October is recognised as Mental Health Month, with October 10th (today) marking World Mental Health Day. It’s a time to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and encourage people to ask for help and seek support. This is an issue that affects everyone, and taking steps to nurture it is just as important […]

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the different emotions are related to specific organs in the body. When the Qi is stuck, knotted or disrupted, emotions can be a tell-tale sign of where its stuck and where to begin treatment using Acupuncture or Chinese Herbal Medicine. TCM believes emotions like joy, anger, sadness, and fear directly […]

How Relaxed Are You When You're Sleeping? After a full night’s sleep, do you wake in the morning exhausted? Or STILL feeling tired? The effects of stress or an unrested mind doesn’t necessarily stop once your head hits the pillow. Sleep Disorders called Parasomnias happen to you whilst you sleep and can cause fatigue. They […]

Anxiety is a common yet complex mental health condition that can significantly impact a person's daily life. From persistent worry to physical symptoms like rapid heart rate and shallow breathing, anxiety manifests in various ways. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies of anxiety, explore its root causes, and provide practical tips for […]

Acupuncture with Katika now available at Brookvale. I've settled into the new clinic location for Acupuncture at Brookvale! I'm continuing to provide Chinese Medicine services for current and new clients. Here's what the new treatment room looks like - bigger, brighter and more space! Availability for Acupuncture at Brookvale: Mondays 10-7pm Thursdays 2pm-6pm Saturdays 1pm-6pm […]

Natural Medicine Week aims to educate and promote awareness about Natural Medicine in Australia. The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) is an association I'm a member of and have been for most of my practicing years since 2003. ATMS focuses on three areas of Natural Medicine: Ingestive - Naturopathy & Western Herbal Medicine Bodywork - […]