Traditional Chinese Medicine Services in Hillcrest, near Browns Plains
Serving Hillcrest, Browns Plains & Surrounding Areas
Traditional Chinese Medicine, often called TCM, has a long history of practice and uses a broad assessment framework to consider different aspects of health, lifestyle and wellbeing.
At Ling Tung Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, our practitioners use TCM principles to help guide assessment and treatment planning. Your practitioner will discuss your health concerns, health history and treatment goals before explaining which options may be suitable for your individual presentation.
How Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches Care
A Holistic View
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, symptoms are considered alongside your broader health history, lifestyle and daily routine.
Your practitioner may ask about areas such as sleep, digestion, stress, movement and general wellbeing to better understand your individual presentation.
Individual Assessment
Your treatment plan is guided by your symptoms, health history, goals and a Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment.
Depending on your presentation, this may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, Gua Sha, or therapeutic massage.
Patient-Centred Support
Your practitioner will explain the recommended approach, discuss suitable treatment options and answer your questions before treatment begins.
Individual responses vary, and any ongoing care will be reviewed according to your presentation.
What Happens During Your First Consultation
Your first consultation is an opportunity to discuss your health concerns, health history, lifestyle and treatment goals with your practitioner.
Your practitioner may ask about your symptoms, sleep, digestion, stress, movement, daily routine and general wellbeing. They may also use Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment methods to help understand your individual presentation.
After this discussion, your practitioner will explain the treatment options that may be suitable for you and answer any questions before treatment begins.
How Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches Care
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a core practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine, with treatment points selected according to your individual presentation.
Herbal Medicine
Where appropriate, registered Chinese herbal medicine practitioners may recommend individualised herbal formulas based on your presentation, health history and treatment goals.
Cupping and Gua Sha
Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves placing specialised cups on the skin as part of an individualised treatment plan.
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that uses a smooth-edged tool on the skin and may be included in your treatment plan, depending on your individual needs and suitability.
Get in touch
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Practice Manager:
admin@lingtungacupuncture.com.au -
Inquiries:
bookings@lingtungacupuncture.com.au -
Monday 9.00am–7.00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:30am - 7.00pm
Thursday 9.30am–7.00pm
Friday 9.00am–12.00pm
Saturday 7–10am
Sunday Closed - (07) 3800 7007
- Unit 8/ 2 Central Court Hillcrest, QLD 4118 Australia