Scarborough Traditional Acupuncture

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Established in 1991 by Trudy Matthews

The clinic fosters an environment where healing, awareness and education are supported on a physical, emotional and psychological level.

Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture has been developed through thousands of years of observation of millions of people. This rich and ancient history has developed and nurtured a system of medicine that facilitates healing and assists clients to wellness and optimum levels of health, harmony and physical and emotional balance.

Conditions We Treat

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We treat a variety of conditions including, but not limited to;

• Infertility and IVF
• Pregnancy problems, morning sickness and labour induction
• Preparation for delivery
• Menstrual problems
• Menopause symptoms
• Post partum difficulities
• Asthma and bronchitis
• Insomnia
• Depression and anxiety
• Stress and irritability relief
• Excema, dermatitis, psoarisis, acne
• Thyroid problem
• Surgery recovery
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Cosmetic Acupuncture
• Sports injuries
• Cerebral infarction
• Weight loss
• Digestive disorders
• Irritable bowel
• Constipation and diarrhoea
• Fatigue and exhaustion
• Colds and flu
• Cancer support
• Pain relief including;
  • Sciatica, back pain
  • migraine, headache
  • arthritis
  • trigeminal neuralgia
  • menstrual pain
  • sprain
  • whiplash
  • neck
  • back
  • shoulder
  • jaw
  • knee
  • ankle
  If you have a condition that is not listed here contact us to see what treatments are available to you.
  
  Our Therapists

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  Trudy Matthews
  
  Trudy Matthews established Scarborough Traditional Acupuncture Clinic in 1991.
  
  The Principal practitioner, Trudy Matthews, began her career in healing in Sydney where she studied to become a Registered Nurse. She was drawn to other methods of healing through her own journey of healing and personal growth, and was fortunate to be living in Perth when Edith Cowan University created a Post Graduate course in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Trudy graduated from this course in 1991 after travelling to China to complete her internship at the Guanghou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  
  Trudy is passionate and committed to her practice and after two decades is still humbled and inspired by the profound change and positive outcomes Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine creates for her clients.
  
  

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  Selina Giannasi
  
  Selina Giannasi joined the team at Scarborough Traditional Acupuncture in 2004.
  
  Prior to following her passion for helping others Selina completed a Bachelor of Business and worked in the corporate world for nearly ten years in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.
  
  In 1998 Selina concurrently studied Shiatsu at the Shiatsu School of WA and commenced an intensive yoga practice. For the next two years she developed her yoga and Shiatsu practices whilst travelling and living around the world, finally returning to her hometown Perth in 2000, to begin her Chinese Medicine studies.
  
  A gentle, insightful and compassionate person, Selina is also a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation teacher, she draws on her experience and spiritual practice to nurture and heal others.
  
  Selina is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) having completed an Advanced Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies and a Clinical Internship at the Hangzhou Hospital in China.
  
  Being equally passionate about Chinese Medicine and Kundalini Yoga, Selina uses these two ancient and complementary healing disciplines in her effort to serve those in need.
  
  

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  Holly Caruthers
  
  Holly Caruthers joined the team at Scarborough Traditional Acupuncture in 2010. Bachelor of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs (Vic. University), Registered Member A.A.C.M.A
  
  Holly is a graduate of Victoria University (Melbourne) – having completed a Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Herbs and Acupuncture). She is a current Member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA). Born and raised in Perth, Holly commenced her Traditional Chinese Medicine studies at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies before moving to Melbourne to complete her Bachelor Degree.
  
  Holly draws on clinical experience at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne, where she gained knowledge of the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to fertility and gestational health. Throughout her studies, Holly broadened her experience through several observational placements at Chinese Medicine clinics both in Melbourne and Perth.
  
  Holly was exposed to Chinese Medicine at a young age, after seeking an alternative approach to overcoming bouts of glandular fever and exercised-induced fatigue. Ever since, she has strived to live a life of balance – a principle which she applies to her practice. An enthusiastic and motivated young woman, Holly empowers her clients to implement health and lifestyle changes as a means of achieving a healthier well-being. In addition to promoting a holistic approach to general health, Holly has a keen interest in Paediatrics and Women's Health. Holly is thrilled to be joining the team at Scarborough Traditional Acupuncture and looks forward to meeting with you soon.
  
  
  Holly's Articles in the Newspaper

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  • Chinese Medicine and and Natural Fertility
  • Acupuncture and IVF
  • Cupping and Chinese Medicine
  • Insomnia and Chinese Medicine
  • Prevention TCM Article
  • Stress Article
  • Chinese Medicine and Calming the Spirit
  • Coughs and TCM
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Abdominal Pain and Discomfort
  • Acupuncture and Labour Induction
  • Acupuncture and Labour Preparation
  • Chinese Medicine for Children
  • Effective, painless treatment for kids
  • Chinese Medicine and Period Pain
  • Chinese Medicine and Hayfever