Acupuncture with Back on your feet in Sydney CBD is a must if you have recurring health problems and or infertility, 183 Macquarie St.
Back on your Feet is all about getting you Back on your Feet!! Your body will enjoy the results of acupuncture, massage and reflective listening. Chronic back pain, stress related illnesses, menstrual problems and headaches can all be conditions of the past. Give yourself the gift of health and get Back On Your Feet.
To make an appointment please call: 02 92 333 800
SERVICES
About Scott Cansdell
During a fateful school soccer match at the age of 15 Scott sprained his ankle. Fortuitously, he was advised to see a “Chinese medicine man” by his coach.
When inside the Chinatown clinic, the pungent smell of herbs and the precision of the acupuncturist all seemed strangely familiar to Scott, which he can only describe as if he “was coming home”. This experience left a long lasting impression, one that would determine his life path in years to come.
During his formative years, Scott enjoyed martial arts, athletics, team sports and a natural curiosity for understanding how things ‘work'.
By the time he was 20, he was juggling full-time carpentry work around a part-time remedial massage business and Kung-Fu training. It was all smooth sailing until his back was severely injured from lifting concrete slabs, a turning point in life which led him to the healing art of Qi-Gong, initially as a self healing technique.
The next several years saw Scott develop his interest in Qi-Gong, and to teach Qi-Gong workshops at health retreats in Australia. Subsequently, his alignment with the philosophies of the Chinese healing arts led to more formal studies of Chinese Medicine. In pursuit of further learning he travelled to Asia in 1996. The highlight of this journey for Scott, was working as an acupuncturist and massage therapist at Kalubowila Hospital in Sri Lanka.
On returning to Australia in 1998, Scott advanced his studies in Chinese Medicine. Today Scott works along side Sports Physicians and General Practitioners in Sydney's CBD, specializing in muscular-skeletal problems and stress related illnesses.
Scott's passion and curiosity for understanding how things ‘work', continues to inspire him. He now defines his life's work as a healer to include listening attentively, understanding compassionately and inquiring insightfully to assist positive change into peoples' lives.
To get in touch with Scott : scott@backonyourfeet.com.au
If you suffer from any of the symptoms below please call to make an appointment.
Muscular-skeletal & neurological: Back/neck/shoulder pain, sciatica, arthritis and rheumatism, muscle strain, joint pain, headache, migraine, dizziness, ringing in the ears, post-stroke, spasms, sports injuries.
Circulation problems: Cold hands and feet, feeling cold all over, aversion to cold/wind, numbness and tingling of limbs, edema swelling, retention of urine, fluid retention.
Stress symptom: Sleep disorders, stiff neck/shoulders, teeth grinding, impotence, mood swings, obsessive thinking, fiery temper, mild depression, anxiety attacks, and allergies.
Respiratory system: Common cold and flu, tonsillitis, sinus, asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, congested throat, hoarseness, allergies.
Digestive and intestinal illness: Ulcers, diarrhoea, constipation, anorexia, lack of appetite, indigestion, over-eating, hemorrhoids, lack of energy, gastric, dysentery, irritable bowel.
Women's health: PMT, menstrual pain, menopause, irregularities of cycle, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, postnatal problems, lactation.
Disorders of the mouth and eyes: Toothache, bleeding gums, bad breath, mouth ulcers, sore tongue, cold sores, eye infections, blurred vision.
Our Therapies offered:
- Chinese Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Acu-Face-Lift
- Auricular Therapy
- Dit-Da
- Massage
- Sports Massage
- Remedial Massage
- Chinese Massage
- Tui-na (acupressure)
- Swedish Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Reflective Listening
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Yoga Lessons
- Feng Shui Consultation
Acupuncture
Acupuncture activates and releases the body’s “happy hormones” (known as endorphins) to give you that “great to be back on your feet” feeling.
This ancient healing art with a history spanning 3000 years originated from China. To this day acupuncture has been refined from all corners of the globe, combining old texts with new scientific studies.
Acupuncture restores homeostasis in the body and is highly effective in treating an array of conditions ranging from stress related symptoms to muscular skeletal problems. Its success in pain management is well documented, and it was for this reason acupuncture was initially introduced to the West.
http://www.backonyourfeet.com.au
Testimonial
"For months, the pain in my right shoulder had been slowly getting worse. It got to a point where I couldn't lift anything with my right arm, and sleeping on my right side was no longer just uncomfortable, but painful.
