How to Rebuild Your Qi and Immune System - The Chinese Medicine way After an illness, the body’s Qi (vital energy) can be weakened, leaving you feeling fatigued, run down and sluggish. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on replenishing Qi, strengthening the Lungs, Spleen and Stomach to reinforce the immune system. This is done through […]

Acupuncture and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know Breastfeeding can be a joyful but sometimes challenging experience, and many women wonder whether acupuncture is safe and helpful during this time. The short answer is: yes — acupuncture is generally considered safe while breastfeeding when practiced by a fully qualified and AHPRA registered acupuncturist. Is Acupuncture […]

Confinement in Chinese culture: "The Sitting Month" Postnatal confinement, deeply rooted in Chinese culture, is a time-honoured practice designed to support the physical and emotional recovery of new mothers after childbirth. This period, lasting approximately 30 to 40 days, emphasises rest, nourishment, and family support. While the cultural context may differ, the underlying principles of […]

We continue the conversation with Dr Vanessa Fisher, Osteopath about Tongue Tie. Vanessa has experience helping babies and parents assess and advise the next steps in treatment or recovery. She has years of experience as an Osteopath, in this area. Who in Australia can diagnose tongue tie? The following professionals are commonly involved in diagnosing […]

Tongue Tie Explained: Signs, Diagnosis & Support for Babies and Children by Dr Vanessa Fisher, Osteopath (The Willow Clinic) What Is Tongue Tie? Tongue tie is a condition present at birth where the lingual frenulum is shorter, thicker or tighter than usual. This the tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of […]

April is Adenomyosis Awareness month and we wanted to highlight this lesser-known gynaecological condition Adenomyosis is where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows into the muscular wall of the uterus (the myometrium). Different to Endometriosis, where the uterine lining tissue may migrate outside the uterus and create lesions or adhesions to other structures inside […]