Chris Bramhill Dip.Ac. Dip.T.C.M. (Australia)
Cert.Acupuncture /T.C.M.-Internal medicine, Gynaecology and Paediatrics (Hangzhou China)
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Chris Bramhill |
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Shop 1
185 Darby Street
Cooks Hill
New South Wales 2300
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| Phone | 02 4927 1080 | | Mobile | 0488689222 |
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SERVICES
I USE ACUPUNCTURE, MOXIBUSTION, ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE, CUPPING, MASSAGE AND CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE TO HELP TREAT THE FOLLOWING:
Headaches
Digestive disorders
Menstrual problems
Pregnancy care
IVF Support before and after transfers
Infertility
Impotence
Stress, mood swings, depression, emotional disorders
Sports injuries; pain
Low back problems; sciatica
Skin disorders
Allergies; Immune system deficiencies
Paediatric disorders
Asthma
Colds and flu/coughs
(more deails below)
CHINESE MEDICINE
Chinese Herbal Medicine is an ancient system of healing with a history of continuous use stretching back about 4000 years. Many Westerners not fully satisfied with the present health system are experiencing the benefits of this ancient modality. It has been found that a single active constituent of a herb has a tendency to cause adverse effects, but if the whole herb is used in the traditional context the adverse effects do not commonly occur. The ancient methods of herb use are very refined and can have a profound effect on the balance of the body. Modern trials of various herbal formulae have found them most effective in a myriad of areas including paediatrics, gynaecology, dermatology and geriatrics. Favorable reports on the treatment of eczema and dermatitis with Chinese herbs have appeared in the U.K. medical journal Lancet. Other herb trials have shown significant results in the treatment of infertility and chronic hepatitis. In most cases Chinese herbs can be used and sometimes may be combined with Western medical treatment. Often times treatment may be combined with acupuncture. There are numerous ways in which herbs may be ingested– herbal teas, pill form, granules or tincture form.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture has been used continuously as a form of healing for over 4000 years. It is one of the modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine which also comprises Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Massage, Qi gong/ Tai chi, and diet/lifestyle advice. Today Acupuncture is practiced extensively throughout China and is becoming increasingly sought after in the West. Chinese Medicine/ Acupuncture is the second most practiced medical system in the world.
Acupuncture is safe, effective, drug-free and has no side effects and also combines well with other forms of treatment. As well as being beneficial for specific conditions it also can be used to promote general your well-being and used as a general maintenance regime. It treats the whole person and not just a disease.
Acupuncture began with the discovery that the stimulation of specific areas of the body surface affected the functioning of certain organs in the body. It evolved into a therapeutic system as the connection between the skin and the organs was better understood and more sensitive ways of stimulation were devised. Research in USA, China and Japan has shown that acupuncture directly influences the hormonal, nervous and immune systems.
Acupuncture is effective in treating a wide variety of conditions through its power to stimulate the innate healing responses of your body.
Acupuncture begins with a thorough consultation from the practitioner who forms his diagnosis about energy imbalance in you as an individual. Health is considered to be a function of the smooth flow of energy or qi through your body via a series of channels or meridians. If your qi circulation is blocked or disrupted then organs associated with those meridians will be less effective and ill health will result.
Any imbalances in your body may be reflected in many ways– symptoms experienced, facial color, emotional state, the feel of the pulse, the appearance of the tongue to name a few. Therefore the importance of diagnosis is to establish where the imbalance is and to restore the smooth flow of qi and blood through your body– to balance your whole body.
There are various treatment techniques including the insertion of fine disposable needles into specific acupuncture points; the application of warmth to the points; suction cups; acupressure; electo-acupuncture. After diagnosis the appropriate method or methods are adopted.
What can acupuncture / chinese herbal medicine treat?
Respiratory System: acute sinusitis, common cold, tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
Musculo-skeletal: frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, low back pain, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, neck and shoulder pain.
Neurological: headache, migraine, facial palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, pareses after stroke, peripheral neuropathies, Menieres disease, intercostal neuralgia, nocturnal enuresis, neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
Digestive: gastritis, hiccoughs, oesophageal spasm, hyperacidity, duodenal ulcer, constipation, diarrhea, paralytic ileus, acute bacilliary dysentery.
