Chinese medicine has been used in the treatment of gynaecological problems for approximately 3000 years.  The first recorded Chinese herbal formulas for the treatment of infertility dates back 2250 years.  In 200BC China had already formed medical specialities, with gynaecologists refered to as Ru yi (breast doctor) or Nu yi (women's doctor). 

Western medicine was introduced into China in the late 1800's and today is practiced side by side with Chinese medicine.  In China medical practitioners are trained as western doctors who can specialise in Chinese herbs, acupuncture or tui na (massage).  They incorporate western tools such as blood tests, x-ray, MRI, CT and occasionally drug therapy. 

Even though doctors are trained in western and Chinese medicine, herbal medicine still remains the most used and effective medicine for women's health.  

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Threatened miscariage

Unexplained infertility

Oedema/ Swelling

Low Sperm count

Fever

Nose bleeds

Mouth ulcers

Acupressure for labour

Skin eruptions / Acne

Dizziness

Generally speaking, acupuncture as most people know it, is rarely used for children, as most are scared of needles. However, did you know there is a great style of acupuncture especially for children? It is called Shonishin.

Shonishin is a Japanese style acupuncture that was developed for children 250 years ago, using the 2000-year-old theories from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Treatment involves specialised techniques using various blunt Shonishin tools for touching, rubbing or massaging along the acupuncture meridian and surface of the body. It is painless and does not frighten children. Actually, most little patients love this style of acupuncture.

Although, it is a very gentle technique, it can resolve symptoms quickly. The delicate skin and tissue of children transmit changes to the body very easily and creates faster healing than in adults, while using very small amounts of stimulation. The treatment not only resolves the symptoms, but also increases children's vital energy and strengthens their immunity.

Because children respond very quickly, treatment takes no more than 20 minutes. To improve results, children are sometimes prescribed herbal medicines, to support the treatment.

Usually, Shonishin treatment is applied to children aged one month to 10 years old, once or twice a week, for a few weeks, depending on the condition, or once a month for general well being.

Initial Consultation: $60

Follow-up Consultation: $40

Rebecca Maitland
Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine
BHSc (Acupuncture)

Rebecca is qualified in Acupuncture,
Chinese Herbal Medicine and Tui Na (Traditional Chinese Massage).

Rebecca opened Newstead Holistic Medicine in 2002.  She has worked in hospitals in China as well as along side Medical Doctors, Nutrition medicine practitioners and other health professionals in Australia.

Rebecca has completed a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she has specialised in Musculo-skeletal / sports injury and women’s health. Rebecca is registered with Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).

Rebecca's specialties are:

• Women's health
• Menstrual disorders
• Fertility
• Pregnancy
• Post-natal disorders

Jay Kho
M.A. Medical course of Oriental Medicine
B.A. Medical course of Oriental Medicine

Jay has 9 years experience working as an oriental medicine doctor in Korea including: 2 years experience in Dae-Jeon University hospital; 2 years experience with Orthopedic doctor and Chiropractor in a muscle and joint pain clinic; 2 years experience as a university lecturer; 5 years experience as an advisor to KBS TV health program.

Jay is registered with the Australian Acupunture & Chinese Medicine Association.

Jay's specialities are:

• Sports injury
• Aches & Pains
• Quite smoking
• Alcohol addictions

Chiemi Kinoshita
BHSc (Acupuncture)

Chiemi joined Newstead Holistic Medicine in November 2006. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science through the Australian College of Natural Medicine in 2006.

She has worked extensively with Jiang Man, a renowned Brisbane based Tradional Chinese Medicine Professor.

Chiemi is trained in both Chinese and Japanese acupuncture and has completed an internship with a gynaecology acupuncturist in Japan. 

Chiemi is registered with the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association.

Her specialities include:

• Maintenance of general health and well being
• Menstrual Problems
• Premenstrual tension/syndrome
• Infertility
• Paediatrics (Children from 1 month to 10 years)