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Geelong Chinese Medicine Clinic
 Contact & Location Information
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| Contact Name | Dr Zhen Zheng |
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| Servicing Areas | , Victoria |
| Phone | 03 5221 8822 |
The GCMC team is comprised of three Chinese Medicine practitioners, all of whom hold high-level professional qualifications and a wealth of clinical experience in Australia.
Geelong Chinese Medicine Clinic
Welcome to the
Geelong Chinese Medicine Clinic (GCMC)
Contact details
Telephone: 0352218822
Fax: 03 5229 4847
Location
Geelong Chinese Medicine Centre is located at:
Corio Bay Sports Medicine Centre
283 Latrobe Terrace (corner Little Myers Street)
Geelong VIC 3220 (see map below)
Plenty of parking behind Centre
Our team
The GCMC team is comprised of three Chinese Medicine practitioners, all of whom hold high-level professional qualifications and a wealth of clinical experience in Australia. All three practitioners have completed part of their clinical training in Chinese Medicine hospitals in China. All are registered Acupuncturists and Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioners with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (CMRB) and members of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).
Dr Zhen Zheng B Med, PhD
Zhen is the founder of GCMC. She obtained a Bachelor of Medicine from the prestigious Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and has a Doctor of Philosophy from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Melbourne for her research into pain mechanisms, pain management and pain in older people.
As well as being the lead practitioner at GCMC, Zhen is actively involved in academic, professional and community activities. She is a senior lecturer and researcher at RMIT University and her research focuses on Chinese Medicine for pain management. She is also a board member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA), a member of the Australian Pain Society (APS) and provides consultancy to the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria. Zhen is also a volunteer Chinese Medicine practitioner with the not-for-profit Hands on Health Australia (HOHA) at the Healing Hands Norlane Clinic.
Diana Lui BAppSc(Human Bio), BAppSc(Chinese Medicine)
Diana completed her double Bachelor degree of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) with Distinction at RMIT University.
Coming from a Traditional Chinese Medicine family, Diana developed a great interest in this holistic medicine from her childhood. Having obtained a double degree enables her to see the practice from both traditional and modern perspectives.
Diana worked in the Northern Hospital in Melbourne and provided acupuncture treatments to patients in the Emergency Department. Diana also practices in Melbourne.
In line with her growing interest with musculoskeletal disorders, Diana has recently completed her studies in Myotherapy. She is also interested in hormonal problems, digestive complaints and general health.
Paul Burns BHSc Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine)
Paul graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Health Science and First Class Honours. He completed his internship at Shanghai Shuguang Hospital, China.
Paul has also provided acupuncture treatments in drug and alcohol recovery settings including the Community Residential Withdrawal Unit (CRWU) at the Western Hospital, Footscray, and Windana drug and alcohol recovery community centre, St Kilda.
Growing up in Geelong, Paul has a special interest in promoting the health benefits of Chinese Medicine to the local community. Paul has worked as a disability instructor and disability respite worker for many local community service organisations and is a keen tai chi practitioner. He is also a board member and a volunteer acupuncturist for the not-for-profit Hands on Health Australia (HOHA) Norlane Healing Hands clinic.
What are the types of treatment we offer?
The Chinese Medicine treatment modalities on offer at GCMC include:
• Acupuncture
-Traditional form
-Electrical acupuncture
-Ear acupuncture and
Needle Free Acupuncture
• Chinese Herbal Medicine for both external and internal use
• Cupping and Gua sha therapy:
• Heat therapy
- Moxibustion, and
- infra-red heat therapy
• Life style assessment, exercise and dietary advice.
What is unique about Chinese Medicine and what we do?
Chinese Medicine has long been used to treat and prevent illnesses and injuries. We consider the body as a whole and view it as a finely balanced interactive system in which health and wellbeing are closely related to physical, mental, emotional, dietary and environmental factors. As a result we spend one hour at the initial consultation to identify these factors and form a treatment or management plan to address them.
Chinese Medicine sees each person as an individual because of their different constitutions and past histories. As a result, we develop an individualised treatment plan for each person.
Another main feature of Chinese Medicine is the preservation of health. “Treat before getting sick” is the guiding principle for Chinese Medicine practitioners.
We combine ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with current research results and apply them into our practice to achieve the best results for our patients.
What conditions may respond to Chinese Medicine treatment?
