balancing everyday life
Hello,
I’m Dr Des Maher (Chinese Medicine).
My work integrates Japanese acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, with a focus on supporting the body’s natural capacity for balance and adaptation.
I approach treatment with the understanding that the body is continually working towards equilibrium, and that carefully applied treatment can assist in restoring balance in a way that is individual to each patient.
Treatment is guided by detailed palpation and ongoing clinical observation, allowing each session to respond to what is present in the moment.
what I can help with
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are used to support patients experiencing a range of presentations, including pain, digestive concerns, fatigue and stress related symptoms. Treatment is based on an individual diagnosis, with the aim of supporting balance and overall function.
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stress & anxiety
Chinese medicine releases energetic imbalances in the body, which affect our mental health and well-being and will support relief from symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.
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pain management
Acupuncture is effective in pain relief by influencing the release of neurotransmitters and is a safe option for conditions such as headaches, immune dysfunction and digestive disorders.
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fatigue
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have the ability to nourish yin organs that are paramount in the implementation of re-energising the body's fundamental Qi or energy source.
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women's health
Restoring women’s internal cycles and encouraging good health through acupuncture, herbal formulas, dietary and lifestyle changes.
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pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of great joy and excitement, and it is also a time of many changes within the female body.
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IVF
Acupuncture offers a natural and safe way to support your wellbeing throughout your IVF journey.
how I can help
My health practice utilises Japanese acupuncture as its main treatment option, however, I will include other important techniques such as moxibustion, cupping therapy and gua sha depending on my diagnosis.
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acupuncture
Acupuncture is proficient at harmonizing the body’s innate healing mechanisms and can assist with relief from various dis-ease symptoms with a treatment that is not only remedial but restorative and relaxing.
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Chinese herbal medicine
Herbal formulas are a fundamental part of a Chinese medicine diagnosis and are a natural way to work on the patients resistance to disease while restoring the body’s natural functioning.
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moxibustion
The healing properties of moxibustion warms and nourishes acupuncture points and channels by expelling cold, promoting the movement of Qi and Blood and eliminating stagnation.
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traditional Chinese medicine
TCM has been part of Chinese culture for at least 2,200 years. It incorporates acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbs, cupping, gua sha, tui na and yangsheng.
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cupping therapy
When our body is not as efficient as it should be in excreting toxins and cellular debris appropriately, the vacuum action created by cupping assists the body’s elimination process.
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yangsheng
Yangsheng is an ancient Chinese practice promoting longevity and vitality through our everyday habits and practices. In my clinic, all acupuncture sessions are underpinned with yangsheng.
Come and see what Chinese medicine could do for you!