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Hi I’m Effie and I’m a registered Chinese medicine practitioner with a double degree in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
My focus in the clinic is to offer a supportive space where we can dive deeply into what’s troubling you with great sensitivity and compassion.
Health is not a one size fits all model so rather than just focusing on symptoms, I take a more holistic approach to treatment.
I believe we need a deeper awareness and understanding of the relationship between what ails us, to uncover the underlying factors influencing this (our internal disharmonies) and how to bring these into balance through acupuncture, Chinese herbs and lifestyle changes.
I want to inspire you to get curious about your health!
And I want you to know that you have someone to support you on your health journey as you grow, develop and make changes in your life.
above all, I want to enable you to become the healthiest, happiest version of you and achieve your health/life goals.
I am passionate about helping you embrace a more natural, evidence-based medicine and empowering you on your own healing journey through individualized treatment plans involving herbal formulas, frequent acupuncture and food energetics.
I look forward to working with you.
Effie just gets it.
When you need someone who you don’t need to explain every minute detail, and who brings open understanding, then you want Effie.
Effie brings warmth, non-judgement, and open heart. And she brings a good dose of passion and determination to each and every case she works on.
But above all Effie has an easy-going nature and an infectious laugh that brightens your day!
Hi, My name is Carina, a second generation Chinese medicine practitioner.
Sometimes all you need to begin is someone in your corner; to feel heard, to understand and to feel in control of yourself.
That is exactly how I want to support you.
Listening and getting to know your own body is an empowering journey and Chinese medicine is a beautiful philosophy to support you on your way.
Having grown up around Chinese medicine, I love sharing how integrative Chinese medicine can be to a person’s life.
Small changes can make an incredible impact on your daily routine.
My passion for Chinese medicine began with my mother, who is also passionate about the medicine.
I am so blessed to have had such early training and exposure to Chinese medicine, and feel it is one of my secret strengths that I can share with you today.
No matter where you are in your journey, together we can envision the next steps you’ll take to get to the best and happiest you.
Carina has more than a few skills up her sleeve yet is incredibly modest about her abilities.
Having had exposure to traditional medicine through her family since she was young, Carina has developed a special ability to really understand how and what a person needs to feel their best.
But perhaps the thing we love most about Carina is her passionate desire to do what is right.
Her sound moral judgment always act as her compass to ensure everyone in her care receives the highest quality of care, and best standard of treatment.
Nothing is too good for Carina’s clients!
Hi, I’m Diana Lui, a Chinese medicine practitioner, herbalist, and a healthy skin advocate.
Being an active part of a client’s health journey is where I strive to make a difference in the world.
By empowering you to feel amazing in your own skin and body with positive habits and the wisdom of Chinese medicine philosophy.
In the 15 years I have been in practice, I have dedicated my studies to understanding the wonderful complexities and intelligence of the human body, and how the skin manifests our physical and emotional state.
Whether you want to look, move, or feel better, I will help you to reconnect with yourself and tune into your body.
This can help you understand all the subtle and not-so-subtle messages that it sends you along the way, so that you can become the healthiest version of you.
Together, we will develop small, easy and practical steps to get you there.
I look forward to meeting you in our consultation.
Diana has devoted her entire adult career to perfecting and refining her skills and knowledge in Chinese medicine.
We are always blown away by Diana’s skill, from creating bespoke herbal remedies for client’s specific skin complaints, to her seemingly endless knowledge of hormonal and health imbalances leading to illness.
With many years of study and practice under her belt, there isn’t much that Diana can’t work with!
in addition, Diana is a kind, supportive and empathic practitioner, with a great ability to make you felt supported and listened to every step of the way.
I pride myself in educating you, my client, to ensure that you get the most out of your treatments.
Sometimes you can feel like you are a little lost with your health.
Not sure what step to take next after exhausting so many steps already?
With so much misinformation out there, it can be very overwhelming.
Lucky for you, I have dedicated many years of my life to perfecting my craft, and always keep up to date with both old and new information so that you don’t have to!
Your health is not only important to you, it is sacred.
Getting back to feeling like your healthy self is a wonderful goal to have.
I strongly believe in holistic health education, in conjunction with treatments, to help you reach these goals, and more importantly, maintain them.
With the use of classical and traditional Chinese theories on the menstrual cycle, dietary therapy, skin health, and the seasonal five elements, I can offer you a treatment that is individualised, where you are listened to and cared for, giving you a chance to deal with issues that might otherwise go ignored.
