There is something to be said about sitting down for a hearty soup on a cool day. It is like our body craves the warmth. In Oriental medicine, balance is required in all aspects of life including in what you eat with each season. It is based on the ancient concept of Yin and Yang, …
What an amazing seminar Kelly and Hae-Uk attended last week! The final module of four-years training finished with a bang. It was an ambitious project of their Japanese teacher, Shimamura sensei, to treat as many people as possible to consolidate all their skills and knowledge over the past years. Part of the learning process was …
Massage is the perfect complement to acupuncture and Oriental herbal medicines. The power of touch is essential in the health and well-being of everyone. It offers an opportunity to connect, heal and ease pain. Not only from massage but through handshakes, hugging, holding, even stroking our pets to calm them. Ondol’s very own massage practitioner, …
This February will be an exciting time at Ondol Clinic. Our acupuncture teacher/master from Japan, Tsuyoshi Shimamura Sensei and his fabulous translator, Seishiro Hokazano, will conduct this last training module of our 4-year postgraduate training program in Nagano style acupuncture, here in Brisbane. The goal is very ambitious, with over 400 clients from all over …
The Chinese Zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture since the Qin Dynasty more than 2000 years ago. 2019 is the Year of the Pig, and to be more specific the year of the Earth Pig – something that only happens every 60 years. People born in the Year of the Pig tend to be …
Toe spreaders are a simple tool made out of silicon that can help reverse the effects of narrow, confined footwear to align your toes. Cramped toes due to conventional footwear can severely affect the health and performance of your feet and therefore, your entire body. Optimal toe alignment promotes better balance, strength and flexibility of …
Feet are often so neglected in discussion of health and yet they play such a vital role in the way we carry and move our body through our environment. Almost every household in Japan has a Bamboo stepper (Take Fumi) to open up and massage feet after spending a whole day in shoes. All you …
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Stress seems to be our constant companion in life. Chronic stress, in particular, has become the predominant epidemic of our modern society. Our bodies are constantly under the influence of stress hormones, and our sympathetic NS is working in overdrive. No space for it to settle down. As a result of it, we are always …
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Japanese acupuncture offers therapeutic effects and deep relaxation at the same time. Renowned for its gentle range of needle techniques the Japanese style of acupuncture emphasises pleasant and subtle treatments. Diagnosis and assessment are based on the palpation of 12 different wrist pulses and on abdominal and meridian examination. The needles applied are extremely fine …
Acupuncture & Dry Needling Brisbane What does Acupuncture and Dry Needling have in common with Vultures? You might not have come across, but in professional circles, the difference between acupuncture and dry needling is a hot and ongoing debate. Before you get your next dry needling done by an allied health professional, you might consider …
What Do The Changes Mean For The Clients Of Ondol? The hot topic in recent months has been the impact of private health fund changes to our industry! As you all know, from April 1 this year, private health insurance policies were modified. The hardest hit areas were natural therapies. Under the review by the …
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