Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
~Dr Francesca Sculli
Darwin, NT
Services
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To accomodate this current time, Francesca is now offering ONLINE Consultation Sessions.
These sessions books ‘you' a time for ‘you’ to integrate through consultation, meridian therapy via a guided self acupressure treatment (1 hour session only), embodiment practice, dietary advice and herbal prescription.
IN SHORT:
Return Client $70full /$60 concession for one hour sessions
Return Client $60 full /$50 concession for 45 minutes.
Return Client 15 minute free herbal top up consult
New Client- Initial Consult $90/80
New and Return Client 15 minutes free trial session
Herbs and postage of are an additional cost will vary depending on what you need.
DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS
CONSULTATION TYPES:
NEW CLIENTS & RETURN CLIENTS: 15 minutes free trial session
If you have never been to the clinic before or had a session with Francesca or, you have and you're not sure how an online session could work, then book a free 15 consultation and get a taste of the experience.
The modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine is vast and wide, its philosophy and intention is based on the Dao. It is a whole landscape approach means there are endless ways to treat the body. Book this session to try and see if it might work for you.
RETURN CLIENT: 15 minutes free consult for herbal top up
If you just need your herbs topped up and need to ensure whether to continue taking your current formula then book this session.
Herbs and postage is additional.
RETURN CLIENT $60/50 | 45 minute Consultation, TCM advice, herbal prescription.
This session is for the return client who gets mostly what they need for the consultation alone. For those that have experienced the face to face sessions- the 45 minute session is based on that consultation framework. We look at the whole picture of goings on through consultation, incorporate embodiment practice through a TCM model plus a herbal prescription
Herbs and postage is additional.
RETURN CLIENT $70/$60 1 hour consultation, TCM advice, herbal prescription
For those that have experienced the face to face sessions- the 1 hour session is based on that consultation framework. This session books ‘you' a time for ‘you’ to integrate through consultation, look at the whole picture of goings on, give TCM advice, meridian therapy via a guided self acupressure treatment and a herbal prescription.
Herbs and postage is additional.
INITIAL CLIENT $90/$80
So much of our acupuncture sessions focus on life happenings & the integration and process there of. This ONLINE Session books ‘you' a time for ‘you’ to integrate through consultation, meridian therapy via a guided self acupressure treatment, herbal prescription
Herbs and postage is additional.
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Herbs
If prescribed, herbs are an additional cost, cost will vary depending on your requirements.
Black Pearl Pills and Raw Formula Powders are $18 per bottle
As a general guide, 1 bottle is approximately a one week supply.
You may be prescribed more than one formula and choose to buy a few weeks supply in one go.
China Med Herbal tablets are $42 and generally last 2 weeks.
Postage & Handling
Postage and handling in Australia is $20 for two weeks supply and will vary if you need more.
How do I book?
Simply book the session that you want online. On the morning of your consultation you will receive and emailed link to our session.
Sessions are conducted over ZOOM but SKYPE and FaceTime are also options if that suits you best.
How do I pay?
The consultations are payable by direct deposit or credit card.
Are they covered by private health?
The online sessions are claimable if you have private health cover for Chinese Medicine Herbal consultation.
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Acupuncture can also accompany and compliment other conventional treatments in chronic conditions, is a wonderful support before, during and after pregnancy and offers a lot in maintaining and looking after our bodies.
It may assist an individual with their self-development and self-healing; balancing the underlying causes of a condition and addressing physical and psychological functions; promoting health and strengthening the body’s own healing abilities.
WHAT TO BRING
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Bring an open heart and a willingness to receive
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Food should not be consumed close to treatment time
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Avoid a totally empty stomach, alcohol, non-medicinal drugs and stimulants.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A TREATMENT
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An Acupuncture session is about 50 minutes, plus time before and after for diagnosis and discussion.
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In the initial consultation a thorough history is taken plus a conversation around your current concerns around your health.
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The treatment takes place on a treatment table where a personally developed formula of shallow inserted needles are applied to prescribed points for your presenting condition.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER A TREATMENT
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You will probably feel invigorated yet relaxed. There may be some temporary 'reactions' as the effects of the treatment are felt, although most people generally experience a sense of increased wellbeing. Drink plenty of water to help facilitate the change.
WHAT DOES THE CONSULTATION INVOLVE?
A discussion about what you want to focus on in your treatment, your lifestyle, current health and medical history
HOW LONG IS A TREATMENT?
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Initial Consultation and treatment is up to 90 minutes
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Subsequent consult and treatment is up to 75 minutes
03.
Both Shiatsu and Acupuncture can also accompany and compliment other conventional treatments in chronic conditions and is a wonderful support before, during and after pregnancy
Each modality can assist an individual with their self-development and self-healing; balancing the underlying causes of a condition and addressing physical and psychological functions; promoting health and strengthening the body’s own healing abilities.
WHAT TO BRING
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Bring an open heart and a willingness to receive
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Food should not be consumed close to treatment time
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Avoid a totally empty stomach, alcohol, non-medicinal drugs and stimulants.
WHAT TO WEAR
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Wear loose comfortable clothing.
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Something like fisher-mans pants or tracksuit pants are ideal for Shiatsu.
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In cold winter weather wear appropriate outdoor clothes to keep warm after the session.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A TREATMENT
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A shiatsu session is about one hour of hands on work, plus time before and after for diagnosis and discussion. The treatment is performed on a futon mat. Though it can be performed on a massage table or on a chair, depending on the needs of the client.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER A TREATMENT
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You will probably feel invigorated yet relaxed. There may be some temporary 'reactions' as the treatment is assimilated by the body, although most people generally experience a sense of increased wellbeing. Drink plenty of water to help facilitate the change.
WHAT DOES THE CONSULTATION INVOLVE?
A discussion about what you want to focus on in your treatment, your lifestyle, current health and medical history
HOW LONG IS A TREATMENT?
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Initial Consultation and treatment is up to 90 minutes
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Subsequent consult and treatment is up to 75 minutes
03.
Chinese Herbal Medicine- pills, granules or raw herbs are specifically designed for your condition and prescribed to best give the body it’s chance to heal and restore.
Black Pearl Pills are prescribed at this clinic.
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Ancillary therapies such as cupping, gusha, moxa (mugwort herb) may be used as an adjunct to your acupuncture or shiatsu treatment enhancing and enabling the body to further restore.
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Cupping- literally uses a glass cup on a designated area that enables the movement of blood in the area
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Gusha- the use of a ceramic spoon on a designated area that invigorates the movement of blood in the area
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Moxibustion (moxa) – the burning of an herb (mugwort) either on the needle or held to close to the skin to warm, relax and invigorate.
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Gift Certificates are a beautiful way to share in the therapeutic joy of either an Acupuncture or Shiatsu session. Be it a birthday pamper or an investment in someone else's therapeutic care,
purchase online for direct delivery to your recipients email inbox or call if you would like one mailed out.