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
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Lower back, Chronic, Nerve, Headaches, Tendonitis, Fibromyalgia
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
Hay fever, Fatigue, Hashimoto’s, Multiple sclerosis, Lupus, Inflammatory Bowel.
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
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.
