Health Menu

Debra provides a wide range of therapies for you to choose from. Her philosophy is to keep treatments as simple and natural as possible. At your first session she will discuss your health history with you and advise you of the therapies she thinks are best suited to you. You may enjoy a combination of therapies or find you are more suited to a single therapy. She will work with you to find what works best for you. Debra is always caring and compassionate and up to date with with ongoing training and education.

Acupuncture

Debra practices Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Based on the theory of Chi that circulates through the body along Meridian pathways. We select points along these pathways and use needles to manipulate the Chi to restore balance to the body. When the Chi is balanced good health returns. Acupuncture can be used to treat a myriad of symptoms or as a preventative to maintain good health. We suggest weekly or fortnightly treatments to treat most symptoms and monthly treatments as a preventative and to relax and rebalance.
Some of the symptoms Acupuncture may help with include but are not limited to:
Anxiety, Bloating, Candida, Crohn’s Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Dizziness, Eczema, Fatigue, Hayfever, Headaches, Infertility, Insomnia, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Menopause, Morning Sickness, Nausea, Pain, PMT, Post Natal Depression, Restless Legs, Sciatica and Sporting Injuries. The list is endless. Debra is also highly skilled and experienced at combining Acupuncture with IVF treatments. Acupuncture is also safe and helpful during pregnancy.
Debra uses the highest grade quality single use disposable needles. Our needles are not coated with silicone. Our choice of needles ensures maximum patient comfort that is even suitable for children.

IVF Assistance

Debra has over 18 years experience with fertility issues. She specialises in IVF assistance and has had great results. Debra is sympathetic to each individual case and will work with you the best she can to fit in with your treatments. Debra understands that IVF can be stressful and offers emotional support as well. IVF assistance may include Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy, Acupuncture and Nutritional Supplements. Studies have shown that Acupuncture can improve the outcomes of IVF treatments and this is her main focus. Ideally, treatments should begin at least 3 months before IVF starts, but it is still beneficial at any stage.

Natural Fertility Management

Fertility is an issue for most women at some stage in their life. Either they have too much of it when they don’t want it or to little when they do. Natural Fertility Management (NFM) provides natural options to combat the many hormonal problems that arise and also for a natural form of contraception or for conscious conception. NFM will teach you to understand your body and it’s cycles. Understanding your body’s cycles can help you to make clear informed choices about all the alternatives and treatments that are available to you. NFM can be used as a primary method of contraception and is more effective than the Oral Contraceptive Pill. For couples wishing to conceive NFM can be used to pinpoint ovulation and the best times for conception. NFM can also be used in conjunction with IVF cycles.

Acusculpt©

Acusculpt© is a natural and long term solution to combat signs of ageing; including wrinkles, loss of muscle tone and uneven complexion. It also addresses general health problems. We believe the face reflects a person’s health and state of mind. Acusculpt© is unique to Debra Reynolds and combines Cosmetic Acupuncture and her own unique Feng Shui Facial techniques. A health assessment is also taken and Chinese Herbal Medicines will be prescribed for you to address your skin and health concerns. For long term results 12 sessions are recommended
Rejuvenate – Targets all signs of ageing
120 mins $250 /12 sessions $2750
Renew – Addresses fine lines, skin tone and texture
90 mins $175 / 12 sessions $1925
Refresh – An Acupuncture facial for healthy, hydrated skin
60 mins $125

BioMesotherapy

A relatively new therapy to Australia. BioMesotherapy or Biopuncture as it is also known, was developed in Germany over a decade ago and there are now 70 million consultations performed throughout Europe per year. It is a combination of Acupuncture and Homoeopathy. Homeopathic Remedies are given orally at the start of the treatment and then a sterile saline solution is injected just under the skin into Acupuncture points. It is a very safe treatment and results are excellent. It works extremely well for pain management and may help to improve the healing time of sports injuries.

Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness for centuries. Based on the theory of Chi that circulates through the body along Meridian pathways. When the Chi is balanced good health returns. A TCM consult will include pulse and tongue diagnosis to determine the quality and strength of Yin and Yang – cold and hot, wet and dry, inner and outer, body and mind. A treatment will then be suggested to restore the balance of Chi. Treatments may include Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Chinese Herbal Remedies, Dietary suggestions, or Massage.

Detox Programs

Detoxing is a bodily process that transforms health threatening toxic substances from our environment, diets and our own bodily systems into harmless substances that can be easily excreted from our bodies. Our body’s main detoxification organs and systems are our liver, colon, kidneys, gall bladder, lungs, skin, lymph and blood. A detox program is aimed at helping the various bodily systems to rid the body of excess toxins that build up in our system over time. Detoxing is achieved by:
Reducing the amount of toxins and pollution into the body to lessen the strain on the detoxification organs
Promoting healthy eating, nutrition and supplementation to help our body to effectively clear the excess toxins
Some of the benefits of Detoxing may include but are not limited to:

• Improved immune function and general health
• Clearer skin and anti ageing benefits
• Less mucous and congestion and reduced allergies
• Better digestion and bowel function
• Improved sleep and increased energy
• Greater ability to cope with stress and improved moods

Detox programs put together for you by Debra are safe, gentle and effective. They may include Herbal or Homoeopathic Medicines and Dietary Changes. Debra will never suggest harsh programs that may be severe and dangerous to your health.

Ear Candles

Ear Candling or its proper name Thermal Auricular Therapy is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears, used to treat a variety of conditions. It is an ancient and natural therapy handed down by many civilisations. It is believed that the Ancient Greeks used ear candles, initially probably for cleansing, purifying and healing on a spiritual basis, but much later on a purely physical basis. However, the practice reached the modern world via the native American Hopi Indians of North Arizona and became known as Hopi Ear Candles. The candles used at Acuveda are Biosun Hopi Ear Candles made on the basis of the old traditional formula originating from the Hopi Indians. The candles are made using quality ingredients including pure beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs such as Sage, St John’s Wort, Chamomile and pure essential oils. Biosun Hopi Ear Candles may assist with:

• Cleaning out excessive or compacted wax in the ears
• Cleaning out yeast build up and dispelling fluid build up
• Promoting lymphatic circulation
• Improving the immune system
• Eliminating backed up mucus
• Alleviating allergic conditions
• Discouraging Candida
• Diminishing chronic sinusitis
• Enhancing hearing, or even taste and smell
• Relieving ear pain
• Restoring equilibrium or pressure in the ear (e.g. for frequent flying, sports such as diving, etc)
• Stimulating of local and reflex energy flow
• Noises in the ears, ringing, tinnitus

Flower Remedies

Flower Remedies are a complementary therapy that have been used for centuries. They were used by the Ancient Egyptians and are also used by the Aboriginals. The best known Flower Remedies are the English Bach Flower Remedies. At Acuveda we use the Australian Bush Flower Remedies developed by Australian Naturopathy Ian White. We believe the Remedies from the country we live in are the most appropriate for us to use in our clinic. Flower Remedies are used to heal the emotions and health imbalances. They are very safe and are suitable for children, adults and pets.

Herbal Medicine

Plants have been used as a medicine worldwide since prehistoric times. The use of herbs became known as Herbalism. Today it is known as Herbal Medicine. There are various types of Herbal Medicine systems including; Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic and Shamanic. Some of our modern pharmaceuticals are still based on herbs, including aspririn, digitalis and opium. Herbal Medicine includes the use of Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic Herbs. Most of the formulas we use are in tablet form, though we do still mix liquid formulas where the need arises. We also stock a range of Organic Herbal Teas that can be used to treat some milder complaints such as insomnia, digestive problems and stress. Herbal Medicine may be prescribed as part of a Naturopathic or Acupuncture consultation. Debra is a qualified herbalist with an Advanced Diploma in Herbal Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health Science
• Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture (Hons)
  Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
• Advanced Diploma of Western Botanic Medicine
• Certificate of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Certificate of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
• Certificate of Biomesotherapy / Biopuncture
• Natural Fertility Management Counsellor Training