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Understanding
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture
Finding a qualified Acupuncturist
and TCM Herbalist
Understanding
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture
In China traditional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture are
treated in the same way as Western medicine. In general, students
spend at least five years on TCM and Acupuncture courses at
university and after graduation spend a few years on clinical
practice in hospitals.
Acupuncturists and TCM Herbalists are registered
as doctors after they pass the official exams in China.
This complex system of medicine dates back
almost 5000 years to legendary figures such as Shen Nong
(The Divine Farmer) and Huang Di (The Yellow Emperor).
The basic concepts were established at a time
when people lived closer to nature and the changing seasons
– perhaps they were more in harmony with their surroundings
than we are today.
The theory of TCM and Acupuncture, one of
its most important parts, includes basic concepts such as
Yin and Yang; the five elements – wood, fire, earth, metal
and water (which may come from the archaic Chinese philosophy
describing and categorising the environment); the twelve
organs; Qi; blood; fluids (Jin Ye) and the meridians. They
must be kept in balance and work together to maintain optimum
health.
Finding a qualified
Acupuncturist and TCM Herbalist
Australian
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) members
Lyn Li and Kelvin Xu have helped thousands of patients recover
using TCM and Acupuncture. Lyn opened the Yan Ling Chinese
Medicine Clinic in Southport on the Gold Coast of Australia
in 1998.
 In
1980s Ms Yan Ling Li (Lyn Li) studied TCM and acupuncture
in Nanjing University of TCM, one of the most respected TCM
universities in China. After five years full time study and
training she graduated with bachelor degree.
After graduation, Lyn worked
in a public hospital in China as registered doctor. In 1998,
Lyn Li established YAN LING CHINESE MEDICINE CLINIC in Southport
and started practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine
in Australia. Lyn has over eighteen years clinical experience,
helping thousands of patients recover from various types of
diseases. Lyn is a member of Australian Acupuncture and Chinese
Medicine Association (AACMA).
 In
1980s Mr Jian Wen Xu (Kelvin Xu) studied TCM and acupuncture
in Nanjing University of TCM, one of the most respected TCM
universities in China. After five years full time study and
training he graduated with bachelor degree.
After graduation, Kelvin worked in a public
hospital in China as registered doctor. From year 2002, Kelvin
came to Australia and started working in YAN LING CHINESE
MEDICINE CLINIC. Like Lyn, Kelvin mastered solid TCM and Acupuncture
theories with over eighteen years of clinical experience.
Also, Kelvin is a member of Australian Acupuncture and Chinese
Medicine Association (AACMA).
They have both mastered TCM
and Acupuncture theory and have massive experience from many
years of clinical practice.
The AACMA
is the leading national professional association of acupuncture
and Chinese medicine practitioners. It represents the national
benchmark standard in Traditional Chinese Medicine education
and practice, which must be met before accreditation and membership
can be obtained.
AACMA
members are bound to a high standard of ethical and professional
conduct through adherence to national practitioner accreditation
standards, continuing professional education requirements,
Code of Ethics and standards of practice.
AACMA
practitioner members are accredited with the Australian Traditional
Chinese Medicine Practitioner Accreditation Board Ltd., established
by AACMA in 2003 with the support of the Commonwealth Complementary
Therapies Funding Program.
Accredited membership of
the AACMA
represents:
- Excellence in health care
practice from qualified professionals.
- High standards of ethical
and professional conduct.
- Safe and competent acupuncture
treatment from the acupuncture experts.
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