Kotan, meaning 'elegant simplicity', is symbolic of the artful form of Japanese acupuncture. Kotan Clinic aims to help clients harness their inherent healing power through Japanese Acupuncture.
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Welcome to Kotan Clinic
Japanese Acupuncture is a gentle holistic medicine. Kotan, which means elegant simplicity, defines our approach to acupuncture. This treatment defines the world through Yin and Yang, as well as through its relationship with the Five Elements.
Japanese Acupuncture is a gentle practice because of the use of extra fine needles and specialized techniques. These have been developed to minimize any discomfort.
The beauty of acupuncture is that treatments address both the symptoms and the underlying cause of illness. These are called 'root' and 'branch' treatments, respectively. Root treatments attend to the clients unique energetic make up whilst branch treatment affect the symptoms.
This complete approach is central in defining acupuncture as a holistic medicine. By looking at the overall picture of how a person lives, how they work, their emotional state and what foods they eat, a health assessment is fashioned and a treatment strategy formed.
Fees:
Full $60
Concession $50
"The softest thing in the universe overcomes the hardest thing in the universe"
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Jing
How it works
Meridians navigate the outside of our bodies. They are external manifestations of our internal organs. In acupuncture, the meridians are used to promote healing and maintenance of our wellbeing.
Our bodies have an inherent healing power of significant potential. Meridian therapy allows this potential to be realized. Different points along the meridians affect the body and its internal organs in specific ways.
Acupuncture is an energetic medicine that utilizes the physical to access the energetic, and then balance it. The knowledge that 'matter follows energy' is of vital importance in understanding how Acupuncture works. The acts of Needling and Moxabustion influences the Ki, which then affects the physical body and returns it to balance and health. This is also true of our emotional state.
What it treats
There are many things that acupuncture can help with including the following conditions,
Neurological
headaches, migraines and sleeping disorders
Cardiovascular
high or low blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, angina pectoris, and poor circulation
Respiratory
asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, colds, flu's and hay fever
Digestive
ulcers, gastritis, heartburn, hiatus hernia, diarrhea, constipation, IBS, hemorrhoids and weight control
Urogenital
cystitis, low virility, urine retention, kidney disorders and bladder dysfunction
Gynecological
PMT, painful heavy abnormal or irregular menstruation, morning sickness or fertility
Skin
eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, hair loss and rashes
Musculoskeletal
sciatica, osteo or rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
Psychological
depression, anxiety, nervousness and addictions.
"Matter follows energy"
Translation 'The Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine' C-2000bc
About Caleb
Caleb holds a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hons) from Victoria University. Caleb also has certificates from Shenyang and Dalian in China where he studied and worked in their traditional hospitals.
An apprentice of Katsuhiko Okuma Sensei since graduating in 2002, it is through this apprenticeship that he has developed specialised skills in Japanese acupuncture.
He is a registered member of the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (CMRB) and an active member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
As a founding member of the Victorian Institute of Classical Oriental Medicine (VICOM), a not-for-profit group, he is dedicated to the sharing of knowledge and skills relating to Japanese acupuncture.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Acupuncture, Counselling, Deep Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Nutrition, Remedial Massage, Remedial Therapies, Sports Massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Trigger Point Therapy
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