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AACMA official member newsletterAustralian Acupunctureand Chinese MedicineAssociation LtdACN 010 020 390Incorporating:Australian Acupuncture AssociationAcupuncture Ethics and Standards OrganisationLtd ACN 065 533 762Acupuncture Association of South Australia IncRegistered National Office:Unit 1, 55 Clarence Street, CoorparooBrisbane, QueenslandPostal Address: PO Box 1635COORPAROO DC QLD 4151P: 07 3324 2599 | F: 07 3394 23991300 725 334aacma@acupuncture.org.auwww.acupuncture.org.auJING-LUO ENQUIRIESFor all editorial or advertising enquiries, pleasecontact AACMA Communications Officer TalinaMcKenzie: communications@acupuncture.org.auor 07 3324 2599 ext 16AACMA BOARDS & COMMITTEESNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident Richard Li NSW/ACTVice-President Walter Simpson QLDSecretary Hong Xu VIC/TASTreasurer Hoc Ku Huynh OAM NSW/ACTMembership Officer Michael Porter SADeputy Membership OfficerMark Bayley QLDDirector Waveny Holland QLDDirector Matthew O’Hara QLDDirector Zhen Zheng VIC/TASDirector Xiaodong Yu WACHAIRS OF STATE COMMITTEES& STATE LIAISON OFFICERSACT TBA sA TBANSW Hoc Ku Huynh TAS TBANT TBA VIC TBAQLD TBAWA TBAWAIVER: The views expressed in interviews, profiles, case studiesor in book, seminar or other reviews do not necessarily reflect theviews of AACMA. All advertisements and reports are published in goodfaith. The publisher, AACMA, makes no warranty or representationthat the products or services advertised in or with this newsletterare accurate, true or fit for their purpose, and persons must maketheir own enquiries.Contents 内 容7 Announcing AACMA Board and Committee Members AACMA 理 事 会 和 委 员 会8 2013 Annual General Meeting Report 2013 年 会 员 大 会 报 告10 Continuing Professional Development – FAQs 继 续 学 习 表 更 新12 National Registration Update 国 家 注 册 最 新 更 新14 WFAS Sydney 2013 Update 世 界 针 联 悉 尼 2013 进 程 更 新18 A Needle’s a Needle – Dry Needling Update 针 之 针 ; 干 针 更 新19 New Study – Acupuncture Emerging as Promising Therapy for Soldiers with PTSD新 的 研 究 - 针 灸 成 为 有 前 途 的 治 疗 方 法 治 疗 患 有 创 伤 后 应 激 障 碍 的 士 兵20 The Way Forward – Media and Communications Update前 进 路 上 – 传 媒 与 沟 通 更 新27 TGA: Labelling and Product Information澳 大 利 亚 药 品 管 理 局 : 标 签 和 产 品 信 息28 Natural Therapies Review 自 然 疗 法 述 評30 From the Classics – Moxibustion and its Application According to the Ling Shu来 自 经 典 – 灵 枢 记 载 的 灸 法 及 其 应 用31 Making use of your Membership – Practitioner Referral Service会 员 运 作 – 医 疗 推 荐34 Member to Member – From Maleny to Mongolia会 员 至 会 员 – 从 马 里 尼 到 蒙 古35 Member to Member – Contentment 会 员 至 会 员 – 满 意 度36 5 Minutes with: 5 分 钟 伴 随 :- Mark Bayley (AACMA Board member) 马 克 贝 利 AACMA 理 事- Kevin Cao (AACMA member) 凯 温 曹 AACMA 会 员- Rebekah Davis (AACMA staff member) 戴 露 蓓 迪 维 斯 AACMA 职 员Regulars 常 规 目 录3 AACMA Contact Information 协 会 (AACMA) 联 系 信 息3 board & Committees 理 事 会 及 委 员 会5 from the President 来 自 会 长6 from the CEO 来 自 首 席 执 行 官40 state Committee Reports 各 州 委 员 会 的 报 告41 New Members & New Student Members 新 会 员 和 新 学 生 会 员42 Diary Dates (Seminars/Conferences) 日 记 日 期 ( 研 讨 会 / 学 术 会 议 )44 Classifieds 分 类 广 告46 Who’s Who at AACMA 谁 是 谁 在 AACMAWINTER 2013 | 3

jinG-luoWFAS SYDNEY 20138 th World Conference on Acupuncture2 – 4 November 2013 | Sydney, AustraliaRegistrations are filling up fast for WFAS Sydney 2013, the World Federation of Acupuncture-MoxibustionSocieties (WFAS) 8th World Conference on Acupuncture, to be held in Sydney’s beautiful Darling Harbour.World-famous clinicians and researchers, a gala dinner,25th anniversary celebrations and post-conferenceworkshops with prolific Chinese doctors are just some ofthe reasons not to miss this fantastic event!EARLY BIRD RATESEXTENDED!Images: Tourism AustraliaFind 4 | WINTER out 2013 more & register online, visit: www.wfas2013sydney.com

AACMA official member newsletterFrom the PresidentWelcome to the Winter 2013 edition of the Jing-Luo.Annual General MeetingOn behalf of the Board of AACMA Ithank all the members who braved the coldand windy weather last month to attendthe Annual General Meeting in Sydney.The meeting was quite harmonious andenergetic, despite the weather. We wereable to get through the business part of themeeting relatively quickly, which enabledtime for a vigorous discussion about a rangeof current issues facing practitioners. TheBoard heard the range of views expressedand will be progressively dealing with theissues over the coming months.New AACMA Board and CommitteesI am pleased to introduce the new AACMABoard for 2013/2014. In addition to ourcontinuing Board members, we welcometwo new members to our Board – MarkBayley from Queensland and Xiaodong Yufrom Western Australia. All renewing Boardmembers were successful, as well as MarkBayley who was newly elected this year.The new Board then appointed XiaodongYu to fill the vacant position from WA andre-appointed Walter Simpson for a one-yearterm. The current Board is pictured onpage 7 with the Board Committee lists.Strategic planningThe AACMA Board and staff have beenconsistently working on the AACMAstrategic plan and developing the operationalplans for the key areas.As part of our Messages and Messaging(marketing and communications) we haveappointed a new full-time CommunicationsOfficer and a part-time Media andMarketing Officer (see page 20 for moredetails). Of course, Messages and Messagingstrongly overlaps with Member Services.Practising members will shortly be askedto complete a survey to assist with ourplanning on improving the services toour members. Members without an emailaddress in our database will be sent a hardcopy of the survey to return by post or fax.A new line of full-colour brochures is indevelopment. These brochures will besupported by a range of Information Sheetson specific practice areas which are intendedto support you in the provision of adviceto patients. The range of InformationSheets will be available on-line and will beregularly updated with new information,as well as progressively being expandedto include new topics. We will havemore information on this project in thenext Jing-Luo.Member servicesMembers are reminded that memberservices continues to be a core business.To assist AACMA to better serve themembers, please complete and submit thesurveys that will be sent out in July and inthe following months.AACMA continues to be the only nationalassociation solely dedicated to the Chinesemedicine profession, with a fully staffednational office, and a dedicated boardworking for the interests of our membersand the profession.Dry needlingThe issue of ‘dry needling’ is becomingincreasingly problematic. The Board sees‘dry needling’ as a major challenge for ourprofession and has placed it in our top-levelpriorities. An Information Sheet on DryNeedling, Acupuncture and Trigger Points isamong the first set currently in production.Please refer to the article on page 18 formore information about the Board’s viewson this issue and further action to be taken.WFAS 2013WFAS Sydney 2013 is progressing well,with almost 500 confirmed delegates, over170 oral papers, workshops and posters,and 24 trade booths to date, plus two postconferenceworkshops.I encourage all members who have not asyet booked to attend the conference toregister as soon as possible to take advantageof the extended discounted rates forthe conference.I extend our best wishes to all our membersfor the second half of 2013 and lookforward to seeing you at the WFAS Sydney2013 conference.Richard LiAACMA PRESIDENTWINTER 2013 | 5

jinG-luoFrom the CEOWelcome to the Winter 2013 issue of theAACMA quarterly newsletter, the Jing-Luo.Staffing updateThe past few months has seen a change insome key areas. Julia Starkey left us in Mayin preparation of an extended overseas trip.However, she will be continuing to workfor AACMA on a consultancy basis onsome projects. We wish Julia the best inher new endeavours and thank her for hersignificant contribution to AACMA. Julia’sdeparture sparked a restructure resulting intwo new positions in the media, marketingand communications department of thenational office.Talina McKenzie commenced in May as ournew Communications Officer, covering allAACMA electronic and print publicationsand communications, including the Jing-Luo and AJACM. Talina comes to AACMAwith a strong background in publishing,editing and design. One of her tasks overthe next three months will be the design ofnew range of brochures and informationsheets for use by members in their practices.Denise Cullen also commenced inMay as our new Media and MarketingOfficer. Denise comes to AACMA witha strong background in media and healthcommunications and will be working ona part-time basis (Tuesday–Thursday).Denise’s initial tasks include developmentof the operational plan for the Messagesand Messaging component of the StrategicPlan, including the strategies for developingpublic awareness about acupuncture andChinese medicine in the community.We also welcome Clarissa Mansbridge asMembership Administration Assistant.Clarissa comes to AACMA with a strongbackground in administration and hasworked in health fund claims and providerenquiries. She will be progressively takingresponsibility for AACMA membershipadministration and will be relieving inthe Membership Administrator position6 | WINTER 2013while Rebekah Davis takes long-overdueextended leave in August.Tina Wu, who has now been with AACMAfor one year, has a new position title ofAccounts and Committees Officer. Herposition covers AACMA accounts, StateCommittees support, diary dates andclassified listings, paid email-outs andgeneral administration.I would also like to congratulate two otherstaff members for their commitment andloyalty to AACMA over many years. OurReceptionist, Nadya Urban, has been withAACMA for almost three years, a record forany person in that position with AACMA.Rebekah Davis has now been with AACMAin various roles for almost six years, anoutstanding achievement by any measure.Natural Therapy ReviewIn early May I gave an oral presentationto the members of the Natural TherapyReview Advisory Committee. If therapiesare deemed ineligible for the governmentPHI rebate, for all practical purposes PHIcover will also cease.Please refer to the report on page 28 formore information about the review andthe AACMA oral and written submissions.TGA, labelling and productinformationThe TGA is currently reviewing its policyand standards for advertising therapeuticproducts to the general public. As part ofthat review, the issue of off-label claims topractitioners is being considered. One optionis that only registered health practitioners bepermitted to access off-label claims abouta TGA-listed/registered product and thatunregistered healthcare practitioners only bepermitted to receive the same information asthe general public – that is, only the claimpermitted on the label.While this approach may result in substantialadvantages for registered practitioners,there is potential significant negativeimpacts on the unregistered professionsand especially on the sustainability ofthe industry that supplies TGA-listedproduct to practitioners, if adopted. Asubmission is being prepared on this issue– for more information, go to page 27 inthis newsletter.National registrationNational registration has now been in placefor one year and most issues about members’registration status have been resolved. AHPRAis currently reviewing a number of Codesand Guidelines, with a view to harmonisingacross the various national boards, whereverpracticable. For more information currentissues in national registration, please go topage 12 of this newsletter.WFAS Sydney 2013At the date of this report, there were over500 confirmed delegates and 160 oralpapers, workshops and posters submittedand 23 exhibition booths, and the listskeep growing. Please go the to conferencewebsite (www.wfas2013sydney.com) andthe full page spreads on pages 14 – 17 inthis newsletter for more information.SubmissionsAACMA has made (or is preparing)submissions on the following (partial list):– Submission on evidence of efficacy, safetyand cost effectiveness in relation to theNatural Therapy Review– Submission on TGA advertising review– Submission on AHPRA Common CodesMy best wishes are extended to all membersfor the remainder of 2013.Judy JamesAACMA CEO

AACMA official member newsletterannouncing...AACMA BOARD &COMMITTEE MEMBERSAACMA 2013/2014 Board, from top left: Xiaodong Yu, Zhen Zheng, Matt O’Hara, Mark Bayley (Deputy Membership Officer), Michael Porter(Membership Officer), Hoc Ku Huynh (Treasurer), Hong Xu (Secretary), Richard Li (President), Walter Simpson (Vice-President) and Waveny Holland.THE 2013/2014 BOARD:• Richard Li (President)• Walter Simpson (Vice-President)• Hong Xu (Secretary)• Hoc Ku Huynh (Treasurer)• Michael Porter (Membership Officer)• Mark Bayley (Deputy MembershipOfficer)• Waveny Holland• Matt O’Hara• Xiaodong Yu• Zhen ZhengACCREDITATION COMMITTEECommittee members:• Mary Herbison (routine applications)• Yanping Wang (non-routineapplications)• Paul McLeod (non-routineapplications)Staff anchor:• Rebekah DavisRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEECommittee members:• Zhen Zheng (Chair)• Hong Xu• Mark Bayley• Xiaodong Yu• Yun-Fei LuStaff anchor:• Judy JamesDISCIPLINARY COMMITTEECommittee members:• Waveny Holland (Chair)• Matt O’Hara• Walter Simpson• Xiaodong YuStaff anchor:• Judy JamesEDUCATION STANDARDS COMMITTEECommittee members:• Hong Xu (Chair)• John Deare• Victor Lam• Xiaodong YuStaff anchor:• Judy JamesCPD COMMITTEECommittee members• Waveny Holland (Chair)• Michael Porter• Mark BayleyStaff anchor:• Judy James (interim)FINANCE COMMITTEECommittee members:• Matt O’Hara (Chair)• Hoc Ku Huynh• Richard LiStaff anchor:• Judy JamesINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEECommittee members:• Hong Xu (Chair)• Richard Li• Matt O’Hara• Hoc Ku HuynhStaff anchor:• Judy JamesSTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEECommittee members• Richard Li (Chair)• Michael Porter• Judy James• Zhen Zheng• Hong XuStaff anchor:• Judy JamesWFAS 2013 LOCAL ORGANISINGCOMMITTEECommittee members:• Full Board• Paddy McBrideStaff anchor:• Judy JamesAJACM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEECommittee members:• Richard Li (Chair)• Judy James• Talina McKenzieStaff anchor• Talina McKenzieWINTER 2013 | 7