Mouth: toothache, pharyngitis, inflamed gums.
Eye: conjunctivitis, simple cataract, myopia in children, central retinitis.
Skin problems: eczema, dermatitis, shingles, scar tissue, adhesions.
Gynaecological / Uro-genital: premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, cystitis, morning sickness, hormonal disorders, prostatitis, menopause, difficulty conceiving., IVF assisstance, pregnancy care
Psychological: nervousness, depression, anxiety, emotional disturbances, addiction.
The additional use of Chinese Herbal Medicine can enhance treatments.
Extensive research and experience have shown the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating many conditions such as: anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, circulatory problems, depression, facial palsy, myalgia, gynaecological disorders, headaches, sciatica, sinus problems, skin conditions, fatigue, ulcers– the list is almost endless. However good acupuncture is more than just treating the symptoms– the aim is to also treat the root, or cause of the disease.
Acupuncture will work on balancing you as well as helping you feel better in a general way through greater energy, more vitality, being happier, more confident etc.
Diagnosis and treating the person rather than the disease is particularly appropriate in two cases. Some people who feel quite unwell in themselves but do not have a sufficiently serious or physical complaint to present themselves as being sick. Traditional acupuncture can diagnose the imbalance and restore wellbeing without the person having a named disease. Many patients also come for maintenance or preventative treatments as an acupuncturist can often detect and treat imbalance before the person is aware of any symptoms.
Does it hurt?
People of all ages from children to elderly accept acupuncture well. The disposable needles used are very fine. In some cases only a slight prick is felt as the needle goes in. When the acupuncture point is activated there is a different sensation often described as a dull ache, pressure, or numb tingly feeling. This sensation is quite comfortable. Often the treatment has a deeply relaxing effect and can leave you feeling floaty.
What about my doctor?
If you are being treated by a doctor you may want to tell him you are receiving acupuncture– it is preferable that you do so. Often, as a result of acupuncture, a patient may need a reduction in medicine and any such changes should be done in consultation with your doctor.
Professional Standards?
The study and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine demands a high level of commitment and and proficiency. Australia enjoys high professional standards. The four year full-time degree course of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Sydney) requires a comprehensive understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and Western Medical sciences as well as clinical competence. Training is completed with an internship in a hospital in China.
The governing body in Australia is the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
What happens when I come for treatment?
Treatments in this clinic may include Acupuncture, Massage, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Diet and Lifestyle advice.
For the initial visit the acupuncturist allots enough time to gather information about:
Your symptoms and their history
Treatments to date
Your medical and family history
The behaviour of your various systems, for example, how you sleep, eating habits, etc.
Physical examination including observation of your tongue and pulse, and other physical signs.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER — on line consultation
If you are unsure about acupuncture or Chinese medicine enquire regarding an online introductory consultation. On request I will email an appropriate form to fill out, charges for an online introductory consultation, and approximate charges for herbal remedies. In this consultation there will be a lot of questions to be answered including your medical history. After the on line consultation I will be able to send you appropriate herbs and / or suggestions. The fee for this consultation will be deducted from your first visit to the clinic should you want a follow up consultation.
INTRODUCING CHRIS BRAMHILL
Dip.Ac., Dip TCM. (Sydney); Cert. Ac., Cert.TCM.(Hangzhou, China)-Internal Medicine;Paediatrics & Gynaecology
I have been involved in Chinese Medicine since 1989. After studying 4 years full time in Sydney at the Sydney College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I completed an internship in China in 1992. I then travelled through China ,Tibet and Nepal before returning to Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital in China to do more intensive training in Paediatrics and Gynaecology in 1993. Upon returning to Australia I was lured to Newcastle by its relaxing pace, weather and lifestyle and immediately started my practice. In 2010 I completed 3 years of Mandarin studies at Newcastle University as part of a Bachelor of Arts Degree with the ultimate aim to translate Chinese medicine texts not yet available in the West. I also intend to return to China with my wife and children for travel, further research and to open my children's eyes to the East.
I am an accredited member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).
Treatments are Health fund rebateable
(All herbs used are TGA approved and supplied by Best Manufacturing Practices)
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbalists, Mens Health, Myotherapy, Natural Fertility Management, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Womens Health
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