Blog

Acne and breakouts still dominating your life?

Acne and other skin complaints isn’t just a problem with your skin.  It’s a warning sign of an inner body imbalance. Breakouts and acne severity is different for everyone.  It can present in teenage years and can affect women and men in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.  But we get acne and breakouts because of…

Read article
Acne. Is it just a teenage thing?

So many people ask us at Alternate Therapeutics if acne is just a teenage skin problem.  It isn’t.  It can affect men and women of any age.  It can affect people in their 20’s, 30’s or 40’s aswell as teenage years. Even pregnant women can develop pregnancy acne and post natal Mums can suffer from…

Read article
Benefits of Acupuncture

The benefits of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are it is drug free, holistic and therapeutic. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture services, Alternate Therapeutics Atherton Health & Skin Clinic assists clients achieve better health inside and out.  Remedies maybe be prescribed based on patterns of imbalance in the body. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and…

Read article
What is Tuina Massage?

Tuina massage is a traditional Chinese medicine service, and is considered the oldest form of “bodywork“. Tuina Massage Chinese Medicine technique at Alternate Therapeutics Health & Skin Clinic Atherton may provide therapeutic effects for neck and back pain, musculoskeletal issues, fatigue and insomnia, carpal tunnel, headaches, arthritis, osteoporosis, stress, digestive or respiratory conditions. Tuina (pronounced…

Read article
Is Dry Needling the same as Acupuncture?

Both acupuncture and dry needling involve placing needles at specific points in the body, however there are vast differences. Acupuncturists study for a minimum of 4 years and are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.  Acupuncture follows a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing. Dry needling focuses only on the affected area.  Click…

Read article
Did you know Acupuncture may help with many health concerns?

Did you know acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine may assist with headaches, fatigue, insomnia and stress?  Alternate Therapeutics Health & Skin Clinic Atherton is the place to visit for your acupuncture health consultation. Your body.  Love the therapeutic effects. For men and women Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture services may provide relief from health concerns…

Read article
Drug free Pain Management Acupuncture

At Alternate Therapeutics Health & Skin Clinic Atherton, we are often asked, “does acupuncture hurt”.  Acupuncture is not considered painful. The insertion of the needles into the acupuncture points is not a painful process as the needles are very fine. Sometimes you may feel a slight tingling, or an electric sensation as the needle enters…

Read article
Ever tried Acupuncture?

You.  Healthy inside + out.  Alternate Therapeutics Atherton Health & Skin Clinic are your skin and health professionals. Experienced, qualified, accredited, and professional holistic health practitioners. Servicing clients at our Atherton clinic from Atherton Tablelands and all surrounding areas, Mareeba, Kuranda, Cairns, Innisfail, and Port Douglas. As a new welcomed client at Alternate Therapeutics Health…

Read article