Mark is a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner with AHPRA and CMRB. He completed his internship at Shu Guan Hospital Shanghai, China and graduated with a double degree from Victoria University in 2008. As part of his community-based practice he traveled to New Haven, Connecticut in 2012 to participate in a 6-day conference at Yale University on Auricular acupuncture for acu detox. Since 1996 Mark has been building a solid foundation and reputation as a nationally accredited coach in internal martial arts (Tai Chi, Ba Gua Zhang and Xing Yi Chuan) and in 2001, 2003 and 2004 won national competitions. His achievements clearly demonstrate his competence, diligence and insightful knowledge in the magnum opus of Chinese medicine. Mark was the past Chair of the Victorian state committee of Australian Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).
In private practice Mark applies a range of different types of treatments according to the Chinese medicine diagnostic approach and integrates it to tread a variety of health conditions. These methods are very good for resolving or managing modern day stressors that lead to difficult to treat acute/chronic muscular pain and spasms. Internal medicine is also included in the paradigm improving such conditions as insomnia, chronic fatigue, anxiety, chest palpitations, depression, respiratory disease, colds/flu, gastrointestinal disease, abdominal distension/pain, infertility, menopause, PMS and morning sickness.
Mark is a member of AACMA.
Lei (Jesse) Yao is a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner with AHPRA and CMRB. He has been trained both in Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine and received his Master Degree after 8 years study in China. He is able to use his unique combination of Western and Chinese Medicine knowledge to help his clients.
Our Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Consultation approaches disease and disorders as part of a greater whole rather than just treating symptoms. At Acurepoint Health Clinic, consultation is normally very thorough and employs the ancient Chinese arts of pulse and tongue diagnosis, palpation and observation.
Moxibustion is an externally applied Tradition Chinese Medicine treatment using a Chinese herb called Moxa, commonly known as ‘Mugwort’. For external use Moxa is compressed and rolled into a cigar-shaped herbal stick. Moxa sticks are then lit and held over acupuncture points. The radiant heat produced has the effect of stimulating the point. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi, and maintain general health.
Cupping is an extraordinary technique that has been passed down for thousands of years and continues to be widely used across many cultures by both professionals and lay people alike. Cupping involves the use of glass cups, which are suctioned onto the skin for a few minutes at a time. This therapy is used to pull toxins out of the body, eliminate obstructions of Qi (energy), and relax the muscles. It is most often used for muscular pain and tightness, but can also be used to treat cellulite, colds, digestive disorders, and more.