Pivotal Chinese Medicine

Welcome to Pivotal Chinese Medicine!

​
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for over 2,000 years to treat health issues. Here at Pivotal Chinese Medicine we perform Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Moxabustion, Cupping and Gua Sha.

James is the founder of Pivotal Chinese Medicine and is a qualified and registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

He holds a Bachelor degree in Health Science - Chinese Medicine, and practices Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. He studied in Melbourne at the Southern School of Natural Therapies and did an internship at Tzu Chi Hospital in Taipei Taiwan.

He has a keen interest in Womens Health issues, Stress and Depression, Low Energy and Fatigue, and Musculoskeletal problems.  He is also interested in treating the overall well being of his clients and assisting with nutrition and dietary advice.

James speaks English, Chinese and Vietnamese.

_________________________________________________________

Yarraville:    Monday to Saturday        9:00am - 6:00pm

Later times available upon request

_________________________________________________________

Treatments

Acupuncture
The practice of inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain, or treat a disease. Acupuncture has its origin in traditional Chinese medicine and has been in use for more than 2,000 years.

Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicines are mainly plant based medicine, but some preparations include minerals or animal products. Chinese herbs are prescribed to normalise imbalanced energy, or Qi, that runs through invisible meridians in the body.

Nutritional Advice
In the Chinese tradition, a meal isn't just an accumulation of calories but an opportunity to supply our Organs with the balanced tastes and energies needed for health. When the body is out of balance, food is one way to make up for deficiency and drain excess from the system. We can provide the correct nutritional advice to restore the balance and make you healthy.

Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a method of heating specific acupuncture points on the body by burning moxa made from dried mugwort close to the skin. This technique can be used alone or in combination with acupuncture.

Cupping
A therapy in which heated glass cups are applied to the skin along the meridians of the body, creating suction to stimulate the flow of energy.

Gua Sha (spooning)
Chinese medical treatment in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. Gua sha releases unhealthy elements from injured areas and stimulates blood flow and healing.

Pain Relief
Shoulder, neck and back pain, headaches, migraines, menstrual pain, joint pain and nerve pain can all be treated with Chinese Medicine. Whenever the free flow of Qi and Blood is obstructed pain can develop. Acupuncture unblocks the channels and reduces the level of pain. It can also improve your ability to deal with pain, and can regulate the negative emotions associated with pain, such as fear, anxiety and frustration.

_________________________________________________________

Fees

Private Health Rebates Available
Cash, Card (Visa, Mastercard)

Initial Consultation: 1.5-2 hours - $95.00

Tongue Evaluation, Pulse Diagnostics, Acupuncture treatment, Herbal Recommendations as appropriate*, Cupping or Gua Sha as needed, Plan for course of treatment, Educational materials

Follow-Up Consultations: 1 hour - $75.00

Tongue Evaluation, Pulse Diagnostics, Acupuncture treatment, Herbal Recommendations as appropriate*, Cupping or Gua Sha as needed

Cupping ONLY: 45 minutes - $70.00

Cupping as requested

Spooning/Gua Sha ONLY: 30 minutes - $40.00

Spooning/Gua Sha as requested

* One weeks supply of herbs - $30.00 - $45.00

_________________________________________________________

For more information about our services or for an appointment call James 0413 028 772