TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Discuss your symptoms and existing treatment with a qualified TCM clinician, then review proposed methods, their limitations and how they fit with ongoing medical care.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Bring diagnosis summaries and a complete list of medicines, supplements and herbal products already used.
A question to ask
How will the clinician assess interactions with my current care and explain the purpose and review points of each proposed method?
TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Ask a qualified clinician whether acupuncture is appropriate for your concern, and discuss the proposed sessions, practitioner credentials and how progress would be reviewed.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Describe the concern and prior treatment, and provide medicine and medical-device information for the clinician’s assessment.
A question to ask
Who will perform the procedure, what needle hygiene measures are used and when would the plan be reassessed?
TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Explore clinician-led tuina for a specific musculoskeletal concern after assessment, including the intended technique, treatment area and how it relates to your existing diagnosis.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Summarise injury history, previous surgery and available spine or joint reports relevant to the area of discomfort.
A question to ask
What examination is needed before manual treatment, and how will the practitioner choose the technique and intensity?
TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Discuss cupping with a medical practitioner before choosing a session, including suitability, the proposed method, possible skin effects and the limits of expected benefit.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Tell the clinician about skin conditions, past reactions and medicines that may be relevant to the procedure.
A question to ask
Which cupping method is proposed, how is equipment hygiene managed and what skin changes should be reviewed afterwards?
TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Ask a TCM clinician whether moxibustion is suitable and clarify the technique, setting and precautions before arranging a session as part of a reviewed plan.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Describe skin sensitivity, breathing concerns, prior reactions to smoke or heat and current treatment.
A question to ask
What form of moxibustion is offered, and how are heat exposure, ventilation and skin checks managed?
TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Plan a non-emergency review of ongoing back pain and daily activity limitations, with the clinician deciding the appropriate specialty, investigations and rehabilitation goals.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Bring prior spine reports and describe pain duration, previous injuries and the movements or activities most affected.
A question to ask
Which specialist should assess the cause first, and how would a rehabilitation plan be reviewed during and after my stay?
TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Discuss persistent neck or shoulder discomfort and movement limits, with an examination to guide whether orthopaedic review, rehabilitation or another pathway is appropriate.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Record which movements are affected and bring prior neck or shoulder imaging and treatment summaries.
A question to ask
Will the assessment distinguish neck and shoulder causes, and what goals and reassessment points would the plan use?
TCM, pain & rehabilitation
Explore a rehabilitation assessment after a sports injury, using your diagnosis, functional limits and return-to-activity goals to discuss a personalised plan and review schedule.
Before your consultation
What to prepare
Bring injury or operation records and any existing rehabilitation programme, including restrictions given by your treating team.
A question to ask
How will the therapist coordinate with my treating clinician and provide a plan that can continue when I return home?
