ANTHONY KELLY

Japanese Acupuncture / Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Philosophy and treatment used

Anthony has a grounding in both western and oriental medicine, and believes in the combination of these two models for the ultimate health of the patient.

Traditional Oriental Medicine believes that the human body, like all natural systems, exists in a web of inter-linking relationships. When a person presents for treatment it is usually because their body has been pushed beyond normal limits, probably due to repeated stress such as emotional upset, poor nutrition or chronic injury. The purpose of acupuncture is to diagnose and correct these imbalances to enable the body to function more efficiently and heal itself from illness and pain.

Most commonly treated conditions

Acupuncture enhances the body’s healing capabilities making it effective in the treatment of a broad range of symptoms. It is well known for its pain relieving qualities, but it offers much more in addition to pain relief. People are becoming more aware of its benefits as a preventative treatment and have monthly treatments for wellbeing and stress relief. Particular Areas of Interest

• Fertility and pregnancy: acupuncture is effective in enhancing fertility and treating women during pregnancy

• Treatment of Children: respiratory, gastrointestinal, hyperactivity, skin disease, bedwetting, low immunity.

• Men’s Health: prostate problems, fertility, stress and depression

• Insomnia (from pregnancy, anxiety and depression)

• Menstrual problems and symptoms of menopause

• Thyroid problems

• Liver disease: hepatitis A,B & C, fatty liver

• Immune disorders: Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia

• Weight Reduction and Management

• Complications of scars on the body

• Stress, depression and anxiety disorders

• Drug withdrawal (nicotine)

Qualifications and Associations

• Four-year Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine from 1997 to 2000.

• Clinical medical internship in Hangzhou, China, in 2001.

• Post-graduate courses in two Japanese schools of acupuncture, the Manaka and Toyohari (Meridian Therapy) models, at UTS, Sydney. Currently he is undertaking a two year course in Advanced Toyohari (Meridian Therapy) Training.

• Toyohari Association member, involving monthly branch meetings with Sydney members, and annual training with his teachers from Japan.

• AACMA member (with full indemnity insurance).

• Registered Nurse. Anthony has a background as a Registered Nurse and worked 12 years in the community as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in mental health.

• He has been in private acupuncture practice since 2001.

Rebates

• As Anthony is a member of AACMA, he is automatically registered with many private health funds that provide rebates for acupuncture consultations.

Links:

  www.japaneseacupuncture.net