I adore making you not only feel good but helping you skin glow!
This is why I also love performing cosmetic acupuncture and helping you find your oomph again.
Without compromise, Alice has the drive and compassion to go the distance with her clients.
She is the quintessential hands-on practitioner, the one that really hears you and meets you on your level, without the ego or pretense.
What’s best, is Alice gets such a thrill out of being with her clients, helping to piece together the perfect treatment plan and goal for each and every person.
And of course, she has a warm smile and friendly nature to boot!
We know you will love her as much as we do.
It sometimes just takes that one person with the right advice to give you the push you need to change your perspective.
This can be in terms of your fertility, women’s health, digestive issues, or even pain.
Perhaps that is what you are looking for, a different way, a more natural and intuitive way. I love working with Chinese medicine to find patterns in what is ailing you, so we can approach them, one spoonful at a time.
Let’s investigate, break things down, really track your progress, and work towards a shared goal.
Dr Tia achieved her double degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine and began practice in 2007.
With nearly two decades of clinical experience under her belt, Tia has learnt many ways to approach health issues, and is a veritable encyclopaedia of knowledge!
Dr Tia has focussed much of her further training in fertility and also in pain relief and if you are the kind of person who needs to know WHY things are happening, then book with her, she understands the value of engaging people fully in their journey, she will guide and advocate for you, every step of the way.
Tia is open, honest, and down to earth, and will explain everything as she goes.
She is also really funny and warm and is likely to have you fall off your chair in a fit of giggls!
Hi, I’m Sheena Vaughan, the principal therapist, and owner at Qi Medicine.
Congratulations on the decision to take action on your health; it is the most precious thing you own. You are probably here because you have a long-standing health issue you are ready to move past.
Whether it is niggling pain, seeking Chinese medicine to use in conjunction with fertility treatments or a course of IVF, or ongoing skin complaints, you are ready to make some positive health changes. I can help provide gentle solutions to your health concerns with methods including acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and cosmetic acupuncture.
Over the years, I have developed a special interest in the general areas of women’s health, pregnancy and fertility, and hormonal and skin issues.
This also ties into my passion for cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation, something I have been practicing for many years in the clinic. I also like to help people naturally overcome sciatica, lower back pain, shoulder and neck pain, plus other muscle and joint issues.
Because we humans are a bit complex (our health being no exception), I place great importance on listening and recognising what is going on in your world. This will help you understand the causes of your health issues, from which we can formulate your individual treatment plan.
If there a few small tweaks or some big life changes you are seeking help with then I am always available to have a chat about how I could help you.
Sheena is a honest, ambitious, and determined practitioner. Since 2006 she has been in practice she has worked hard to be the best possible therapist she can be, delivering quality, service, and reliability to her clients and staff.
Sheena loves unearthing the blocks and challenges, and is a real problem solver.
Qi Medicine was founded by Dr. Sheena Vaughan (Registered Chinese medicine practitioner) in 2006 in Melbourne, Victoria.
We have grown from a small practice to a large clinic over the years, treating a wide range of complex health issues along the way!
Qi Medicine has now grown to help train several student practitioners and takes pride in passing down skills and knowledge to emerging Doctors of Chinese medicine.
Qi Medicine should be your first choice for acupuncture in Moonee Ponds.
We provide acupuncture to the North Western suburbs of Melbourne and are close to Highpoint. Qi Medicine acupuncture is minutes away from Ascot Vale, Essendon, Avondale Heights, Maribyrnong, and Brunswick West.
We also service many clients with acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Travancore, Flemington, Aberfeldie, Maidstone, and we are just 10 km from Melbourne city.
There are a number of free two and three-hour parking spots in the direct vicinity of the clinic.
Qi Medicine acupuncture is a 12-minute walk from Moonee Ponds train station down Puckle Street, a 7-minute walk from the Moonee Ponds bus interchange, and directly on the number 508 Pascoe Vale Rd tram line.
Although we dislike charging individuals for sessions they do not attend, a fee may apply for late notice cancellations to cover the therapist time and a lost session.
You may be reminded by SMS the time and date of your session however sometimes you may not receive the reminder due to unforeseen technical issues. Please know it is up to you to remember your next session time, and SMS reminders are simply a courtesy service.
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