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Reflections and insights from clinical practice, research and more than 25 years in Chinese medicine. Here I share perspectives on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, patient care, case reporting, practitioner development, and the evolving relationship between clinical practice and research.

What We Learn From Our Patients - Brigitte Linder Clinic - Bass Coast

What do we learn from our patients?

June 4, 2026

Reflections from clinical practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the consultation is never a one-way process. While patients come seeking guidance, treatment, and relief, practitioners also receive something invaluable in return: insight. Every patient encounter offers an opportunity to deepen clinical understanding, refine diagnostic perception, and cultivate the qualities that […]

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 […]