I'd known of acupuncture, but had never tried this way of healing. When I finally approached Scott to help with my shoulder, his single accupuncture treatment worked immediately. I couldn't believe it. It has opened my eyes to a whole new world of healing, and I would recommend Scott's services to anyone."
Johmar Gazo
Executive Manager, Technology Services
Commonwealth Bank
Massage
- Tui-na is the sophisticated art of Chinese massage.
- Dynamic stretching, pushing, rolling, kneading and cupping techniques used to activate the 365-acupressure points of the body.
- Remedial massage techniques include effleurage and deep tissue finger work.
- The combination of these two styles results in a highly balanced and thorough massage.
- Benefit’s to look forward to include increased blood circulation, relaxed muscles and a calm nervous system.
- Results often experienced are an increase in energy approximately 3 hours afterwards.
Testimonial
"We have found that the regular treatments from Scott to our staff members show immediate results in lowering staff stress levels, increasing communication ease with all clients and suppliers, whilst providing higher work efficiency and general well being. Scott's treatments are greatly appreciated by our members of staff, with everybody looking forward to their weekly sessions and commenting how it alleviates the day to day pressures."
- Word Force Advertising
Reflective Listening
Reflective Listening is where you get to know and understand yourself. In this supportive, relaxed environment you have the permission to let go. You have the freedom to talk about anything you choose. I will support you by listening. When you have finished talking I will reflect certain points back to you that I feel need to be explored. Through this exploration you will learn about patterns, belief systems and what is holding you back in life.
Daily stress and most illnesses are the products of childhood experiences. Between the ages of birth and 7 years, an incident will set up your views on life. Then between ages 7 and 12 a similar scenario will concrete this belief system in your subconscious mind. From this point everything you do in life will be ruled by this belief system. Through the understanding of these beliefs and the increased awareness of patterns you will be able to live a happier, more playful and productive life.
Reflective Listening can assist with issues related to:
- Career direction
- Making dreams come true
- Childhood trauma
- Relationships
- Everyday stress
- Physical injuries
Tesimonial
"A patient and gentle healer who understands the true nature of illnesses."
- Michelle Lee
"The experiences I have had so far with Scott have been great! I found his professional, caring and supportive nature together with his level of knowledge and willingness to look outside the square have really helped me. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending his services to anyone who needs them."
- Michelle Costa
"During sad/down times I asked for Scott's help, asked for Scott to listen to me, he did, he listened carefully. I felt safe. Scott taught me to let go at the most crucial time in order to move forward. I was sceptical and it took me a long time before I did; actually, I had forgotten about it until at a time, I did 'let go' and his words haunted me at that moment. Scott never pushed but merely guided me towards a self realisation with his suppportive and gentle way of healing. He made me feel loved even when I was alone. Thank you, Scott."
- Belinda
Dit-Da
Ancient warriors wounded from battle were the first to benefit from Dit-Da. The Shaolin Temple monks later adopted it for use on injuries from intense Kung-fu training.
Dit-Da uses a potent blend of Chinese herbs mixed with wine to form a paste, which is applied externally on the body. Dit-Da is excellent for treating ligament and tendon injuries, internal bruising, post-dislocations and minor nerve damage, when combined with acupuncture healing is accelerated.
Testimonial
"In today's world, miracles are no longer common occurrences and we often only hear of stories that end in disappointments or failed expectations. Well, my story is a little different because of a wonderful ending and a sense of fulfilment. It goes a little something like this..."I had an awful backpain, now I don't." I was in extreme agony for days until a sympathetic friend recommended a visit to Back On Your Feet in Circular Quay. I've always been proud of possessing a self-healing body but as the years urge on, you notice that this quality fades over time. Hesitatingly and without too much hope of alleviating my backpain, I seeked help anyway. An hour of holistic treatment in a first-class environment I walked out of the clinic a better person physically as well as mentally. They say miracles come in three's but I'd settle for the one I received. Thanks to all at Back On Your Feet!"
- Lester.
Acu-Face-Lift
The word is OUT!!!
The treatment that celebrities and socialites in New York, L.A. and London are turning to for a fresh, youthful look; may sound like a new and wonderful discovery has in fact been around for centuries!
Even before needles were invented, acupressure was used by Chinese Dynasty Emperors and their courtesans to treat a variety of health concerns. Women of the royal court use to regularly massage special points on their face and body to maintain their youth and beauty.
Later when needles became available, they were inserted into the face and body for accelerated results.
