Services Provided
· Clinical Acupuncture
· Orthopaedic Acupuncture
· Sports Acupuncture
· Functional Exercise Training
· Dietary Consultation
· Herbal Medicine
· Therapeutic Massage
· Kinesiology
· Relexology
· Lympathic Drainage
SERVICES
Acupuncture has been used for centuries by the Chinese to treat a broad range of ailments. Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific locations, or points, on the body to produce physiological balance.
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 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.
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.
Herbal Therapy
In the course of your treatment Chinese herbal medicine may be prescribed. They may be dispensed as raw herbs or in pills, capsules, granules, or tinctures which make them easier to ingest. Most herb formulas can treat a wide variety of symptoms while stimulating the body’s natural healing process.
In recent years, herbs have become very popular. They're available in health food stores, supermarkets, and on the internet. While herbs are promoted as safe, gentle, inexpensive, "natural" alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs, many health care professionals have concerns about safety, effectiveness, and potential misuse of herbal products, especially when self-prescribed. There are also questions of purity, strength, and standardization of herbs, and considerations of side effects when taken in combination with other drugs. Chinese herbal medicine has been practiced safely and effectively for centuries and has the greatest potential for beneficial results when prescribed by a trained professional who recognizes the benefits and risks. Be sure to notify your acupuncturist if you notice any side effects from the herbs.
Laser Acupuncture is a non invasive therapy that works similar to needles. Light has been used for healing for thousands of years, starting with the Chinese, Greeks and Romans who recognized the positive effects of sunlight. Our present scientists have come to understand more about the nature of light and its restorative capacity; techniques and devices have been developed in the last few years that use light as part of the healing process.
Sometimes referred to as soft or cold, with the Low-Level Laser the light is compressed from a wavelength of the cold, red part of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. It is different from natural light in that it is one precise color; it is coherent (it travels in a straight line), essentially monochromatic (a very narrow bandwidth of two or three wavelengths) and polarized (it concentrates its beam in a defined location or spot.) These properties allow laser light to penetrate the surface of the skin with no heating effect, no damage to the skin and no known side effects. Laser light directs bio-stimulation light energy to the body's cells, which the cells then convert into chemical energy to promote natural healing and pain relief. In the past decade there have been over 2000 scientific studies to illustrate the therapeutic effect of the low level laser.
Therapeutic Massage
There is many different types of massage. Some ‘styles’ are used to relax the body while other forms focus on specific therapeutic benefits. Most massage effects the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons, ligaments). Tui-Na is an advanced form of Chinese physical therapy that involves joint mobilization, stretching, and acupressure to unblock stagnation and correct imbalances. Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese system of acupressure based on the body’s meridians or pathways. It involves pressure at specific points to relieve tension, release adhesions/knots and relax the body. Therapeutic oils, herbal liniments, and plasters are often used adjunctive to massage. These oils penetrate deep into soft tissue to quicken recovery time and promote healing.
Orthopedic/Sports Medicine. Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries require a multidisciplinary approach. We combine western physical assessment, oriental medicine, physical therapy and nutrition to heal specific injuries and correct underlying imbalances.
The very first goal of acupuncture is to stop the inflammatory process which is at the root of most musculoskeletal pain. Acupuncture is anti-inflammatory, relieves pain, restores elasticity to shortened muscles, deactivates trigger points, activates motor points, promotes relaxation and improves blood circulation to painful areas. In many cases however, this is not enough. The postural and movement (biomechanical) errors of the patient are so significant; they must be corrected in order to relieve all the pain. In other cases, the acupuncture and herbal therapy are enough, but the neuromuscular component is addressed to prevent future injury or return of symptoms. Neuromuscular Reeducation begins with learning how to effectively and safely stretch tight shortened muscles and tendons, and then special exercises are assigned to strengthen weakened muscles. Finally, after evaluation of the biomechanics of the patient, specialized exercises are assigned to actually correct improper joint movements and restore mobility.
Service Categories
Acupuncture, Deep Tissue Massage, Kinesiology, Magnetic Field Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Remedial Therapies, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine
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