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.

Chinese herbal medicine dried herbs and vegetables sitting in front of apothecary cabinet

Chinese Herbal Medicine Events and Webinars

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Webinar: Optimising the Placenta

Online Wed, 08 May 2024 Rhiannon Hardingham Webinar Ingestive

Chinese Herbal Medicine News

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ATMS Member Portal
ATMS Member Portal

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new website. As part of our commitment to security, we kindly ask all members to update their passwords when logging into their MEMBER PORTAL.

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Natural Medicine Week next month!
Natural Medicine Week next month!

A big thank you to all practitioners who have already shown their support...

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ATMS Welcomes New CEO
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ATMS Welcomes New CEO

The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Gibbins M.Ed. Grad.Dip.Ed. B.Hlth.Sc MAICD as the new CEO, commencing Tuesday 13 February 2024.