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Efrat is an experienced, professionally trained practitioner of traditional Japanese acupuncture and chinese medicine. Efrat specialises in women’s health (fertility and IVF treatment) and cosmetic acupuncture. She has worked for 7 years in sports medicine, training under the Australian Japanese Acupuncture Representative in Brisbane and treating professional athletes. Efrat’s background in bodywork (remedial massage) gives her style a gentle and intuitive touch.

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The Difference between Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture

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Japanese Acupuncture is not so different from its Chinese sibling.  For a start, they both have the same parents… All acupuncture practised today stems from classic medical principals first recorded in ancient China over 2000 years ago.  Since the 6th century A.D. (when these texts were first introduced to Japan) the two have gone their [...]

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IVF & Infertility

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Acupuncture treatment is a natural approach to infertility of both the male and female. Acupuncture is aimed for people who have a functional, rather than a structural problem for infertility.
Acupuncture can be used to overcome fertility issues by:

Promoting optimal sperm production and function in the male
Adjusting endocrine function & balancing hormones in females.

Acupuncture can help regulate [...]

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Japanese Acupuncture

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Japanese acupuncture, drug free treatment & and a gentle style of acupuncture focused on balancing the body and maintaining optimal health. Japanese acupuncture uses fine needles which are inserted shallowly, and points are located by palpation.The effect of which is both soothing and stimulating without inflicting discomfort or pain. I mainly use Japanese acupuncture and [...]

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How does it work?

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In Chinese medicine the human body is likened to a highly complex electrical circuit, but instead of circulating electricity, the body circulates a specialized biological energy or life force called Qi (Ki).  The Ki flows via countless energy pathways called meridians throughout the body, linking and integrating the organs and tissues to make sure that [...]

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Cosmetic Acupuncture

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What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
A natural non-surgical alternative to western cosmetic surgery. Drawn from the ancient texts of Chinese medicine, cosmetic acupuncture is a specialist holistic, natural and comprehensive program designed to restore, rejuvenate and relax. Small acupuncture needles are placed just under the skin’s surface to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
What to expect?
The [...]

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