Chinese Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and evolved over thousands of years. Practitioners trained in Chinese Herbal Medicine use this medical system to diagnose, treat and prevent illness.

Underlying the practice of TCM is a unique view of the world and the human body. This view is based on the ancient Chinese perception of humans as microcosms of a larger, surrounding universe (macrocosm) and their relationship with nature and its forces. What happens to one part of the body affects every other part of the body. The mind and body are not viewed separately, but as part of an energetic system. Similarly, our organs are viewed as interconnected structures that work together to keep the body functioning in balance and harmony.

Since 2012, practitioners of TCM, which include Acupuncture and prescribing and dispensing Chinese Herbal Medicine, have been registered under the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) through the Chinese Medicine Registration Board.

Modality functional analysis methods

Chinese Medicine ATMS-accredited Chinese medicine practitioners utilise a variety of holistic and functional analysis methods within their clinical practice. These analysis methods facilitate a holistic and comprehensive assessment of health, allowing accredited practitioners to help identify the root cause of symptoms, monitor and track progress, and assist in the personalised management of a patient. Furthermore, Chinese medicine further emphasises the concept of unity and integrity within the human body, suggesting that it functions as an organic whole, with the five internal organs, namely the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, serving as its central components. Examples of some of these examination methods include pulse diagnosis, face and tongue diagnosis, auscultation-olfaction, and palpation. These examination methods can be used alongside conventional assessments, such as blood tests.

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