About
At Be Good 2 Urself Chinese Medicine our aim is to get you re-connected. In a world that constantly bombards us with stimulation and noise it is no wonder that many of us have become disconnected. We need to come back to basic principles of balancing action with stillness and re-establishing the relationship between our body and mind. Chinese medicine provides a wholistic approach to wellness based on the ancient wisdom of the east. When we achieve balance in our lives the natural outcome is not just the mere absence of pain and disease but a deep feeling of peace and happiness within ourselves.
In Chinese medicine philosophy our health and vitality depends on:
- The smooth flow of energy or 'Qi'(pronounced 'chi'): Qi is the energy force of life which governs our circulation and organ function. When our Qi is moving well we feel relaxed, happy and mentally clear with confidence, flexibility and creativity. When the Qi in our bodies is obstructed it causes discomfort, pain, poor circulation and sluggishness. When this happens we tend to get 'stuck' in ourselves and our life at a certain point. We feel helpless and unable to make the necessary changes to move forward. Qi stagnation is commonly caused by stress and emotional issues.
- The balance between Yin & Yang: Yin & Yang are the two opposing forces in nature that govern all processes in life. Yin is the feminine energy representing the darkness and night-time, water & fluids, coldness & stillness, to retreat, rest and preserve. Just 'being' is a yin aspect. Yang is the male energy that represents the light and day-time, heat & fire, action & movement. 'Doing' is a yang aspect. The balance between Yin & Yang in oursleves and in nature is in a constant state of fluctuation, however when one becomes too dominant causing the other to become very weak we begin to suffer as the natural system becomes unbalanced. Long term imbalance of Yin & Yang creates dysfunction and disease if not corrected.
- Strong and efficient functioning of our internal organs.
Rachels journey…..
Having worked in the alternative health industry from an early age, Rachel went on to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology and Chinese Medicine. She completed a one year clinical internship at the Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in JiangSu, China. On return she opened practice in Eltham and now has two consultation rooms in Eltham and Port Melbourne. She holds current registration with the Chinese Medicine Board of Victoria and The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association.
Rachel has special interest in the areas of stress management, emotional health and fertility/obstetrics. She also offers esoteric acupuncture which works with the Hindu Nadi energy system to align the chakras and awaken consciousness. She provides a wholistic and spiritual approach to healing with a calm, relaxed environment for her treatments. Health fund rebates and student/pensioner discounts are available.
Rachel is available to discuss your needs on 0417 325 393.
