5 Elements Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine clinic

Our clinic is a herbal dispensary and acupuncture practice. Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of Qi (energy) throughout the individual. The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including moxibustion, or cupping, in order to re-establish the flow of Qi.

TYPES OF TREATMENTS

Chinese medicine treatment that may be able to assist with:

• Pain relief and management of pain

  • Addressing pain associated with acute or chronic conditions, sports injury, musculoskeletal pain, and using acupuncture as a therapy to provide pain relief and management of pain associated with many different causes

• Stress and anxiety

  • Providing relaxation to achieve reduction in stress and anxiety, and using acupuncture therapy and pressure point massage to help manage stress and anxiety. Acupuncture is used to unblock qi to help with your body’s response to stress

• Headaches and migraines

  • Headaches and migraines are symptoms of many conditions and illnesses, and using acupuncture therapy to help reduce and manage headaches and migraines

• Weight loss and weight management

  • Specific and personalised diet and lifestyle advice, tailored supplements and herbs can help and support your weight loss goals and maintaining your weight loss through a holistic approach

• Symptoms associated with digestive problems

  • Digestive health can manifest many symptoms, and acupuncture can help address and manage different symptoms associated with digestive health

• Fatigue and nausea related to many chronic illnesses

  • Fatigue and nausea are common symptoms of many illnesses or reaction from medical treatments such as medication, chemotherapy. Chinese medicine is often used to manage these types of symptoms.

• Infertility and IVF support

  • by using acupuncture as a non-pharmacological (drug free) adjunct therapy for individuals preparing for or undergoing IVF or fertility treatments. While acupuncture does not claim to treat infertility, it is often used as a means of support to optimise general health and may assist in alleviating stress and allow your body to function at its best possible health, in order to achieve a better psychological and physiological environment for successful pregnancy.

• Pregnancy support

  • by using non-pharmacological therapy to assist in addressing symptoms such as nausea, headaches, fatigue, back pain, body sores and stress from pregnancy.

• Depression associated from long term chronic pain

  • by identifying sources of pain and providing pain relief and management, that can lead to better mental health once underlying issues are addressed.

Our practice does not claim to heal or eradicate specific health conditions or medically diagnosed illnesses. The above list simply outlines some of the uses of Chinese medicine and how it can assist with those concerns. The practice of Chinese medicine has been widely used to help relieve and manage pain and many symptoms arising from different types of health conditions and illnesses. Chinese medicine is also used to improve general health and well-being, which in turn can lead to better health outcomes. Acupuncture by nature is non-pharmacological and therefore unlikely to co-interact with patients currently seeking medical treatment and/or taking prescription medications. Therefore, acupuncture is often used as adjunct or complementary therapy with medical treatments. It is advised that you speak to your relevant health practitioners to discuss any potential risk factors when deciding to use acupuncture as adjunct therapy.

EVIDENCE BASED Acupuncture Treatments

It is advised that you make informed decisions when deciding to seek the use of acupuncture to address your health concerns. Whilst there is always continual research into the effectiveness of Chinese medicine, it is recommended that you consider treatments that have been evidence based. Below are some recent research and findings on the use of acupuncture for different types of treatments:

• Acupuncture for pain relief and pain management

  • Yang, J., Wahner-Roedler, D. L., Zhou, X., Johnson, L. A., Do, A., Pachman, D. R., ... & Bauer, B. A. (2021). Acupuncture for palliative cancer pain management: systematic review. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 11(3), 264-270.

  • Nielsen, A., Dusek, J. A., Taylor-Swanson, L., & Tick, H. (2022). Acupuncture therapy as an evidence-based nonpharmacologic strategy for comprehensive acute pain care: The academic consortium pain task force white paper update. Pain Medicine, 23(9), 1582-1612.

• Acupuncture for IVF and pregnancy

  • Xie, Z. Y., Peng, Z. H., Yao, B., Chen, L., Mu, Y. Y., Cheng, J., ... & Xia, Y. B. (2019). The effects of acupuncture on pregnancy outcomes of in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 19(1), 1-20.

  • Rubin, L. E. H., Smith, C. A., Schnyer, R. N., Tahir, P., & Pasch, L. A. (2022). Effect of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization-related anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reproductive BioMedicine Online.

• Acupuncture as complimentary therapy

  • Xian, J., Wang, L., Zhang, C., Wang, J., Zhu, Y., Yu, H., ... & Tan, Q. (2022). Efficacy and safety of acupuncture as a complementary therapy for sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupuncture in Medicine, 09645284221086288.

• Acupuncture for depression and anxiety

  • Gol, A. S., Ardani, A. R., Farahmand, S. K., Dadgarmoghaddam, M., Ghorani, V., Rezaei, S., & Khorsand, A. (2021). Additive effects of acupuncture in alleviating anxiety: A double-blind, three-arm, randomized clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 45, 101466.

• Acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain relief and managment

  • Vickers, A. J., Vertosick, E. A., Lewith, G., MacPherson, H., Foster, N. E., Sherman, K. J., ... & Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic pain: update of an individual patient data meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain, 19(5), 455-474.

OUR SERVICE & PHILOSOPHY

All Inclusive Service

All Acupuncture at 5 Elements Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine clinic are done at a set price with treatment plan. This gives Lilli the freedom to utilise all her available tools and skills to provide a premium service, whilst allowing patients to relax knowing the cost of their treatment.

Personalised Service

Lilli provides quality acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine prescriptions which are skilfully and specifically custom tailored to each individual patient.

Health Fund Rebates

Lilli Ho is registered with all Health Funds which operate in New South Wales. Your health insurance card is required to process the HICAPS claim at the practice.

Acupuncture Treatment Philosophy

Providing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with professionalism and integrity, Lilli endeavours to develop a trusting relationship with her patients.
Lilli’s aim is to demystify Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and to advise her acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine patients on how the ancient healing art can be best utilised to achieve and maintain continuing health. Lilli is well skilled in providing a favourable therapeutic outcome with the least amount of treatments.

COVID_19 Health UPDATES

Our practice remains open and operates under regulations set by the NSW Government and latest health advice. To operate in a Covid-safe environment, we ask all new and existing patients to be aware of the requirements and conditions of entry:

• FACE MASKS are mandatory whilst inside the practice as well as during treatment. Please wear a mask upon entering the premise.

• If you present symptoms of cold or flu, have a fever, been in contact with anyone who has recently tested positive for Covid-19 or been in a declared Covid hotspot, please do not attend your appointment and get a Covid test immediately. You can reschedule your appointment if you return a negative result.

• Where indoor capacity restrictions apply, you may be asked to wait in a separate area if the clinic is at maximum capacity. Please do not bring extra people with you to your appointment.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this pandemic. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!

For up-to-date health advice and alerts please visit: the Australian Government Department of Health

Due to (COVID-19) pandemic, we will continue to monitor the situation closely and are focused and committed to helping our customers through these challenging times, as we know holistic, natural healthcare has so much to offer the world, especially now.

We can use phone, zoom or WhatsApp for consultation if you like

We care, and we can help. During the pandemic if you are unable to attend in person, phone or video consultations are available. You can discuss your health concerns and symptoms, and custom herbal medicine and supplements can be arranged to be delivered to you.

If you would like to have phone or video chat, please contact Lilli on 0478 493 931 to make an appointment.