Conditions
Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists work from a signs and symptoms basis which assists us in determining a differential diagnosis from a Chinese medicine perspective, these are called "Patterns of Disharmony".
Our Chinese Medicine Diagnosis may sound strange to you for example: Symptom or Diagnosis you present with caused by LIver Qi stagnation, Or Spleen Qi Deficiency, or Wind Cold invasion.
As Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners with AHPRA, in order to present you with a list of Conditions in advertising, any registered practitioner must reference this condition by using a systematic review. There is research in Cochrane which you can search using Acupuncture and…….if you wish to look further into what you may be interested in. For me to list and keep you updated takes my time away from a client. I get so caught up on the journey it can lead me down the rabbit hole of research! It generally takes me awhile to resurface, once you get started it becomes so interesting, you can’t help but follow the trail.
I prefer to focus on my presenting client’s care, researching cases individually. This keeps me current, along with over 5000 years of Acupuncture History, Traditional Chinese Medicine observational skills, research, and my clinical experience. A holistic approach to the physiological effects of the insertion of fine needles.
My areas of interest are
Pain with Acute (just happened) or Chronic (have had for a while) Sports Injury,
Pain, Muscle soreness or Injury
Emotional health
Digestive issues and Chinese Nutrition therapy
Seasonal Ailments that may come upon us
However, this does not limit the signs or symptoms you present to me with, even if not listed above, simple or complex. It is part of why I love my job, the variety and the differences each person presents with, you are unique so the challenge is accepted!!
IVF Support
Many health practitioners may recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment with IVF treatment. There is continuing research about how acupuncture can assist with the effectiveness of IVF treatment, and you should consult your treating practitioner/s about how acupuncture may be relevant for you. This is one of Samantha’s interest areas. You may find Acupuncture may help with the stress of the process of IVF or some of the uncomfortable signs and symptoms. Dr Samantha Mulcahy (registered Acupuncturist) will work alongside you and your GP/ IVF specialist on this journey.
Women's Health
Chinese Medicine treatments may be able to assist with pain relief related to diagnosed Menstrual conditions , or irregularities and/or management of stress pain may cause due to these conditions when they are affecting daily life. Dr Samantha Mulcahy (registered Acupuncturist) is interested in all aspects of fertility in a Preparatory role (or in support role with Primary Medical Practitioners).
Are you pregnant? Chinese medicine treatment may be able to help pregnant women with pregnancy related musculoskeletal pains or Nausea and vomiting and any stress or emotions these symptoms may cause.
Pain & Relief Management
Chinese Medicine Practitioners not only utilise Meridian/channel theory but incorporate the musculoskeletal system (muscle groups, origins and attachments) along with Chinese Remedial Massage techniques (Tui Na), cupping , Gu sha and moxibustion if required, as part of the Acupuncture treatment. Chinese Medicine Treatments may be able to assist with pain relief and/or management of pain with associated signs and symptoms of Stress and depression that acute or chronic pain may cause, by treating the underlying pain.
Tailored Approach to You
Book an Acupuncture appointment option that suits you. You are not at all limited in having Acupuncture! Presenting us with all the signs and symptoms that you may have, enables us to make a Chinese Medicine Diagnosis. As a duty of care if we feel you would benefit from a referral to other Healthcare practitioners in conjunction with Acupuncture we will do so.
In relation to autoimmune disorders, chronic disease and cancer: we may play a minor role as allied health in treating signs and symptoms that may arise.
Chinese medicine treatment may be able to assist with the signs and symptoms
Management of the signs and symptoms of pain, stress and fatigue related to some autoimmune disorders, in consultation with other treating health practitioners
Management of pain, fatigue and nausea related to many chronic diseases that may cause these signs and symptoms.
Management of the signs or symptoms of vomiting or nausea arising from chemotherapy in consultation with Oncologist or another Medical Practitioner.