Eliza Chan Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

Eliza Chan Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Evidence-based acupuncture and Chinese medicine by qualified TCM practitioner

A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine has highlighted the potential benefits of sca...
17/11/2024

A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine has highlighted the potential benefits of scalp acupuncture for patients recovering from acute ischemic stroke. The research indicates that acupuncture may enhance functional connectivity in brain networks associated with visual and cognitive-motor functions, often impaired following a stroke.

The study involved 30 hemiplegic patients randomly assigned to receive either standard rehabilitation therapy alone or in combination with scalp acupuncture. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to assess changes in brain activity. Results showed that patients receiving scalp acupuncture exhibited increased connectivity in areas of the brain responsible for visual processing and motor coordination, suggesting improved neural communication in these regions.

These findings support the integration of scalp acupuncture into rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, offering a complementary approach to enhance recovery of visual and motor functions. As always, it's essential to consult with your specialist, GP, and TCM practitioner to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for specific needs.

A parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Participants. 30 hemiplegic patients with middle cerebral artery acute infarction of the dominant hemisphere. Interventions. 30 patients were divided into 2 groups randomly. 15 patients in the treatment ...

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Eliza is a dedicated and gentle practitioner with a particular focus in pain management, menopausal symptoms, hay fever, digestive issues, emotional conditions such as stress, anxiety and insomnia, autoimmune disease support, skin disorders, skin rejuvenation, weight loss and general wellbeing.

Having previously worked in a corporate environment, Eliza can relate to the stresses it can bring to our body. She truly believes that our physical well being is influenced by factors such as our emotional health, lifestyle (including diet, sleep etc) and environment. Eliza’s great grandfather was a owner of a herbal shop “Xiang Shan Tang” （”香山堂”）in a small town in rural Hungzhou, China, providing herbal medicine to the locals. The shop was unfortunately shut down during civil unrest. Since then, no one in the family stepped into the same field but somehow the DNA imprints in Eliza’s bloodline has drawn her closer to the family tradition, as this career is more aligned with her passion and the purpose of helping others.

Eliza graduated from the five-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) and Bachelor of Health Science (Human Biology) from RMIT University with Distinction, furthering her knowledge from university with internships at the prestigious Jiangsu Provincial Chinese Medicine Hospital in Nanjing, China, and Tzu Chi Hospital in Taipei, where she saw a very wide range of conditions and learnt about different approaches to treatment. She has also completed Reiki Master Level and Level 1 MAHA aromatherapy and taken specialist courses in facial acupuncture and Dr. Shou’s pulse taking method. She continues to study from renowned experts in order to provide better treatments for patients.

She is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese. Eliza is also writing Chinese articles on a public Wechat official account. Please scan the following QR code to read stories in Chinese.