jinG-luo2013annual general meetingThis year the Annual General Meeting (AGM) was heldat the Mercure Airport Hotel, Sydney, from 7.10pm to8.40pm on Friday 17 May 2013.The formal part of the meeting covered:• Quorum, attendance list, proxies• Tabling of the AGM notices and relatedmaterials• Annual reports of the President, Secretary& Treasurer• Auditor’s reports & Re-appointment ofAuditors for the year ended 31/12/2012• Special resolution on payments todirectors• Special resolutions on proposed changesto eligibility requirements for RetiredMember status and inclusion of RetiredFellow status• Returning Officer’s report on the Electionto the Board and State Committeepositions• General business.DECLARATION OF BALLOT FORBOARD POSITIONSAs the number of Board nominations did notexceed the number of available positions, aballot was not necessary to elect the boardmembers. However, as there was more thanone candidate for Queensland, a ballot wasnecessary to determine which candidate wasto be elected to two-year position and whichwas to be elected to a one-year position.The newly elected/re-elected Boardmembers are:• BAYLEY, Mark QLD (2 year position)• LI, Richard NSW (2 year position)• O’HARA, Matt (1 year position)• XU, Hong VIC (2 year position)Please refer to the article on page 7 for detailsof the full 2013/2014 AACMA Board.DECLARATION OF BALLOT FORSTATE COMMITTEE POSITIONSThere were no contested positions forState Committees this year, and thenominees were elected to the relevant StateCommittees. The successful nominees forthe State Committees are outlined below:ACT State Committee• 3 members to be appointed by BoardNSW State Committee• BILTON, Karen• HUANG, Eli• HUYNH, Hoc Ku• LAWRENCE, Cherie• REES, Mei Kin Li• YANG, YifanNT State Liaison Office• 1 member to be appointed by BoardQLD State Committee• HOLLAND, Waveny• MARZINI, Bernard• MATFIN, AndrewSA State Committee• BAI, Gengchen• 2 members to be appointed by BoardTAS State Committee• 3 members to be appointed by BoardVIC State Committee• LAM, Victor• XU, Hong• 1 member to be appointed by BoardWA State Committee• 3 members to be appointed by BoardMembers interested in appointment toa vacant position on a State Committeeor State Liaison Officer position shouldcontact a State Committee member or Tinaat the AACMA office.2013/2014 BOARDThe elected Board for the next 12 months is:• HOLLAND, Waveny QLD• HUYNH, Hoc Ku NSW/ACT• LI, RichardNSW/ACT• O’HARA, MattQLD• PORTER, MichaelSA• BAYLEY, MarkQLD• XU, HongVIC/TAS• ZHENG, Zhen VIC/TASCHANGES TO THE AACMA & AESOMEMORANDA & ARTICLES OFASSOCIATIONThe following changes to the AustralianAcupuncture and Chinese MedicineAssociation Ltd and Acupuncture Ethics andStandards Organisation Ltd Memorandaand Articles of Association were approvedat the 2013 Annual General Meeting.Change to eligibility requirements forRetired Member statusRESOLVED that Article 14IX (RetiredMembers) be amended to reduce theeligibility period from 20 years to 15 years,and that Article 14IX(a) should read:(a) A person may be enrolled as a RetiredMember where he/she:(i) has been a qualified member ofthe Association for a continuousperiod of memebrship of at least15 years; and(ii) is permanently retired fromprofessional health care practice8 | WINTER 2013

AACMA official member newsletterInclusion of Retired Fellow statusRESOLVED That Article 14IX (RetiredMembers) be amended to include provisionfor Retired Fellow status and that a new clause14IX(ab) be added that should read:(ab) A person may be deemed a Retired Fellowwhere he/she:(i) has met the requirements for RetiredMember status; and(ii) is/was a Fellow of AACMAimmediately prior to converting toRetired Member status.additional board appointmentsFollowing the AGM the Board appointed twonew members to the AACMA Board:• Walter SimpsonQLD• Xiaodong YuWAadditional STATE COMMITTEEappointmentsThe Board made appointments to the NSW,VIC, QLD and SA State Committees.Members interested in joining other StateCommittees should contact Tina at theAACMA office.ANNUAL REPORTCompanies are no longer required to circulate printed copies of Annual Reports totheir members. Therefore, in the first AGM mail-out, members were given a form toelect to download the Annual Report from the AACMA website or to have a printedcopy sent by mail. Members who did not respond were taken to have accepted anelectronic copy of the Annual Report. This is an important cost-saving measure as theAnnual Report is a major expense for AACMA and members opting or defaulting toan electronic copy will be assisting the association to reduce costs. Members wanting ahard copy of the Annual Report should contact the AACMA office and request a copy.Alternatively, the Annual Report may be downloaded from the AACMA website navigateto the Annual Report via the item on the Menu.OBTAINING A COPY OF THEASSOCIATION RULESAn updated consolidated copy of theAACMA and AESO Memoranda andArticles of Association can be downloadedfrom the ‘About AACMA’ section of theAACMA website www.acupuncture.org.au.WINTER 2013 | 9

AACMA official member newsletter12 13To ensure I am completely up to date with the regulatory changes from national registration, to expand my knowledge and skills in the area ofmusculo-skeletal pain management, to expand my knowledge and skills in the Chinese herbal treatment of infertility24-25Feb 2013All dayAttended IMC Sydney12Fresh perspective on integrativemedicine and Chinesemedicine.Eveningsof 6, 13,20, 27Mar 2013Eveningsof 7, 14, 21May 201310 June2013January20136pm - 8pm6pm - 8pm9am - 11amOnline seminar series:Obstetrics with XYZCancer seminar series -presented by universityresearcherSeminar on ethical advertisingn/a Journal AJACM Issue 686SAMPLE22Overview of TCM obstetric care.Assessment quiz at end harderthan I expected.Relevant to my two patientswith skin cancers. Revised theirtreatments.Very interesting debate on whyuse of testimonials is prohibited.Current developments inAustralia and great articleon acupuncture research forarthralgia.April 232pm - 5pmMeeting with five localpractitioners3Discussed three case historiesand explored treatment optionsfor IBS.May10am - 12pmPresented problem case to mycolleagues2Lively and insightful discussionabout guarding professionalboundaries and privacy in acountry town. I think we alllearned to think things throughcarefully and remind ourselvesabout patient rights.Jane Practitioner 9999 30 1113Sample responses courtesy of the Chinese Medicine Board of AustraliaWINTER 2013 | 11

AACMA official member newsletterWFAS 2013 SydneyA/Prof Caroline SMITH (New South Wales) 卡 罗 琳 史 密 斯 副 教 授CompleMED, University of Western SydneyThe practice of acupuncture and moxibustion to promote cephalicversion for women with a breech presentation: implications for clinicalpractice and researchA/Prof Hong XU (Victoria) 徐 红 副 教 授Adjunct Professor, Victoria University; AACMA SecretaryFrom the classical to the modern: views on the efficacy and safety ofChinese herbal medicineProf Charlie Changli XUE (Victoria) 薛 长 利 教 授Inaugural Chair of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia; Member, World HealthOrganization (WHO) Expert Advisory Panel for Traditional Medicine, Geneva; Head,School of Health Sciences, RMIT University 澳 大 利 亚 中 医 管 理 局 局 长 、 世 界 卫生 组 织 总 部 传 统 医 学 专 家 委 员 会 委 员 、 澳 大 利 亚 皇 家 墨 尔 本 理 工 大 学 健 康科 学 学 院 院 长Building community trust and protecting public safety: the Australiannational registration of Chinese medicine practitionersA/Prof Chris ZASLAWSKI (New South Wales) 夏 克 立 副 教 授Chair of Standards Australia Mirror Committee for ISO/TC249 for the developmentof international standards in TCM; President of New South Wales Chinese MedicineCouncil; Director of College of TCM, University of Technology, Sydney; Deputy Editorof the Australian Journal of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (AJACM)Standards for Chinese medicine: the quest for modernisation in achanging worldDr Zhen ZHENG (Victoria) 郑 真 博 士Editor-in-Chief, Australian Journal of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (AJACM);Senior lecturer, Discipline of Chinese Medicine, School of Health Sciences, RMITUniversity; Director, AACMAAJACM as a platform for building research culture in Chinesemedicine in AustraliaAn innovative approach to individualised acupuncture treatment: therole of endogenous pain controlsCONFIRMED INTERNATIONAL INVITED SPEAKERSDebra BETTS (New Zealand)University of Western Sydney, Australia; New ZealandThe role of acupuncture in the treatment of threatened miscarriage:findings from a randomised trial and semi structured interviewsDr Bison GUO (United Kingdom) 郭 碧 松 医 生President of Classical Chinese Medicine Society 英 国 古 典 医 学 会 会 长Prof Laixi JI (China) 冀 来 喜 教 授Vice President, Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China 山 西 中医 学 院 副 院 长Specific, combined therapies for conditions responsive to acupunctureand moxibustionDr Lixing LAO (USA) 劳 力 行 教 授Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore,United States of America 美 国 马 里 兰 大 学 医 学 院 结 合 医 学 中 心Acupuncture and Chinese medicine research in the West: status, impactand developmentProf Fanrong LIANG (China) 梁 繁 荣 教 授Vice-President, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China 成 都中 医 药 大 学 副 校 长Central neural mechanisms of specific effects of acupuncture points:Studies using functional brain imagingProf Jaung-Geng LIN (Taiwan) 林 昭 庚 教 授China Medical University, Taiwan 中 国 医 药 大 学Safe needling depth of acupuncture points: standardization neededProf Jieguang SUN (Hong Kong) 孙 介 光 教 授Director, Hong Kong International Tongue Acupuncture Research Clinic, China(Hong Kong) 香 港 国 际 舌 针 研 究 治 疗 中 心 主 任Tongue acupuncture (See also post-conference workshop)Prof Shu WANG (China) 王 舒 教 授Vice-President, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional ChineseMedicine, China 天 津 中 医 药 大 学 第 一 附 属 医 院Research on acupuncture treatment for migraineProf Jinsheng YANG (China) 杨 金 生 教 授Deputy Director, Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy ofChinese Medical Sciences, China 中 国 中 医 科 学 院 针 灸 研 究 所 副 所 长Academician Cheng Xin Nong’s clinical experience of treatmentsfor painProf Mingde ZHENG (China) 郑 明 德 教 授Chief Expert of Electro-acupuncture, World Federation of Acupuncture-MoxibustionSocieties, China 世 界 针 灸 学 会 联 合 会 电 子 针 灸 首 席 专 家Holography theory and electronic holographic acupuncture on humanprotruding body partsCONFIRMED LOCAL INVITED SPEAKERSChristine BERLE (New South Wales) 克 斯 蒂 娜 伯 尔University of Technology, Sydney; Former AESO PresidentTCM pattern differentiation for Hepatitis C VirusDr Sue COCHRANE (New South Wales) 休 科 克 伦 博 士University of Western SydneyFrom apprenticeship to the classroom – the teaching of TCMhand skillsDaniel DENG (New South Wales) 邓 汉 文Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese MedicineWorkshop: Body evidence in acupunctureDr Mary GARVEY (New South Wales) 玛 丽 加 维 博 士University of Technology, SydneyChinese medicine history and contemporary practice in the WestStephen JANZ (Queensland) 斯 蒂 芬 杰 斯Practitioner member for Queensland, Chinese Medicine Board of Australia; FormerAACMA PresidentThe Chinese Medicine Board of Australia’s policy on infectionprevention and control for acupuncture practiceDr Danforn LIM (New South Wales) 林 奇 恩 医 生University of New South Wales Medical SchoolAcupuncture treatment of PCOS: the latest evidence from RCTsJohn McDONALD (Queensland) 约 翰 麦 克 唐 纳Griffith UniversityThe effects of acupuncture on mucosal immunity in perennial allergicrhinitis: A 3-arm randomized controlled trialPhillip VANDERZEIL (Queensland) 菲 利 普 范 德 泽 尔Former AACMA PresidentAcupuncture protocol for pre-birth preparation and childbirthDr Tony ZHANG (Victoria) 张 林 博 士Head of Chinese medicine program, RMIT UniversityAcupuncture for smoking cessationDr Xiaoshu ZHU (New South Wales) 朱 小 纾 博 士Director of TCM academic program, University of Western Sydney; PractitionerMember for NSW, Chinese Medicine Board of Australia; Group Working Editorof the Cochrane CollaborationExploring roles of Chinese medicine in cancer care in AustraliaWINTER 2013 | 15

