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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. |
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.
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.
Myotherapy is the physical diagnosis, treatment and management of myofascial pain and other soft tissue conditions, which affect the integrity of human movement. These conditions may be caused by trauma, aging, overload, or misuse of muscles or congenital factors such as short leg discrepancy. Systemic disorders can also be involved and include circulatory dysfunction, chronic fatigue, post viral myalgic conditions, fibromyalgia, and vitamin deficiency.
Myotherapy is based on the pioneering work of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons. Their research provided the much-needed neuro-physiological information, which indicated that the most myofascial pain is caused by myofascial trigger points. The study of myofascial trigger points and their affects is a principal component of the study of myotherapy. Myotherapy has continued to evolve in its scope of practice and modes of treatment by combining both ancient and modern methods of physical therapy.
Modalities employed by the myotherapist include: Manual Therapy
Myofascial Dry-needling; Electrical Stimulation; Prescriptive Actions and Exercises; Pain Management
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 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.
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
Myotherapy -
Consultation 1 hr $25 or Concession $20
Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine -
Consultation 1.5 hrs $25 or Concession $20
PLEASE NOTE: From 2007 Payment can be made by cash, Eftpos or cheque.
Credit card facilities are available (AMEX & Diners card Not accepted).
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