Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Town Hall
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 Town hall to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Thyroid disorders — both hypothyroidism (underactive) and hyperthyroidism (overactive) — affect metabolism, energy, weight, and mood. In TCM, the thyroid corresponds to the concept of Kidney Yang (metabolism, warmth) and Kidney Yin (cooling, calming). Hypothyroidism reflects Kidney Yang and Spleen Qi deficiency — insufficient fire to drive metabolism. Hyperthyroidism reflects Yin deficiency with Liver Fire — excess heat accelerating all functions. The thyroid gland sits at the throat, traversed by the Stomach, Large Intestine, and Ren Mai channels.
For hypothyroidism, warming points are used: GV4 (Mingmen) ignites Kidney Yang, CV4 (Guanyuan) and BL23 (Shenshu) strengthen the Kidney, ST36 (Zusanli) boosts Spleen Qi and metabolism. Moxibustion is essential for the warming effect. For hyperthyroidism, cooling points predominate: KI6 (Zhaohai) nourishes Kidney Yin, LR3 (Taichong) calms Liver Fire, and HT7 (Shenmen) addresses anxiety and palpitations. Local points ST9 (Renying) and LI18 (Futu) at the throat influence thyroid function directly.
Research in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine has shown acupuncture can modulate thyroid hormone levels. Acupuncture works as a complement to thyroid medication, not a replacement. Regular treatment may help some patients stabilise hormone levels and reduce medication requirements over time, though any dosage changes must be guided by blood tests and their endocrinologist.
Acupuncture can support thyroid function by warming Kidney Yang and boosting metabolism through points like GV4 and ST36. It works alongside thyroid medication and may help improve energy levels, mood, and weight management. Hormone levels should continue to be monitored through blood tests.
Yes, but with opposite treatment strategies. Hypothyroidism receives warming, Yang-tonifying treatment with moxibustion. Hyperthyroidism receives cooling, Yin-nourishing treatment to calm excess Fire. TCM tailors the approach to the specific thyroid imbalance, making it adaptable to both conditions.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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