The beauty of Yin and Yang...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a sophisticated system of medicine with a history spanning 3000 years. The philosophy is based on the laws of nature seeking balance. This balance is known as Yin and Yang, two polar opposites that can not exist without each other.
Yin is cold and Yang is hot and without the other, our bodies either burn up or freeze to death. Energy circulates through invisible pathways in our body to keep us warm and strong. Each pathway is connected to an internal organ. When the energy in the pathways become blocked, empty or overflows, our internal organs are directly affected, causing us to become ill and age prematurely.
Blood is Yin and keeps our bodies lubricated, preventing us from getting too hot. It nourishes our skin and provides our body with nutrients to build collagen but as we age, it starts to wane, causing our skin to slacken and lose its glow.
"At 35 years, the stomach and large Intestine pathways that govern the major facial muscles begin to deplete, the muscles begin to atrophy, facial wrinkles appear, and hair begins to thin"
Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine
The beauty of acupuncture is its ability to affect the flow of energy in pathways to benefit our whole body, so what is deficient is nourished, what is too cold is warmed, what is too hot is cooled and what is stagnant is moved. It follows the principle that beauty radiates from the inside out. When our energy is flowing smoothly, our blood is abundant and our organs are strong, beauty reveals itself externally.
Every face tells a story...
The shape of the mouth, spirit in the eyes, the lines and colouring of the face can reveal much information about the person's level of health and vitality to a skilled practitioner. TCM is about treating the whole body, looking for patterns and harmonising what is out of balance. As such, Acu-Face-Lift works on more than just the lines on the face; it benefits and restores the entire body (which ultimately manifests externally!)
Not ready to show your age?
Acu-Face-Lift is a non-surgical, relatively pain-free anti-aging procedure that effectively reduces the signs of aging. It is the perfect solution for anyone concerned about surgery, scaring, incisions, anaesthesia and facial immobilising injections.
Research shows...
The 1996 International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture revealed the results of an eight-year study on facial acupuncture. Conducted on 300 cases having just one course of treatment, 90% saw a marked improvement in elasticity, a reduction of fine lines and a smoother complexion.
What does Acu-Face-Lift involve and how does it work?
Acu-Face-Lift requires the insertion of approximately 25 fine hair-thin needles into specific points on the face. The needles gently stimulate and activate the energy flow along the pathways to generate and circulate blood, and restore collagen. This has the effect of nourishing, hydrating, toning and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles. The result is a firmer, healthier and radiant complexion.
How long will it take to see improvements?
A course of treatment consists of 12 sessions; 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. The duration of each session is 1 - 1.5 hours. As the therapeutic effects are cumulative, it is important that during the course of treatment you do not miss any sessions. Each course is sold as a package to ensure results. The response varies depending on the person's age and lifestyle but generally results are visibly noticeable after 6 - 8 sessions. Single monthly 'top-up' sessions are not only recommended to ensure lasting results but also for general wellbeing.
The Acu-Face-Lift package
- Comprehensive Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
- Before and after photographs
- A total of 12 Acu-Face-Lift sessions over 6 weeks
- Body Acupuncture
- Facial & Head Massages
- Rejuvenating Facials
- Exercise instructions
- Anti-aging nutritional supplements
- 1 CD
Other Chinese herbal formulas may be recommended (charged separately)
Your investment:
- Commitment to a 'younger' you
- Cost of 12 sessions $1280
- Herbal formulas $15 (depending on individual needs)
- Monthly 'top-up' sessions $90
Testimonial
"Dear Scott,
The following may well apply to a lot of baby boomers, there I was a leader in my field employing twenty people in construction, raised four great kids, the morgage, long hours and don`t forget the runaway STRESS!, and Oh what little time did I give myself? year after year, until one day I caught a gimpse of my my father looking back at me I was horrified to realise the furrowed lines etched deeply into my face, all those long sun hardining days at work and play finally came home to roost, fifty looking like sixty five and worse still starting to FEEL like I looked.
My first enquirys led me to a six week botox and dermabrasion for my upper face, this left me looking better but not feeling good about having a solution injected into my body along with the STIFF & PUFFY feeling in these areas and generally defeated the purpose of doing it.
About a year later when my face was drooped to when I first started I was told by a friend about Acupuncture face lifts, I made an appointment with Scott and was given some good advice that I would have to be an active participent in my new young fresher look revival, things such as a small look at my diet, herbal supplement stress discussions and a little exercise for the face, Oh and all this youthfullness in only six weeks, I said "I`m in" and then started the non evasive treatment that did not hurt in a clean medical enviroment.
