Therapies
We are dedicated practitioners offering a range of therapies. We offer treatment for fertility, pregnancy, birth support, IVF support, gynaecology issues such as PCOS, endometriosis, painful periods, heavy periods, irregular cycles as well as treatments to improve digestion and immunity. We also treat children of all ages for recurrent infections, constipation, cough and more.
We treat a wide range of pain presentations in men and women and support people of all ages going through cancer treatment. If you’re not sure, and would like to find out more, email us. We’d love to help you.
Acupuncture
We offer a super gentle yet highly effective form of acupuncture using a number of Japanese styles.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
We use the highest quality herbal medicine that has been approved by the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) to ensure you receive the best treatment that’s tailored to your needs.
Nutrition
Chinese dietary therapy is uniquely placed to offer you excellent advice when it comes to what you should eat that will ensure you get the best out of your body. We are all different, some of us are hotter, some are colder, some more damp etc. You’ll learn how to take care of yourself in new and fresh ways that feel so good.
Your Therapists
Meet Naomi and Rebecca, they’ve been in practice since 2004 and 2005 and have a strong interest in women’s health. They’re passionate about all things “Red Tent” – that means periods, babies, pregnancy, fertility, postpartum, menopause and everything else in between.
What can I expect on my first visit?
What is the process for arranging my first visit?
You can book in online or via email or phone.
Once you’re booked in, you’ll be emailed a form to fill out before you come. We’d like you to send ahead any results of tests that are relevant to your reason for coming ie blood tests, ultrasounds, MRIs etc.
We will listen to you and your story and then ask questions about your lifestyle, diet and health. We’ll check your tongue and your pulse and feel your belly.
These are all diagnostic techniques which are unique to Chinese medicine and give us a good idea of what is going on so we can treat you effectively.
After this we’ll make you as comfortable as possible and start the acupuncture treatment. We use super gentle techniques so you, will feel relaxed and at ease whilst in our care.
For bubs & children, the first consult will involve a lot of questions for Mum and Dad and Rebecca often likes to do the first half of the consult via telehealth where possible.
Then treatment will be given, which is very quick and gentle, lasting anywhere from a minute or two to five or so minutes. It really depends on their age. If needles are used they are simply placed in and then immediately taken out when they are little, they’re left in longer when they are older. If needles aren’t used and the Shonishin technique is applied, this will take a couple of minutes. We may also use sticker pins which are super gentle. Children respond so quickly and effectively to the treatment – it really is amazing.
How long should I expect a course of treatment to be?
For adults, a course of treatment is initially eight weeks, however, if it’s a gynaecological problem, we’ll want to see you for four menstrual cycles. And if it’s fertility, we typically see clients for 6 – 9 months.
It’s important for us to see you weekly in the beginning, so we can achieve the best results for you. After the first cycle of treatment is complete, there will be a discussion on future cycles, as they are often necessary for long-lasting results, however treatments can be spread out much more.
Having said that, you will notice changes within one to two treatments, so you will know you are on track to reducing your symptoms and improving your health.
Side effects of acupuncture and needle shock
We are required to also make you aware of the possible side effects of acupuncture:
Side effects are rare. Clients may occasionally experience slight bruising at the point of needle insertion.
Another rare side effect is called “Needle Shock”. This is a feeling of faintness, chilliness and perhaps slight nausea. It rarely happens, but when it does, it’s most likely to happen in situations in which the client is very nervous about the needles, is extremely exhausted or fatigued, or is experiencing low blood sugar from not having eaten for a long period of time before the acupuncture treatment.
Here at Red Tent, we use the best needles and we use gentle techniques so even needle phobic clients are able to receive treatment with ease. If you have any questions please get in touch with our friendly reception. Or if you want to talk to a practitioner about it, please just let us know.