jinG-luoOTHER PRESENTATIONSListed on this page is a selected list ofconfirmed oral presentations.Assessment of abstracts and confirmationof presentations by the Academic/ScientificCommittee are still in progress and onlypresentations that had been formally acceptedas of the date of this report are listed.For a full list of submitted abstracts, pleasego to the Abstracts Received page on theWFAS 2013 website: www.acupuncture.org.au/Events_and_Conferences/WFAS_Sydney_2013/Abstracts_received.aspx.Most abstracts of delegates from China arebeing assessed by the Chinese AcademicWFAS 2013 SydneyCommittee before being submitted to the LocalOrganising Committee. They are therefore notyet included in the list of abstracts. These willbe uploaded onto the Abstracts Received pageonce when they have been approved.This list of submitted abstracts is orderedaccording to date and time of receipt.Ralf-Gerrit KUNZ – GermanyNew developments in the treatment of eye diseases with acupunctureLily Luzina-CHJU – RussiaAlternative treatment for facial palsyJuan José SÁNCHEZ – VenezuelaThe typologies: clinical diagnostic and therapeutics from NeiJing chapter 57Karen BILTON – AustraliaInvestigating the reliability of Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (1); andEvaluating the Heart according to Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (CCPD)– Workshop (2)Kevin RYAN – AustraliaTreatment of functional TMJ syndromes with acupuncture pointsChris McKEON – AustraliaAcupuncture for chemotherapy and radiotherapy side effects – protocolsand precautionsThomas BRAUN – GermanyAcupuncture treatment for primary hypertensionCedric CHEUNG – CanadaRelating phlegm and gastric carcinoma and treatmentSarah FOGARTY – AustraliaThe views of patients with anorexia nervosa receiving an acupuncture oracupressure interventionWei Ling HUANG – BrazilApex ear bleeding and dietary counselling in patients with anxiety treated withauricular acupuncture – a double blind study (1); and Medication, apex earbleeding, and diet in patients with depression treated with auricular acupuncture– a double blind study (2)Kate ROBERTS - New ZealandDoes it really matter?’: students’ perception of the Huang Di Neijing SuwenMike ARMOUR – New ZealandFrom clinical practice to clinical trial: the development of a clinical trial protocolfor period pain (1); and How we treat women’s health: The results of the 2012Australian and New Zealand Women’s Health Practitioner Survey (2)Michael POPPLEWELL – AustraliaTCM diagnosis: Inter-rater reliability and the effects of normalisation (1); andTCM diagnosis: Choosing the correct inter-rater statistic is vital (2)Clare PYERS – AustraliaInterpreting blood tests according to Chinese medicineBin Jiang WU – CanadaTop ten trends on internationalization of traditional Chinese medicineShuai ZHENG – AustraliaDevelopment of a novel questionnaire for the TCM pattern diagnosis of stressWarren COCHRAN – AustraliaBleed the vein or puncture the point: a consideration of the proposed nexusbetween phlebotomy and acupunctureWaveny HOLLAND – AustraliaAlzheimer’s disease/dementia: What can Chinese medicine do?Yun SHEN – AustraliaHow does acupuncture assist in vitro fertilization (IVF): the evidence fromsystematic reviewsTim BARRETT – AustraliaClinical application of acupuncture and other interventions in the treatment of the ShenFrancois CRACOLICI – ItalyOsteo-articular pathology at public hospital of integrated medicine of PitiglianoMeiyan GUO – ChinaThe importance of harmony in cancer treatmentFabio ZAMPIERI – ItalyTraining in acupuncture: A Free Acupuncture Clinic (FAC) ProjectMaria Rosa SPERONELLO – ItalyTreatment of children in a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) setting:A survey of 10 years private clinical practiceAmber MOORE – AustraliaChinese medicine in Australia – the nature of practice and perspectives ofpractitioners and key stakeholdersBo-Ying MA – United KingdomTreatment of emotional illnesses with some special acupointsLihua XU – USAThe efficacy of acupuncture in treatment of functional nausea, bloating andabdominal pain in patients on the characteristics of the electrogastrogram (EGG)Yifang TIAN – CanadaXuanyuan auricular acupuncture – Target weight lossChristine BERLE – AustraliaThe effect of acupuncture treatment compared to sham laser for lateral elbow pain:A randomised controlled pilot studyHsiewe Ying (Amy) TAN – AustraliaChallenges of clinical trials on Chinese medicine with the paediatric populationChao-Nan YANG – TaiwanEvaluation of auricular points treatment for obstructive sleep apneaShengfeng HSU – TaiwanRecent progress of acupuncture studies in TaiwanRamon Maria CALDUCH – SpainThe official regulation of Chinese medicine studies in EuropeEllen VAN DER HALL – The NetherlandsTuning forks, an efficient tool within acupuncture and tuina treatments – WorkshopJiali YUAN – AustraliaAncient magic ‘Five Element Acupuncture’Victor XIAO – AustraliaEffectively diagnosing & treating 12 meridians-organs by using 12 key point: newway to make TCM acupuncture easy & simplified by breakthrough difficulties inpulse diagnosis & point selectionShulan YANG – AustraliaHow to improve life style: based on the theory of ‘Five taxations and Seven Damages’Qiang CHEN – Australia and Houchi DUNG – United States of AmericaParadoxical status of acupuncture points and predictable pain – WorkshopJeonhee JANG – United States of AmericaMuscle meridian acupuncture for treatment of obesityDavid LEE – AustraliaDry needling – ‘a half bucket of water’ in acupunctureWalter SIMPSON – AustraliaRelevance of the internal arts in Chinese medicine – Workshop16 | WINTER 2013

AACMA official member newsletterPOST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPSWFAS 2013 SydneyThe WFAS Sydney 2013 Organising Committee is delighted to provide details about the Post-Conference Workshops to be held on Monday evening and all day Tuesday (4 & 5 November 2013).The details for the post-conference workshops are provisional and subject to change before thefinal program is announced.Workshop AMonday 4 November, 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3 hours)Topic: Tongue AcupuncturePresenter: Prof Sun Jieguang 孙 介 光 教 授Director, Hong Kong InternationalTongue Acupuncture Research Clinic,China (Hong Kong) 香 港 国 际 舌 针 研 究治 疗 中 心 主 任Workshop Fee: $75 (for WFAS 2013delegates); $200 (for non-delegates)Dr. Sun is currently Professor of the ChinaAcupuncture Moxibustion Association andan Expert of the Hong Kong InternationalTongue Acupuncture (Brain Disorders)Research Clinic.About Tongue Acupuncture(by Prof Sun)Tongue acupuncture is a techniquethat treats illness through acupunctureapplied to the tongue. Dr Sun Jie Guanghas been studying and practising TongueAcupuncture for over 30 years. Throughhis extensive scientific research andclinical practice, Dr Sun has discoveredover 40 acupoints on the tongue thatcorrespond to various organs and parts ofthe body, revealing relationships betweenthe positive points underneath the tongueand diseases of corresponding bodyparts, between brain disorders and plicasublingualis swelling, as well as specialand immediate therapeutic effects intreating some intractable diseases. DrSun developed the first complete tongueacupuncture points chart. He is theauthor of the first extant monograph ofPractical Tongue Acupuncture and hasover 20 publications in this field.Workshop BTuesday 5 November, 9:30 am – 5:30 PM (6 hours)Topic: Triple-Dredging Acupuncture针 灸 三 通 法 简 介Presenter: Dr He Xiaojing 贺 小 靖Workshop Fee: $150 (for WFAS 2013delegates); $350 (for non-delegates)Dr He Xiaojing is the granddaughter ofHe Puren, master of traditional Chinesemedicine. Dr He obtained her acupunctureskills from both study at Tianjin Universityof Traditional Chinese Medicine and theclinical practice under the instruction ofher grandfather for more than 10 years. Shespecialises in the treatment of gynaecologicaldiseases, skin diseases and various kinds ofpain. Apart from several research papers, DrHe participated in the writing and editingof Illustrated Manipulation of Triple-Dredging Acupuncture, an introduction ofmaster He’s acupuncture theory. Dr He wasawarded the city prize for advanced scienceand technology by the Tianjin governmentin China.About Triple-DredgingAcupuncture (by Dr He Xiaojing)This is an acupuncture theory developedby Prof He Puren on the basis of both theclassical theories and his own experience.The main body of this theory consistsof three acupuncture techniques; thatis, Mild Dredging by filiform needle,Warm Dredging by fire acupuncture andmoxibustion, and Forcible Dredging bythree-edged needle and bloodletting.Prof He holds that unobstructed channelsand meridians functioning as passagewaysfor all the substances, energies andinformation (qi and blood in TCM) isthe absolute basis for normal life activities.Diseases develop when the channels areblocked or obstructed, making the organsnot be able to coordinate with each otherand at the same time be cut off fromnutrients. And vice versa: when an organmalfunctions, the affiliated channels willalso be affected. This forms a vicious circlethat worsens the condition. Therefore,although the causes of diseases vary, thereis a sole and ultimate interpretation of thepathological changes in human body –qi and blood stagnation resulted fromchannel-meridian obstruction. Thisis the theoretical basis for Prof He’sproposition: most diseases are causedby qi stagnation.The fundamental mechanism ofacupuncture treatment is to help qi andblood to circulate smoothly along thechannels and meridians by stimulatingcertain acupoints. This feature andadvantage of acupuncture fits in preciselywith the Triple-Dredging theory.Based on these theories, Dr He didmuch research on classical acupuncturetechniques including filiform acupuncture,fire acupuncture, moxibustion, cuppingand bloodletting to propose and perfecthis own theory of when and how to usethese techniques. He classified thosetechniques into three groups calledMild Dredging, Warm Dredging andForcible Dredging and defined respectiveapplication conditions. Prof He’s Triple-Dredging Acupuncture has received apositive response in clinical practice.WINTER 2013 | 17

jinG-luoA NEEDLE’S A NEEDLE:DRY NEEDLING UPDATEIf it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck andnot a swan or a chicken.The increasing prevalence of the term ‘dryneedling’ is an issue that has confused andmisled the public, as well as upset andoffended many qualified and registeredacupuncturists. This is also a growingproblem internationally as more nationsintroduce regulation of acupuncturists.Purpose of registrationThe primary purpose of regulating aprofession is to protect public healthand safety. In order to achieve nationalregistration for the Chinese medicineprofession, AACMA was required todemonstrate that the negative impacts ofrestricting who can practise in a professionare outweighed by the benefits to publichealth and safety. In simple terms, we hadto prove that it was more dangerous tothe public not to regulate than it was tomaintain the status quo (that anyone wasable to practise in the profession).Therefore, we need to remind ourselves thatthe practice of acupuncture was consideredby Health Ministers to be so dangerousin the hands of unqualified practitionersthat regulation and restriction of whocould call themselves an acupuncturist orwho could advertise acupuncture serviceswas warranted.In our view, using the term ‘dry needling’ tomask what is in fact a limited acupuncturetreatment is false and misleading conduct.Some bodies, such as the AustralianPhysiotherapy Association, recommendthat their members doing acupuncturecall it ‘dry needling’ until they can get anendorsement standard for acupuncture.This supports our view that the term‘dry needling’ is simply being used as aeuphemism for acupuncture to get aroundthe protection of title provisions of thenational law.The situation is being further aggravatedfrom verbal reports that some registeredhealth practitioners are advising patients that‘dry needling’ provided by them is superior18 | WINTER 2013and more effective than acupuncture beingprovided by a registered acupuncturist.AACMA considers this type of conductto be a breach of the AHPRA commonCode of Conduct clause 4.2 (Respect forcolleagues and other practitioners).Acupuncture versus dry needlingQuality acupuncture services are not simplythe insertion of acupuncture needles. Thepractice involves comprehensive patientassessment, diagnosis, and individualisedtreatment plans. Practitioners now complete4 – 5 year full-time study bachelor degreeor higher degree qualifications.The growing practice of ‘dry needling’by unqualified practitioners is even moredangerous to the public as it is using onlyone aspect of acupuncture – insertion of anacupuncture needle – without all the otheraspects of treatment that make acupuncturesafe and effective. Not only that, it is beingprovided in an environment where thereno standards.Trigger points have a long history of use inacupuncture. They are called ashi points.All trigger points are ashi points, but not allashi points would be deemed trigger points.This is because a point that is painful onpressure may be indicative of some otherpathology and not just a musculoskeletalcondition. A qualified acupuncturistconsiders all the clinical evidence to arrive ata holistic diagnosis in order to appropriatelytreat any underlying condition. Respondingto the patient’s reported painful symptomswith dry needling only mean that someunderlying conditions may be left untreatedand possibly progress into somethingmore serious.While trigger point acupuncture is a usefuland valuable part of acupuncture, treatmentof musculoskeletal conditions solely bytrigger point acupuncture may not be thebest way to treat these patients.Dry needling using acupuncture needlesis simply one aspect of an acupuncturetreatment – minus all the important partsthat lead to a holistic and competenttreatment of a patient.Some proponents of dry needling claim thatis it something different from acupuncture.However, it is important to know that theterm ‘dry needling’ was originally coinedto differentiate it from ‘wet needling’ orpoint injection, and involved the use ofa hypodermic syringe with no injectablematerial (hence ‘dry’ as opposed to ‘wet’).The term ‘dry needling’ was not originallyintended to refer to the use of acupunctureneedles which are thin and solid, and do notinvolve the cutting of muscle fibre with athick and hollow syringe that has a sharpcutting edge at its pointy end.Indeed, most current proponents of dryneedling use an acupuncture needle becausea hypodermic syringe (dry needle) hurtstoo much.Treatment using trigger points is not limitedto Chinese medicine practice – if massageis applied, then it is a massage treatment; ifa dry hypodermic syringe is used, then it isdry needling; and if an acupuncture needleis used, then it is acupuncture.However, the core issue is patient perception.If an acupuncture needle is used, nomatter what the practitioner calls it, it isacupuncture and that is what patients willgenerally perceive it to be. What confusesthe patient is the representation thatwhat they clearly see to be acupuncture issomething else.It is ironic that when we finally get nationalregistration, ensuring that new entrants tothe profession have the highest educationalstandards possible, the national law doesnothing to prevent acupuncture beingprovided at the lowest possible level underthe title of ‘dry needling’.Continues Page 32...

AACMA official member newsletterAcupuncture emerging as promisingtherapy for soldiers with PTSDBreaking NewsAcupuncture is emerging as an effectivetreatment for soldiers returning from warzones suffering acute and chronic painconditions, stress disorders and the ongoingeffects of mild head injuries.A report published in the Psychiatric Annalsreveals that nearly one in five returningveterans is affected by post traumatic stressdisorder (PTSD) or the comorbid conditionof depression, but exposure-based therapiesare not always feasible or appropriate giventhe setting – which is often on the battlefield.Practitioners have found acupuncturetreatments useful as frequently for stresssymptoms (anger, anxiety, insomnia,agitation, fear and concentrationdifficulties) as for ‘kit neck’ and ‘kit back’,the persistent musculoskeletal problemscaused by wearing heavy protective gear andcarrying weapons, authors Robert Koffmanand Joseph Helms claim.‘As challenges to provide useful therapeuticstrategies to deployed troops limit classicalinterventions, integrative medicine offers thehope of providing more choices and withthose options, the sense of empowermentover one’s own recovery,’ they write.Koffman performed acupuncture onactive-duty service members with psychoemotionalinjuries in a number of battlefieldlocations, from foxholes to the interior oftactical vehicles.In one such case, a 33-year-old Marinewas medically retired seven years beforereceiving acupuncture treatments.‘He suffered crush injuries to both wristsfrom landing on outstretched arms afterbeing catapulted from an armoured vehiclewhen it plunged into a crater created by anIED,’ the authors note.‘In addition to the pain and restriction inmovement he had from damaged bones,metal plates surgically inserted into hiswrists, and surgical scars, he stated witha flat affect that most days he just didnot care about what happened next inhis life.’After being provided with acupuncturetreatment, he reported that he’d slept forseven consecutive hours the night after thetreatment – the longest he’d experiencedsince his injury.‘Similarly bimonthly visits over 6 monthsreduced his extremity pain to a manageablediscomfort without pain medications, andtransformed his hypervigilant, irritable, suicidalstate to a calm, focused and reintegratedhusband, father and veteran,’ the authors say.The treatment facilitated a ‘more healthyand adaptive compartmentalization of histrauma, allowing his psyche to process histraumas in a less affect-laden manner.’Koffman, R.L.& Helms, J.M. (2013),Acupuncture and PTSD: ‘Come forthe Needles, Stay for the Therapy’,Psychiatric Annals, 43:5, 236-239Outsource your dispensing to usAustralia’s only quality assured (TGA licensed) Chinese herbal medicine dispensary.Free up valuable clinic time.Earn an income from the herbs you prescribe.No more cash flow constraints.No more expiring or deteriorating stock.Build your own formula or order from an extensive list of classical formulas.Broad range of the highest quality granules dispensed to your exact specifications.Fast, Australia-wide delivery.It’s easy to register, simply visit:www.theherbbooth.com.au1300 650 402AHPRA registered acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists only.TGA Licence No.: MI-2009-LI-05360-3WINTER 2013 | 19

jinG-luoMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATETHE WAY FORWARDAACMA is delighted to announce two recent new appointments, whichreflect our renewed focus on communications, media and marketing inline with AACMA’s strategic vision for the future.Members and the AACMA NationalOffice alike will be sorry to bid farewellto Publications and Promotions OfficerJulia Starkey, who has championed manyinitiatives including the redesign of membernewsletter Jing-Luo, regular member emailcampaigns (including the professionallydesigned monthly E-News) and the launchof the AACMA website and its ownMember’s Area. Julia is moving on to anexciting time, focusing on her yoga teachingand practice and spending time overseas.She will also remain involved with AACMAprojects on a consultancy basis.AACMA has taken this opportunity torenew focus on communications, media andmarketing, Shining a spotlight on ‘messagesand messaging’, the first strategic initiativeof AACMA’s overall strategic plan, involvescommunicating key messages across arange of platforms. By placing a dedicatedfocus upon education and promotion ofthe Chinese medicine profession, we hopeto increase patient numbers, enhance thereputation and credibility of the professionand boost the uptake of future practitionersby encouraging more awareness of Chinesemedicine as a career. Building AACMA’sprofile as the peak professional body isalso important. With 40 years behindus, and many milestones such as national20 | WINTER 2013registration reached along the way, it’s timeto celebrate our accomplishments!Accordingly, AACMA welcomes two newstaff members to freshly-restructured roles.Talina McKenzie joins AACMA as our fulltimeCommunications Officer to providedevelopment, editing, writing and designin relation to AACMA publications andmarketing materials, including Jing-Luo,the annual report, monthly e-news andthe Australian Journal of Acupuncture andChinese Medicine (AJACM). Talina willtackle each day at AACMA armed witha decade of experience producing a widevariety of publications, books and literaryevents in Brisbane, London and Sydney.Denise Cullen also joins the AACMAteam as Media and Marketing Officer in apart-time capacity (Tuesday to Thursday).A psychology graduate and former healthjournalist whose work has appeared ina range of publications including TheAustralian, body+soul and Slimming, Denisewill provide a targeted focus on media andmarketing for the organisation, its membersand the profession of acupuncture andChinese herbal medicine.Contact information and areas ofresponsibility for Denise and Talina canbe found on page 46.AACMA Media & Marketing OfficerDenise CullenAACMA Communications OfficerTalina McKenzie

