KC Health Clinic Location
The KC Health Clinic is located in the 5A/5 Cottonwood place,oxenford, QLD,Australia.
This is also a great location for our customers in the surrounding suburbs of Nerang, Gilston, Highland Park, Carrara, Gaven, Molendinar, Worongary, Helensvale, Pimpama, Ormeau, Willowvale and Tamborine Mountain.
Acupuncture
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
The History of Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be dated back almost 5000 years with the earliest Chinese Medical text available around 305 B.C. Acupuncture was practiced and refined throughout the following hundreds of years and then brought into the west during the 1970’s.
Acupuncture in Australia
In Australia we are very fortunate to have some of the best educated Acupuncturists in the world. All practitioners at KC Health Clinic are fully qualified with over four years of bachelor level education. All practitioners are registered with the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association and are fully insured.
How does Acupuncture relieve pain?
Acupuncture may relieve (both sensory and affective) inflammatory pain. This occurs through activation of a variety of bioactive chemicals through peripheral, spinal, and supraspinal mechanisms. Zhang et al 2014 – Mechanisms of acupuncture in persistent pain
What is Chinese Medicine?
Chinese Medicine includes a full diagnosis of the health of your body. The initial consultation includes questioning on many things including your medical history, current medications and present day complaints. A treatment plan is designed which may include Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Chinese Herbs, massage and/or manual therapies. [Click here for more information about our Chinese Medicine KC Health Clinic service]
Therapies Used
Acupuncture Needling
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The needles are manipulated manually or the needle may be further stimulated by electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture). Dry needling is another name for what we would refer to as Myofascial Acupuncture, Tendinomuscular Acupuncture and/or Sports Acupuncture.
Initial Treatment $95 / Followup $85
Moxibustion (Moxa)
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning dried mugwort on particular points on the body.
Moxibustion is used to stimulate circulation.
Heat Therapy
Heat therapy is known to enhance circulation, making it beneficial for a wide variety of issues. Combining acupuncture with a heat lamp is a method used to improve blood flow in the targeted areas which may increase the effectiveness of traditional acupuncture. The heat lamp utilised in our practice is an electromagnetic lamp heated with infrared light designed to improve microcirculation. It serves as a clinical alternative to moxibustion and is commonly referred to as an acupuncture heat lamp due to its frequent use during acupuncture treatments. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heat is believed to boost the patient’s energy and alleviate symptoms of coldness and stagnation that may be causing discomfort.
Heat Therapy as an alternative to Moxibustion
Glass Suction Cupping with Fire
Through suction, the skin is drawn into the cup by creating a vacuum in the cup placed on the skin over the targeted area. The vacuum is created by the heating and subsequent cooling of the air in the cup. The cup is usually left in place for somewhere between five and fifteen minutes. It is believed by some to help with pain, deep scar tissues in the muscles and connective tissue, muscle knots, and swelling; however, the efficacy of this is unproven.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine will include a case history and diagnosis of symptoms. This is followed by the prescription of a herbal formula (herbs) as part of treatment for specific conditions. [Click here for more information about Chinese Herbal Medicine and Chinese Herbs]
Chinese Herbal Initial Consultation $95 (45 minutes)
Auricular Therapy, Chinese Dietary Therapy, Exercise Therapy and Manual Therapies.
Auricular Therapy is where the use of press pellets, magnets or intra-dermal needles are placed on specific ear acupuncture points. These can be worn after your treatment for a specific amount of time. Chinese Dietary therapy is where a particular food can be used to maintain health and contribute towards the treatment of a patient. Exercise therapy includes internal exercises (Meditation, Qi Gong) and external exercises (Qi Gong, Tai Chi) which may complement your treatment. Manual therapies include TCM remedial massage (Tuina, Shiatsu, Acupressure) and Glass Cupping.
Chinese Medicine for Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy
Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Chinese herbs can be used to help support womens health. Our fully qualified Acupuncturists are familiar with all aspects of womens health. For more detailed information click here.
Acupuncture for all stages of Pregnancy.
Our Practitioners
Kate Chen
Kate Chen is a Bachelor qualified Chinese Medicine Practitioner and a member of The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA). Kate is also government registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This requires continuing professional education to ensure the most up to date scientific research is implemented in clinical practice.
Kate’s passion for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine started very early on. Growing up in China, it has been part of her life as far has she can remember. Seeing first hand the benefits on her family and friends she decided to dive into this ancient art. This is where she decided to become a Chinese Medicine practitioner.
Kate looks at the body like a music partition, where each notes needs to be in balance to create the perfect melody. Her thorough analysis of the body, her caring and intuitive approach will help guide and support you along your health journey. Kate has a special interest and a deep understanding of fertility. This includes the challenges that it represents both on a physical and emotional levels.
Kate worked in busy hospitals in China where gained experience with many conditions. Kate has a special interest in all kinds of pain (both acute & chronic), emotional issues and women’s health (menstrual and menopausal issues, fertility).
Private Health Fund Rebates
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Acupuncture is virtually painless.
Our practitioners use a gentle insertion technique where the needles can hardly be felt during insertion.
Let’s also put the size of the needles used in an Acupuncture treatment into perspective. You could fit approximately 8 Acupuncture Needles inside a typical Doctor’s Medical syringe. Acupuncture needles are rounded towards the tip where as a medical syringe is sharp.
At KC Health Clinic we use ultra fine Japanese needles which are even smaller than traditional Chinese Acupuncture needles.
We offer
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Chinese Herbal Consultations Chinese Herbs Comprehensive Massage therapies Pain and injury management Only disposable needles used Health fund rebates on Acupuncture Nurturing and supportive atmosphere
Information
We aim to provide support and reduce the symptoms associated with conditions such as Pain including Headaches, Migraines, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Muscle Pain, Arthritis, Muscle Problems, Sports Injuries. Stress, Anxiety, Mood swings, Sleep Problems / Insomnia, Weight Management and Weight Loss We provide support for Fertility, IVF Support, Pregnancy and Womens Health.
Acupuncture Pricing
Initial Acupuncture Treatment - $95 Followup Acupuncture Treatment - $85 Please note that if you have not visited our clinic for more than 12 months you will be charged at the Initial Treatment price.
Pregnancy / Fertility & Induction Treatments
Initial Pregnancy/Fertility/Induction $95 Followup Pregnancy/Fertility/Induction $85 (Health fund rebates apply)
Health Rebates
Private Health fund rebates are available for Acupuncture with over 40 funds including Medibank, NIB, BUPA (MBF) and HCF. We have a HICAPS (Healthpoint) system where you can swipe your health fund card and only "Pay the Gap".
Book your appointment
Acupuncture is available at our Coomera Clinic. If it is your first visit please make sure you arrive 5 minutes early to fill out paperwork. All our therapists are qualified and trained professionals.
Call our Clinic
You may call us at our Coomera clinic directly.
Phone: 07 5620 3168
Book Online 24/7
You may book an appointment online by clicking here
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