_Duane is an experienced general practitioner of natural medicine who uses acupuncture and herbal medicine together with nutrition and diet therapy to treat acute and chronic health conditions.
Acupuncture is a traditional oriental healthcare system which has been in use for many thousands of years. Today, acupuncture is an effective alternative to pharmaceutical products.

An Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, single use only, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body’s meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi (energy) throughout the individual.

Other methods of stimulating the acupuncture points may also be used such as:
•    Moxibustion. A warming therapy using a special form of a Chinese herb which has a gentle yet penetrating warming effect. This is often combined with acupuncture to increase the effect of the treatment.

•    Cupping. A technique used to regulate blood circulation and increase metabolism of dead waste in the cells. Specially designed glass cups are used to create suction over a specific area. The results are fast and powerful. Great for longstanding injuries, pain and poor circulation. Invaluable for back and shoulder problems and for muscle tightness and pain.

•    Gua Sha. Similar in effect to cupping but is more versatile to access different regions of the body. Regulates blood circulation and encourages healing.

•    Massage. Renowned throughout many cultures for it's healing and relaxing abilities. Excellent for joint and muscular problems. Massage combines magnificently with acupuncture, cupping and gua sha.

As a natural form of healing, an Acupuncture treatment with Duane has the following benefits:
•    Provides drug free pain relief.
•    Effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments
•    Treats the underlying cause of the disease as well as the symptoms
•    Provides a wholistic approach to the treatment of disease and illness, linking mind, body and emotions.
•    Assists in the prevention against disease and illness as well as the maintenance of general well being
Acupuncture is known to treat a variety of conditions including:
•    Addictions (such as smoking and drug withdrawals)
•    Anxiety & stress
•    Cardiovascular disorders (such as primary hypotension, high blood pressure, angina pectoris)
•    Ear, nose and throat disorders (such as sinusitis, rhinitis, tonsillitis, sore throat, mouth ulcers, tinnitus, Menieres disease)
•    Fatigue
•    Gastrointestinal disorders (such as nausea, vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhoea, gastric/ duodenal ulcer, chronic ulcerative colitis, loss of appetite)
•    Gynaecological problems (such as painful menstruation, irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal syndrome)
•    Headaches/migraines
•    Insomnia
•    Musculoskeletal conditions (such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, back & neck pain, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, rheumatism, frozen shoulder)
•    Neurological conditions (such as sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral neuropathy, Bells palsy)
•    Pregnancy and labour (such as infertility, morning sickness, labour pain, induction of labour, long labour)
•    Skin problems
•    Urogenital disorders (such as prostatitis, impotence, urinary tract infection)

Duane offers Diet Therapy, essential in restoring health in the long term. Food as medicine is powerful. Learn what foods are good for your constitution. Be reconnected with what your body wants and needs. With a vast knowledge of food, Chinese food therapy, special diets and Western nutrition Duane can assist you in creating dietary adjustments to benefit your health.

In all matters of health it is vitally important to consider your lifestyle. Poor habits can result in poor health. You may not realise but often the root of a health problem is from a lifestyle related cause. Simple adjustments can be made to eliminate or avoid the causative factor. Duane can design a plan to help make the changes to your routine. Duane will continue to support you to incorporate these changes and make them a permanent part of your lifestyle.

Duane has a special interest in supporting cancer patients, Qi Gong and Cosmetic Acupuncture–Facial Rejuvenation.