November 4, 2023
Toyohari Summer School
I’ve been travelling to Japan for Toyohari training since 2015. The training offered by the…
Preventative medicine: taking care the natural way
August 15, 2023
Preventative medicine: taking care the natural way
True preventative approaches to health focus on supporting balance and overall wellbeing—physically, emotionally and mentally.…
Myth buster: cold food and drinks don’t cool you down
January 19, 2019
Myth buster: cold food and drinks don’t cool you down
From a Chinese Medicine dietetics perspective, summer is best supported not simply by cold foods,…
Mindfulness and breathing
September 13, 2017
Mindfulness and breathing
I find that bringing awareness to the breath is one of the best ways to…
Needling balloon practice
August 24, 2017
Needling balloon practice
One of the ice breaker activities we did before the training session with the Japanese…
What is Qi?
June 29, 2017
What is Qi?
I'm reading a fascinating book called Restoring Order in Health and Chinese Medicine: Studies of…
Toyohari Association National Seminar
November 5, 2014
Toyohari Association National Seminar
I recently attended a three-day seminar on Toyohari acupuncture in Melbourne. Three highly experienced Japanese…
Lung tonic: Ginger, mint and lemon tea
August 19, 2013
Lung tonic: Ginger, mint and lemon tea
In Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), the Lungs are connected to the Metal element and…
Cold hands, warm heart
August 15, 2013
Cold hands, warm heart
During the colder months, our body directs more blood to our torso and head, to…