Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine in Brisbane – Natural Support for Whole-Body Healing
At Holistic Physio, we believe in treating the root cause of health concerns, not just the symptoms. One of the most powerful tools we use alongside Physiotherapy and Acupuncture is Chinese Herbal Medicine. For thousands of years, carefully prepared herbal formulas have been used to support health, restore balance, and help the body heal naturally.
In our Highgate Hill clinic, we prescribe evidence-based Chinese herbs that are safe, tailored, and designed to work in harmony with your body.
What Is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese Herbal Medicine is part of the broader system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It uses specific combinations of plant-based ingredients to address imbalances within the body. We do not use any animal products. Chinese Herbal Medicine views the body as an interconnected system. Each formula is personalised to the individual — considering not just your symptoms, but also your overall constitution, lifestyle, and wellbeing goals.
Unlike many over-the-counter supplements, Chinese herbs are customised to you. This makes treatment highly specific and supportive across a wide range of health concerns. Every formula combines multiple herbs that work together to enhance effectiveness and minimise side effects – a concept known as herbal synergy.
How Chinese Herbal Medicine Works
In Chinese Medicine, illness is seen as a disruption of balance – whether that’s excess heat, cold, dampness, stagnation, or deficiency in the body. Herbs are chosen to correct these imbalances and restore harmony.
From a modern perspective, research shows that many Chinese herbs contain bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hormone-regulating, and immune-modulating effects. This makes herbal medicine highly relevant for conditions where stress, lifestyle, and environment play a role.
Conditions Chinese Herbal Medicine May Help With
At Holistic Physio, we often use Chinese herbs to support:
- Women’s health & fertility – PCOS, endometriosis, irregular menstrual cycles, period pain, IVF support, menopause symptoms
- Pregnancy & postnatal care – morning sickness, fatigue, recovery after birth, milk supply
- Digestive issues – bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation, gut imbalance
- Stress, sleep & emotional balance – calming the mind and improving rest
- Chronic pain & inflammation – arthritis, muscle aches, joint pain
- Immune health – recurrent colds, allergies, low immunity
Chinese Herbal Medicine restores balance to the body, herbs don’t just relieve symptoms – they strengthen the foundations of health. Chinese Herbal formulas can be prescribed alone, or in combination with Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, or lifestyle guidance to give you the most comprehensive care possible.
What to expect in your Chinese Herbal Medicine consultation
When you book a consultation for Chinese Herbal Medicine at Holistic Physio, we take the time to:
- A comprehensive health assessment that explores your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, and wellbeing goals
- A holistic approach that looks beyond surface-level concerns to address the root cause of imbalance
- A personalised herbal prescription tailored to your unique presentation, using high-quality, practitioner-grade Chinese herbal medicines
- Guidance on how herbal medicine can support fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, digestion, immunity, sleep, and stress management
- Clear explanations about how the herbs work, what outcomes to expect, and how they fit into your overall treatment plan
- Safe and effective formulas designed to be integrated alongside physiotherapy, acupuncture, and other holistic therapies
- Ongoing support with adjustments to your formula as your body heals, adapts, and restores balance
- A focus on natural, evidence-informed care to help you achieve long-term health and wellbeing
Formulas are provided as capsules to make it easy to take and to fit into your busy lifestyle.
Chinese Medicine Assessment Process
- Comprehensive case history – discussion of your main health concerns, medical history, lifestyle, diet, sleep, and emotional wellbeing
- Observation – noting complexion, body structure, posture, and overall vitality
- Tongue diagnosis – examining the shape, colour, coating, and moisture of the tongue to reveal internal imbalances
- Pulse diagnosis – feeling the quality, depth, rhythm, and strength of the pulse at different positions to assess organ and energy function
- Palpation – gently pressing areas of the body to detect tenderness, warmth, or stagnation
- Symptom pattern analysis – identifying how individual symptoms connect within the framework of Chinese Medicine patterns (e.g., Qi, Yin, Yang, Blood, Organ systems)
- Holistic interpretation – combining findings from tongue, pulse, and history to understand the root cause of imbalance
- Personalised treatment plan – outlining recommended therapies, such as Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle advice
Why Choose Holistic Physio for Chinese Herbal Medicine?
- Experienced practitioner with training in both Chinese Medicine and modern healthcare and over 20 years of clinical practice
- Individually prescribed formulas tailored to your unique needs, taking into account your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and wellbeing goals.
- High-quality, TGA-listed herbs — ensuring safety, purity, and effectiveness
- A holistic approach that may combine Acupuncture, Physiotherapy or Clinical Pilates with evidence-based care
Our goal is to support your health naturally, while working alongside any conventional treatments you may already be receiving.
Chinese Herbal Medicine – Ancient Healing for Modern Wellness
In today’s busy world, it’s easy to become run down, stressed, or out of balance. Chinese Herbal Medicine offers a gentle yet effective way to restore your health naturally, helping your body return to its best state of vitality.
Discover how Chinese Herbal Medicine at Holistic Physio in Brisbane can support your health, fertility, and wellbeing.
Call us today to book a consultation or book your initial session online.
Book Your Chinese Herbal Medicine Appointment
If you’re searching for Chinese Herbal Medicine in Brisbane, our experienced practitioner at Holistic Physio is here to support your health naturally.
Book an appointment today and discover how Chinese herbs can help restore balance and vitality to your life.