AACMA official member newsletterMedia and Communications Updateuq celebrates chinese culturewith BAGUAZHANG demonstrationAACMA Board Vice-President Walter Simpson was recently invited togive a demonstration of baguazhang as part of the UQ Chinese BridgeCompetition Ceremony.The Chinese Bridge is a world-wide competition for universitystudents, who compete in divisions such as Cultural Knowledge, OralPresentation and Cultural Arts Performance. The competition givesnon-native-Chinese participants an opportunity to showcase theirtalents and passion for Chinese language and culture. Since its launchin 2002, more than 50000 students from 50 countries have participatedin this annual competition.The ceremonial presentation was held on May 25, where Wally Simpsonwas honoured to present awards to prize winners and to demonstrate theancient practice of baguazhang – a fitting performance for an initiativethat serves to celebrate Chinese culture.For more information on the Chinese Bridge Competition, visitwww.uq.edu.au/confucius.aacma member surveyWIN1 YEAR AACMAMEMBERSHIP!AACMA Vice-President Wally Simpson demonstrating baguazhang atthe UQ Chinese Bridge Competition CeremonyAACMA prides itself on being a member-drivenorganisation. It’s important to us that we exceedyour expectations, but in order to do that, we needto better understand your needs and priorities.In July, we will be distributing a short survey tohelp us improve our services. Keep an eye outfor an email bulletin when the survey is open;alternatively, if you would prefer a printed copy,please contact the AACMA office and we will mailone out to you.The survey will allow you to give feedback in areassuch as member benefits, CPD activities, lobbying,media and communications. By filling it out, youwill help shape the activities of AACMA and theways we can support practitioners – plus, you willgo in the draw to win a complimentary membershipfor one year!WINTER 2013 | 21

jinG-luoMedia and Communications UpdateSOUTH AUSTRALIAN HEALTH PRACTITIONERS TRIBUNALCalls for Expressions of InterestOn 1 July 2012, with the incorporationof the Chinese medicine health professioninto the National Registration andAccreditation Scheme, expressions ofinterest were sought for appointmentsto the panel of health practitionersof the South Australian HealthPractitioners Tribunal.The Tribunal hears disciplinary proceedingsagainst health practitioners registeredunder the Health Practitioner RegulationNational Law and appeals from personsagainst a decision of the national healthprofession regulatory board.While some Chinese medicine practitionershave been appointed to the panel, a secondcall for nominations is being made toensure that matters before the Tribunal canproceed as quickly as possible.To be eligible for appointment to thepanel of registered health practitionerspersons must:• hold general registration under theHealth Practitioner RegulationNational Law;• have no conditions or notationsrecorded on their registration;• have not been the subject of anyprevious disciplinary proceedings;and• not be serving on any committee,panel or similar of a national healthprofession regulatory board.Appointments to the panel of healthpractitioners will be for a period of upto three years, and persons serving onthe Tribunal will be remunerated fortheir time.Each nomination should be accompaniedwith a brief curriculum vitae and ashort statement outlining the nominee’ssuitability for appointment to the panel to:Ms Kathy AhwanPolicy and Legislation UnitDepartment for Health and AgeingPO Box 287RUNDLE MALL SA 5000Or by email: policy&legislation@health.sa.gov.au.The closing date for nominations isFriday, 14 June 2013.Should you have any further questionsin relation to nominations to the SouthAustralian Health Practitioners Tribunalpanel please contact Ms Ahwan on(08) 8226 0715.Advance your practiceBrisbane7th & 8th ofSeptember 2013AACMA Members: $99014 CPEPOINTSwww.acupuncturepointinjection.com.au“A practice-changing two day workshop.Participants will systematically learn howto use Acupuncture Point InjectionTherapy in conjunction with dailyacupuncture theory and practice.”info@acupuncturepointinjection.com.auAACMA CEO Judy James featured inEndeavour’s WellSpring MagazineEndeavour’s WellSpring Magazine, aimed at alumni andcommunity in health, fitness and beauty, published a feature onAACMA and its CEO Judy James in its April 2013 edition. Inthe article Judy shares her thoughts about the future of Chinesemedicine in Australia, offers hints for students breaking into theprofession, and explores the changes she has seen over the pastthree decades.Visit www.acupuncture.org.au/News to read the full article.22 | WINTER 2013

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advertisEMENT“Our vision is to promote the wisdomof TCM to everyone and provide moreconvenient and effective TCM productsthrough modernization and continuousresearch, so that everyone can enjoya longer, healthier and happier life,"CALVIN CHAN, Managing Director,Nong’s International LimitedFor the tenth year running, Nong’s has proved itself as one of the leading brandsin the herbal granule industry. According to Chan, the brand loyalty is notestablished by chance.“We have been focusing on innovation and constantly responded to ourcustomers’ changing needs. This is achieved through innovative productdevelopment and professionalism championed by our business partners all overthe world.”WHY NONG’S HERBS?Nong’s herbs are developed to provide quality and convenient herbal medicinesolutions to replace the use of raw herbs while abiding by the TCM principles.Therefore, great dissolvability is the key to dosage accuracy and efficacy of TCM.Nong’s herbs can be dissolved in hot water clearly so that patients taking theherbal drink can experience the same taste, smell and most importantly, theeffects of decocted herbs.WHAT IS THE CONCENTRATION RATIO OF NONG’S HERBS?Most Nong’s single herbal granules are produced in the ratio of 1:5. A 1:5 ratiosimply means 1 gram of granule is equivalent to 5 grams of raw herbs. Afterdissolving in hot water, the 1 gram granule provides exactly the same amount ofingredients as 5 grams of decocted raw herbs. Here is how the ratio 1:5 isachieved. During the concentration phrase, the herbal extract is made tobecome a thick liquid. When it becomes thick enough; it will undergo the nextphase during which the total volume will be reduced to 20% (due toconcentration), thus achieving the 1:5 ratio.Chinese herbs normally contain many medicinal ingredients, which are to beextracted and made into granules. The concentration of each granule dependson the amount that can be extracted from each kind of herb, which is clearlystated in Chinese pharmacopeia. Some herbs have larger amount of extracts bynature, for example Mai Dong. Its total extract contents can be at least 60%.Other herbs will lose some extracts if their volumes are reduced to the 20% level.However, higher concentration does not necessarily mean better quality orstronger potency. Herbal efficacy depends on the total amount of medicinalingredients. That is why Nong’s herb, Dang Gui, having a ratio of 1:3, is muchstronger than some other brand’s Dang Gui with a ratio of 1:5.WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING DEXTRIN AS EXCIPIENT?Dextrin is normally made from starch in potato, corn, rice, and wheat and 100%allergy-free. It is a group of low molecular weight carbohydrates produced byenacting the process of hydrolysis on starches. Hydrolysis involves splitting waterup into its basic components and allowing these components to be attached toother molecules. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals as thickening andbinding agent. It is like a natural fiber, which can enhance the body's naturalability to excrete. One of the obvious and unparalleled advantages in usingdextrin is its dissolvability. Granules made with dextrin can be dissolved in hotwater completely. Once it is dissolved, no matter after how long, no deposit willever come out. Furthermore, granules made with starch is not suitable for patientswith diabetes and/or allergic to corn.THE BEST PLACE OF ORIGINHigh efficacy granules must come fromhigh grade herbs. Nong’s herbs arecollected from regions where the bestherbs can be found. For examples,Nong’s Ban Xia ( 半 夏 ) and Gou Ji Zi ( 枸 杞子 ) come from Hubei Jingzhou andNingxia Zhongning respectively. Theyare the typical regions for quality herbs.Nong’s adheres to very stringent andscientific authentication procedures inprocuring these herbs. Nong’s also hasin-house farms for special herbs likeGinseng ( 人 參 ) and Du Zhong ( 杜 仲 ).Nong’s grows Du Zhong at 300-1300meters above sea level with moist,slightly acidic soil, which is also rich inhumus. The herb is collected from thedry bark of Cortex Eucommia.Nong’s Ban Xia from Hubei JingzhouUnqualifiedDi LongSales EnquiriesDi LongExclusive to Pivot Supplies Pty LtdPhone: 02 9873 5466Fax: 02 8587 0085Email: info@nongs.com.auWe are committed to you and your bestpractice. Keep up with the latest atnongs.com.auDrying Granulation and Testing PackagingThe extract powder isthen granulated andpacked into sachets orbottles in the cleanrooms. For herbscontaining essential oils,advanced ß-cyclodextrinentrapment technologyis applied to seal thevolatile oil in theparticles, which can onlybe released whendissolved in hot water.All packets of productsmust go through multipletests like microbial,heavy metal andpesticides residuesbefore final packaging.An external laboratory issometimes hired todouble-check thefinished products inaddition to the in-houselaboratory through theQC & QA, which areindependent fromproduction.

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AACMA official member newsletterAdvertising of price information – extracts from cmba advertising guidelinesInformation in advertising of regulated health services about the price of proceduresmust be clear and not misleading. If the advertising is for goods or equipment thatfall within the definition of a therapeutic good under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989(Cwlth), then the advertising must comply with the Therapeutic Goods AdvertisingCode 2007 and the Price Information Code of Practice as updated from time to time.It is generally difficult to provide an accurate price of a health service in anadvertisement due to the personal nature of such services and the number ofvariables involved in the treatment of each person. Any person advertising regulatedhealth services should be very careful when including price information in healthservice advertising due to the significant potential for such information to misleador encourage the unnecessary use of health services.If fees and price information are to be advertised, then price information shouldbe exact, with all fees for services clearly identifiable, and any conditions or othervariables to an advertised price or fee disclosed.Practitioners or other persons who advertise services:• must not use phrases like ‘as low as’ or ‘lowest prices’, or similar wordsor phrases when advertising fees for services, prices for products or priceinformation, or stating an instalment amount without stating the total cost• should not compensate or give anything of value to a representative of thepress, radio, television or other communication medium for professionalpublicity unless the fact of compensation is made known publicly• must not advertise time-limited and special offers.[CMBA Advertising Guidelines]MEMBER EXPELLEDMembers are notified that Ms MariaBenxia Wu was expelled fromAACMA in June 2013. The mostrecent complaint was from a privatehealth insurer that had undertaken anaudit of Ms Wu’s electronic claims andrecord-keeping. The latest complaintfollowed two previous investigationsabout the use of her membership nameand number on receipts issued byanother practitioner. Those previousinvestigations had resulted in periodsof suspension and a DisciplinaryCommittee fine.Most members value the benefitsof AACMA membership. However,membership also carries duties andresponsibilities, one of which is toconduct one’s practice in a professionaland ethical manner and in such a waythat does not bring the profession orAACMA into disrepute.TGA: labelling and product informationThe TGA is currently reviewing its policy and standardsfor advertising therapeutic products to the general public.As part of that review, the issue of off-label claims topractitioners is being considered. One option is that onlyregistered health practitioners be permitted to access off-labelinformation about a TGA-listed/registered product and thatunregistered healthcare practitioners only be permitted toreceive the same information as the general public – thatis, only the claims about the product that are permitted onthe label.As the approved indications for labels for listed medicines aregeneric at best, this could result in a crisis in complementarymedicine practice and industry sustainability.If adopted, unregistered health practitioners would not beable to legally access any other information about a product,such as off-label indications and clinical uses. For example,a registered Chinese medicine practitioner would be ableto access off-label information about TCM, homoeopathicand natural therapy product, whereas a naturopath orhomoeopath could not.While this approach may bring substantial advantages forregistered practitioners and would address the concerns ofChinese medicine practitioners about the use of Chineseherbal product by non-TCM practitioners, this will notresult in the provision of better health care by unregisteredhealth practitioners. It will simply starve them of importantinformation about the products they use as part of patient care.Therefore, it is important that we take a broader view and alsolook to long-term negative impacts that may flow on to theChinese medicine profession. There are potential significantnegative impacts on the sustainability of the industry thatsupplies TGA-listed product to practitioners, both registeredand unregistered. Although Chinese medicine practitionerswould not be directly affected in the short term, the impactsmay flow on to affect the sustainable supply of TCM and otherproduct to Chinese medicine practitioners.The ongoing issues potentially detrimental to the naturaltherapies and complementary medicines should serve as awake-up call to the unregistered health professions to activelypursue national registration for the long-term benefit of theirprofessions and the public.AACMA CEO, Judy James, will be attending a forum in Julycalled by the Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia(CHC) to discuss these issues and options for moving forward.A submission is being prepared on this issue and will be availableto members once completed.Please also refer to the article on the Natural Therapies reviewon the following pages for other issues affecting the unregisteredhealth professions.WINTER 2013 | 27