Research has found that Chinese Medicine may be effective in treating a range of disorders. A snapshot of conditions treated with Acupuncture and/ or Chinese herbal medicine include:
Children’s conditions –including eczema, colic, cough, asthma and digestive problems;
Dermatological – acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, herpes;
Digestive – toothache, mouth ulcers, poor appetite, indigestion, bloating, ulcers, constipation, diarrhoea, gastritis heartburn, reflux, colitis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS);
Emotional/Mental – anxiety, stress, insomnia, depression;
General – chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Diabetes, giving up smoking, obesity, stress management, tiredness, travel sickness;
Gynaecological – heavy menstrual bleeding, painful periods, irregular periods, pre-menstrual syndrome(PMS), vaginitis, peri-menopausal, menopausal symptoms, hormonal and fertility issues, morning sickness;
Mens health – impotence, prostate disorders, hormonal and infertility;
Musculo-skeletal – Pain of back, neck, shoulder, knee, ankle, foot, elbow, hand, bruising/ sprains/ strains/ tears of muscles, tendons and ligaments, sciatica, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, postoperative pain and swelling, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow ,frozen shoulder, bursitis, whiplash;
Neurological – Pain, Bell's palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, headache, chronic headaches, migraine, dizziness, tinnitus, Ménière's disease, trigeminal neuralgia, paralysis, shingles.
Respiratory – asthma, hay fever, rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic cough, laryngitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, common cold & influenza;
Urogenital disorders– cystitis, prostatitis, urinary retention, kidney disorders and nocturnal enuresis.
Vascular – fluid retention, poor circulation haemorrhoids, high blood pressure, varicose veins.
If your condition is not listed above, or you would like to know more about acupuncture or Chinese Medicine please phone the clinic and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Where do our patients come from?
Many of our patients are often referred by their GPs, other health professionals, or friends and families because they have had limited success with other therapies, want to find an alternative or complementary therapy to their existing treatments, or have been unable to find a definitive Western medical diagnosis. We also see many return patients, who we treated in the past, returning for other health problems
Referrals are not necessary for private patients. Patients whose treatments are funded by the Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) must have prior approval by the TAC. A referral from the treating GP is mandatory for all Workcover patients.
What to expect?
An initial acupuncture consultation lasts approximately one hour. In the first half, a detailed medical history will be taken, along with an investigation of the symptoms that brought you to our clinic. Unique to Chinese Medicine diagnosis, your tongue and pulse may be examined, and areas of concern may be palpated. This allows for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. An explanation of the treatment will be given, but please feel free to raise any questions or concerns at any time.
This initial consultation will be followed by your first treatment, which may involve acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping or Gua Sha, amongst others. With acupuncture you can expect to rest on the treatment table for about 15 to 20 minutes while the acupuncture takes effect.
Following consultations are usually shorter, lasting between 30 and 45 minutes, as determined by the practitioners. We will assess any changes that have occurred since your last visit and may modify your treatment plan accordingly.
We recommend people wear comfortable clothes and do not come for acupuncture treatments on an empty stomach or having consumed alcohol.
For some conditions only acupuncture is needed, while in others Chinese medicinal herbs are more appropriate. In certain cases both acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine are beneficial.
If only Chinese herbal medicine is needed, a 30 minute consultation will be scheduled.
Our philosophy
We aim to tap into the body’s natural capability to facilitate recovery from illness and to achieve optimal health and well-being by utilising ancient teachings and evidence from scientific research.
We understand that no one form of medicine will solve all health problems and appreciate in some cases a multi-disciplinary approach is needed. The clinic is located in a multi-disciplinary centre where we have regular communication with other health professionals, including medical doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, podiatrist, psychologists and massage therapists. Such communication allows us a better understanding of the strengths of different forms of medicine and to form multi-disciplinary collaboration in our approaches.
Availability
Tuesdays 9.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesdays 9.00am - 6.00pm
Thursdays 9.00pm - 6.00pm
Fridays 8.30am - 6.00pm
Saturdays 8.30am - 1.00pm
Can you claim a rebate for acupuncture or Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment?
Private patients
• Referrals are not necessary for private patients
• The majority of private health funds provide rebates for acupuncture treatments (please check with your private health fund)
• Some private health funds also rebate Chinese Herbal Medicine consultations (please check with your private health fund)
Workcover or TAC patients
To ensure you will get a rebate for acupuncture:
• A doctor's referral must be provided at the time of booking for all Workcover patients; and
• An approval letter from the TAC must be provided at the time of booking for all TAC patients;
HICAPS
• HICAPS facilities are not yet available. Receipts are issued for claiming purposes.
*We appreciate at least 24 hours prior notice for cancellations so that we can notify patients who may be on a waiting list. Failure to do so will incur a fee.
