Registered Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners

Peter Apte and Teresa Apte are registered by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia as Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncture Practitioners. Tel: 02 4367 8295

1.) Call to arrange an initial consultation to gather information about you and your health concerns.

Face to face appointments are currently available on the Central Coast in Erina (between Gosford and Terrigal on the Central Coast). Telephone consultations are another option for those who live in areas where face to face consultation with a Chinese medicine practitioner is difficult.   For patients who don’t live on the Central Coast and can’t make it to our clinic in Erina for a face to face consultation a telephone Chinese medicine consultation can be arranged on request.
Tel: (02) 43678295

2.) Differential diagnosis that includes the 4 Methods of Inquiry is central

Peter and Teresa Apte had years of experience and have worked successfully with patients with a broad range of health concerns. They hold Masters Degree in Health Science, Chinese Medicine which includes studies in bio-medicine. An evidence based approach that is responsive to individual patient’s needs is blended with TCM differential diagnosis that includes pulse and tongue diagnosis is a crucial element in designing the most effective Chinese herbal formula.

3.) We are expert in Dry Needling, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicines

Symptoms that occur with various conditions may be addressed using a number of strategies, including Acupuncture, Dry Needling Acupuncture, Shiatsu massage, Cupping, Moxibustion (moxa) as well as Chinese Herbal Medicines.
Peter and Teresa Apte are registered Chinese Herbalists and that means they can formulate an individualised herbal combination that is tailored to you and your current state of health.

4.) Arrange a time for an intial consultation and treatment

  The initial consultation often includes and Acupuncture treatment if needed. Call 02 4367 8295

Research

Research is contributing to evidence based acupuncture and dry needling, and providing new insights into an ancient technique.

Evaluation

Patients are evaluated at the time of each consultation and a treatment plan is adhered to

Enhancement

Improvement in symptoms should be measurable for both the patient and practitioner