Meet Carmel

Carmel’s journey into TCM began in her 20s after a transformative personal experience with acupuncture in Australia. That spark led her to dedicate her career to a holistic, client-centered approach to healthcare—an ethos that now guides in her clinic.

Carmel completed a three year Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture, followed by 1 year clinical training to earn her Licentiate in Acupuncture. Her practice is informed by a commitment to lifelong learning, with advanced postgraduate training.

Carmel lives and breathes the values she shares with her clients—balance, intention, and natural health. Her practice is a space where traditional healing meets modern evidence based treatments and strategies empowering individuals to reclaim their health and live with greater vitality.

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    • Gynaecology & Fertility (including PCOS, endometriosis, and IVF support)

    • Menopause and Women’s Health

    • Long COVID Recovery

    • Breast Cancer Support

    • Neuro-Muscular Acupuncture

    • Balance Method Acupuncture

    • Medicinal Mushrooms

    • Cosmetic Acupuncture and Aesthetic Rejuvenation

    • Holistic Skin Specialist

    • Auricular Acupuncture

    • Tunia Medical Massag

Restore Balance, Live Fully

Using the five pillars of TCM—acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, therapeutic movement, and lifestyle guidance—I focus on identifying the root cause of imbalance and supporting sustainable, whole-body health.

  • With over 2000 years of practice and development, Traditional Chinese Medicine has evolved into a complex medical system used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and promote overall well-being. It is recognised by the World Health Organisation and is very effective in the treatment for many conditions.

  • Acupuncture points have a high concentration of nerve endings, mast cells, lymphatics and capillaries, all capable of triggering biochemical and physiological changes in the body from the subtle to the dramatic.

    When a needle is inserted into an acupuncture point, it stimulates the sensory receptor and sets off a chain reaction – the sensory receptor stimulates the nerve, which in turn transmits impulses to the phyothalamic-pituitrary-adrenal system.  This complex system of interactions between the brain, hormones and glands is powerhouse, responsible for regulating a number of bodily processes.

    One of the processes that acupuncture commonly work with is the release of neurotransmitters and endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killing hormones (200 times more potent than morphine).  Endorphines play a significant role in the hormonal system.

    Acupuncture is also used to release substances that relax the body and regulate serotonin which affects emotions. Other physiological effects include increased circulation, decreased inflammations, easing of muscle spasms and increased T-cell count, which supports the immune system.

  • Women’s Health

    • Menstruation. irregular, heavy, absent, painful periods.

    • (PMS)

    • Endometriosis

    • PCOS

    • Fertility Support

    • Peri-Menopausal & Menopausal Support

    • Interstitial Cystitis & Recurrent Bladder Infections

    Pregnancy

    • Fertility

    • Pregnancy care

    • Labour Preparation

    • Post Partum Health

    Immunity & Energy

    • Post Viral Syndrome/ME

    • Long Covid

    • Frequent Colds

    • Hayfever & Allergies

    • Active Aging

    • Asthma

    • Sinusitis

    Emotional Wellbeing

    • Stress and burn-out

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Insomnia

    • Grief

    • Post-traumatic stress

    • SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

    • PMS

    • Brain-fog

    • Fluctuating moods

    • General feelings of malaise

    Skin Conditions

    • Ezcema/Dermatitis

    • Psoraisis

    • Acne/Rosacea

    • Urticaria (rashes, hives and allergic reactions)

    Cosmetic

    Pain/Muscular Skeletal

    • Sciatica & Backpain

    • Neck and shoulder pain

    • Knee pain and joint pain

    • Arthritis (rheumatoid & osteo)

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia

    • Fibromyalgia and muscle ache

    • Peripheral Neuropathy

    • Sports injuries, acute and chronic

    • Repetitive strain injury

    • Migraines

    • Post-operative pain

    Digestion

    • IBS

    • Colitis

    • Crohn’s

    • Constipation

    • Diarrhoea

    • Bloating

    • Indigestion

    • Acid Reflux

    • Nausea

    • Vomiting

    • Weight fluctuation

    • Cramping

    • Abdominal pain

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Curious whether acupuncture and Chinese medicine are right for you? Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover how our personalised approach can support your health goals.