that you feel comfortable with the practitioner’s qualifications and skill.

– this article was kindly supplied by Dr. Irene Prantalos from Salubre Health Solutions.

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What Are the Acupuncture Points for Plantar Fasciitis?

Last Updated: Nov 11, 2015 | By Jody Murray

An acupuncturist treats a patient's foot. Photo Credit Evelyn Peyton/iStock/Getty Images

Overview

Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into different areas of the body known as acupuncture points. While the practice of acupuncture itself is reported to be thousands of years old, its use in the United States is still relatively new. According to Acupuncture Today, recent studies have shown that acupuncture can be an effective form of pain relief for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, but research regarding its use for plantar fasciitis is scant.

Local Points

Many of the acupuncture points chosen to treat plantar fasciitis are on the foot and ankle. After a thorough evaluation the acupuncturist will determine which points are appropriate on a case by case basis. Often used points include Kidney 3 and Bladder 60, located between the ankle bones and the Achilles tendon. Other points that may be used include, Kidney 6 and Bladder 62, located below the ankle bones on either side. The acupuncturist will also palpate the sole of the patient's foot and needle any areas that are particularly tender.

Health Benefits of Acupuncture

Health benefits of acupuncture include relief from chronic pain, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, depression,migraine, nausea, postoperative pain and obesity. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used alternative medicines throughout the world, and in simplest terms, acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with small needles at specific points on the body. This stimulates certain nerve endings of the body, and can relieve a wide variety of health conditions.

Acupuncture originated as a traditional practice of Chinese medicine, and in its classical form, acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of medicinal practice in human history still being used today. Many nations around the world swear by acupuncture, and the popularity of the practices has spread throughout the world, though it is variably accepted as an effective and trusted method of treatment. The uses of acupuncture traditionally centered on actuating different bodily functions that may be stalled or working improperly, warming the body, defending against pathogens, containing bodily fluids, and transforming those fluids into other usable forms of material or energy. Some of those traditional intentions have been kept, while others have changed.

Acupressure Massage for Frequency of Urination Activate Our Body's Own Healing Power!

These are the acupressure points for frequency of urination. Working on these points can help you get better faster. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.

Acupressure Point CV4 — Guan Yuan
Chinese Name: 關元
Location: on the midline of the abdomen, 3 body inches below the belly button. Four fingers-width below the belly button.
Benefits: enuresis, nocturnal emission, frequent urination, retention of urine, hernia, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, prolapse of the rectum

Acupressure Point Bladder Point 
Location: 3 body inches below CV 8 and 4 body inches lateral on the right.
Benefits: abdominal pain, difficulty in urinating

Acupressure Point K3 — Tai Xi
Chinese Name: 太溪
Location: in the depression between the medial malleolus and tendo-calcaneus, level withe tip of the medial malleolus.
Benefits: balancing point, sore throat, toothache, deafness, hemoptysis, asthma, insomnia, impotence, frequency of urination, lower backache, swollen gums, palpitations, fear, emotions, anxiety attacks, vomiting, cold sores. “ever young point” to remove the age lines, to reduce the sensation of excessive heat or cold, side effects of radiation and chemotherapy.

Acupressure Point K6 — Zhao Hai
Chinese Name: 照海
Location: 1 body inch below the medial malleolus.
Benefits: irregular menstruation, PMS, prolapse of the uterus, pruritus vulvae, frequency of urination, epilepsy, insomnia, sore throat, increase psychic ability, impotence, male sexual problems.

It is important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, to help clear away toxic substances in our body.

Caution: You should consult with a healthcare professional before practicing Acupressure or starting any diet, exercise, Chinese herbs or other supplementation programs.

By Grace Chen| December 14th, 2015|Categories: Acupressure, Natural Healing|Tags: Frequency of Urination|0 Comments

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About the Author: Grace Chen

Hi, I'm Grace Chen. I’m enthusiastic about Traditional Chinese Medicine, natural healing including Chinese Medicinal Herbs, Acupressure, Qi-Gong, foot massage and more. My passion for herbs had been a lifelong journey beginning as a young girl always been fascinated by my grandfather’s Chinese Herbal Medicine chest, full of amazing goodies helping people get well. To chase my dreams, I created a website, HerbalShop.com to share my passion, my grandfather Dr. Chen’s herbal recipes, interesting new and the translation of the classical Chinese herbal formulas with the world. Hope you enjoy it!