How does Acupuncture work? http://youtu.be/dhhdmahBQU8
Geelong Chinese Medicine Clinic (GCMC)
Contact details
Telephone: 0352218822
Fax: 03 5229 4847
Location
Geelong Chinese Medicine Centre is located at:
Corio Bay Sports Medicine Centre
283 Latrobe Terrace (corner Little Myers Street)
Geelong VIC 3220 (see map below)
Plenty of parking behind Centre
Our team
The GCMC team is comprised of three Chinese Medicine practitioners, all of whom hold high-level professional qualifications and a wealth of clinical experience in Australia. All three practitioners have completed part of their clinical training in Chinese Medicine hospitals in China. All are registered Acupuncturists and Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioners with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (CMRB) and members of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).
Dr Zhen Zheng B Med, PhD
Zhen is the founder of GCMC. She obtained a Bachelor of Medicine from the prestigious Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and has a Doctor of Philosophy from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Melbourne for her research into pain mechanisms, pain management and pain in older people.
As well as being the lead practitioner at GCMC, Zhen is actively involved in academic, professional and community activities. She is a senior lecturer and researcher at RMIT University and her research focuses on Chinese Medicine for pain management. She is also a board member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA), a member of the Australian Pain Society (APS) and provides consultancy to the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria. Zhen is also a volunteer Chinese Medicine practitioner with the not-for-profit Hands on Health Australia (HOHA) at the Healing Hands Norlane Clinic.
Diana Lui BAppSc(Human Bio), BAppSc(Chinese Medicine)
Diana completed her double Bachelor degree of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) with Distinction at RMIT University.
Coming from a Traditional Chinese Medicine family, Diana developed a great interest in this holistic medicine from her childhood. Having obtained a double degree enables her to see the practice from both traditional and modern perspectives.
Diana worked in the Northern Hospital in Melbourne and provided acupuncture treatments to patients in the Emergency Department. Diana also practices in Melbourne.
In line with her growing interest with musculoskeletal disorders, Diana has recently completed her studies in Myotherapy. She is also interested in hormonal problems, digestive complaints and general health.
Paul Burns BHSc Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine)
Paul graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Health Science and First Class Honours. He completed his internship at Shanghai Shuguang Hospital, China.
Paul has also provided acupuncture treatments in drug and alcohol recovery settings including the Community Residential Withdrawal Unit (CRWU) at the Western Hospital, Footscray, and Windana drug and alcohol recovery community centre, St Kilda.
Growing up in Geelong, Paul has a special interest in promoting the health benefits of Chinese Medicine to the local community. Paul has worked as a disability instructor and disability respite worker for many local community service organisations and is a keen tai chi practitioner. He is also a board member and a volunteer acupuncturist for the not-for-profit Hands on Health Australia (HOHA) Norlane Healing Hands clinic.
What are the types of treatment we offer?
The Chinese Medicine treatment modalities on offer at GCMC include:
• Acupuncture
-Traditional form
-Electrical acupuncture
-Ear acupuncture and
Needle Free Acupuncture
• Chinese Herbal Medicine for both external and internal use
• Cupping and Gua sha therapy:
• Heat therapy
- Moxibustion, and
- infra-red heat therapy
• Life style assessment, exercise and dietary advice.
What is unique about Chinese Medicine and what we do?
Chinese Medicine has long been used to treat and prevent illnesses and injuries. We consider the body as a whole and view it as a finely balanced interactive system in which health and wellbeing are closely related to physical, mental, emotional, dietary and environmental factors. As a result we spend one hour at the initial consultation to identify these factors and form a treatment or management plan to address them.
Chinese Medicine sees each person as an individual because of their different constitutions and past histories. As a result, we develop an individualised treatment plan for each person.
Another main feature of Chinese Medicine is the preservation of health. “Treat before getting sick” is the guiding principle for Chinese Medicine practitioners.
We combine ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with current research results and apply them into our practice to achieve the best results for our patients.
What conditions may respond to Chinese Medicine treatment?
