An Integrative Chinese Medicine clinic for Women and their families
The Dao Health is an integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic located in the Sutherland Shire. The Dao Health’s Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners are degree qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine and AHPRA registered.
Women’s Health
Cycle Support
Menstrual cycle support begins with educating each patient about the phases of their menstrual cycle including not only the period of bleeding but also the main event, Ovulation.
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea, defined by the absence of a period for a minimum of three months, can be supported to return to a regular cycle with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis
Post Pill Support
Treatment ideally begins 3 months before coming off the OCP. At a minimum, we recommend patients to begin treatment 1 month before intending to come off the OCP.
Fertility Acupuncture
Acupuncture for fertility supports the cycle by encouraging regular Ovulation leading to a regular menstrual cycle of 28 – 35 days with a healthy bleed.
IVF Acupuncture
Pregnancy Acupuncture
Labour Preparation and Induction Acupuncture
Miscarriage Recovery
Miscarriage acupuncture treatment and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be used to support the mind and body during this time as well as prepare the body to begin trying to conceive again.
Postpartum Support Acupuncture
Planning ahead for the fourth trimester not only supports postpartum recovery but also the future menstrual cycle, fertility, future pregnancies and menopause.
Menopause
Traditional Chinese Medicine including Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine offers a natural treatment option to support the frequency and severity of Menopausal and Peri - Menopausal symptoms.
Digestion
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture treatments can improve digestive function through supporting the Spleen and Stomach meridians.
Skin Conditions
Our perspective on supporting skin conditions is to heal the skin from the inside out. Practising integrative skincare, in consultation, our practitioners will consider the internal body as well as the skin.
Integrative Skincare Program
The Dao Health has partnered with like-minded skincare studios to offer a shared care opportunity, which has established our unique patient-tailored program, Integrative Skin Care.
Our Chinese Medicine Treatments
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a safe and effective technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine which is recognised and practiced globally as a primary and adjunctive treatment for a wide range of health conditions.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic Acupuncture is a gentle, non invasive facial treatment that improves skin tone, supports ageing gracefully, enhance overall complexion and improve overall wellbeing.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is used independently or in conjunction with acupuncture treatment to enhance restoration of balance in the body.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique where the herb Mugwort is used to support blood flow and circulation in the body.
Cupping
Cupping involves heated glass cups which are then applied to the skin by suction. Consider it similar to a deep tissue massage.
Chinese Dietary Therapy
Chinese Dietary therapy is based on the principle that food is medicine. It focuses on the energetic and thermal properties of specific foods and which organs they benefit.
Integrating Chinese Medicine Podcast
Hosted by Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Elizabeth Cullen BHlthSc (TCM), MWomHMED and Georgia Payten BHlthSc (TCM).
Integrating Chinese Medicine with The Dao Health podcast provides an educational platform for listeners to integrate Eastern practices and philosophy into their daily life. Through discussing all facets of Conventional and Chinese Medicine, listeners can begin to become advocates of their own health.
The Dao Health door is always open
The Dao Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal country and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.