For initial Acupuncture / TCM appointment bookings: please contact us directly at the clinic on (03) 9421-0076 or email hello@soulpod.com.au

Acupuncture / TCM

We use acupuncture to focus on bringing back homeostasis to the body. Ultra fine single use needles are placed them where the body indicates there is some sort of disharmony. Acupuncture works predominately on promoting and restoring Qi (pronounced chee), translated as energy. This is established through symptoms as well as tongue and pulse analysis & diagnosis. Most people describe their ex... Read More

We use acupuncture to focus on bringing back homeostasis to the body. Ultra fine single use needles are placed them where the body indicates there is some sort of disharmony.

Acupuncture works predominately on promoting and restoring Qi (pronounced chee), translated as energy. This is established through symptoms as well as tongue and pulse analysis & diagnosis. Most people describe their experience as relaxing an peaceful. We often hear first timers declare “wow, I have never felt like this before”.

Chinese herbology is a key component of Traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese herbs have long been used to help restore harmony within the body by improving digestive function, nourishing deficiencies, repairing and rebuilding, and enhancing immune function. Whatever your ailment, we can design a natural, and safe remedy with Chinese herbs. Our Chinese herbs are also convenient to use. We offer medicine in dissolvable granule form and pills, or if you choose we also offer the traditional method of brewing decoctions.


Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a holistic healing system, that investigates your overall state of Musculoskeletal, Biochemical and Mental Emotional Health. It is a modern expansion of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with influences from Chiropractic, Nutrition, Neuroscience & Behavioural Psychology. Michelle specialises in a unique kind of NeuroEnergetic Kinesiology, where she thoroughly addresses your Gut/Br... Read More

Kinesiology is a holistic healing system, that investigates your overall state of Musculoskeletal, Biochemical and Mental Emotional Health. It is a modern expansion of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with influences from Chiropractic, Nutrition, Neuroscience & Behavioural Psychology.

Michelle specialises in a unique kind of NeuroEnergetic Kinesiology, where she thoroughly addresses your Gut/Brain Axis, Subconscious Patterns and Emotional Triggers. This is in addition to the basic Kinesiology Techniques used to bring your Mind & Body back into Balance.

Our primary investigation tool is your own body, whereby we perform a series of muscle tests. Muscle Testing allows us to talk to your body and shows where Stress is reflected in the Central Nervous System. This information is the backbone of your individualised treatment plan, that helps keep you thriving.

Nat is a high energy health enthusiast. She has been in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years bringing years of knowledge, passion and experience both clinically and personally.

Her passion is to educate and empower people to feel the best they can with the combined approach of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and self belief. She is truly devoted and thrives on helping people discover that life is so much greater with good health.

Nat has a full understanding and appreciation for what many of her patients are going through, as she too has been there. She was faced with hormonal imbalances, fertility concerns, thyroid and adrenal deficiencies leading to complete physical burn out. After full restoration and recovery this fuelled her inspiration, passion, knowledge and desire to help others who were also experiencing similar health concerns. Throughout her recovery it was reinforced that there is an inseparable, undoubtable connection between the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self. Working concurrently with all four realms ensures a greater understanding of the condition and allows for a deeper level of healing.

At SoulPod, most of Nat’s patients present with any number of the following complaints: exhaustion and fatigue, burn out, fertility challenges, menstrual irregularities, sleep concerns, anxiety or depression, and digestive complaints. She loves combining her treatments with other modalities so one can fully embody true healing.

Nat holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine including Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy with further study in the Art of Holistic Leadership.

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Dr Marija Kirjanenko, MD, MSc Crit Care, FACEM, CertHE Phil (Oxford), MAppSc Acupuncture, AFRACMA

Marija is a medical doctor with more than fifteen years of clinical experience who is passionate about wellness and holistic approach to health. Marija has observed various health care practices in Latvia, India, Egypt and Sri Lanka. After completing her medical degree, she gained medical and surgical experience in UK before moving to Australia.

While working as a medical doctor, Marija had noticed that western medicine, while being highly effective, mainly looks into physical (body) aspect of a person, and non-physical part (mind and spirit) is often forgotten. With this in mind, Marija completed her studies in acupuncture.

Her special interests are in supporting cancer patients (symptom management such as nausea, loss of appetite, pain, insomnia) as well as managing chronic fatigue and digestive issues.

Dr Marija Kirjanenko, MD, MSc Crit Care, FACEM, CertHE Phil (Oxford), MAppSc Acupuncture, AFRACMA... Read More

Michelle first discovered Kinesiology over a decade ago, when she found herself dissatisfied in the overall direction her life was taking. At the time she thought she was simply embarking on a new career but what unfolded was a complete transformation. Kinesiology has has empowered her to create a happy, healthy and authentic life for herself and is passionate about helping you do the same.

Kinesiology enables holistic expansion in relation to your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. It tackles the big picture and really helps you get to the core of the issues you are facing. This means you can rewrite deep seeded behavioural patterns and bring the subconscious and the conscious into alignment.

In recent years helping woman conceive naturally has become a big part of Michelle’s practice. Old emotional pain that is stored in your neurology and your body is often the driver of illness and unexplained infertility. By reconciling your emotions, you are able to heal past traumas, change limiting beliefs and end self sabotage patterns. Shedding of the old, allows room for new beginnings.

Michelle first discovered Kinesiology over a decade ago, when she found herself dissatisfied in t... Read More

My clinical practice is informed by a desire to create a space for deep inquiry into the individual. We each have our own unique imprint, our own experiences, our own genetic make up, our own relationship to health and our body and our own pace for healing.

Rather than just focusing on symptoms, we gain deep understanding of the nature of things by looking at the interior/how they manifest - getting into the roots - like turbulence and heavy winds ask plants to go into their roots in order to stay upright. Get down, stay down to keep pivoting and lifting up.

I believe acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine particularly in its older classical forms of application, is uniquely suited to support this process of healing and transmutation. By creating a soft and compassionate space in our bodies to host pain and disease we create an opening and the resilience to grow in a different direction while remaining connected to the contemplation and magic of life, in a world that can often feel relentless and increasingly hard.

I treat everything but areas I treat most include:-

Mental health

Pain management

Digestive issues

Menstrual health

Menopause health

Sexual health and fertility

Chronic disease

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