Family Wellness Centre

26/02/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling, please do ask for help. I’m swimming .aus in honour of my cousin.

The first episode of I listened to was about mental health first aid. It started a long learning adventure from one episode to another…and another! Whether it be about my child’s needs, parenting, lowering the bar on expectations or looking after myself…it’s been my go-to podcast for ideas, inspiration or reassurance. I have recommended it to many of my clients and they’ve also loved it as a resource.

I’m swimming this March to support They provide a safe, online place for young people to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better. And, ReachOut’s resources for parents and schools provide valuable information and advice to help them better support the young people in their lives.

25/02/2026

Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide — and one of the most researched conditions in acupuncture.

➡️ Strong evidence supports acupuncture for chronic low back pain, showing it can significantly reduce pain intensity and improve function compared to usual care or sham treatment.

➡️ Research suggests acupuncture works through nervous system modulation, stimulating endorphins and influencing pain pathways in the brain and spinal cord.
➡️ For many people, acupuncture is most effective as part of an integrated plan alongside exercise and clinical care.

If lower back pain has been lingering longer than it should, it may be time to consider acupuncture as part of your recovery strategy.

I’m a degree qualified acupuncturist based on the Northern beaches of Sydney with over 20 years experience helping clients with pain relief.

24/02/2026

RAW HERBS : Steams + washes with Chinese herbs
Did you know herbs aren’t just taken internally?🤔

🌿In TCM, raw herbs can be prescribed to use externally as concentrated steams, compresses or washes to target acute sports injuries and pain directly at the site.

⬆️⬆️⬆️This formula I’ve prescribed for joint pain in the fingers. I’ve been doing acupuncture as well.

🌿These customised herbal medicine formulas are designed to help reduce swelling, ease muscle tightness, improve circulation and support tissue repair.

🌿For sprains, strains, bruising or impact injuries, topical Chinese herbs deliver focused treatment where it’s needed most — often alongside acupuncture and movement-based rehab.

🌿If you’re recovering from a sports injury and want a practical approach using traditional herbs, book a consultation to see if external herbal therapy is right for you.

18/02/2026

💥Shoulder impingement can make lifting your arm, reaching overhead or sleeping on your side painful.💥

From a physiological perspective supported by clinical research, acupuncture may:
✅relieve pain
✅reduce muscle guarding and tightness
✅improving local circulation
✅reduce inflammation

Randomised controlled trials have shown:
• Greater improvements in shoulder disability scores compared to ultrasound therapy
• Improved range of motion and functional outcomes when added to exercise
• Comparable reductions in pain and functional improvement when compared with cortisone injections in some studies

➡️➡️Acupuncture is often best used as part of an integrative treatment plan — alongside physiotherapy, targeted exercise and medical review.

If shoulder pain is limiting your training, sleep or daily movement, make an appointment at my Northern Beaches clinic. I’m a degree qualified acupuncturist with over 20 years experience working with clients in pain.

17/02/2026

Year of the Fire Horse—a powerful shift. 🔥🐎
The Horse embodies motion, freedom and ambition. Fire brings passion, courage and momentum. Together, they signal a turning point: energy moves outward, ideas gain traction, and change accelerates.

🌟Health advice for a Fire Horse year:
This is a year to support movement without burning out. Fire Horse energy can run hot and fast, so the focus is on:
* Regulating stress and the nervous system
* Supporting sleep and recovery
* Managing inflammation and tension
* Keeping energy steady rather than depleted
* Staying physically active while avoiding overexertion

🌟In Chinese Medicine terms, this is a time to protect your reserves while embracing forward motion.

🌟Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help moderate excess heat, calm the mind, and support sustainable energy as life speeds up.
Move forward with intention this year—strong, steady, and well-supported.

💫Reach out and book an appointment if you’re looking for help with your health symptoms.

10/02/2026

Surfing and bodyboarding is demanding on the body and there’s quite a few patients we have on the coming in to sort out their injuries.

RSI from paddling, sudden twists, and impact with the board or sand can lead to feeling wrecked.
// wrist or ankle sprains
// pulled hamstring
// muscle cramps and fatigue
// cork thigh injuries, bone bruising
// neck or back strains

Here’s how I can help:
✅ Acupuncture to reduce pain, ease muscle tension and improve mobility after injury.
✅ Cupping for the back and legs to release tight muscles, improve circulation, and help sore, overworked tissues bounce back.

If you’re spending a lot of time in the surf and feeling the effects, it’s time to support your recovery!

