Fulfil your potential by restoring and maintaining a healthy mind and body with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Specializing in Fertility support. Private Health Rebates available
SERVICES
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Cupping
Moxibustion
Fertility and Pregnancy Support
Chinese therapeutic massage (tui na)
Gua sha
Dietary and Lifestyle advice
Treatments
Peter’s gentle, yet powerfully effective approach to treatment has developed from study and clinical practice in Australia, China and Vietnam. Peter's style of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic form of therapy which aims to restore and maintain a healthy body, mind and emotional state. Peter utilizes various techniques which work by stimulating the release of naturally occurring chemicals within your body, which balance all of the regulatory systems (i.e. nervous, hormonal, immune etc). These techniques also promote blood, lymphatic and other body fluid circulation within your body. Peter tailors each treatment to your needs by relieving acute symptoms whilst simultaneously addressing the underlying cause of the problem.
Acupuncture is the use of super-fine, hair-like needles into specific points on the body in order to re-balance the regulatory systems of the body. For this reason, it can treat an extremely broad range of disorders. An acupuncture treatment is rarely painful – sensations can vary from nothing to a slight tingle to a deep “pulling” sensation – and is usually both calming and relaxing. Peter’s gentle technique allows him to treat children. He uses only single-use disposable needles.
Moxibustion is the burning of a herb over acupuncture points in order to provide a gentle warmth. Peter uses it to relieve pain/spasms, relax stiff muscles/joints and stimulate the reproductive, digestive, respiratory and immune systems. It is also becoming increasingly renowned for its ability to turn a baby in breech position.
Cupping is the use of vacuum cups to stimulate blood circulation to a particular area of the body. The increased blood flow maximizes the nourishment of the tissue and helps the immune system to clear the by-products of inflammation. For this reason, cupping is an excellent therapy for stiff/painful muscles.
Fertility and Pregnancy Support is the major focus at Fertile Ground Health Group. Peter treats both male and female infertility, provides preconception care in order to ensure both partners are in optimal health at the time of conception, treats pregnancy issues (morning sickness, uterine bleeding during pregnancy, pain/discomfort, fatigue, fluid retention, preparation and induction of labour etc.) as well as post-partum disorders. He also provides support treatment during all stages of IVF cycles, including pre and post-embryo transfer. Recent research has backed up Peter’s confidence that acupuncture at this stage of the IVF procedure increases its success rate.
Gua Sha is a technique utilizing a smooth round-edged tool to rub along muscle fibers. It promotes blood flow to the superficial areas of the muscle, and is an excellent way to relieve muscular tension and knots. It is a simple technique to perform and Peter is happy to show people how to do it on themselves in order to enhance the healing process.
Can Chinese Medicine Help You?
At Fertile Ground Health Group, our major focus is on fertility and pregnancy; however an inherent part of this specialization is to assist people to become as healthy as they can possibly be. Chinese Medicine strives to treat holistically by taking into account the person’s overall health (both physical and mental) and correcting any dysfunction. You don't have to be pregnant or trying to conceive, and you certainly don’t have to be sick or experiencing health problems to consider a consultation at Fertile Ground Health Group. Our approach is preventative - we ideally want to see you before big problems arise. Identifying and treating these issues and proactively maintaining your health means you get more healthy enjoyment of life now and less problems associated with stress, aging, poor lifestyle and nutrition as you get older.
Peter has successfully treated an extremely broad range of health issues. Below is a list of some of the more common disorders, which is far from exhaustive. If you are not sure whether Chinese Medicine can help you, please feel free to contact Peter via this page or by calling Fertile Ground Health Group. If he feels that another therapy may be better suited to your condition, he is happy to recommend the appropriate therapist to you.
Infertility (male/female)
Preconception care, natural/unassisted fertility support, IVF/assisted fertility support, sperm health
Pregnancy
Morning sickness, heartburn, fluid retention, fatigue, constipation, insomnia, physical discomfort, threatened or habitual miscarriage, birth preparation, post-partum issues (e.g depression, fatigue, lactation problems etc.)
Women’s Health
Menstrual problems (dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, irregular periods, PMS, excessive bleeding), endometriosis, PCOS, ovarian cysts, menopausal discomfort etc.
Men’s Health
Poor libido, impotence, premature ejaculation, sperm disorders, benign prostatic enlargement
Musculo-skeletal
Back pain, sciatica, arthritis, tense neck/shoulders, sporting and other traumatic injuries
Digestive
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, poor appetite, bloating, diarrhea/constipation, heartburn, nausea/vomiting, Crohn’s disease, weight issues (over/under)
Neurological
Migraine/headache, post-stroke paralysis, poor circulation, tremors, dizziness, tinnitus
Respiratory
Asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, colds/flu, bronchitis (acute/chronic)
Psycho-emotional
Insomnia, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addictions (smoking, food etc) and other “stuck” patterns of behavior
Uro-genital
Urinary tract infection, Candida infection, bladder and kidney dysfunction (e.g. frequent urination), benign prostatic enlargement
Skin
Eczema, psoriasis, acne, hives
What should I expect during a Chinese Medicine treatment?
For your initial consultation, it is advisable to arrive 5 minutes early in order to fill out a short administration form. Peter will then ask you various questions relating directly to your reason/s for seeking treatment (It is useful for you to have thought about such things as when your complaint started; any things that aggravate or relieve the condition etc). You will then be asked questions about your general health and family history. Peter will then ask to see your tongue, as tongue diagnosis is an important tool for acupuncturists. For this reason, it is recommended that you don’t brush your tongue on the day of the consultation, or drink coffee/tea/cola drinks less than 1 hour before as these can alter the appearance of the tongue. Peter will also take your pulse.
Once he has arrived at a diagnosis, Peter will devise a treatment plan utilizing the techniques described above. At the end of the treatment, he may also suggest lifestyle/diet recommendations.
Prices
Initial consultation + treatment $95
Follow up treatments $85
IVF pre/post transfer $150 for both treatments ($85 for either/or)
Health Fund Rebates May Apply
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Master of Applied Science - Chinese Herbal Medicine - with distinction
Bachelor of Health Science - Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture & Moxibustion) with Honours
MAP
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese Massage, Natural Fertility Management, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Womens Health
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