jinG-luonatural therapies reviewIn the May 2013 Budget, the Federal Government announcedfunding to conduct a review of the Australian GovernmentRebate on Private Health Insurance for the natural therapies.A detailed article providing the details of this review waspublished in the December 2012 Jing-Luo and informationabout the decision was published in the June 2012 Jing-Luo.Background InformationThe scope of the review is to examine theevidence of clinical efficacy, cost effectiveness,safety and quality of in scope naturaltherapies. Natural therapies covered underthe review are:– currently covered under private healthinsurance;– not subsidised directly under Medicare;and– not provided by a health professionalaccredited under the Australian HealthPractitioner Regulation Agency.The final list of in scope therapies is belowand has been compiled from informationprovided by private health insurers as atDecember 2012–January 2013:– Alexander Technique– Aromatherapy– Ayurveda– Biochemistry– Bowen Therapy– Buteyko– Deep Tissue Massage– Feldenkrais– Herbalist– Hypnotherapy– Iridology– Kinesiology– Lymphatic Drainage– Massage therapy– Myofascial Release– Myotherapy– Naturopathy– Nutrition– Pilates– Psychotherapy– Reflexology– Remedial Massage– Rolfing– Shiatsu– Sports Therapy Massage– Swedish Massage– Tai Chi28 | WINTER 2013– Thai Massage– Therapeutic Massage– Western Herbalism– Yoga– HomeopathyFollowing the completion of the review,the Government will introduce throughregulation a list of natural therapiesthat have demonstrated the necessaryevidence base and which can continueto attract the rebate. It is proposedthat these changes will take effect from1 January 2014.The National Health and Medical ResearchCouncil (NHMRC) is assisting theDepartment with the review by undertakingan evidence review of all in scope therapies,including assessing stakeholder submissions.Evidence will be assessed in the context of theNHMRC’s Additional Levels of Evidence andGrades for Recommendations for Developersof Guidelines.Natural Therapy Review AdvisoryCommitteeThe NHMRC’s findings will be examinedby the Department’s Natural TherapyReview Advisory Committee. The AdvisoryCommittee will provide advice to theAustralian Government about the naturaltherapies that have been found to beunderpinned by an evidence base.The Advisory Committee is chaired bythe Chief Medical Officer and includesmembers from the natural therapy andprivate health insurance industries,consumers and clinical experts as follows:– Professor Chris Baggoley (Chair) –Department of Health and Ageing– Dr Raymond Khoury – AustralianTraditional Medicine Society– Mr Jim Olds – Australian NaturalTherapists Association– Ms Eta Brand – Australian NaturopathicPractitioners Association– Mr Craig Simonetto – Private HealthcareAustralia– Dr Brian Hanning – Health InsuranceRestricted Membership Associationof Australia– Dr Ken Harvey – Consumers HealthForum of Australia– Ms Alison Marcus – Consumers HealthForum of Australia– Professor Paul Glasziou – Technicalexpert (medical)– Ms Debbie Rigby – Technical expert(pharmacy)– Mr Glen Ruscoe - Technical expert(physiotherapy)The Advisory Committee Terms ofReference are available at the Department’swebsite www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phi-naturaltherapies-tor.Submissions to the ReviewThe Department received 46 submissionsin relation to the review. Submissionswere required to include evidence thatdemonstrates the clinical efficacy, costeffectiveness, safety and quality of in scopenatural therapies. Submissions by noninvitedorganisations were also accepted.The submission process is now closed.Submissions will be published on theDepartment’s website once they meet theaccessibility requirements. Confidentialsubmissions will not be published. At thetime of this report, only four submissionshad been uploaded onto the submissionswebsite (not including the AACMAsubmission). To view those submissionsand any updates, go to www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/submission4.

AACMA official member newsletterImplementationAny changes to the natural therapiesthat attract the rebate are expected to beimplemented from 1 January 2014.Post-implementation consumers will still beable to purchase natural therapy services andinsurers may be able to offer coverage forthese natural therapies under policies that donot attract the rebate.In addition, the Department will monitor andevaluate the impact of the changes on industryand consumers. The Department will alsodevelop a process for therapies that do notattract the rebate to be considered for inclusionin the future, where there is a credible evidencebase demonstrating their clinical efficacy, costeffectiveness and safety and quality.AACMA Written SubmissionAACMA lodged a submission in relation toTCM Remedial Therapy (tuina). Tuina isusually rebated under the general massage/remedial therapy benefits. Although thereis not a lot of evidence in support of Tuina,the AACMA view is that there is sufficientevidence to support the continued inclusionof Tuina as a PHI rebatable service. Issuescovered in the AACMA submission were:– About AACMA– Scope of the submission– About TCM remedial/massage therapy– A summary of the evidence: safety,cost effectiveness (where available) andefficacy in the fields of musculoskeletalconditions and pain, gynaecology andobstetrics, neurological, paediatrics, andcost effectiveness– Massage provided by registered healthcareproviders– SummaryAACMA Oral SubmissionAACMA CEO, Judy James, made an oralsubmission to the Natural Therapies Reviewduring its sitting on 1 May 2013. The keypoints in the AACMA oral submission were:– Established history of use as part oftraditional Chinese medicine– What levels of evidence and how muchshould be adequate? Having regard tofunding limitations to undertake thesetypes of studies, some evidence shouldbe sufficient evidence– It is the practitioner that determines thelevel efficacy, safety and cost effectivenessof a natural therapy and there are alreadymechanisms in place to restrict who canprovide PHI rebatable services; the focusshould be on enhancing those mechanisms– Recommendations against outcomesthat would add to the administrativeburden of PHI industry and practitioners,limit patient choice or breach patientconfidentiality, such as approving rebates forspecific conditions by specific modalities.AACMA CommentaryAcupuncture and Chinese herbal medicineservices are not included in the NaturalTherapies Review because they are practicesof registered health professionals. A letterto AACMA from the CommonwealthDepartment of Health and Aging,confirming this position, was published onpage 26 of the in the Winter 2012 Jing-Luo.If the major natural therapies are excludedfrom the rebate, the private health insurerswill have no choice but to remove coveragefrom their ancillary tables.While acupuncture and Chinese herbalmedicine practitioners will not be directlyaffected by the possible changes, it willaffect our profession if massage services areexcluded and our members who practiseother therapies.Further informationhttp://health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phi-natural-therapieshttp://health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phi-natural-therapies-torhttp://health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phi-natural-therapies-submissionshttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/budget/publishing.nsf/content/2012-13_Health_PBS_sup2/$File/2.09_Outcome_9_(A).docxhttp://www.news.com.au/news/government-review-toprobe-efficiency-and-cost-of-natural-therapies/storyfnejlrpu-1226523355667http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/complementarymedicines/membership-homeopathy-working-committeehttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmsctech/45/4502.htmhttp://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/complementarymedicinesWINTER 2013 | 29

jinG-luoFROM THE CLASSICSMoxibustion and its applicationaccording to the Ling ShuBy Waveny HollandAACMA Board MemberMoxibustion is a valuable technique inacupuncture practice, whether it is appliedon a needle head to enhance a treatment,or used as a sole treatment.The Ling Shu makes many references to theapplication of moxibustion. In answer to aquestion by Huang Di about the five zangback shu points, Qi Bo gives the locationof the points and suggests that by pressingthem, pain would be relieved instantly.This relief would also be an indicationthat the point had been correctly located.He goes on further to say that moxa (butAN ILLUSTRATION OF A DOCTOR APPLYINGMOXIBUSTION: Li Tang (c.1050 – 1130) TheVillage Doctornot needling) can be applied to these points. If the treatment principle is to tonify, themoxibustion should be lit and allowed to burn out. To reduce, the moxa should be litand while burning, blown upon until it burns out (chapter 51).This technique allows for using moxa at a mild or warm heat to tonify for a yang qideficiency, and a higher heat to reduce, treating a yin excess. A line in chapter 10 of theLing Shu states ‘apply moxibustion if the location of the acupoint shows signs of sinking’.Chapter 48 states ‘the sinking of a meridian means that there is blood stagnation due tocold; thus moxibustion is needed.’ This implies that moxa is used to treat cold conditions,because it warms the channels to disperse the cold and move the blood.The use of moxibustion only for cold conditions persisted until Southern Song Dynasty(1127AD – 1279AD), when Wenren Qinian recommended the use of moxibustion therapyfor 22 diseases and conditions, including ulcers, boils, appendicitis, pruritus, sudden heartpain, dysuria, calf cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea due to cholera, tonsillitis, psychosis,difficult labour, and shen and hun not alert. Chapter 73 of the Ling Shu states ‘a diseasethat may not be treated by acupuncture may be treated by moxibustion’.There is no instruction in the Ling Shu on the size or amount of moxa that should be usedin treatments. To judge the efficacy of the moxibustion treatment, it is advised to checkthe renying (carotid pulse) that represents yang and cunkou (radial pulse) that reflects theyin. These pulses should be even.In chapter 9 of the Ling Shu, instruction is given on the treatment principles to be employedwhen these pulses are not in balance. A stronger cunkou pulse indicates an abundance ofyin, while a strong renying pulse is an exuberant yang. It is advised to reinforce first beforereducing; for a yang excess and a yin deficiency, yin must be tonified first before reducingyang. This may imply that a mild moxa technique can be used to nourish yin while thestronger moxa treatment would be applied to reduce yang.With its origins in cold Northern China, moxibustion therapy was initially used only forcold conditions. Chapter 12 of the Su wen (first part of the Huang Di Nei Jing) suggeststhat moxa should be used for treating ‘zang cold causing fullness’. In chapter 60 the firstmention is made of a dose of moxa: ‘one zhuang of moxa for each year of the patient’s age’.Li Shi Zhen, the master herbalist of the Ming Dynasty (1368AD – 1644AD), wrote inhis Great Pharmacopoeia about the making of moxa wool and its use: ‘Select clean leaves,winnowing out the dust and dirt; put them into a stone mortar and pound well with awooden pestle. Sift out the refuse and select white material, pounding it once again untilit is soft and downy like cotton floss. When using, first dry it again over a fire, then itwill gain in strength for burning.’30 | WINTER 2013

AACMA official member newslettermaking use of your membershipPRACTITIONER REFERRAL SERVICEDid you know that all AACMA members are entitled to be listed on our Australia-widepractitioner referral database?This means that members of the public can access the names of accreditedpractitioners in their area by calling a national 1300 number. Thisinformation is also available on the web via our Practitioner Searchfeature on the AACMA website.AACMA members who are in the Health Fund list on the AACMAdatabase are automatically added to the Practitioner Referral list. If youhave a member webpage, it is also linked to the listing – a great way toincrease your exposure to potential new clients. Every day we receivedozens of phone calls from potential patients requesting an AACMAaccreditedpractitioner in their local area. Our online Referral Service isvery popular and clocks up thousands of visits each month.How many of your patients find you through the AACMA ReferralService? Do you collect referral methods from your new patients? Manypractitioners collect this referral data via a check-list on new patient forms,a great way to assess the effectiveness of your marketing/business methods.Practitioner referrals by the numbers...148,719 peoplehave visited the practitioner referral page on theAACMA website in the past year. That equates to12,0007.5average viewsper month, orpotential referrals for every listedAACMA practitioner member!Tung’s OrthodoxAcupunctureTheory, Techniques and ClinicalApplications of Tung’s AcupunctureA Master ClassBrought to You byCHINA BOOKS is proud to present “Tung’s OrthodoxAcupuncture: Theory, Techniques and ClinicalApplication of Tung’s Acupuncture”. A 3 day seminarwith Dr Palden Carson.Referred to as one of the greatest Acupuncture masterswho ever lived, Master Tung developed a uniqueAcupuncture style with its own 500 empirical points.Dr Carson, a surgeon with over 3 decades experiencepracticing Acupuncture, will deliver this program thathas been specifically designed to address the needs ofacupuncturists wanting to enhance their practical skill.Master TungA Three-day Seminar byDr Palden CarsonSYDNEY15-16-17 Sep2013MELBOURNE20-21-22 Sep2013Dr Carson, a renowned expert of Tung’s Acupuncture isauthor of “Tung’s Orthodox Acupuncture”.For bookings & further information, please contactSydney: 02 9280 1885Melbourne: 03 9663 8822* 2nd Floor, 234 Swanston Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 ( (03) 9663 8822 : info@chinabooks.com.au • www.chinabooks.com.au* Shop F7, 1st. Floor, 683-689 George Street, Sydney NSW ( (02) 9280 1885 : info@ChinaBooksSydney.com.au • http://chinabookseducation.com.au/WINTER 2013 | 31

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AACMA official member newsletterMEMBER to MEMBERCONTENTMENTLike me, you are probably thinking straightoff the bat that the title suggests someonewho is sitting back, sipping pina coladas(alcohol-free of course), while their practicejust continues to support them without a lotof effort. Well that’s quite a nice image, butnot the one I am thinking of.Regardless of how long you have beenpractising, it is likely that you haveexperienced something like this: You gointo your practice with just a couple ofbookings and wait. You can feel the silentscream inside you trying to get out. This isnot what you had in mind, is it? You wereexpecting to turn up for your first client ofthe day, work through until lunch, then onagain until close. You are so disappointed.This plan of yours hasn’t worked and youfeel like a failure.But wait a minute: didn’t we say you hada couple of clients booked in? Isn’t that anachievement? Yes, I know you would like tohave more, but why not stop to appreciatewhat you do have? When we look at anidea we have, we always have the end inmind. The problem is we don’t consider thestepping stones we will likely have to taketo get there. One client is better than none,two better than one and so on. There was atime when you had none.I know this all sounds very glass-half-full andsilver-lined-cumulus, and that sometimesyou really just want to throttle the bearerof those analogies (as have I over theyears). But there is something to be said forcontentment. I cannot change my situationright now, but there are two ways I can viewit: as a great point to take off from, or not.I was recently reading the Dalai Lama’s bookThe Art of Happiness at Work, and I readsomething that I had never even thought ofbefore. The Dalai Lama was talking aboutcontentment, and the co-author put to himthat the Western ideal is to move forward, togrow and to achieve: how could contentmentlead to that? The Dalai Lama responded bysaying that contentment does not meancomplacency. It was like a bomb went offinside me. All of my life I have strived to bemore, to be better. My tendency is to notcelebrate the achievements or be contentwith the amazing things I have in my life.When you think about it, that makes for apretty hollow and unsatisfying existence.So rather than constantly looking for whatyou want in your life, why not stop and lookat the gifts you already have? Appreciatethat one client you might have today. Takea moment, an hour, or revel all day in theopportunity you have to help them, becausewhat a gift that truly is. Won’t you be ableto offer so much more, the greater you valuethem? It doesn’t mean you can’t still improveand grow; in fact, it will likely ensure thatyou do.Jeff Shearer is apractitioner of over 19years who now runs atraining business calledEthical Practice designedto ‘help practitionersmanage the hurdlesof running a practicewithout selling their soul’.MEMBER to MEMBERTAKING YOUR PRACTICEOUT OF THE PRACTICELeaving behind the bustle of her Woodendclinic, AACMA Member Danielle Sladerecently spent three weeks in West Bali,showcasing TCM treatments to guests at aluxury resort.Alila Resort and Spa Villas Soori invitedDanielle as a special guest after she receivedthe Powercor Young Business Person ofthe Year award in 2011. Danielle decidedto align her treatments to the luxury spaexperience by offering Qi Beauty, a facialtreatment founded in solid TCM principles.Her treatments proved to be popularwith guests and the Alila Spa team alike,prompting an ongoing relationship withthe global Alila group and an invitationfor Danielle to return to Bali in 2014 – anopportunity she was only too glad to accept.Danielle’s Balinese residency is a greatexample of how TCM practitioners can taketheir work outside of the walls of their clinicsand into the world; whether it’s volunteeringservices in a third-world country, taking tothe seas on a cruise ship or setting up shopin a luxury spa, consider the places yourpractice can take you.WINTER 2013 | 35

jinG-luoMINUTES WITH...AACMA BOARD, STAFF & MEMBER PROFILESIn this issue, meet Board Member Mark Bayley, AACMAMember Kevin Cao and AACMA Membership AdministratorRebekah Davis.36 | WINTER 2013

