SSNT Clinic

ABOUT THE STUDENT CLINIC

The student clinic provides practical training for students of the Southern School and inexpensive natural health care to the general public. The clinic is staffed by final year students under the supervision of experienced naturopaths. A complete range of natural therapies is offered including iridology, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, flower essences, dietary advice, nutritional therapy, celloid therapy and relaxation massage. Traditional Chinese medicine, including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping and Myotherapy treatments which include dry-needling, pain management and deep tissue therapies. The clinic is situated at our school in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, to make an appointment please ring 9416 1448. Click here to see the clinic timetable.

NATUROPATHY

Naturopathy encompassses the prevention and treatment of health disorders by the use of natural therapies that aim to restore balance and support the body's natural recuperative powers. Naturopathic treatments include nutritional, herbal, homoeopathic and flower essence remedies, dietary and lifestyle advice and counselling. Treatments are tailored to the underlying causes of the health issues and the individual needs of the client, from a holistic perspective.

The treatments that Naturopaths use are designed to stimulate the body's powers of recuperation and resistance to disease. Natural therapies act by increasing the body's healing energy through:

- Reversing nervous depletion of the body due to faulty diet, stress and lack of rest

- Cleansing the body of wastes

- Correcting nutritional imbalances

- Enhancing metabolic function

Naturopaths work in a complementary role with other health professionals.

CHINESE MEDICINE

The Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has to do with the perceived relationship between humanity and the environment (nature). According to the Chinese Classics, “Everything in nature contains two aspects: Yin and Yang.” Yin and Yang are complementary opposites related through mutual independence. Harmony between Yin and Yang is believed to be responsible for well being. Therefore the occurrence of an illness is seen as an imbalance of Yin and Yang.

The task of the practitioner is to identify disharmony when it occurs and assist the body in regaining its natural state of well-being. TCM aims to treat not only the major complaint, but also the root cause of the complaint. Rather than concentrating on easing the symptoms temporarily, the emphasis is on treating the whole person.

This means taking into account physical, mental and emotional states of a person. Treatments not only resolve illness, but are used to maintain health and well-being.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy includes Acupuncture, (body and ear), Chinese Herbal Medicine, Moxabustion, Cupping, Therapeutic Massage (Tuina), andChinese Dietary Therapy.

clinical MYOTHERAPY

Clinical Myotherapy is a branch of manual medicine which focuses on the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain. Musculoskeletal pain may be divided into three primary categories:

a) myofascial pain originating from tr auma or muscle contracture, which can be general throughout a muscle or may present as myofascial trigger point/s or as taut bands of muscle fibre, and

b) neuropathic pain which may originate from the central or peripheral nervous system, and

c) articular pain originating from joint pathologies.

Musculoskeletal pain will normally involve more than one of these categories and must be assessed and treated in an integrated fashion.

Clinical Myotherapy treatment involves an extensive physical evaluation and an integrated therapeutic approach to affected muscles, joints and nerves. It is used in the treatment of acute or chronic conditions and in the area of preventive management. A key factor in the clinical application of Clinical Myotherapy is the use of soft tissue and skeletal mobilisation in which manual techniques are used both diagnostically and therapeutically. These manual procedures are augmented by the use of modalities such as : dry-needling, electrical stimulation, pain management techniques and prescriptive exercises .

A major component of Clinical Myotherapy treatment is directed towards muscle contracture which may be c aused by trauma, ageing, overload or misuse of muscles arising from occupational, sporting and recreational activities or congenital factors such as short leg discrepancy. Systemic disorders can also cause myofascial pain and may include chronic fatigue, post viral myalgic conditions, fibromyalgia, or vitamin deficiency.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage can be used for all age groups and health conditions and complements other forms of complementary therapies. It can be used to stimulate circulation, improve skin function, relax muscles, assist in the healing process and reduce pain. It also aids psychological and mental wellbeing by improving mental clarity and mood as well as relieving anxiety and stress.

The Certificate IV in Massage gives our students a background in various manual therapies. They include: Swedish or Classical Massage; Deep Tissue Massage; Shiatsu Massage; Reflexology; Pre and Post Natal Massage; Aromatherapy; Alexander Technique

TUI NA

Tui Na or Chinese Remedial Massage is a method of stimulating energy (Qi) flow along meridians or circuits which link all parts of the body interior and exterior. Many techniques are used to achieve this such as rubbing, stretching, pulling etc. Often specific acupuncture points are also stimulated using acupressure and meridian mobilization. These points and meridians have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of 2000 years, forming part of the Chinese medical system.

TCM theory views the body as an integral whole that is connected internally to the exterior by meridian pathways.

Current Prices

Massage
45 min consultation (actual massage 30 mins) $25 or Concession $20

TCM Massage -
45 min consultation (actual massage 30 mins) $25 or Concession $20

Naturopathic -
Consultation 1 hr $25 or Concession $20

Clinical Myotherapy -
Consultation 1 hr $25 or Concession $20

Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine -
Consultation 1.5 hrs $25 or Concession $20

PLEASE NOTE: Payment can be made by cash, Eftpos or cheque.
Credit card facilities are available (AMEX & Diners card Not accepted).

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