(07) 4163 0023Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a technique which may assist in alleviating pain and other maladies. Dr. Daphene Connor is fully qualified in the practice of Acupuncture, as is able to provide this service for you at the practice in our dedicated Acupuncture room, if requested. Please speak to Dr. Connor to talk about the option of acupuncture or to schedule an acupuncture appointment.
At Blackbutt Medical Centre, Dr Connor, who specializes in acupuncture will provide a treatment plan that is tailored to suit each individual patient’s needs. Our doctors recognize that each patient case is unique and therefore a full initial assessment is required to determine if acupuncture is right for you. Dr Connor is fully licensed and holds a special qualification in Acupuncture as endorsed by AHPRA (Medical Board of Australia).
Acupuncture can be used to help promote good health, energy and vitality. Acupuncture can be used in the management of pain, stress, insomnia, smoking, alcohol, weight, nausea, anxiety and a range of other medical conditions.
Please discuss with your doctor if acupuncture is suitable for you and ensure that you discuss any concerns prior to the commencement of any treatment. Acupuncture is available at the Blackbutt Medical Centre. Appointments for acupuncture are available Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm with Dr Daphene Connor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Information on Medicines
https://www.nps.org.au/ - Information Depression and Addiction Rehab
https://www.inpatientdrugrehab.org/depression/ - Information on Depression/Anxiety
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ - General Health Information
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
- Comprehensive Children’s health information
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo// - Positive parenting program
https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-uken/triple-p/ - Common infections and time out from school
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/426820/timeout_poster.pdf - Fever in children
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/fever_in_children/ - ADHD
https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/about-adhd/what-is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/
- Women’s health
https://jeanhailes.org.au/ - Cervical screening (Used to be called the PAP smear)
http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/cervical-screening-1 - Contraception
http://www.true.org.au/health-information
- Upper respiratory tract infections information
https://patient.info/health/cough-leaflet/common-cold-upper-respiratory-tract-infections
- Heartburn or reflux
http://cart.gesa.org.au/membes/files/Consumer%20Information/Heartburn.pdf - Irritable bowel information and treatment
http://cart.gesa.org.au/membes/files/Consumer%20Information/IBS.pdf - Haemorrhoids
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/haemorrhoids-treatments
- Anxiety and depression
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ - Free effective internet delivered psychological assessment and treatment for stress, anxiety, worry, depression, low mood, OCD and trauma (PTSD).
https://mindspot.org.au/ - Post Traumatic stress disorder
https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/ - Comprehensive information and useful resources form Blackdog and Beyondblue. Chat online or telephone support available
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ - Moodgym is like an interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practise skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety
https://moodgym.com.au/
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