AACMA official member newsletterMark BayleyAACMA Board MemberWhat is your background and trainingas a practitioner?I trained for four years, graduating fromthe Sydney College TCM 1990/91. Ithen travelled to Hangzhou to workat the Red Cross hospital. I studiedherbs as a postgraduate. I travelled to theZhejiang academy in Hangzhou and Tokyoin 1998.I have been in practice since, having workedin Sydney, Darwin and now Brisbane.I have established and been the ownerof multi-disciplinary clinics, worked inpartnership with other practitioners andnow work solo in New Farm, Brisbane. Icontinue to learn.What are your short and long-term goalsas a member of the Board?Short-term: to learn from the experiencedboard members. Long-term: to advocatestrongly and ensure our members andTCM are well represented and positionedin the evolving medical model, providinghealthcare to the population. To work toraise the profile of acupuncture and TCMso they are a first choice option.What is your biggest challenge atpresent as a practitioner?It will be good to work more closelywith mainstream medical professionsand be viewed as a legitimate adjunctto healthcare – for example, there areongoing challenges regarding Medicarereferrals and health care benefits. Ourprofession still is not a first choice forpeople seeking treatment.How do you think national registrationwill affect the profession?I would anticipate a shift in communityperception, bringing a change in communityawareness and respect for the services weprovide. It should also provide a solidfoundation, along with evidence-basedoutcomes, to support our rightful place inhealthcare delivery.Have you noticed changes and trends inAustralian TCM practice over the years?See above: national registration, somethingas a newer graduate I thought I would notsee. A gradual broadening of communityfamiliarity with the profession.What key changes you would like to seeimplemented in the TCM profession?Mentoring for new graduates. The professionhas a huge attrition rate, which may be thenorm, but we need to work at ensuring it isnot due to a lack of effort and support fromwithin. Professional supervision; many otherprofessions, for example medicine and alliedhealth, have this in place. As a practitioner youmust accept that you cannot know everything.Many practitioners work alone, therefore anavenue for constructive input, no matter yourlevel of experience, needs to be in place.What are your suggestions for newpractitioners?Hang in there. Do not be afraid to seekassistance from a more experiencedpractitioner (see mentoring). It is not a signof incompetence; in fact, it is the opposite.Work with other practitioners if you can.There is a tendency in the profession forpeople and clinics to be protective of theirclient base. This is flawed. We must rememberthat as individuals we seek consultations withdoctors, dentists and services from hairdressersetc., whose delivery of service resonates withus. Our clients do the same.You can’t be everything to everyone and as aresponsible clinician you must be willing towork with and for your clients’ wellbeing. Attimes, this will mean they go elsewhere or youmay have to assist them to seek other treatment.You haven’t failed. It is a good thing.Are you looking forward to WFAS Sydney2013?Yes. I trust that the attendees will drawinspiration from a large event such as thiswhile mixing with like-minded professionalsand go away invigorated and inspired.WINTER 2013 | 37

jinG-luoKevin CaoAACMA MemberWhat enticed you to a career in Chinesemedicine?I have to say that Chinese medicine isnatural to me – it is in my blood. I wasa voracious reader from a very early age.I absorbed every book I got – novels,biographies and popular science – and I wassoon obsessed with China’s glorious history.I often became lost in the vicissitudebetween dynasties and the legends ofheroes. Nowadays, even for Chinesepeople, traditional Chinese charactersand ancient Chinese prose can be hugebarriers to reading the old books, becausewe are used to simplified Chinese charactersand modern grammar. But somehow theancient Chinese language was so familiarto me that I usually knew the meaningwithout being taught. I eventually cameacross a book about Fan Zhongyan, aprominent politician and writer in the Songdynasty, whose ideal was ‘either to be a goodprime minister or to be an excellent doctor’– because prime ministers can administerthe country and the doctors can help thepeople. I was thoroughly impressed anddecided to follow such a motto when I was15 years old.Tell us about your background andtraining:I got my Masters degree in traditionalChinese medicine (TCM) in 1999. Duringmy practice, I found it more and morenecessary to further my study in Westernmedicine, even though TCM will alwaysbe my favourite. Not only are there clearerstandards for the diagnosis of many diseasesin Western medicine (in terms of quantityand quality), but clearer prognoses are alsolikely. For example, arthritis: whether it isosteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout,if it is diagnosed as the same syndrome inTCM, then the treatment is very similar.But in Western medicine, the diagnosis,treatment and prognosis for each diseaseis very different. Western medicine iscurrently the mainstream and the standard;if we don’t know enough about it, weare likely to be isolated. That was why Ispent three years from 2003 obtaining myDoctor’s degree in Western medicine.How does the Chinese medicineprofession in Australia differ now towhen you first started practising sevenyears ago?I have been practising TCM in Australiafor seven years. During this time, Ihave seen an increase in the numberof TCM patients, as well as in TCMpractitioners. Above all, the nationalregistration introduced in 2012 has epochmakingsignificance to our profession. Iwas honoured to personally witness thisgreat change.What effect has national registrationhad on you as a practitioner?I am proud that Australia has becomethe first Western country to recogniseTCM practitioners as professionals.Such legislation definitely boosts ourself-confidence, and there is still hugepotential to improve the details. Ourrights and responsibilities are clearer thanever before. The legislation is also likely topurify the TCM profession by preventingunqualified practitioners, so patients arebetter protected than before.How have you used national registrationto your advantage?Apart from practicing, I have also spent thelast four years lecturing at the EndeavourCollege of Natural Health, since theopening of the Adelaide campus. I amfirmly of the belief that ‘education is notthe filling of a pail, but the lighting of afire’. That is one of the best descriptions ofeducation I have ever seen, because thereare at least two meanings behind it. Firstly,for a teacher, it is much more important toteach philosophy and thought rather thanjust teaching specific knowledge and skills.Once inspiration has been lit, the studentscan more easily enrich themselves. Secondly,a teacher need not always be stronger thanthe student; I am only a match, while mystudent could be a torch, even a bush fire.I really appreciate having the opportunityto spread the thoughts of TCM. I haveseen a steady growth in TCM education,especially since the implementation ofnational registration. This year has beenwitness to the rise of acupuncture educationacross Australia, with the most new studentenrolments recorded nationally in fouryears. When education is booming, thefuture of our profession will be booming.As a lecturer at Endeavour College andan experienced practitioner, what advicewould you give new practitioners?For any TCM practitioner, graduation dayis just the beginning of life-long study. Weshould never be content with our study. Asencouragement to each other, I would liketo quote Xunzi, a Chinese philosopher wholived over 2000 years ago: ‘Carve but giveup halfway, even a decayed piece of woodwill not break; carve without stop, evenmetal and stone can be engraved.’Are you looking forward to WFAS Sydney2013?Yes, of course. It really is a world-classmeeting of people in our profession. Itwill be an exciting chance to meet fellowacupuncture professionals from around theglobe. It will also be a good opportunity toshowcase the new era of TCM in Australiato the world.What is your vision for the future ofthe profession?I am greatly convinced that TCM will havean even brighter future in Australia, becausewe are catching up with the trends.38 | WINTER 2013

AACMA official member newsletterRebekah DavisAACMA Membership AdministratorYou have been with AACMA for sometime! What are some of your favouritethings about your role?Yes, I have been with AACMA for sixyears come October! It is hard to believehow quickly the time has gone by. In thistime, I have enjoyed building my corporateknowledge of the profession and of theassociation. I also enjoy interacting with themembers and assisting them with some oftheir more complex enquiries.In your opinion, what are some of thebenefits of being a member of AACMA?I think that the information and advicewe provide to members is second to none.The Jing-Luo, for example is such a usefuland informative publication. It aims tokeep members up-to-date with importantchanges and goings on in the profession.The monthly e-news is another greatexample of this.Any hints or tips for members?Your association is here to support you. Ifyou are having problems or concerns or arejust unsure about something, rememberthat we are here to help. Feel free to pickup the phone and give us a call!Are you looking forward to WFAS 2013?Yes – I think that the conference will beparticularly exciting this year. I am alsolooking forward to meeting delegates frommany different countries.What do you think will be the best partof WFAS 2013?Being an international event, there willbe a broader range of speakers frommany different countries sharing differentperspectives. This conference is shaping upto be the best yet.When you’re not at work, how do youlike spending your time?I fill my spare time with music, books,friends, family and dance!To contact the Membership department,email membership@acupuncture.org.auHelp promotesustainablepracticeJoin the Endangered SpeciesCertification Scheme today.AACMA members can join for free.To find out how you can be wildlifeaware, visit: www.acupuncture.org.auWINTER 2013 | 39

AACMA official member newsletterand was an informative presentation onmarketing. The topic fulfilled the CMBArequirements for CPD points relating toprofessional issues.Our thanks go to Helio Supplies for theirsupport of this event.Date claimer for July 21 is a presentationby Dr Ross Turner of Monash IVF.This is a not-to-be-missed seminar for allpractitioners who treat fertility patients.Dr Turner will be presenting on allWestern medical aspects of assistedreproductive technologies.The venue will be The Ministry Centre, 23Victoria Street, Clayfield and registration willbe through the AACMA National Office.TAS STATE COMMITTEENo report submitted.SA STATE COMMITTEELily Feng and Michael Porter have been reappointedby the Board to join GengchenBai on the South Australia State Committee.The SA State Committee will have a forumon anxiety and associated stress-relatedproblems on 23 June, led by committeemembers Lily Feng and (newly moved toSA) member Damian Carey.We anticipate it to be an interesting andinformative discussion, giving attendeesclinically-relevant ideas and usefulstrategies from three very experiencedpractitioners. It is a particularly difficultsubject matter – we have all had clientsexperiencing these problems andwant to find ways to help throughacupuncture and herbal medicine. Thetwo panel members will bring theirown unique devices to the table, givingattendees opportunities for questionsand discussion.The SA State Committee will thenmeet again in September. Members areencouraged to watch AACMA StateCommittee emails for future topics.WA STATE COMMITTEENo report submitted.FURTHER INFORMATIONFor the latest State Committee Eventsvisit: http://acupuncture.org.au/Events_Conferences/State_Committee_Events.aspxWELCOMETO OUR NEW AACMA MEMBERSmembers/PROVISIONAL MEMBERSNatasha PilgrimEnrica CheungAnna PezzanoLong Wa TamTelina CravenSea Young LeeKim RileyAimi SharmaElizabeth BattleRijun LiDavid PinderDavid LilliebridgeYong Keun KimYun Sen LuoBenson LinFora PurkissElise ThomasAngela SearleDanielle KinselaAzzerdeen WatesNSWVICVICNSWQLDVICVICQLDQLDNSWVICNTNSWNSWNSWNSWVICNSWVICVICNew Student membersBecky MartinQLDSarah BowlingVICPrasan SharpQLDOscar LeeNSWHyunjoo LeeVICDawn Wong Lit Wan VICRoxina Williams QLDTomoko Onuki QLDKonstantino Dimitropoulos QLDKyle PapiniVICYu LiNSWSun Hyung Kang NSWSiong Kai NgNSWMinrui WuVICLi YanVICKarina DunnVICCandace FooQLDCaitlyn Brightmon NSWChi Fung Wong NSWJoanna HydeAjna TerleckiCarissa ThomasYoung Bok ChoiDong Yang ZhaoHenry YinTherese ThorntonJackson YinCaroline BlackAnthony HoldingAnoushka WijeyeratneAlaa ObaidiJacqueline BlythSarah ChernyAlexandra NickouJennifer PhillipsSulgi LeeNicola LoizouVivian ChowJames JardineJie HuangDanielle RushDanny O’BrienChia Hsien TeohChan Soo KimNatalie Yeates-BaileyCarrie JorgensenLucy OrrMelanie McGregorSean BudgeLindon GarskeChun Ting LeeDong Woo KimIrene PerkoulidisCraig (Bill) ChantAdriana Ramirez RomeroAlicia AraujoVICVICNSWNSWNSWNSWVICNSWNSWVICVICVICVICVICVICQLDVICVICVICVICQLDQLDQLDWANSWWAQLDNSWVICQLDNSWNSWNSWVICVICVICWAWINTER 2013 | 41

