Traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine practices have evolved over thousands of years, using various techniques to restore the balance of Qi, believed to be a vital life force.

  • Acupuncture
  • Chinese massage
  • Cupping
  • Traditional herbs

About Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine practitioners play a similar role in the Eastern tradition to GPs in the Western tradition. They are primary practitioners with a broad skill set who are consulted about many different health problems.

Chinese medicine is based on the premise that imbalances in a vital life force, known as Qi, cause disease and illness. Restoring the balance of Qi involves equalising the influence of internal and external elements.

Chinese medicine may be able to assist with

Management of pain, stress and fatigue related to some autoimmune disorders or depression

Management of pain, fatigue and nausea related to many chronic diseases 

Management of vomiting or nausea arising from chemotherapy

in consultation with other treating health practitioners 

Chinese medicine may help alleviate symptoms associated with the following:

Women’s Health

Period pain, Menopause, Pregnancy, Hormonal Imbalance, PMS and PMDD, Irregular Menses

Pain

Pain

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Lower back, Chronic, Nerve, Headaches, Tendonitis, Fibromyalgia

Cancer

Cancer

Pain, Fatigue, Nausea, Mood disorders, Hot flushes, Dry mouth, Neuropathy, Enlarged prostate

Digestive Health

IBS, Constipation, Malabsorption, Bloating, Food Intolerance, Diarrhoea

Allergies & Autoimmune Disorders

Allergies & Autoimmune Disorders

Hay fever, Fatigue, Hashimoto’s, Multiple sclerosis, Lupus, Inflammatory Bowel.

Dermatology

Dermatology

Itching, Breakouts, Redness, Acne, Eczema, Hives, Rosacea, Alopecia

in consultation with other treating health practitioners 

Meet our Chinese medicine practitioner, Longlin Shen

The Health Collective’s Chinese medicine practitioner, Longlin Shen, blends the best of the Western and Eastern traditions.

Longlin was born in China and, unlike many Australian practitioners of Chinese medicine, is fluent in her native language and able to understand traditional herbal remedies in depth.

For decades, Longlin was a nurse working in Melbourne hospitals in intensive care units, cardiac care, oncology and general wards. Along with the many treatment advances, she was also conscious that the system left little time to provide holistic care for patients and so completed additional training in Chinese medicines. 

Traditional Chinese medicine at The Health Collective

Traditional Chinese medicine at The Health Collective

Along with providing hands-on treatment such as massage, cupping or acupuncture, Longlin is a confident prescriber of traditional Chinese herbal medicines. 

The Health Collective is, indeed a collective. Our various healthcare practitioners refer to one another, meaning Longlin may receive or refer patients from other colleagues within The Health Collective team.

Disclaimer
All information is general and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The Health Collective can consult with you to confirm if a particular treatment approach is right for you.