Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Clovelly
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Clovelly to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Acupuncture can play a valuable role in post-surgical recovery by addressing pain, inflammation, and the body's natural healing processes. Points such as ST36 (Zusanli) and LI4 (Hegu) are commonly used to support immune function and reduce post-operative discomfort. Electroacupuncture applied near surgical sites has been shown in clinical settings to reduce the need for opioid pain medication following procedures.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, surgery is considered a disruption to the body's Qi and blood flow. Treatment protocols focus on invigorating blood circulation to prevent stasis, strengthening the Spleen to support tissue repair, and tonifying Qi to combat post-operative fatigue. Points like SP6 (Sanyinjiao) and BL17 (Geshu) are frequently selected to nourish blood and promote wound healing.
patients recovering from orthopaedic, abdominal, or dental surgery may benefit from a course of acupuncture sessions beginning one to two weeks post-procedure, with treatment frequency adjusted as healing progresses.
Most practitioners recommend waiting at least 7-14 days after surgery, depending on the procedure. Needles are not placed directly on or near incision sites until they are fully healed. Your acupuncturist will coordinate with your surgeon if needed.
Yes. Acupuncture points such as SP9 (Yinlingquan) and ST36 help promote fluid metabolism and reduce oedema. Several clinical trials have demonstrated reduced swelling and faster recovery times when acupuncture is used as a complementary post-surgical therapy.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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