jinG-luoAACMA official member newsletterHOW to advertiseYOUR eventIt’s free to promote yourevent in AACMA’s Diary Dates!Diary DatesSimply email the event name, date, venueand contact information to:adminsupport@acupuncture.org.auJune 201317–18 BRISBANE – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au,or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.23 ADELAIDE – AACMA South Australia StateCommittee Seminar: Stress Management andAnxiety Case Studies. Contact the AACMANational Office on 07 3324 2599 or emailstatecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.23 MELBOURNE – Running on Empty: Burnout, Stressand Fatigue (adrenals, thyroid and importantnutritional endocrine relationships). For moreinformation visit www.interclinical.com.au,or contact on 02 9693 2888, email: susan@interclinical.com.au.27 SYDNEY – Study Group Japanese Acupuncture/Moxibustion Skills by Ronnie Stein. This is anongoing study group held in the last Thursday ofevery month. For more information contact RonnieStein on 0419 987 779 or email ronniestein@ozemail.com.au.29–30 SYDNEY – Australasian Toyohari Meridian TherapyCourse – Weekend 8 with Paul Movsessian.For more information contact Helio Supply on02 9698 5555 or email info@heliosupply.com.au.July 20136–7 Sydney – Traditional Japanese MoxibustionTherapy presented by Paul Movsessian. For moreinformation contact Helio Supply Company on 029698 5555.6–7 MELBOURNE – The Clinical Approach of Chinesemedicine in the Management of Cancer by Prof LiZhong, interpreted by Greta Young Jie De. Contacte: pearlsreg@gmail.com.6–7 SYDNEY – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.7 MELBOURNE – Ethics & the Law in the HealthProfession, presented by Ann Adams. To book theevent contact: China Books Melbourne on 1800 4488 55.13–14 MELBOURNE – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.13–14 SYDNEY – The Clinical Approach of ChineseMedicine in the Management of Cancer by Prof LiZhong, interpreted by Greta Young Jie De. Contacte: pearlsreg@gmail.com.20–21 SYDNEY – Chinese Scalp Acupuncture: Theory,Techniques and Clinical Applications of ScalpAcupuncture, by Jason Hao. Enquiries andbookings contact China Books Sydney on02 9280 1885.21 BRISBANE – AACMA Queensland State CommitteeSeminar: Western Medical Treatments for InfertilityIncluding IVF. Contact the AACMA National Officeon 07 3324 2599 or email statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au for further details.21 ADELAIDE – Running on Empty: Burnout, Stressand Fatigue (adrenals, thyroid and importantnutritional endocrine relationships). For moreinformation visit www.interclinical.com.au,or contact on 02 9693 2888, email: susan@interclinical.com.au.25 SYDNEY – Study Group Japanese Acupuncture/Moxibustion Skills by Ronnie Stein. Thisis an ongoing study group held in the lastThursday of every month. For more informationcontact Ronnie Stein on 0419 987 779 or emailronniestein@ozemail.com.au.28 SYDNEY – Running on Empty: burnout, stress andfatigue (adrenals, thyroid and important nutritionalendocrine relationships). For more information visitwww.interclinical.com.au, or contact on 02 9693 2888,email: susan@interclinical.com.au.August 20133 SYDNEY – Ear Acupuncture for Facial Pain & MouthPain Managment, by Chantal Vulliez. For moreinformation please contact China Books Sydney on02 9280 1885.3–4 SYDNEY – Australasian Toyohari Meridian TherapyCourse – Weekend 9, presented by Paul Movsessian.For more information contact Helio Supply Companyon 02 9698 5555.4 BRISBANE – AACMA Queensland State CommitteeSeminar: topic to be confirmed. Contact theAACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.4 MELBOURNE – Point Injection for Acupuncturists.For more information contact on 03 9314 9243, oremail: pferr@optusnet.com.au.10–11 SYDNEY – Advanced Manaka Yin Yang BalancingWorkshop presented by Paul Movsessian. For moreinformation contact Helio Supply Company on02 9698 5555.11 HOBART – AACMA Tasmania State CommitteeSeminar: topic to be confirmed. Contact theAACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.11 MELBOURNE – Gua Sha Day, presented byBruce Bentley. For more information visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/gua-shaday.htm,email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contactBruce on 03 9576 1787.16–18 NEWCASTLE – Master Class in Traditional East-WestCupping, presented by Bruce Bentley. For moreinformation visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/master-class-in-traditionaleast-west-cupping.htm,email healthtr@iinet.net.au,or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.18 MELBOURNE – AACMA Victorian State CommitteeSeminar: topic to be confirmed. Contact theAACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.19–20 NEWCASTLE – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more infomation visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.24–25 ADELAIDE – Japanese Acupuncture Strategiesfor Cardiovascular and Blood Pressure Problemspresented by Paul Movsessian. For more informationcontact Helio Supply Company on 02 9698 5555.24–25 SYDNEY – Jin Gui Yao Lue – Essential Prescriptionsof the Golden Coffer, by Nigel Wiseman (to beconfirmed). Enquiries and bookings contact ChinaBooks Sydney on 02 9280 1885.25 SYDNEY – AACMA New South Wales State CommitteeSeminar: Classical Neijing Acupuncture. Contactthe AACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.29 SYDNEY – Study Group Japanese Acupuncture/Moxibustion Skills by Ronnie Stein. This is anongoing study group held in the last Thursday ofevery month. For more information contact RonnieStein on 0419 987 779 or email ronniestein@ozemail.com.au.September 2013TBA SYDNEY – AACMA New South Wales StateCommittee Seminar: Professional Issues, Law,and Ethics. Contact the AACMA National Officeon 07 3324 2599 or email statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au for further details.TBA SYDNEY – Further Fukushin & Abdominal PalpationStudies, by Nigel Dawes. Enquiries and bookingscontact China Books Sydney on 02 9280 1885.3–5 SYDNEY – CHC National Conference. For furtherinformation, www.chc.org.au/2013-National-Conference-Call-For-Abstracts4–6 PERTH – Master Class in Traditional East-WestCupping, presented by Bruce Bentley. For moreinfomation visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/master-class-in-traditionaleast-west-cupping.htm,email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.7–8 BRISBANE – Acupuncture Point InjectionTherapy 2013. For more information please visitwww.acupuncturepointinjection.com.au7–8 PERTH – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more infomation visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.12–15 SYDNEY – Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan’s Balance Methodin Acupuncture (seats are limited). For registrationand more information visit: www.tanwubian.com;email: contact@tanwubian.com.13–15 GOLD COAST – Master Class in Traditional East-West Cupping, presented by Bruce Bentley. Formore information visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/master-classin-traditional-east-west-cupping.htm,emailhealthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on03 9576 1787.16–17 GOLD COAST – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.22 ADELAIDE – AACMA South Australia StateCommittee Seminar: topic to be confirmed. Contactthe AACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.26 SYDNEY – Study Group Japanese Acupuncture/Moxibustion Skills by Ronnie Stein. This is anongoing study group held in the last Thursday ofevery month. For more information contact RonnieStein on 0419 987 779 or email ronniestein@ozemail.com.au.28–29 SYDNEY – Advanced Japanese AcupunctureStrategies for Pediatrics presented by PaulMovsessian. For more information contact HelioSupply Company on 02 9698 5555.42 | WINTER 2013

AACMA official member newsletterOctober 20134–6 SYDNEY – Master Class in Traditional East-WestCupping, presented by Bruce Bentley. For moreinformation visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/master-class-in-traditionaleast-west-cupping.htm,email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.5–6 SYDNEY – Cosmetic Acupuncture and Ruri FaceDiagnosis. For more information contact LyndaKingston on 07 5471 6511, email: info@cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au, or visithttp://www.cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au.7 SYDNEY – Cosmetic Topical Herbs. For moreinformation contact Lynda Kingston on 07 5471 6511,email: info@cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au, orvisit www.cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au.7–8 SYDNEY– Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.12–13 SYDNEY – Explorations in Meridian Therapy:Refining your Traditional Acupuncture through theNan Jing, and Qi Gong. Presented by Greg Williams;Eight Extraordinary Vessel (Pre-Root) Treatments &Building on Meridian Therapy & Qi Gong Foundations(Seminar 2 of 3). This is a 3 seminar series. Formore information contact Peter Scarselletti on 0405044 576; email: info@qiology.com.au; or visit:www.qiology.com.au/latest-seminar.php.12–13 MELBOURNE– Advanced Japanese AcupunctureStrategies for Pediatrics presented by PaulMovsessian. For more information contact theAustralian Shiatsu College on 03 9387 1161.12–13 BRISBANE– Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.13 BRISBANE – AACMA Queensland State CommitteeSeminar: topic to be confirmed. Contact theAACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.16 MELBOURNE – Free Seminar Health Privacy, anintroduction to the Health Records Act 2001(Vic). Time: 10am to 12pm. Location: Officeof the Health Services Commissioner, Level 30,570 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Registrations areessential. Please fax your registration form to03 8601 5219 at least 1 week prior to yourchosen seminar date. For more information visit:www.health.vic.gov.au/hsc/training.htm.19–20 HOBART – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visitwww.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.20 MELBOURNE – AACMA Victorian State CommitteeSeminar: topic to be confirmed. Contact theAACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.31 SYDNEY – Study Group Japanese Acupuncture/Moxibustion Skills by Ronnie Stein. This is anongoing study group held in the last Thursday ofevery month. For more information contact RonnieStein on 0419 987 779 or email ronniestein@ozemail.com.au.November 20132–3 MELBOURNE – Traditional Thai Massage Workshop,presented by Bruce Bentley. For more informationvisit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/massage/traditional-thai-massage-workshops.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contactBruce on 03 9576 1787.2–4 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – WFAS SYDNEY 2013 8th WorldConference on Acupuncture. For further informationcontact AACMA at wfas2013@acupuncture.org.au orvisit www.wfas2013sydney.com.9–10 SYDNEY – Soundscapes - Healing Tuning Forkscourse, by Mary Elizabeth Wakefield (Level 1,please see December date for Level 2). Enquiriesand bookings contact China Books Sydney on02 9280 1885.9–11 MELBOURNE – Master Class in Traditional East-WestCupping, presented by Bruce Bentley. For moreinformation visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/master-class-in-traditionaleast-west-cupping.htm,email healthtr@iinet.net.au, or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.10 HOBART – AACMA Tasmania State CommitteeSeminar: topic to be confirmed. Contact theAACMA National Office on 07 3324 2599 oremail statecommittees@acupuncture.org.au forfurther details.10–11 SYDNEY – SOUNDSCAPES: A Unique VibrationalTuning Fork experience (Module 1 FacialSoundscapes: Harmonic Renewal). Two Modulesof Soundscapes Training, 4 weekends. For moreinformation visit www.chiakra.com/ss_training.htm, or contact China Books Sydney on 02 9280 1885.(Dates for Module 2: 1–2 Dec & 8–9 Dec).12–13 MELBOURNE – Modern Cupping Therapy, presentedby Bruce Bentley. For more information visit www.healthtraditions.com.au/course-details/cupping/modern-cupping.htm, email healthtr@iinet.net.au,or contact Bruce on 03 9576 1787.14 SYDNEY – ASMI 2013 AGM, Conference and AwardsDinner. Stay tuned for more details over comingmonths. Please note that the AGM (Annual GeneralMeeting) is for ASMI Members only. For moreinformation visit: http://www.asmi.com.au/news/article.aspx?articleid=783.17–18 SYDNEY – SOUNDSCAPES: A Unique VibrationalTuning Fork experience (Module 1 FacialSoundscapes: Harmonic Renewal). Two Modulesof Soundscapes Training, 4 weekends. For moreinformation visit www.chiakra.com/ss_training.htm, or contact China Books Sydney on 02 9280 1885.(Dates for Module 2: 1–2 Dec & 8–9 Dec).23–24 SYDNEY – Auricular Acupuncture, by RaphaelNogier. Enquiries and bookings contact ChinaBooks Sydney on 02 9280 1885.23–24 SUNSHINE COAST – Cosmetic Acupunctureand Ruri Face Diagnosis. For more informationcontact Lynda Kingston on 07 5471 6511, email:info@cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au, orvisit www.cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au.28 SYDNEY – Study Group Japanese Acupuncture/Moxibustion Skills by Ronnie Stein. This is an ongoingstudy group held in the last Thursday of every month.For more information contact Ronnie Stein on 0419987 779 or email ronniestein@ozemail.com.au.30–1 Dec SYDNEY – Soundscapes – Healing Tuning Forkscourse, by Mary Elizabeth Wakefield (Level 2,please see November date for Level 1). Enquiriesand Bookings contact China Books Sydney on02 9280 1885.December 20131–2 SYDNEY – SOUNDSCAPES: A Unique VibrationalTuning Fork experience (Module 2 PlanetarySoundscapes: The Cosmic Countenance). Two Modulesof Soundscapes Training, 4 weekends. For moreinformation visit www.chiakra.com/ss_training.htm,or contact China Books Sydney on 02 9280 1885.(Dates for Module 1: 10–11 Nov & 17–18 Nov).8–9 SYDNEY – SOUNDSCAPES: A Unique VibrationalTuning Fork experience (Module 2 PlanetarySoundscapes: The Cosmic Countenance). Two Modulesof Soundscapes Training, 4 weekends. For moreinformation visit www.chiakra.com/ss_training.htm,or contact China Books Sydney on 02 9280 1885.(Dates for Module 1: 10–11 Nov & 17–18 Nov).26 SYDNEY – Study Group Japanese Acupuncture/Moxibustion Skills by Ronnie Stein. This is anongoing study group held in the last Thursdayof every month. For more information contactRonnie Stein on 0419 987 779 or emailronniestein@ozemail.com.au.February 201422–23 SYDNEY – Explorations in Meridian Therapy:Refining your Traditional Acupuncture throughthe Nan Jing, and Qi Gong. Presented by GregWilliams; Advanced Root Treatment: Techniquesbased on Yin-Yang, 5 Elements and TripleHeater Theory Combined with Branch and Pre-Root Treatments. (Seminar 3 of 3). This is a 3seminar series. For more information contactPeter Scarselletti on 0405 044 576; email: info@qiology.com.au; or visit: http://www.qiology.com.au/latest-seminar.php.MAY 201416–18 MELBOURNE – Australasian Acupuncture andChinese Medicine Annual Conference (AACMAC). Formore information visit www.acupuncture.org.au.OVERSEAS CONFERENCES &SEMINARSJune 201321–25 CHENGDU, CHINA – 15th World Conference onQigong & TCM East. For further information visitwww.eastwestqi.com.28–30 BEVERUNGEN, GERMANY – 8th ISLA Congressfor Medical Laser Applications. For furtherinformation please look at ISLA website forweekly update www.isla-laser.org, or email:info@isla-laser.org.July 20137–9 PARIS, FRANCE – International Congress onNaturopathic Medicine. For further informationvisit www.icnmcongress.com.15–27 LONDON, UK – East Medicine Summer School atUniversity of Westminster. Lectures & Seminarson East Asian Medicine topics with Volker Scheid,Dan Bensky et al. For more information visit:www.westminster.ac.uk/eastmedicine/news/theeastmedicine-summer-schoolSeptember 20136 SEPT–20 Oct SANCHEONG, KOREA – 2013 SancheongWorld Traditional Medicine Fair and Festival.Venue: Sancheong County, Gyeongsangnam-do,Korea. For more information visit: http://www.tramedi-expo.or.kr , or contact: +82 2 3475 2699,2013expo@ezpmp.co.kr.9–13 CHANGWON, KOREA – The Eighth InternationalCongress on Traditional Asian Medicine. Heldby the International Association for theStudy of Traditional Asian Medicine. Venue:Changwon Exhibition Convention Centre,Gyeongsangnamdo, Korea. For more informationvisit www.iastam.org; contact: James Flowers,jflower6@jhmi.edu.21–22 SAN FRANCISCO, USA – World Federation ofChinese Medicine Societies (WFCOMS) 10thWorld Congress of Chinese Medicine. For moreinformation visit www.2013wccm.com.26–27 CHENGDU, CHINA – The 4th InternationalConference on the Modernization of TraditionalChinese Medicine. For more information visitwww.icetcm.org.October 20134–5 BERLIN, GERMANY – 6th European Congress forIntegrative Medicine. For more information visitwww.ecim-congress.org.26–27 AUCKLAND – Cosmetic Acupuncture and RuriFace Diagnosis. For more information contactLynda Kingston on 07 5471 6511, email:info@cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au, or visitwww.cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au.28 AUCKLAND – Cosmetic Topical Herbs. For moreinformation contact Lynda Kingston on 07 5471 6511,email: info@cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au,or visit www.cosmeticacupuncturetraining.com.au.WINTER 2013 | 43

