Welcome…. I am Cathy Bell, the owner of Yin Studio and I have been a Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist for over 12 years. I know what it is like when you don’t feel yourself and nobody seems to have any answers for you, or thinks that it is all in your imagination. I know the frustration and sense of helplessness well - how? because that was me many years ago and was what got me started on this pathway of natural medicine and gathering knowledge of the deeper workings of the human body as a whole.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Yin Studio offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture treatments, which aim to enhance the ability of your body to heal and find true balance. Acupuncture may be helpful in reducing the troubling symptoms of many conditions, and takes a holistic approach to healthcare, integrating the mind, body and emotions.
Acupuncture is a pain-free treatment that involves inserting very fine needles into specific body points, to initiate responses from the central nervous system, and to correct imbalances in the body’s flow of Qi (energy). Normal sensations felt during acupuncture treatment may include heaviness or tingling at the point of insertion, a sign of Qi activation.
Research suggests that the modulating effects on pain (1) and metabolic disturbance (2) may be achieved through acupuncture’s ability to increase blood circulation and stimulate the release of neurotransmitters, such as endorphins and other natural opioids. Acupuncture may also have a positive effect on brain chemistry through the regulation of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands which are responsible for the smooth running of hormonal activity in the body.
We are learning more about the benefits of acupuncture all the time (3), with many patients reporting enhanced relaxation and increased energy. Acupuncture is an alternative treatment option that is believed to encourage immune function and the body’s natural ability to heal.
When you visit Yin Studio, Paddington for acupuncture, your experience will be very different to being seen by a western medical practitioner. The aim is not to ‘treat you’, but for you to become a partner in your own health, as we take you on a journey towards a greater understanding of your body and improved wellbeing.
My goal is to provide support for the functions in your body that determine your overall wellbeing – such as your digestive health, breathing, temperature control and your hormonal and sexual health.
Treatments are always customised to your specific concerns, and may include any of the following:
Acupuncture
Laser Acupuncture
Cupping
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations
fertility and pregnancy treatments
Yin Studio offers a range of services aimed at supporting women’s reproductive health, such as pregnancy acupuncture and fertility acupuncture. We aim to understand your menstrual cycle and how hormonal imbalances may be manifesting, such as in conditions like endometriosis or PCOS, to provide a course of treatments tailored to your particular needs and circumstances.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are just two of the traditional therapies which may be recommended for you. Your experienced practitioner, Cathy Bell, will talk you through a personalised treatment plan – and can also show you what to do between appointments to optimise the impact of each treatment.
You are invited to become a true partner in your health and wellbeing.
Sources:
1. A.F. Molsberger, T. Schneider, H. Gotthardt, A. Drabik. German randomized acupuncture trial for chronic shoulder pain (GRASP)—a pragmatic, controlled, patient-blinded, multi-centre trial in an outpatient care environment. Pain, 151 (2010), pp. 146-154
2. https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/present-research/digestive-system-and-metabolism/
Yin Studio services all surrounding Brisbane suburbs including West End, Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, Spring Hill, New Farm, Milton, Toowong, Indooroopilly, Taringa, Red Hill, Petrie Terrace, Ashgrove, Bardon, The Gap, Rosalie and Auchenflower