Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

A holistic, time-tested, whole-body system of health that restores balance and promotes healing by treating the root of the issue, not just the symptoms.

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What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive system of diagnosis and treatment developed over thousands of years. It is based on the concept that health is achieved through the balanced flow of Qi (vital energy), blood, and body fluids within the body.

When this flow is disrupted—due to stress, lifestyle, environment, or internal factors—disharmony arises and symptoms may appear.

TCM aims to correct these imbalances through a variety of gentle, natural techniques, treating both the root cause and presenting symptoms.

At AcuEnhanced, TCM is used to support both acute and chronic conditions, promote wellbeing, and prevent illness through personalised, root-cause care.

What Does TCM Include?

Your treatment plan may include one or more of the following techniques:

🎯 Acupuncture
🔥 Moxibustion
🌿 Chinese herbal medicine (granules, pills, or liquid extracts)
🧲 Cupping therapy
🤲 Tui Na (Chinese remedial massage)
🗺 Dietary and lifestyle guidance based on Chinese medical principles

Each technique is selected based on your individual presentation, health goals, and comfort.

What Can It Support?

People seek Traditional Chinese Acupuncture for a wide range of concerns, including:

Muscular pain & tension – Injury rehabilitation

Sinus, headaches & migraines

Fatigue or low energy

Immune system support

Chronic or recurrent illness

Stress, anxiety, and mood regulation, mental clarity

Insomnia and poor sleep

Digestive imbalances (IBS, bloating, reflux)

Women’s health (menstrual issues, menopause, fertility support)

Acupuncture needles, head model, textbook and moxa roll

How It Works

TCM sees the body as a dynamic, interconnected system. When Qi and blood flow freely, we experience health and harmony. When that flow is disrupted—due to stress, injury, emotions, or lifestyle—symptoms may appear.

Rather than treating just the symptoms, TCM looks for the underlying pattern of disharmony, aiming to restore balance at the source.

Each treatment is guided by traditional diagnostic methods including pulse analysis, tongue observation, and detailed consultation, with treatment adjusted over time as your body responds.

What to Expect in a Session

You’ll begin with a comprehensive consultation
We’ll discuss your main concern, full health history, digestion, sleep, cycle (if applicable), and more
Pulse and tongue diagnosis may be used to inform your treatment
You’ll receive a tailored treatment plan which may include acupuncture, cupping, moxa, herbs or diet/lifestyle suggestions
Your session is conducted with warmth, professionalism, and clear communication
Follow-up frequency and duration will be discussed based on your presentation

Common Questions

Is TCM evidence-based?

There is growing research supporting the effectiveness of various aspects of TCM, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and cupping. We aim to integrate the wisdom of tradition with current best practice.

Does it work with Western medicine?

TCM can be safely used alongside most Western medical treatments. We always work collaboratively and can support patients undergoing medical care or recovering from procedures.