If you are experiencing persistent menstrual discomfort from endometriosis and are searching for a supportive, natural approach to complement your healthcare routine, you are not alone. At Upwey Acupuncture, your symptoms and experiences will always be taken seriously, and you will be thoroughly heard in
Have you been dealing with long cycles, irregular or missing periods, or had trouble conceiving? If so, you might have heard of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Recently, international medical experts officially changed the name of this condition to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). While the
I treat a lot of runners here in Upwey who have developed knee injuries from running in the hills. Knee osteoarthritis is painful and often develops from a previous injury or with ageing. There is significant evidence that acupuncture can help to reduce the inflammation
Migraine and headache are some of the most common complaints that I see in clinic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) headache disorders affect approximately 40% of the global population. The severity and frequency of headache and migraine may vary, but the impact it
I see a lot of patients in clinic who are navigating hormone changes through perimenopause and menopause. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), perimenopause refers to the period from when changes in the menstrual cycle are first observed, usually between the ages of 45
You will have noticed this winter that there are a heck of a lot of viruses going around Upwey. The return to normal life after 2 years of repeated COVID lockdowns and distancing measures in Melbourne have meant that this year has brought a few
Back pain is an incredibly common issue. In Upwey, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully and the surrounding hilly suburbs, many of us live incredibly active lifestyles. This includes lots of gardening on slopes, working on a steep incline and walking up and down hills. All
Mount Dandenong and its charming hilltop villages are full of an abundance of beautiful flowers, blossoming trees – and ryegrass right now. This (particularly the ryegrass) might be why more hayfever (or allergic rhinitis) patients have been coming to my Upwey Acupuncture clinic than my
Earlier this year I opened my own acupuncture clinic in Upwey, a Melbourne suburb in the Dandenong Ranges. It was the culmination of a dream I had for many years while renting rooms at shared clinics in London and Melbourne. As I sit at my