Initial appointment: On   your   first   visit,   we   usually   conduct   a   consultation-assessment-diagnosis   session   to determine the causes of your problem/s or injury; and how to fix it. You will also receive a treatment, and some priority health management advice. Treatment You will receive a single-sided or double-sided treatment. The treatment will most frequently be a single-sided YinYang Needling treatment; or muscle-bone work; or a combination of two or more therapies:   • needling • muscle-bone work • advise on eating or avoid foods, herbs and lifestyle management. • activity - relaxation movements to perform at home. Follow-up treatments: Are scheduled with the view of restoring your health as quickly as possible and balance the whole system. What this means is  eliminating the causes and balancing the state of your internal health. Just removing the symptoms doesn’t mean your health problems are solved. Full resolution is often only achieved several treatments after the symptoms have disappeared. On the other hand, over-treating is also no good as it makes the body dependent on treatment and can muck up the balance. There will never be a single health problem - problems come in groups; and they all need to be addressed. Total Amount of Treatments A   general   rule   of   thumb   is   3   treatments   for   not   too   serious   an   illness   or   injury;   5   -   6 treatment    for    a    moderate-type    set    of    complaint;    7    -    8    treatments    for    more    serious complaints.   Very   significant,   compound   problems   may   take   from   4   -   6   weeks   of   intense treatment to achieve an optimal result. Scheduling Follow-up Treatments Following   the   initial   assessment   &   diagnosis,   your   practitioner   will   recommend   a   course of   treatment,   and   will   schedule   you   in   for   a   number   of   treatments   -   say   2   -   3   times   per week for two weeks. The   number   of   sessions   you   require   will   depend   on   your   diagnosis   and   condition.   Some conditions   require   more   sessions,   with   high   frequency   repeats   -   other   problems   respond best to less frequent therapy. Injury If    you    are    visiting    the    clinic    with    an    injury    that    has    a    known    cause,    it    will    be    a straightforward   needling   treatment.   It   may   include   cupping,   moxa   or   muscle   and   bone work. Painful conditions Painful    problems    may    require    physical    assessment    tests    and    brief    questioning    to determine the involvements or causes. Preparation before your initial visit. It’s   a   good   idea   to   write   down   your   major   health   concerns   or   a   list   of   symptoms   you   are currently    experiencing;    plus    significant    past    health    problems,    traumas,    accidents    or operations. It’s   also   helpful   to   make   a   note   of   what   you   typically   eat   throughout   the   day,   and   list   any medications,    supplements    or    drugs    you    are    currently    taking    or    have    taken    for    a prolonged period in the past. Bring   these   notes   with   you   as   well   as   any   supportive   medical   reports-records   or   test results. As   a   new   patient   we   recommend   that   you   arrive   10   minutes   before   your   scheduled appointment   time   to   fill   out   a   questionnaire   to   gather   your   personal   details   and   health history. We   will   soon   be   able   to   email   you   a   link   to   our   pre-appointment   questionnaire   to   be completed and returned and at home before you first visit. Your Particular Problem. It    is    essential    that    we    find    out    how    the    disease    is    at    work    in    you;    your    specific imbalances;    and    how    it    is    progressing.    And    then    we    can    make    up    a    completely individualised treatment plan that will work in the most effective way possible. Detailed Discussion Where   appropriate   we   will   be   ask   some   personal   questions   in   regard   to   your   eating, bowel movements, urination & state of mind, even about past or childhood abuse. We    do    not    conduct    exhaustive    counselling    sessions    nor    question    you    in    regard    to intimate    details    about    your    private    affairs    and    relationships.    Our    clinics    are    not confessionals. Your privacy is respected - and our confidentiality is assured. Physical examination To   fully   assess   the   yin-yang   balance   and   administer   treatment,   it   may   be   necessary   to perform    a    physical    examination.    Therefore    it    is    best    to    arrive    wearing    loose-fitting comfortable   clothing.   Depending   on   the   area   being   treated   or   the   location   of   acupuncture points used, some clothing may need to be removed. We   frequently   treat   the   lower   abdomen,   the   sternum   (the   mid-line   of   the   chest)   or   the whole back area. We   are   very   particular   about   preserving   our   clients   modesty   and   comfort.   Underwear usually   only   needs   to   be   adjusted   during   needling   or   massage   procedures.   We   drape   or towel   you   to   cover   and   comfort   you   in   line   with   our   ethical   practices   to   protect   &   preserve the modesty of patients in this position of compliance. Standards   of   professionalism   and   decency   is   strongly   upheld   within   BioChi   Clinics.   You can be assured there will be no requests for nudity. Physical contact? Light    palpation,    touching    of    the    skin    and    pressure    are    used    to    check    temperature, dryness   oil   content.   Testing   may   include   lung   or   liver   tapping   pressure   techniques.   Your body, limbs and joints may be manipulated where necessary. Diagnosis Help To help get a more accurate diagnosis, a practitioner may request that you: • Don’t   apply   heavy   make-up,   moisturisers,   strong   perfumes   or   deodorants,   or   breath freshener products. • Don’t eat any coloured  tongue-staining foods. Avoid coffee or stimulants. Why?   The   oiliness   or   dryness   of   the   skin,   bodily   or   breath   odours,   the   colour,   the   texture are   important   clues   in   make   a   true   assessment   -   using   masking   products   may   make proper diagnosis more difficult. Treatment During   your   treatment,   you   will   either   lay   face-up,   face   down   or   be   seated.   