Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Kogarah
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 Kogarah to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Abdominal acupuncture is a microsystem developed by Professor Bo Zhiyun in the 1990s, based on the concept that the abdomen contains an embryonic map of the body centred around the navel (CV8, Shenque). This gentle technique uses shallow needle insertion on abdominal points to treat both internal and musculoskeletal conditions. The system maps the head to the area above the navel, the limbs to the lateral abdomen, and the spine to the midline, with specific points corresponding to body regions and organ functions.
Key abdominal acupuncture points include CV12 (Zhongwan) for the upper body and head, CV4 (Guanyuan) for the lower body, ST24 (Huaroumen) for the shoulders, and KI17 (Shangqu) for the chest. The technique is virtually painless because needles are inserted superficially into the fatty layer of the abdomen, making it ideal for patients who are anxious about acupuncture, children, or those with pain sensitivity. Despite the gentle technique, clinical results for conditions such as neck pain, frozen shoulder, and knee pain are well-documented in Chinese clinical literature.
Those who are needle-sensitive or seeking treatment for chronic pain conditions may appreciate abdominal acupuncture's gentle approach while still receiving effective treatment.
Abdominal acupuncture is one of the least painful acupuncture techniques available. Needles are inserted very superficially into the soft abdominal tissue, usually only 1-2mm deep. Most patients cannot feel the needles once they are in place. This makes it an excellent option for those who find regular acupuncture uncomfortable or who are trying acupuncture for the first time.
Yes. The abdominal microsystem maps the entire body onto the abdomen, so points on the abdomen are used to treat conditions anywhere — neck pain, shoulder problems, knee issues, headaches, and internal organ disorders. The theory is that the abdomen, connected to all organs via the Conception Vessel and Kidney meridian, can influence the whole body through its rich nerve and vascular supply.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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