Research has found that Chinese Medicine may be effective in treating a range of disorders. A snapshot of conditions treated with Acupuncture and/ or Chinese herbal medicine include:
Children’s conditions –including eczema, colic, cough, asthma and digestive problems;
Dermatological – acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, herpes;
Digestive – toothache, mouth ulcers, poor appetite, indigestion, bloating, ulcers, constipation, diarrhoea, gastritis heartburn, reflux, colitis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS);
Emotional/Mental – anxiety, stress, insomnia, depression;
General – chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Diabetes, giving up smoking, obesity, stress management, tiredness, travel sickness;
Gynaecological – heavy menstrual bleeding, painful periods, irregular periods, pre-menstrual syndrome(PMS), vaginitis, peri-menopausal, menopausal symptoms, hormonal and fertility issues, morning sickness;
Mens health – impotence, prostate disorders, hormonal and infertility;
Musculo-skeletal – Pain of back, neck, shoulder, knee, ankle, foot, elbow, hand, bruising/ sprains/ strains/ tears of muscles, tendons and ligaments, sciatica, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, postoperative pain and swelling, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow ,frozen shoulder, bursitis, whiplash;
Neurological – Pain, Bell's palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, headache, chronic headaches, migraine, dizziness, tinnitus, Ménière's disease, trigeminal neuralgia, paralysis, shingles.
Respiratory – asthma, hay fever, rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic cough, laryngitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, common cold & influenza;
Urogenital disorders– cystitis, prostatitis, urinary retention, kidney disorders and nocturnal enuresis.
Vascular – fluid retention, poor circulation haemorrhoids, high blood pressure, varicose veins.
If your condition is not listed above, or you would like to know more about acupuncture or Chinese Medicine please phone the clinic and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Where do our patients come from?
Many of our patients are often referred by their GPs, other health professionals, or friends and families because they have had limited success with other therapies, want to find an alternative or complementary therapy to their existing treatments, or have been unable to find a definitive Western medical diagnosis. We also see many return patients, who we treated in the past, returning for other health problems
Referrals are not necessary for private patients. Patients whose treatments are funded by the Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) must have prior approval by the TAC. A referral from the treating GP is mandatory for all Workcover patients.
What to expect?
An initial acupuncture consultation lasts approximately one hour. In the first half, a detailed medical history will be taken, along with an investigation of the symptoms that brought you to our clinic. Unique to Chinese Medicine diagnosis, your tongue and pulse may be examined, and areas of concern may be palpated. This allows for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. An explanation of the treatment will be given, but please feel free to raise any questions or concerns at any time.
This initial consultation will be followed by your first treatment, which may involve acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping or Gua Sha, amongst others. With acupuncture you can expect to rest on the treatment table for about 15 to 20 minutes while the acupuncture takes effect.
Following consultations are usually shorter, lasting between 30 and 45 minutes, as determined by the practitioners. We will assess any changes that have occurred since your last visit and may modify your treatment plan accordingly.
We recommend people wear comfortable clothes and do not come for acupuncture treatments on an empty stomach or having consumed alcohol.
For some conditions only acupuncture is needed, while in others Chinese medicinal herbs are more appropriate. In certain cases both acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine are beneficial.
If only Chinese herbal medicine is needed, a 30 minute consultation will be scheduled.
Our philosophy
We aim to tap into the body’s natural capability to facilitate recovery from illness and to achieve optimal health and well-being by utilising ancient teachings and evidence from scientific research.
We understand that no one form of medicine will solve all health problems and appreciate in some cases a multi-disciplinary approach is needed. The clinic is located in a multi-disciplinary centre where we have regular communication with other health professionals, including medical doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, podiatrist, psychologists and massage therapists. Such communication allows us a better understanding of the strengths of different forms of medicine and to form multi-disciplinary collaboration in our approaches.
Availability
Tuesdays 9.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesdays 9.00am - 6.00pm
Thursdays 9.00pm - 6.00pm
Fridays 8.30am - 6.00pm
Saturdays 8.30am - 1.00pm
Can you claim a rebate for acupuncture or Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment?
Private patients
• Referrals are not necessary for private patients
• The majority of private health funds provide rebates for acupuncture treatments (please check with your private health fund)
• Some private health funds also rebate Chinese Herbal Medicine consultations (please check with your private health fund)
Workcover or TAC patients
To ensure you will get a rebate for acupuncture:
• A doctor's referral must be provided at the time of booking for all Workcover patients; and
• An approval letter from the TAC must be provided at the time of booking for all TAC patients;
HICAPS
• HICAPS facilities are not yet available. Receipts are issued for claiming purposes.
*We appreciate at least 24 hours prior notice for cancellations so that we can notify patients who may be on a waiting list. Failure to do so will incur a fee.
How does Acupuncture work? http://youtu.be/dhhdmahBQU8
Service Categories
Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbalists, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Zhen Zheng
Chinese Medicine Practitioner from Geelong Chinese Medicine Clinic in Geelong
