MacGinley Centre - Acupuncture and Natural Therapies Clinic

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The ancient Chinese observed that disease is related to environmental, physical, emotional, and dietary factors. These theories still hold true through today’s modern scientific explanations.
Acupuncture is widely known to relieve pain. It is also helpful for many conditions in which pain is not primary. It can be used for almost any physical or emotional problem, or simply the desire to stay well.

Acupuncture has been endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations and the National Institute of Health. These bodies have declared acupuncture an effective treatment for the following conditions:

• Arthritis
  
• Back Pain
  
• Post-operative Pain
  
• Carpel Tunnel
  
• Headaches
  
• Cold/Flu/Infections
  
• Sinus/Hayfever
  
• Insomnia
  
• Muscle and joint pain (tendonitis, bursitis, sprains)
  
• Digestive problems (IBS, nausea, ulcers, gastritis, morning sickness)
  
• PMS
  
• Fatigue
  
• Stress/Anxiety/Depression
  
• Asthma
  
• Fertility- Female and Male
  
• Emotional Disorders

People Who Benefit Include Those:

• With chronic pain or other symptoms not responding to Western medical treatment.
  
• Who are taking a lot of medications and are reluctant to take more, or are interested in cutting back, or concerned about drug interactions.
  
• For whom there are limited medical interventions, as with chronic degenerative diseases, nutritional and metabolic disorders, arthritis, fibromyalgia, allergies, hypertension, acute viral infections, tendonitis, neuropathy, depression, and anxiety.
  
• Who feel something is "wrong" though tests are inconclusive.
  
• Whose symptoms may be associated with or worsened by stress (asthma, migraines, etc.)
  Who would like additional support for their prescribed treatment or to help cope with the side effects and improve vitality.
  
• Who are in basic good health and want to facilitate their well-being and prevent illness.

About Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine?
The theory and practice of acupuncture is based on Oriental Medicine, a comprehensive natural health care system that has been used in Asia for thousands of years to preserve health, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. The general theory of acupuncture is that proper physiological function and health depend on the circulation of nutrients, substances and energy called Qi (pronounced chee) through a network of pathways or meridians. These meridians have direct correlation to muscle, nerve and lymphatic distribution. This network connects every organ and part of the body, providing balance, regulation and coordination of physiological processes.

Pain and illness result when the flow of Qi through the body is disrupted or blocked by many things, including disease, pathogens, trauma/injuries, and medication (side effects), as well as lifestyle factors such as overwork, poor diet, emotions, lack of rest and stress.

Stimulation of acupuncture points helps to restore the proper physiological function of the central nervous system, digestive, hormonal and musculoskeletal systems. The acupuncturist uses a complex system of diagnostic methods that take into consideration the person as a whole, discerning the body’s pattern of disharmony rather than isolated symptoms. The aim is not only to eliminate or alleviate symptoms, but more importantly to treat the underlying cause, increase the ability to function and improve the quality of life.

About Terry MacGinley

Terry MacGinley uses a unique combination of Western science and Eastern medical therapies. He specializes in wellness based medicine that views the body as an integrated whole. Just as a garden will flourish with proper nourishment from the soil, our bodies need the right balance between our environment and internal chemistry. Whether you are looking for pain relief, massage-therapy, weight loss, stress management, nutritional guidance or a lifestyle change, his approach is guaranteed to enhance your quality of life.

Terry MacGinley is a Fellow of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) certified Acupuncturist membership no.122. He holds a Degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine. In addition to his acupuncture clinical training he has studied western orthopedic assessment and sports medicine extensively. Graduating from the Brisbane College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 1982 and has been in full time practice in Aspley ever since. While pursuing his education he interned and treated patients in Japan. Terry graduated, with top honors from the Brisbane College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, specialising in Orthopaedic and Sports Injuries.

Terry discovered the value in Oriental Medicine while training in Karate while at High School. He was treated successfully having become very ill with Viral Influenza and became passionate about Eastern Healing Arts. He currently still trains in Karate and has attained 4th Dan and National Karate Referee.