Ensuring Quality Care at On Point Natural Medicine As the popularity of needle-based therapies grows, many patients are asking an important question: "What is the actual difference between dry needling and acupuncture?" At On Point Natural Medicine, we believe that...
Check our Christmas break dates (15-28 Dec) and learn how to reset your digestion after the holidays. Plus, 5 simple Summer Wellness Tips to keep you balanced and calm for the New Year.
In our fast-paced modern world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our bodies and the natural rhythms of life. We often look for quick fixes, but lasting well-being tends to arise from a holistic approach that nourishes us from the inside out. This is where the...
As winter fades and spring arrives, many people notice they’re ready for a reset. You might feel a bit sluggish, tight in the body, or simply keen to get your energy flowing again. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views spring as the season of renewal — a time when...
Dry Needling Therapy in Newcastle: Relieve Pain & Restore Function At On Point Natural Medicine and Acupuncture Newcastle, we understand that pain and discomfort can significantly impact your quality of life. That’s why we offer a range of therapies to help you find...
As the chill of winter softens, your body naturally wants to reawaken. In Chinese Medicine, this transition is crucial for your health and energy. This article shares practical, nature-inspired tips for diet, movement, and mindset to help you align with the season, clear out winter’s heaviness, and step into spring with more energy and flow.
Fertility IVF Acupuncture in Newcastle, NSW: Enhance Your Journey to Parenthood Navigating the journey to parenthood can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when facing fertility challenges. New research is showing promising outcomes for fertility and IVF with...
Introduction Adrian Taricani, a highly skilled practitioner of pulse diagnosis and acupuncture, recently traveled to the USA to train under one of the world's leading experts in pulse diagnosis: Robert Doane. This transformative experience not only honed Adrian's...
Dry needling, a relatively new treatment modality, has been gaining popularity in Newcastle and other parts of the world. It’s often used by physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. But does dry needling actually work? Let’s delve into the science behind this treatment and understand its efficacy.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, many of us turn our thoughts to fresh beginnings and setting new goals. Chinese Medicine and Asian wisdom philosophies offer a more holistic approach to personal transformation. Let's explore how these ancient traditions can guide us...
Seated and walking meditation are not separate practices but complementary threads woven into the tapestry of mindfulness. While seated meditation cultivates inner stillness and self-awareness, walking meditation grounds us in the present moment and fosters connection to the external world.
Introduction: Balancing life's elements is key to well-being, a principle deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Let’s explore how to integrate these ancient wisdoms into our modern lives, starting with the foods we eat and the way we live. Harmonising...
In the heart of Newcastle and the expansive Hunter Valley, summer’s arrival heralds a time of vibrant growth and the pinnacle of Yang energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), deeply rooted in this region’s wellness practices, views summer as a period to achieve emotional balance and vitality. At On Point Natural Medicine, we specialise in harmonising your heart—the emotional emperor in TCM—to resonate with the season’s essence and enhance your well-being.
Acupuncture has been practised for thousands of years, with roots tracing back to ancient China. Its utility in modern healthcare has evolved significantly, transcending its conventional boundaries to touch diverse disciplines, including sports medicine. One revolutionary method that stands out is Anthony Lombardi’s Exstore system, a sports acupuncture technique designed to assess and treat athletes effectively and quickly.
Lower back pain can be a frustrating and debilitating condition, but acupuncture offers an effective and natural way to manage symptoms and improve overall health and wellbeing. At On Point Natural Medicine Newcastle, our experienced acupuncturists use a holistic approach to treating lower back pain, providing personalised treatment plans that can help you achieve long-term relief. If you are interested in learning more about how acupuncture can help with your lower back pain, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Got pain in your funny bone?
There’s nothing ‘humerus’ about elbow pain – otherwise known as ‘epicondylitis’ or tennis elbow. But here is something to put a smile on your face: research shows acupuncture can be helpful in easing epicondylitis.
What exactly is tennis elbow?
Epicondylitis is commonly referred to as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, or – my new favourite – mouse elbow (relating to computer mice, not Mickey). Considered an ‘overuse condition’, epicondylitis causes pain in either the inner or outer part of the elbow.
What are the causes of tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow (or epicondylitis) is caused by repeated contraction of the forearm causing tiny tears in the tendon that attaches to the elbow.
Desperate to find a breakfast that isn’t a bowl of sugar but also doesn’t require a sous chief to prepare, I stumbled across quinoa puffs and came up with this super simple recipe.
The first meal of the day is an important one – we haven’t eaten for at least 10 hours and our digestive system is ready and raring to go. With the right food, we start the day clear headed, with lots of energy to get us to lunch (without the hangrys), sugar lows, and brain fog that comes with eating the standard packaged cereals.
Chinese medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the body’s natural healing ability. It is based on the concept of qi (pronounced chee) and blood, which is the life force energy that flows through the body. According to Chinese medicine, illness and disease occur when qi and blood is blocked or unbalanced. Chinese medicine uses various techniques to restore the balance and flow of qi and blood including acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and exercise.
The most common problems of the digestive system include heartburn, belching, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. These problems can be caused by stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, food intolerances or allergies, medications and some diseases. Heredity also can play a role in some digestive disorders.
important, and we will talk more about them later in this article, but first I’d like to talk about how stress affects our immune health.
Adrian is a qualified acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with over a decade of experience. Known for his intuitive approach and gentle presence, he combines classical acupuncture with modern techniques, soft tissue therapy, and pulse diagnosis to support real healing. Adrian takes the time to truly listen — tailoring every treatment to the individual.