I’m a degree qualified and AHPRA registered acupuncturist based on the beaches here in Sydney.

➡️ Make an appointment today- let’s help get you back in the water feeling stronger, sooner.

01/02/2026

Needling shouldn’t be shoved, forced or rushed. I’m not a flicker nor a tapper.
The concept that “the intention is at the end of the needle” is rooted in classical Chinese medicine, particularly within the Ling Shu, one of the foundational texts of acupuncture.

It highlights that the effect of acupuncture relies not just on precise anatomical location, but also on the practitioner’s focused mind, spirit, and conscious intent. This is the differentiation of traditional acupuncture.

☀️Shen (Spirit/Mind): This refers to the practitioner’s concentration and presence.
☀️ Yi (Intention): This is the focused, conscious intention directed towards the treatment process.

🤍 We all need to work on being fully present in the moment and clear in our thoughts and mind…even your practitioner!
🤍 The treatment process is a dynamic symphony between you and your practitioner. It’s great when you feel comfortable, trust and rapport -an essential part of any therapeutic process.

If you want to try this style of acupuncture, make an appointment. 🤍

01/02/2026

Shoulders should carry joys not burdens. Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints of patients seen in clinical practice.

👉A clinical trial comparing acupuncture + exercise with corticosteroid injections found both treatment significantly reduced pain and improve function.

🙌Acupuncture is a great option to consider alongside conventional care.

The mechanisms of acupuncture that help shoulder pain include :
🔹reducing inflammation
🔹relieving pain
🔹improving circulation
🔹stimulating neurotransmitters; endorphins & dopamine
🔹stimulating parasympathetic nervous system

You need professional advice to differentiate between shoulder bursitis, frozen shoulder, a torn rotator cuff and shoulder impingement. Know what you’re dealing with first!

19/12/2025

What do you need for right now?
Christmas and New Year might not always bring up joy.
Maybe you're experiencing loneliness. Grief. Loss. Anxious feelings. Overwhelm.
What's one thing you can do to make you feel better in this moment?

17/12/2025

🎈Bloating is your qi or digestive flow getting stuck. TCM has a few tools in the toolkit to get things moving again and deflate that 'balloon feeling' in your belly.

The main principles are:
1. Take the load off the gut by making it easier for it to process what you're eating. eg warm, softened and cooked foods for maximum nourishment and minimal effort digesting them.
2. Moving Qi Stagnation - using whole body movement via exercise, localised movement with massage, acupuncture, water or herbal medicine. When there's movement, things flow again.
3. Reducing inflammation - bone broth and acupuncture are strategies here.

🎄Have you got a gut-friendly game plan this festive season? If not, I can help you overcome bloating from overindulgence with the support of TCM herbs and acupuncture. Book online today, for the Northern Beaches of Sydney. ✨

https://familywellnesscentre.com.au

17/12/2025

⛱️Summer Wellness: Weight Loss, Bloating, Gut Health Tips -

As the year winds down, social events, festive meals and irregular routines can place extra strain on digestion. In Chinese medicine, digestion is closely linked to overall wellbeing, mood and energy levels — making it an important focus during the warmer months.

16/12/2025

I personally don't feel right claiming that my acupuncture treatments can help you or fat. Over 20 years of practicing, I just haven't seen or read anything that makes me sit up and pay attention about the direct connection between acupuncture and .

Here's how I CAN help you if you're on a weight loss journey; Acupuncture and herbs are useful for:

✅STRESS RELIEF: which can lower cortisol levels and offer an alternative to emotional or stress-driven eating.

✅BETTER SLEEP: which in turn supports appetite regulation, metabolism, and energy.

✅GETTING YOU MOVING AGAIN: It may ease digestive symptoms or pain issues that interfere with exercise or consistent movement.

🚫 If you’re hoping that acupuncture alone will deliver significant weight loss without dietary or activity changes, the evidence doesn’t support that.

✅ But yes, time tested, exercise, diet and lifestyle does help. Yes, working with a nutritionist, naturopath or clinical hypnotherapist can give you a plan and path forward towards healthy weight. I recommend on Sydney's Northside.

❤️‍🩹Healing and recovery for our emotions, building the relationship with themselves towards more self acceptance and confidence is a crucial part of any . I strongly recommend to clients to tune into their habits as a reflection of underlying issues. Whether it's , procrastination, or trauma, I encourage clients to seek professional psychological advice. This is how we work with the body in a holistic approach.