Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Acupuncture in Gold Coast
Balanced Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine has been dedicated to providing natural healthcare solutions rooted in traditional Chinese medicine for over two decades. Our practice combines ancient techniques such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary therapy with modern clinical insights to address both symptoms and root causes of health imbalances. With a focus on restoring the body's dynamic equilibrium, we offer personalized treatments for conditions ranging from chronic pain to digestive and emotional disorders. Our team utilizes evidence-based methodologies supported by thousands of years of clinical practice and contemporary research.We prioritize patient education, empowering individuals through lifestyle modifications and holistic wellness strategies. Safety and ethical standards are paramount, with sterile acupuncture needles, sustainable herbal sourcing, and strict avoidance of endangered animal products. Our practitioners maintain ongoing professional development through advanced training and scientific research integration. We serve the Gold Coast community with a commitment to accessible, patient-centered care that emphasizes long-term health optimization over temporary symptom relief.
Services
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Dietary Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans based on 20+ years of clinical experience
- Our practitioners combine traditional Chinese medicine with modern scientific research
- We use sterile, single-use acupuncture needles for maximum safety
- Our herbal prescriptions avoid endangered species and prioritize food-grade ingredients
- We provide evidence-based dietary and lifestyle therapy tailored to individual needs
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture restores bodily balance through fine needle insertion at specific points. This drug-free treatment effectively addresses chronic pain, migraines, and emotional disorders while promoting overall wellness. Our practitioners use sterile, single-use needles for safe, relaxing sessions that activate the body's natural healing processes.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas combine plant-based ingredients to address specific health imbalances. These time-tested remedies support digestive function, hormonal balance, and immune system strength. Our practitioners create personalized prescriptions using food-grade ingredients while avoiding endangered species and animal products.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses controlled suction to improve circulation and relieve muscle tension. This therapy effectively reduces pain from chronic conditions while promoting cellular metabolism. Our practitioners use sterilized glass cups to address musculoskeletal issues and support respiratory health through non-invasive techniques.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha employs controlled skin stroking to release muscle tension and improve circulation. This technique effectively addresses pain from chronic conditions while promoting lymphatic drainage. Our practitioners use sterilized ceramic tools to provide relief from musculoskeletal discomfort and support immune system function.
Dietary Therapy
Dietary therapy integrates food-based healing principles with modern nutritional science. Our practitioners provide personalized eating plans that address digestive disorders and metabolic imbalances. This approach emphasizes seasonal eating and food energetics to support digestive health and overall wellness through everyday nutrition.
People
Dr. Maz Roginski
Director & Principal Practitioner
Dr. Maz Roginski combines 20+ years of clinical experience with advanced training in canonical Chinese medicine. A former autoimmune patient herself, she specializes in chronic condition management through acupuncture and herbal medicine while integrating yoga therapy insights.
Questions
How does acupuncture work according to Chinese medicine principles?
Acupuncture works by restoring balance to the body's Qi energy flow through specific meridian points. This regulates physiological functions, relieves pain, and promotes self-healing by addressing imbalances in Yin and Yang energy.
What conditions respond best to Chinese herbal medicine?
Chinese herbal medicine effectively addresses chronic digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, respiratory conditions, and stress-related disorders. Our customized formulas target root causes while supporting the body's natural healing processes through synergistic plant-based ingredients.
Are cupping and Gua Sha therapies painful?
Both therapies create therapeutic sensations without significant pain. Cupping produces deep tissue pressure relief while Gua Sha may cause temporary skin sensitivity similar to deep tissue massage, with visible marks that fade within days.
How are treatment plans personalized?
Treatment plans integrate pulse diagnosis, tongue examination, and detailed health history to identify individual imbalances. Our practitioners combine these findings with modern clinical insights to create customized protocols addressing each patient's unique health patterns.
What safety measures apply to acupuncture treatments?
We use sterile, single-use needles following strict infection control protocols. Practitioners maintain current certifications in clean needle technique, with comprehensive training in anatomy and safe point selection to ensure patient safety.
How does Chinese medicine differ from Western approaches?
Chinese medicine focuses on restoring systemic balance through individualized treatment of underlying patterns, rather than symptom suppression. This holistic approach addresses interconnected body systems using natural interventions with minimal side effects compared to pharmaceutical treatments.
