Therapies
Chinese medicine
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture from RCHM-registered practitioners. Pattern-based diagnosis and bespoke formulas drawn from a 2,000-year clinical tradition.
Overview
Pattern-based, formula-based, deeply individualised
Traditional Chinese medicine reads the body as a system of patterns — heat and cold, deficiency and excess, organ relationships, qi and blood. Our Chinese medicine practitioners diagnose the pattern, then prescribe a herbal formula (or acupuncture protocol) tailored to it. Cases that defy conventional categorisation often resolve when seen through this lens.
How our practitioners work
How our Chinese medicine practitioners work
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Pattern diagnosis
Pulse, tongue, history, presenting symptoms. Our practitioners use the full traditional toolkit to read the case.
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Bespoke herbal formulas
Granule or raw herb formulas combining 8–15 ingredients, prepared and posted to you.
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Acupuncture (where useful)
Where in-person treatment is available and indicated, acupuncture protocols complement the herbal work.
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Lifestyle and food therapy
Dietary and seasonal guidance rooted in TCM theory — the everyday work that keeps results stable.
Conditions we commonly support
Chinese medicine is particularly useful for chronic and pattern-based presentations that conventional categorisation does not capture cleanly.
- Chronic digestive conditions, IBS subtypes
- Fertility (alongside conventional or alone)
- Menstrual disorders and perimenopause
- Chronic fatigue, ME and post-viral patterns
- Headaches, migraines and chronic pain
- Stress, sleep and emotional regulation
What to expect
How a course of Chinese medicine works
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Free 15-min discovery call
A short call to confirm fit and match you with one of our RCHM practitioners.
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60-min initial consultation
Pattern diagnosis, treatment planning and discussion of formula vs. acupuncture (or both).
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Bespoke herbal formula
Granule or raw herbs prepared to your formula and posted to you.
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Follow-up every 2–4 weeks
Pattern shifts can be quick. Reviews are paced accordingly.
Frequently asked
Is Chinese herbal medicine safe?
In the hands of an RCHM-registered practitioner, yes. They are trained to identify and avoid problematic herbs and check interactions with conventional medications.
Can I have acupuncture as well as herbs?
Yes, where in-person sessions are available in your area. Many of our clients combine both. Acupuncture is also offered standalone for certain pain and stress cases.
Will the formulas taste bad?
Honestly — sometimes. Granule formulas are easier than raw herbs. Your practitioner will work with you to find a form you can stick with.
Is this safe with my prescriptions?
Usually yes; some interactions exist (particularly with anticoagulants). Your practitioner will only prescribe combinations they are confident in.
Talk to a Chinese medicine practitioner
A free 15-minute discovery call helps us see whether the pattern fits the medicine.