jinG-luoDiary Dates continued...NOVEMBER 201329–1 DEC VIENNA, AUSTRIA – ICMART Congress 2013(International Council of Medical Acupunctureand Related Techniques). For more informationvisit www.icmart.org.December 20136–16 BALI – Womens Health & Sho-Ni-Shin held nearUbud by Dr Soma Glick. For more informationcontact Sharon on 0408 420 125 or atsharon.mcvilly@gmail.com.MAY 201413–16 MIAMI, USA – IRCIMH (International ResearchCongress on Integrative Medicine and Health).For more information visit www.ircimh.org/2014.27–1 JUN ROTHENBURG, GERMANY – TCM Kongress. Formore information visit www.tcm-kongress.de/en.SEPTEMBER 20143–7 SLETTESTRAND, DENMARK – 4th ScandinavianTCM Congress. For more information visit www.tcm-kongres.dk.DISCLAIMERAdvertisements are published in good faith.The publisher, AACMA, makes no warranty orrepresentation that the products, services or claimsadvertised in this email are accurate, true or fit fortheir purpose, and persons must make their ownenquiries.As a service to members, AACMA publishesinformation on seminars based on informationprovided by the seminar organiser(s). AACMA isnot responsible for changes to seminar dates/times ofnon-AACMA seminars. As dates/times may change,members should verify venue and date/time with theseminar organiser(s) in all instances before attending.ClassifiedsFOR SALE/WANTEDQLD – Opportunity knocks! Seriously – you will besurprised at this ‘gem’. Priced to sell for Health/Family reasons. Fantastic opportunity – verybusy full-time clinic, established 9+yrs with goodprofits in an extremely dynamic, fast growingMining area. Dominant practice in town, witha GREAT reputation & multiple referral streams.Professional rooms in centrally located SpecialistMedical Centre. Walk straight into full-time workwith exceptional potential for growth. Are youfed up with struggling in the Big City & lookingfor a change to a calming, rich lifestyle in aRegional area? Contact Jason 0411 124 310 orjxehall@bigpond.comQLD BRISBANE SOUTHSIDE – Clinic for Sale. Fourgenerous treatment rooms (3 with electrictables), reception room, herb room, staffkitchen and laundry. 3 other practitionersproviding income. Clinic in area for 13 years.Owner willing to stay for up to a year ensuringno loss of income. Ph Rosalba 0401 134 655QLD PEREGIAN BEACH – Traditional Chinese Medicineclinic located in Peregian Beach ShoppingCentre, QLD; 10km south of Noosa. Established12 years in same building. Loyal local andtourist client base of over 2000. Reasonablerent. Suit Acupuncture/Chinese Massagetherapist. Reluctant sale due to injury. Pricenegotiable. Enquiries, Janine 0403 122 688cLINICS/ROOMSNSW ASHFIELD – Join established healthcareprecinct at Ashfield Mall. Practices include:Ashfield General Practice and Ashfield DentalPractice. Room comes with license to addreception desk in the waiting area andsignage on one shopfront window. 5 yearlease available. $250 per week gross plusGST. Contact Rod de Beer on 0419 277 919 orrod@sydneyhealthcare.com.auNSW BLACKTOWN – Located within establishedhealthcare precinct in the major regionalshopping centre at Blacktown: Westpoint.Join established, independently operatedpractices: Blacktown General Practice, FreshTherapeutics Compounding Pharmacy, ExpressVision Optometrist, Westpoint Dental Clinicplus Pathology, Radiology and Psychology.Suit a substantial Traditional Chinese MedicinePractice or a TCM driven multi-disciplinaryNatural Health Clinic. Fit out your bare space(80-288sqm) to suit your relocating or newpractice needs, knowing the investment isbased on a secure long lease. $495sqm grossplus GST. Call Rod de Beer on 0419 277 919 orrod@sydneyhealthcare.com.auNSW MAROUBRA JUNCTION – Our clinic locatedin Maroubra Junction next to shoppingcentre, Eastern suburbs of Sydney. Suitablefor growing businesses and new graduates.We invite acupuncturists, Chinese medicinepractitioners, massage therapists and widerange of therapists. Half day or one day areavailable. Contact Binbin 0451 262 035 ortudaifu@gmail.comNSW MOSMAN - Beautiful Practitioner Room withplenty of natural light, within a Pilates andWellbeing clinic available for hire in Mosman.We are seeking like-minded practitionersof different modalities to complement ourbodywork. HICAPS machine provided for yourconvenience. Contact Anna on 0420 488 110or anna@myoandco.comNSW POTTS POINT – Beautiful room for lease inheritage listed terrace, Challis Ave PottsPoint. Busy Osteopathic and multidisciplinaryclinic, close to transport, easy parking andwalking distance to the Sydney CBD. Perfectfor a qualified acupuncturist. Please contactLeilah at alexandermackie@bigpond.com or02 9380 4668 or 0406 645 539NSW ROSE BAY – Fantastic large room availableMondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays andSaturdays. Conveniently located oppositeGolf Course at Plumer Road Shops. Roomsituated within existing Acupuncture/Shiatsupractice. Freshly carpeted room comes withelectric Athegen massage table. Call now0419 987 779NSW RYDE – Join established healthcare precinctinside the major regional shopping centre: TopRyde City. Practices include: My Health MedicalPractice, Eve Dental, Fine Form Physiotherapy,Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology and Nu AngleOrthodontics. Suit Traditional Chinese MedicinePractice or a TCM driven multi-disciplinaryNatural Health Clinic. Fit out your bare space(80-228sqm) knowing the investment is basedon a secure long lease. $695sqm gross plusGST. Call Rod de Beer on 0419 277 919 orrod@sydneyhealthcare.com.auQLD EIGHT MILE PLAINS – Fully equipped and furnishedclinic rooms available at Eight Mile PlainsClinic, suitable for Acupuncturist and Tui NaTherapist, excellent rate. For more information,please email Rebecca@healthchi.netor phone Rebecca on 0403 122 77644 | WINTER 2013

QLD GYMPIE – Consultation room in a very busy CBDAcupuncture Naturopathy Clinic. Professional,clean, fresh clinic layout, fully A/C rooms andfull time reception facilities. Rent $100+GSTday, or $350+GST week. Ph 07 5483 8088,email info@completehealthmanagement.comVIC CHELTENHAM – Room for lease in a busyCheltenham Physiotherapy clinic. Idealopportunity for your business. The room isnewly carpeted, painted & wired throughout,close to public transport and has parking forclients. Basic rental for room is $250/week /$70/day. Contact on 03 8555 4099, email:physio@innerstrengthbayside.com.auVIC EAST MELBOURNE – Fully furnished clinic roomsavailable for rent in well established clinic oncity fringe. Would suit Acupuncturist wishingto service or build a CBD clientele. Rent (orcommission) includes the use of 2 rooms and allclinic facilities. For further information pleasecall Danielle on 0407 946 799.VIC PRAHRAN – A fantastic opportunity exists foran Acupuncturist to join a multidisciplinaryteam in a modern clinic. This would suit anexperienced Acupuncturist looking to relocateand build their practice surrounded by busynaturopaths, dietitians, osteopath, massageand psychologist. Great room rental deal withfull reception and dispensary included. Emailcarly@goodlifeclinic.com.auWA WEST PERTH – Beautiful clinic room, wellnessmedicine centre. Call 0449 058 257. Newlydesigned room, natural light, tree views. Stylishreception area. Great central location, café’s /parks. Excellent access for Western suburbs,CBD and all patients. Everything provided, forthe right professional acupuncturist or healthprofessional applicant.LOCUMS/POSITIONS VACANTACT CANBERRA – Part to full time position availablein established clinic. Ideal candidateshould have great communication, massageskills and be able to issue patient herbsas required in a 3 treatment room clinic.Applicants should contact Rebecca onqbn_acupuncture@yahoo.com.auNSW KOGARAH – Osteopathic clinic in KogarahCBD seeks a motivated acupuncturist lookingfor the opportunity to work in a professionalclinic. We are a dynamic clinic looking toutilise a multidisciplinary approach. We wouldlike to offer acupuncture in a remedial andsports injury context. The successful applicantwould have the opportunity to utilise the fullservices of the clinic and expand businessthrough cross-referrals. Terms/days negotiable.To apply please send CV to reception@stgeorgeosteopathy.com.auNSW MAROUBRA JUNCTION – Our clinic locatedin Maroubra Junction next to shoppingcentre, Eastern suburbs of Sydney. Suitablefor growing businesses and new graduates.We invite acupuncturists, Chinese medicinepractitioners, massage therapists and widerange of therapists. Half day or one day areavailable. Contact Binbin 0451 262 035 ortudaifu@gmail.comNSW MIRANDA – Looking for a seachange? We arein need of a TCM/Acupuncture Practitioner tojoin our busy practice. Work alongside Osteo/Physio/Chiro/Massage and receive marketingand business assistance. New graduateswelcome. Call or email now for an informationpack; 02 9542 8862, 0408 972 616, orluke@mirandahealthcentre.com.au Hope tohear from you soonQLD BRISBANE CBD – Fully qualified and registeredAcupuncturist required to Locum Tuesdays andor Thursdays from June to November. The roomis in a professional multi-modality clinic and isfully furnished. Hours are negotiable and fullreception services are provided. Email Susan atsusan.maughan@gmail.comQLD BRISBANE THE GRANGE – Need a change? Lookingfor a team-based, friendly, professionallyrun, beautiful practice to relocate to? Weare seeking an experienced, motivated &committed Acupuncturist/TCM practitionerpreferably with an established patientbase, to join our multidisciplinary practiceopening soon. Join naturopaths, osteopaths,psychologists, masseuses in a team-basedpractice with in-house referrals and regularcase-conferencing. Great opportunity for theright practitioner who’d like to take theircareer to the next level, build patient numbersand work in a rewarding environment. Ourbeautifully designed and fully fitted-outpractice is in a prime location with excellentexposure and a commitment to innovativemarketing to attract/retain clients. We provideeverything for you: light-filled consultingrooms, reception, dispensary. Workshop space:part of the practice’s commitment to patienteducation/wellness promotion. Applicantsshould be experienced, CMBA registered andlive the “wellness lifestyle” with a positive,inspirational personality. Experience withfertility, digestive & musculoskeletal health isencouraged. If this sounds like you and you’dlike the opportunity to work in a supportive,professional, team-based practice, contact:Elysia Humphries: elysia@vibenaturalhealth.com.au or call on 0407 670 113QLD FORTITUDE VALLEY – Beijing Tong Ren TangBrisbane Clinic located in Fortitude Valley isseeking Registered TCM practitioners to joinus. He or she must hold formal educationbackground with solid clinical experience inboth Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture.Chinese speaking is beneficial but not essential.Start from part-time and potentially fulltime.If you are interested in this position,please send cover letter and resume to:max@btrt.com.au Enquiries: 0419 617 866QLD NEW FARM – Acupuncturist with massageskills is required 3 days a week on a fee-splitbasis at Nurture Studio in New Farm. Ouracupuncturist is seeking to reduce her hoursand we need a practitioner to take over herclients. It is a general practice but you willtreat mainly musculo-skeletal. Preferenceswill be given to a practitioner who is willingto work Saturdays. Please email your resume tofeedback@nurturestudio.com.auQLD SOUTH BRISBANE – Receptionist needed for busySouth Brisbane acupuncture/natural healthclinic. 25 hrs/wk must be available some earlyevenings. Ideally seeking acupuncture/massagestudent. Please send expression of interest toanjeleenkoklas@tbhb.com.auHOW TO PLACEA CLASSIFIED ADSimply email your advertisingtext & contact details toadminsupport@acupuncture.org.au.Your ad will feature in the next editionof the Jing-Luo and will be promotedonline via the AACMA website andmonthly E-News.Member Discount Rate - FREE for up to 50 words($1/extra word)General Line Ad Rate - $40 for up to 50 words($1/extra word)Boxed Line Ad Rate - $65 for up to 50 words($1.50/extra word)Colour Display Ad Rate (w52mm x h62mm) $90VIC COBURG – Locum position available at AlmondWellness Centre Coburg, from mid June to lateJuly 2013, 3–4 days p/w. Applicants must haveacupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine,preferably with 2 years clinic experienceand health fund rebate ready. Interestedapplicants e-mail tozeng@gmail.com or phone03 9386 5068VIC SOUTH MELBOURNE – we are looking foracupuncturists & TCM practitioners to joinour multi-disciplinary clinic. Must have ABN,insurance, professional membership and eligiblefor private health fund claims. Furnished rooms,large reception area, staff room, receptionists,efTPos, HiCAPs available. For more info, visitsustainhealth.com.au/careers. To apply,please email your cover letter and resume tocareers@sustainhealth.com.auWA EAST VICTORIA PARK – Experienced Acupuncturistfor centre on busy Shepperton Road, EastVictoria Park. Join Remedial Massage Therapists,Naturopath/ Nutritionist and CraniosacralTherapists. Cross-refer patients, relax asreceptionist takes appointments, enjoy furnishedlight-filled rooms, advertising included.Contractor arrangement need ABN, insurance,health funds, first aid. Phone Ally 0421 644 128 orhealth@thesourceofwellness.com.auQLD BEENLEIGH – Locum Acupuncturist with massageskills wanted, part/ full time from around20 September to 8 October 2013 Beenleigh(between Brisbane and Gold Coast). Pleaseemail: 2live2enjoy@gmail.comLOCUM LISTVIC MELBOURNE – Tina Song Available now-July2013, up to 3 days per week. Short or long term.8 years clinical experience, TCM and Japaneseacupuncture techniques. Also confidentwith Chinese herbs. Experience in treatingfertility, pregnancy, IVF, women’s health andmusculoskeletal complaints. www.tinasong.com.au; tinasongacupuncture@gmail.com;Ph: 0402 563 935WINTER 2013 | 45

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