The East Meets West Chinese Medicine Clinic is run by husband and wife team, Ian and Michelle Russell. Prior to training in Chinese Medicine, both Ian and Michelle enjoyed long-term careers as Registered Nurses, working in a variety of clinical settings throughout the world. Their Western medical training has provided a professional, caring and knowledgeable base, from which they have expanded into the holistic health care system of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Ian & Michelle's training has provided them with valuable experience in how Chinese Medicine can be best adapted and utilised for people in Western Australia, living a stressful Western lifestyle. East Meets West Chinese Medicine operates Monday to Saturday and provides the following services:
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Cupping & Channel Scrubbing
- Fertility Treatment (Male & Female)
- IVF Support
- Pregnancy Support & Pre-Birth Treatments
- Acupressure Education for Expectant Parents
- Mens Health
- Meditation
Michelle Russell specialises in all aspects of women's health care, including female infertility, pregnancy care, problematic periods, and digestive problems. Michelle is a member of the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association and has completed specialist training in female infertility, pregnancy health care, and children's health care. Ian Russell works as a general practitioner of Chinese Medicine, working with a wide and varied range of male and female conditions. Ian also has a special interest in men's health, having worked extensively with male health care issues. These include sports and traumatic injuries, emotional problems, skin disorders, and male fertility problems. Ian has also supported several clients through cancer treatment and has volunteered his time to the Brownes Cancer Support Unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth. Ian is a member of the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association. Michelle Whitaker is Perth born and raised and has been practicing Chinese medicine for over 12 years. She is a registered practitioner with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association. Michelle is an experienced practitioner in all areas of health care and is particularly passionate about fertility, pregnancy and post natal issues.
