August 24, 20200Comments

The New World and Our New Existence

Being a registered health practitioner comes with an obligation as we have learnt in the past few weeks and very quickly, had to pick up our game.

by Brigitte Linder

General

April 24, 20200Comments

Making The Most Of Trying Times

Leaving university with a brand-new degree and a coffer full of new tools is an exciting moment for a new Chinese medicine graduate. But it’s equally daunting as we realise that the time has come to stand on our own two feet.

by Brigitte Linder

General

April 15, 20200Comments

Seven Mistakes When Setting Up Your Practice

To transition from being a student to a practitioner is not an easy task in the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. This article is based on conversations with students before the current circumstances.

by Brigitte Linder

General

April 8, 20200Comments

Extraordinary Circumstances Require Unusual Actions

Opposite this surreal reality, we find money being handed out in extraordinary amounts by our government and we are asked to stay at home.

by Brigitte Linder

General

January 31, 20200Comments

Where Do Choices Take Us?

In the early days of my life, I wasn’t overly confident in choosing a path and I did not have a huge amount of clarity to what I wanted to do with my existence. I seemed to be making choices because something felt right without considering the consequences.

by Brigitte Linder

Women's Health

January 29, 20200Comments

Menopause – A Time of Transition And New Opportunities

As our female bodies prepare for the transition of peri-menopause to menopause (when the periods have stopped for more than 12 months), it’s important to be aware of many physical

by Brigitte Linder

General

January 29, 20200Comments

The Story Of Sleep

According to Health Direct, 30% of Australians experience insomnia at some point in their lives, although only 5% require professional treatment. Insomnia can last for a short time, or months, even years.

by Brigitte Linder

General

December 4, 20190Comments

Is Choosing Herbs For Your Patients Difficult?

When deciding about a system of using or prescribing herbs for our patients in the clinic, we need to know the full picture. Once, we are clear on the way we want to work, then that’s what we commit to and apply in our clinical practice.

by Brigitte Linder

General

October 28, 20190Comments

How Important Is The Relationship Between A Practitioner And A Patient In Chinese Medicine?

As Chinese medicine practitioner, we are very much physical therapists as most would predominantly apply acupuncture as physical therapy. But as Chinese medicine practitioners, we also hear about our patient’s emotions and psychological states, their stresses and challenges in life.

by Brigitte Linder

General

October 1, 20190Comments

Collaboration & Connection

As practitioners in private practice, we must embrace marketing to reach potential patients and to let them know where to find us. Marketing really is all about making a connection and building a bridge.

by Brigitte Linder

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