This week is Natural Medicine Week! 23-29th May Celebrates all that is Natural Therapies & Complementary Medicine. Hosted by The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), who advocates for practitioners of the following modalities, including Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Through all of that covid happenings, ATMS was constantly in contact with Government about health regulations, […]
Katika going on Maternity Leave July 2021
Katika going on Maternity Leave in July 2021 Andrew and I are excited to be welcoming a new addition to our family in August this year. I’m FINISHING UP CLINIC ON Thursday JULY 15th. What if you need ongoing treatment? Read on to find out where to go.
What is Dampness?
What is Damp? How do we see dampness present in our external environment? Things that are waterlogged, moist, musty, dank, soggy. It may even have a specific smell of stagnant water. Traditional Chinese Medicine has language around how certain symptoms present in people. Historically, master practitioners were constantly observing nature and looking for similar patterns […]
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Jade Windscreen Powder
Jade Windscreen Powder or Yu Ping Feng San is a Chinese Medicine formula one may use when they’re well. Q: Why would you take Chinese herbs when you’re well? A: For prevention and to improve general health and wellbeing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) firmly roots the immune system in the Lung and Spleen. Comparing it […]
Katika Funnell, Acupuncturist, now joining a Medical Practice
Each new year brings new challenges. Katika is glad to announce that she will be joining The Terrey Hills Family Surgery as of 1st August 2018. This means unfortunately she’ll be closing down her Elanora Heights wing of her practice.