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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Brigitte Linder Clinic - Bass Coast

Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS): Understanding Hypermobility, Symptoms, and Integrative Care

March 10, 2026

What is Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue conditions that affect the body’s collagen, the structural protein that provides strength and flexibility to tissues such as ligaments, skin, and blood vessels. Because connective tissue is present throughout the body, EDS can affect multiple systems and may present with symptoms […]

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Fibromyalgia Bass Coast

June 28, 2025

If you’ve heard the word “fibromyalgia” and wondered what it means, you’re not alone. It’s a condition that affects approximately 2–4% of the population, which translates to between 160 and 240 million people. It’s more common in women and is frequently diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 60, but it can occur at any […]

Acupuncture for Pain - Brigitte Linder Clinic - Bass Coast

Acupuncture for Pain: The Butter on the Bread of Your Practice

February 25, 2025

Pain is the “butter on the bread” of every Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner. It’s one of the most common reasons patients seek treatment, and it’s where TCM truly shines. Whether it’s acute injuries, chronic musculoskeletal issues, or internal disharmony manifesting as pain, TCM offers a diverse toolbox for relief. TCM offers a comprehensive approach […]

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Fertility and Pregnancy Bass Coast

October 4, 2023

Fertility and pregnancy Subfertility and infertility rates are high, and according to the WHO, infertility affects millions of individuals and couples. It is estimated that approximately one in every six people of reproductive age experiences infertility at some stage in their lifetime. Infertility is defined as 12 months of unprotected sex without falling pregnant. There […]

Taking Chinese Herbs and Pharmaceuticals

September 20, 2023

Many of our patients take several prescription and over-the-counter medications. This situation often causes a challenge for us, Chinese medicine (CM) practitioners. In 2017, 38% of Swiss people (over 15 years old) took medication every week. According to Frontiers in Pharmacology, this number increases annually. In Australia, an estimated nine million people (35% of the […]

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Common 21st Century Women’s Health Disorders

September 20, 2023

This article will look at some common afflictions women seek treatment for. Women usually seek treatment much quicker than our male friends regarding health. As for consulting a TCM practitioner, women who have higher education, have a higher income and are slightly older would typically make up for most of our patients. However, in recent […]

AI and Traditional East Asian Medicine - Brigitte Linder Clinic - Bass Coast

Artificial Intelligence AI and Traditional East Asian Medicine

September 19, 2023

AI is Hot Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic right now and a rapidly growing area. ChatGPT (a language tool) attracted over one million users in the first five days after it launched late last year. How does AI fit in the context of Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM)? How does AI improve the practice […]

Seven Mistakes When Setting Up Your Practice

April 15, 2020

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.

Practitioner and Patient Relationship - Brigitte Linder Clinic - Bass Coast

Importance of Relationship Between Practitioner And Patient

October 28, 2019

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.

Collaboration and Connection - Brigitte Linder Clinic - Bass Coast

Collaboration & Connection

October 1, 2019

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.