Small changes happened to my brow after three treatments then momentum took over, the eyes, cheeks followed by those hanging jowels, by this stage I`m was more than impressed, with the occassional "you look well and your eyes look open again" comments helped me not only looking fourty but FEELING it as well without looking at any stage like I`ve had a pulled or streched apperance,the whole procedure has felt natural also leaving the skin colour and texture looking alive and fresh.
I wish you the courage to pay attention to yourself and consult with Scott on your facial apperance as I`m certain it will be on of the best presents you could give yourself, it has been for me.
Regards, Steve Smith."
Fertility Acupuncture
The clock is ticking and your hubby is at his prime. You have both been going at it for months and months and you’re almost out of breath with no child to show for your efforts. Or perhaps you have conceived time and time again, unfortunately you keep having miscarriages. You are not alone! More and more women around the world are experiencing the same problems and science just stands in bewilderment scratching its head and decides to fix the problem, as if it was a fixing a car, not your body.
Your body is like a garden not a motor vehicle, so it should be cared for in the same way you would look after a garden, by nurturing its future. I can see you looking over at your biological garden, perhaps only seeing weeds and failing plants, right? Well, this example is well suited. You need to develop a green thumb and start looking after your body because your baby’s life depends on it!
At Acupuncture Sydney we understand that nothing will grow and flourish if its environment is under-nourished, dry, or even toxic. Nothing grows under those conditions! So let me ask you, how fertile is your body? What is the condition of the environment where your baby will be living? Is it well nourished, warm but not too hot, is the blood clean or full of toxins due to stress? How is your digestion? Did you know that what you eat and the condition of your digestive system can mean the difference between having a strong healthy baby and a possible miscarriage?
At Acupuncture Sydney we understand that a woman requires the right heart and mind for your body is going to grow another body, and that’s no easy feat. You are a creator of life and this means you have to be in a pure state to even come close to creating another human life. Your body has to have so many different hormones in balance not to mention other fluids, blood, oxygen, nutrients and at the same time fight off toxins caused by stress and outside negative influences to create a baby that will grow and beautifully develop not struggle to live or maintain life.
When you visit your GP or Gynaecologist, they look at your body through the eyes of science, relying on and what science has thus so-far proven to be true. When you visit a Chinese Medicine Practitioner they look through the eyes of wisdom that has been gained by studying the fundamentals of a system that has been around for NO LESS THAN THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED YEARS (3,500), that’s a very long time afforded by experience, actually 3,100 years longer than western medicine. It is exactly this ancient experience and practice that Acupuncture Sydney draws upon.
Chinese medicine takes the body in it whole unique form and treats it as an individual blade of grass that comes that grows on a lawn. Each human beings elemental composition is different to that of another person, we are individually unique. That is we are designed to be treated differently, to that of any other person. There are so many varied and complex reasons why you have not been able to conceive or give birth to a healthy and strong baby. That’s why at Acupuncture Sydney we understand each person needs to be treated as a unique individual to get to the root cause of a reason you might be finding it difficult to conceive a child.
The way Chinese Medicine looks at the body is a reflection of nature itself. It may all sound a bit airy fairy but if you think about it for a minute, what is different between what is outside in the park to what is in your body? Without sun, water and nutrients your body will wither just as the trees in the park would die. If you didn’t take the opportunity to sleep at night, your body would simply burn up from exhaustion just as the trees would. So what is different?
Yes you have a mind, you can talk but other than that there’s not much difference between what constitutes a tree and what forms your body. If you haven’t watched the movie Inconvenient Truth, please do so and you will see that the earth actually breathes just as we do. Thousands of years ago these simple truths were discovered and Chinese medicine was founded on these simple, yet complex truths.
At Acupuncture Sydney we know the human body comprises of 5 primary elements just as in nature – nature we are just a part of. These five elements are as follows; wood, fire, earth, metal, water and each of these elements are of the same characteristics that are specific to our internal organs.
Wood
Liver & Gallbladder
Fire
Heart & Small Intestine
Earth
Spleen & Stomach
Metal
Lungs & Large Intestine
Water
Kidneys & Urinary Bladder
Each of these elements support each other in the cycle of life for example water grows the wood, wood is needed to make fire, the ashes of the fire creates the earth, earth creates metal, and metal creates water. It is through this supporting cycle (known as the cycle of birth) our internal organs work together giving us life.
