Kristie is passionate about assisting women to achieve and maintain optimum health and wellbeing. She is an acupuncturist, herbalist and doula and supports women and their partners during preconception, pregnancy and beyond.
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Kristie will be on leave from 1st April until 1st August 2012. During this time Ilona Gracey will be available for appointments. For any enquiries or to make an appointment please contact Ilona.
Welcome to Kristie Ussher's site for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Kristie is a qualified acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Kristie is passionate about treating each unique individual and addressing your personal needs. She uses a gentle acupuncture technique and has a special interest in Women’s Health.
Kristie is a graduate from the University of Technology (UTS) having completed a four-year Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, Kristie has completed a clinical internship in a Hospital in Beijing, China, where TCM is beneficially integrated with Western Medicine. Kristie is insured and is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
MORE ABOUT KRISTIE...
Kristie provides each person with a wholistic and individualised treatment plan, often using a combination of modalities which include:
Women's Health and Chine Medicine
Chinese medicine provides a safe, natural and effective alternative to treating a wide range of disorders that many women suffer from. Both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can maximise your health and wellbeing by balancing hormones and regulating your menstrual cycle and ovulation.
Pre-Conception Care
Pre-conception care involves the combination of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs as well as Dietary and Lifestyle adjustments to assist in preparing both the mind and body for having a child. If you’re thinking about having a baby or are trying to conceive, pre-conception care for both the mother and father is recommended at least four months prior to conception as this is the amount of time it takes for the egg and sperm to mature. Taking care of your health before conception not only improves the overall health of both the mother and father, it also regulates the menstrual cycle, balances the mind and maximises the quality of the sperm and egg, ensuring a healthy environment for the baby to grow in, a smooth pregnancy and birth and therefore a healthier baby.
Fertility for Men & Women
The desire to have children and the inability to conceive can be frustrating, overwhelming and can have a negative impact our health and our relationships. In many cases an unhealthy, imbalanced and stressful lifestyle may be to blame. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine focuses on balancing the body emotionally and physically. This improves the blood flow to the reproductive organs ensuring proper nourishment and stabilizes hormone levels. It assists to regulate ovulation in women and sperm production in men. Whether you have been trying to conceive for a long time or are already undergoing IVF Chinese Medicine is natural and a great place to start to support you through this difficult time.
Pregnancy and Chinese Medicine
A healthy pregnancy is the result of a healthy and balanced lifestyle including physical and emotional wellbeing, a balanced diet and importantly adequate rest. Acupuncture focuses on balancing the body’s Yin and Yang, Qi, and emotions.
Chinese Medicine can be extremely effective in benefiting your health and well being during pregnancy. Most importantly Acupuncture is natural & drug-free providing a safe alternative to help you with a wide range of problems you might be experiencing throughout pregnancy. Research has shown that having acupuncture during pregnancy can reduce labour time, increase the probability of having a natural birth by reducing the need for induction and medical intervention. To see examples of some of the conditions that can be treated during pregnancy using acupuncture please click here
Prebirth Acupuncture
Prebirth acupuncture helps to prepare the woman physically and mentally for childbirth promoting an efficient natural birth. Recent clinical trials have shown that having acupuncture in the final stage of pregnancy can reduce labour time as well as the rate of medical intervention.
Prebirth acupuncture treatments are recommended once a week from 37 weeks up until childbirth. It doesn’t matter whether you are a first time mum, have had children before, have experienced problems in previous births or are simply planning for an efficient natural labour, prebirth acupuncture is a great way to assist in the preparation of your body and mind for the birth of your baby.
Acupressure Workshops
Kristie can teach you and your partner effective acupressure techniques to help you through labour. Acupressure for labour involves the application of pressure, usually with the fingers, to particular points on the body. Acupressure is a drug-free alternative to help to reduce labour pain and can also assist with any feelings of fear and anxiety that might develop during labour. These techniques are great ways your support people can be more proactively and positively involved in the birthing process, assisting you according to your needs as you progress through labour.
Other Conditions
Didn't see your specific health issue listed? There are many other conditions that can be treated using acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine.
For more information please click here.
If you have any questions or a particular problem and you are wondering if Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you, please contact Kristie via email or phone 0404 161 824.
For more information or to book an appointment contact Kristie on the details below.
Kristie will be on leave from 1st April until 1st August 2012. During this time Ilona Gracey will be available for appointments. For any enquiries or to make an appointment please contact Ilona.
PH. 0404 161 824
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www.KristieUssher.com.au
Qualification Details
Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), UTS
Certificate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (China)
Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
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Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese Massage, Cupping, Doulas, Herbalists, Natural Fertility Management, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Womens Health
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