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Lachlan McDonald Chinese Medicine

Lachlan McDonald Chinese Medicine

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Whether you're suffering from stress or anxiety, you can find relief from acupuncture. It works with the body's energy system, so you can be rest assured that it will restore your natural balance & harmony. Speak with Lachlan about a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs.

Acupuncture for Mental Health Conditions

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Lachlan McDonald Chinese Medicine specialises in acupuncture treatments for anxiety, a term used to describe a group of related mental health conditions. Lachlan has been restoring people's health in Mount Eliza, Victoria, using a holistic approach.

There are several types of anxiety, including general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias (e.g., agoraphobia), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders and post-natal anxiety, to name a few. Anxiety and depression frequently occur simultaneously.

This group of anxiety disorders share some characteristics: you have chronic and long-lasting thoughts or feelings (rather than only for brief periods), the thoughts and feelings are distressing, and they interfere with your normal life. Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or concerned. Stress is a normal response to being under pressure, and the feelings usually go away when the pressure is removed. Anxiety, on the other hand, is when unpleasant feelings persist long after the stressful situation has passed, or when they appear for no obvious reason.

Anxiety symptoms can range from mild to severe, and they include:

  • Panic attacks
  • Hot and cold flushes
  • Palpitations
  • Chest tightness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Butterflies in your stomach
  • Restlessness
  • Tension
  • Obsessive thinking
  • Excessive fear or worry
  • Catastrophizing
  • Disrupted sleep
  • Racing thoughts
  • Feeling disconnected
  • Avoiding social events, school, work, or any activity that may make you feel anxious
  • Sleep issues

Can acupuncture relieve anxiety?

Yes, acupuncture can help with anxiety and stress symptoms. Acupuncture treatment has been shown in recent studies to help reduce anxiety symptoms and provide stress relief. Ear acupuncture has also been shown to aid in stress reduction. In addition to traditional acupuncture and ear acupuncture, Lachlan may use cupping, heat therapy and traditional Chinese medicine to supplement your treatment.

What are the benefits of acupuncture for stress and anxiety?

There are lots of advantages to using acupuncture to treat anxiety disorders, including:

  • Safe and efficient
  • There are fewer side effects
  • Increased stamina
  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Improved sleep
What is an acupuncture treatment for anxiety like?

A typical acupuncture session lasts about 60 minutes. Lachlan will enquire about how all aspects of anxiety affect your mind, body and emotions during an initial consultation. He will also look into other aspects of your health and lifestyle before taking your pulse to get a better picture of your overall health. This enables Lachlan to ascertain how to treat you in order to alleviate your anxiety symptoms. You will be treated while comfortably lying on a massage table. Lachlan will leave you to rest for 25-30 minutes after the needles have been painlessly inserted, allowing the needles to do their work.

Will acupuncture make me feel less anxious?

After an acupuncture session, most people feel quite relaxed. The benefits of acupuncture for anxiety and stress last for 24 to 48 hours after a treatment, so the initial effects will be the strongest. However, as you receive more treatments, the benefits will begin to last longer, requiring you to come in less frequently. Lachlan recommends weekly appointments at first until your symptoms have subsided, then fortnightly or monthly appointments until they become less frequent.

Is acupuncture a safe anxiety treatment?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, about the thickness of a human hair, and thus virtually painless. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, followed by a warm sensation or heaviness in the area. You might not feel anything at all. Acupuncture has been shown in studies to be a safe and effective treatment for anxiety and stress.

Make an appointment today to see how acupuncture can help you cope with anxiety.

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Business Hours

We're open 4 days.

Tuesday

9:00 am To 7:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am To 7:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am To 7:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am To 4:00 pm

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

Professional Membership

  • AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
  • ATMS - Australian Traditional Medicine Society
  • Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

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