Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Coogee
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 Coogee to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Acupuncture is increasingly used alongside conventional cancer treatment to manage chemotherapy-induced side effects such as nausea, vomiting, peripheral neuropathy, and fatigue. The point PC6 (Neiguan) on the inner wrist is one of the most well-researched acupuncture points for nausea, with multiple clinical trials supporting its efficacy for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy — numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet — can be addressed with points such as LV3 (Taichong), Ba Feng (extra points on the feet), and Ba Xie (extra points on the hands). TCM views this condition as a disruption of Qi and blood flow to the extremities, often compounded by underlying deficiency from the illness and treatment.
For Those undergoing cancer treatment, acupuncture offers a drug-free option for symptom management. Treatment is gentle and adapted to each patient's energy levels, typically using fewer needles and shorter sessions during active chemotherapy cycles.
Yes, when performed by a qualified practitioner who is aware of your treatment schedule. Acupuncture is generally avoided on the day of infusion and when blood counts are very low. Your oncologist can advise on timing relative to your treatment cycle.
Points like ST36 (Zusanli) and CV6 (Qihai) are used to tonify Qi and support the Spleen and Kidney systems, which TCM considers foundational to energy production. Research has shown improvements in cancer-related fatigue scores with regular acupuncture sessions.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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