To understand this more clearly, you first have to understand the term Qi (CHI) pronounced “chee”. Qi is energy just like the stuff that makes your hair dryer work allows your to function – in fact there would be no Universe without such Chi. This is one subject that quantum physists agree on, however certain scientists are still having trouble with this concept. Our body (like everything on Earth and in the Universe) is made of energy vibrating at a speed that gives us the elusion that we are solid but it’s only an elusion.
If you were to stand in front of a powerful microscope you would be seen as just particles of energy all vibrating together to provide form and this is true for a lawn, a rock, a tree and the Earth. Now all your bones, organs and muscles are vibrating each at different speeds to create the solid matter they represent. Your body is nothing but a mass of energy; yes it maybe hard to come to grips with, but its quantum physics truth. While this may be difficult to believe or even to comprehend, please stick with me and Acupuncture Sydney as you have nothing to lose and a baby to gain.
Our body is made up of five elements that relate directly to the internal organs that create the functioning of our body. These organs support each other by transferring energy (Qi) to one another. When Qi circulates smoothly throughout the body we will enjoy good health or cycle of birth.
Should the Chi not circulate properly we will experience problems from anything like headaches, bad digestion to period pain and infertility, this cycle can be referred to as the cycle of destruction.
Let me explain how the Qi circulates. The five element cycle travels clockwise and the organ that supports the next is known as the mother and the supported organ are referred to as the child. The Liver is the mother of the Heart, the liver stores the blood and the blood houses the mind/spirit, so if the liver blood is weak the heart (the child) will suffer. The Heart is the mother of the Spleen and the energy of the heart (its Qi) pushes the blood supporting the spleen’s function of transporting nutrients and body fluids. The Spleen acts as the mother to the Lungs and the spleen Qi provides food to the lungs creating a special type of Qi called zhong Qi that supports the body’s respiratory function that assists in blood circulation, among other things. The Lungs are the mother of the Kidneys. The lungs send Qi and fluid down to the kidneys. The Kidneys are the mother of the Liver and help to nourish the liver blood that surrounds the uterus and feeds your baby.
At Acupuncture Sydney we understand that when the body is running smoothly all the organs support each other – cycle of birth. However when we are not in harmony, the organs attack each other – cycle of destruction. A good example of this is when you are at the dinner table and have an argument, you tend to lose appetite or develop indigestion. What happened is that the liver becomes hot due to stress and the liver then attacks the stomach and spleen. It not only occurs with these organs it happens with all the organs and regularly within the body. As soon as you are unhappy or you eat something unfavourable or breathe in an unfavourable chemical or don’t have enough sleep, your organs will start attacking each other, fighting as if contestants in a championship boxing match.
At Acupuncture Sydney we realise you can’t look at your body through the eyes of mechanic, you need the vision provided by through the eyes of a gardener. We need to care for our body and make sure the blood is nourished, food nutrient is ample and our Qi is strong.
Examples at Acupuncture Sydney and the ancient experience of Chinese Medicine are evident; you will be unable to grow anything, including something as precious as a baby if your body is exposed to toxins, stress or in a destructive cycle. Chinese Medicine has a lot to offer and can treat most illnesses so please consider Acupuncture Sydney it if you are having troubles conceiving. You may think that is a big claim but keep in mind, the body is an organic object that is in a constant flux of change and when it’s unwell it’s because its out of balance. If we look, smell, hear and touch to see what is out of balance we can treat the root cause make adjustments to bring it back into balance and once in balance health is assured and this includes the ability to bare a child. To learn more about what goes on in the body and why you may be having troubles conceiving please drop in or drop me an email or visit Acupuncture Sydney.
Testimonial
With many failed attempts at trying to conceive we were at a low point. Finding Scott was by pure chance, or perhaps fate, and we have never looked back. Through his care, positive attitude and expertise we were able to conceive naturally and maintain the pregnancy. The acupuncture sessions lifted my spirits and cleared my mind and body of extreme stress and anxiety. We also learned the importance inner health, balance and positive energy - prerequisites for a successful pregnancy. I highly recommend treatment from Scott to other men and women who are experiencing fertility issues or day to day stresses of trying to conceive.
S. Chu
We will help you get back on your feet by personalizing health care to meet your needs.
click here to visit website
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Dip Chinese Massage
Dip Acupuncture
MAP
Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Chinese Massage, Feng Shui, Homoeopaths, Qigong, Remedial Massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine
|
|
|
