Kim Clipstone

Kim Clipstone has completed a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at RMIT in which she gained an award for her overall academic excellence. She participated in a hands-on intern-ship at The National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, (NHTM) is the leading hospital of traditional medicine for the whole country of Vietnam – a WHO (World Health Organization) collaborating centre for Traditional Medicine in Vietnam.

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Kim is a skilled Acupuncturist with a background in Nursing, Remedial Massage and, Pregnancy Massage.

Kim is the proud owner and senior practitioner at Renew Health and Acupuncture Clinic.

Having had a long career in health and wellness roles, Kim feels that she has been able to focus on assisting people to overcome hurdles in their health and achieve their goals of renewing their health.

This is her eighth year in practice as an Acupuncturist.

She takes the time to really stop and listen, and design with the patient a health plan to focus on these goals and outcomes that can be achieved and celebrated.

Kim utilises many different techniques to alleviate acute and chronic pain, and to restore balance to your sleep, emotional, digestion or women’s health conditions. These techniques assist in the restoration of a well functioning internal system, getting to the root cause of your condition, provide relaxation and will create a calmness in your busy life.

Kim believes that by achieving balance in your physical and emotional self, your overall sense of well-being will be enhanced.

Kim was a Registered Nurse, with 17 years of experience. This background enables Kim to have a greater understanding of your body and its functions. Holistically enhancing assessment, planning and treatment. She is a mother to an energetic daughter that loves having massage, acupuncture and Shonishin for well-being, colds, sleep disruptions, eczema and digestive issues.

Her love of body work and natural healing began many years ago after suffering a severe back injury. Having lived with chronic pain and experiencing the journey back to health, Kim knows how important acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork and self-awareness is to facilitate maintenance and recovery.

Contact Kim for FREE 15 min Phone Consultation for Acupuncture

Qualifications

Kim Clipstone Is A Fully Licensed

• Doctor of Acupuncture

with a background in:

  • Nursing
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Remedial Massage

Kim Has Further Training In The Areas Of

  • Pain and injury management
  • Fertility
  • Pregnancy & Childbirth
  • Non-Invasive Paediatric Acupuncture
  • Weight loss, addiction cessation (smoking, alcohol), depression & anxiety
  • Neurostructural Integration Technique (Bowen Therapy)

Kim will formulate a health treatment plan specifically designed for you, based on your individual concerns.

Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage and tuina, cupping, moxibustion, guasha, exercise, stretching, diet and lifestyle advice may be incorporated into your individual health plan.

Kim Is A Member And Registered With The National Professional Associations

  • AACMA (Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association)
  • ANTA (Australian Natural Therapies Association)
  • AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

Kim Is A Health Fund Provider For All Major Health Funds.

Ivana Low

Ivana works with a variety of patients across two clinic locations in Victoria. She trained as a Chinese Medicine practitioner through a 5-year program at RMIT University as well as a mentorship under highly experienced practitioners in Melbourne. She also obtained a scholarship to intern under prominent TCM doctors in Chengdu China.

Falling in love with Chinese Medicine through her own digestive health struggles as a teenager, Ivana is an inspired practitioner with a love for digestive and women’s health.

Ivana is a skilled Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Ivana seeks to assist her patients on their journey to holistic health by being attuned and rooting her treatment strategy in their unique constitution. A lover of dance, pottery and all things pink and beautiful; Ivana is a joyous, compassionate and skilled practitioner who works closely with her patients to help them achieve their health goals and improve their health and wellbeing.

Ivana holds current registration in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal dispensing with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).

Qualifications

Ivana Low Is A Fully Licensed

  • Chinese Medicine Practitioner
  • Fitness Instructor

Ivana Has Further Training In The Areas Of

  • IBS and Digestive Disorders
  • Ancient Nutrition Principles
  • Classical Herbal Medicine
  • Chronic Pain
  • Mental Health Disorders

Ivana will formulate a health treatment plan specifically designed for you, based on your individual concerns.

Herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage and tuina, cupping, moxibustion, guasha, exercise, stretching, diet and lifestyle advice may be incorporated into your individual health plan.

Ivana Is A Member And Registered With The National Professional Associations

  • AACMA (Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association)
  • AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

Ivana Is A Health Fund Provider For All Major Health Funds.

Nicky Brooks

Nicky is a passionate and deeply caring practitioner. She holds a degree in Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine), and a degree in Health Sciences from RMIT, both with distinction. She has a diploma of Shiatsu, and a certificate of Dr Manaka therapies, both very gentle alternatives to treatment, which she has used in practice since 2014. She is currently pursuing ongoing mentorship in Classical Acupuncture with advanced practitioners in the field internationally.

Nicky is a skilled Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

While Nicky enjoys treating a wide range of conditions, ages and stages, she has a special interest in treating chronic illness, auto-immune conditions, digestion, menstrual conditions, endometriosis, stress/anxiety and skin conditions.

She also has a passion for treating children and teenagers, and feels Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu have a lot to offer these precious age groups.

Nicky always listens carefully to each persons story, and uses her unique sensitivity, intelligence and skill set to find the root of their condition. She is extremely passionate about empowering people through their healing journey, and enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge of food as medicine. She enjoys nothing more than to create stronger and calmer bodies, in order for them to heal themselves.

Nicky’s passion for Chinese medicine came from the effective management of an autoimmune disease as a teenager, and has only continued to deepen over the years. Outside of clinic she is enjoys reading, walking in nature, cooking, spending time with loved ones and raising her active 6 year old.

Nicky holds current registration in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal dispensing with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).

Qualifications

Nicky Brooks Is A Fully Licensed

  • Chinese Medicine Practitioner
  • Shiatsu Practitioner
  • Dr Manaka protocols Practitioner

Nicky Has Further Training In The Areas Of

  • Classical Acupuncture

  • Classical Herbal Medicine
  • Shoninshin – Non invasive paediatric acupuncture
  • Woman’s Health/Gynecology
  • Dermatology, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, scars, ulcers
  • Pregnancy Shiatsu
  • Developmental Shiatsu for babies

Nicky will formulate a health treatment plan specifically designed for you, based on your individual concerns.

Herbal medicine, acupuncture, shiatsu, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, exercise, stretching, sotai, ion pumping cords, diet and lifestyle advice may be incorporated into your individual health plan.

Nicky Is A Member And Registered With The National Professional Associations

  • AACMA (Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association)
  • AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

Nicky Is A Health Fund Provider For All Major Health Funds.

Emma Rodda – Receptionist

Our lovely Receptionist Emma is here 3 days a week to help you with all your enquiries.