While   locating points    or    administering    treatment,    we    manoeuvre    and    position    the    client    to    find anatomical landmarks apply pressure to the skin and deeper tissue. Needling We   sterilise   the   skin   surface   with   alcohol   wipes,   and   insert   fine   needles   (pre-packed sterilized   disposable)   through   a   guide   tube.   During   the   treatment   the   practitioner   will rotate   and   lightly   manipulate   the   needles.   This   is   part   of   the   process   of   achieving   a therapeutic result. Muscle-Bone Body Work This   can   be   done   through   clothing,   but   it   may   be   necessary   to   expose   the   skin   surface   - as   in   the   case   of   muscle   work   or   treatment   of   a   particular   area   such   as   the   lower   back, buttock area  - and to disrobe down to your underwear. All care is taken in our clinic to preserve your modesty. Activities You   may   be   shown   exercises,   and   will   need   to   be   able   to   perform   them   properly.   So again loose, non-restrictive clothing is recommended. How long will it take? The   duration   of   treatment   will   vary   depending   on   the   condition.   Your   initial   consultation   & treatment   can   take   between   40   mins   to   an   hour   or   so,   depending   on   the   severity   of disease.   We   do   our   best   to   get   to   the   point   and   find   the   cause   of   the   concern;   and   to   give the   correct   duration   of   treatment.   These   may   vary   depending   on   how   the   body   has   been responding between visits. Advice & Support materials The    practitioner    may    give    you    printed    handouts    with    recommended    eating-dietary adjustments,   lifestyle,   exercise   or   a   shopping   list   of   products   -   herbs,   food   items,   general tips. It is a good idea to take a notepad and pen to take down notes & directions. Our Reputation We   build   our   reputation   on   getting   each   patients   health   sorted,   and   out   the   door,   as   fast as   possible   -   with   no   unnecessary   treatment.   That   generates   community   confidence   and good word of mouth referrals. Referrals We give honest appraisals and have a sound referral policy. If   your   have   a   health   problem   that   is   outside   of   my   expertise,   I   will   refer   you   to   a preferred   practitioner   qualified   in   that   area.      If   I   suspect   you   need   to   be   checked   by   a Doctor, I send you to a GP or outpatients. No one modality can do it all; and each has its own strengths. Concessions Concession rates must cover our clinic fees. War veterans, invalids, pensioners (60 years & over) and solo-parents all qualify for concession discounts. Care for the Poor Sick & Financially disadvantaged people can receive significantly discounted treatment or free treatment - on a quota-based, case-by-case basis. This does not include addiction-free treatments. Please contact us if you or someone you know is sick and poor. We are keen to help - in legitimate case of hardship; but we are careful to watch for abuse of this as well.

Initial appointment: On   your   first   visit,   we   usually   conduct   a c  o  n  s  u  l  t  a  t  i  o  n  -  a  s  s  e  s  s  m  e  n  t  -  d  i  a  g  n  o  s  i  s    session   to   determine   the   causes   of   your problem/s or injury; and how to fix it. You    will    also    receive    a    treatment,    and some priority health management advice. Treatment You   will   receive   a   single-sided   or   double- sided treatment. The treatment will most frequently be a single-sided YinYang Needling treatment; or muscle-bone work; or a combination of two or more therapies:   • needling • muscle-bone work • advise on eating or avoid foods, herbs and lifestyle management. • activity - relaxation movements to perform at home. Follow-up treatments: Are scheduled with the view of restoring your health as quickly as possible and balance the whole system. What this means is  eliminating the causes and balancing the state of your internal health. Just removing the symptoms doesn’t mean your health problems are solved. Full resolution is often only achieved several treatments after the symptoms have disappeared. On the other hand, over-treating is also no good as it makes the body dependent on treatment and can muck up the balance. There will never be a single health problem - problems come in groups; and they all need to be addressed. Total Amount of Treatments A   general   rule   of   thumb   is   3   treatments   for not   too   serious   an   illness   or   injury;   5   -   6 treatment    for    a    moderate-type    set    of complaint;    7    -    8    treatments    for    more serious      complaints.      Very      significant, compound   problems   may   take   from   4   -   6 weeks   of   intense   treatment   to   achieve   an optimal result. Scheduling Follow-up Treatments Following      the      initial      assessment      & diagnosis,         your         practitioner         will recommend    a    course    of    treatment,    and will    schedule    you    in    for    a    number    of treatments   -   say   2   -   3   times   per   week   for two weeks. The   number   of   sessions   you   require   will depend   on   your   diagnosis   and   condition. Some   conditions   require   more   sessions, with     high     frequency     repeats     -     other problems    respond    best    to    less    frequent therapy. Injury If   you   are   visiting   the   clinic   with   an   injury that    has    a    known    cause,    it    will    be    a straightforward   needling   treatment.   It   may include    cupping,    moxa    or    muscle    and bone work. Painful conditions Painful    problems    may    require    physical assessment   tests   and   brief   questioning   to determine the involvements or causes. Preparation before your initial visit. It’s   a   good   idea   to   write   down   your   major health   concerns   or   a   list   of   symptoms   you are   currently   experiencing;   plus   significant past   health   problems,   traumas,   accidents or operations. It’s   also   helpful   to   make   a   note   of   what you   typically   eat   throughout   the   day,   and list     any     medications,     supplements     or drugs    you    are    currently    taking    or    have taken for a prolonged period in the past. Bring   these   notes   with   you   as   well   as   any supportive   medical   reports-records   or   test results. As   a   new   patient   we   recommend   that   you arrive   10   minutes   before   your   scheduled appointment       time       to       fill       out       a questionnaire    to    gather    your    personal details and health history. We   will   soon   be   able   to   email   you   a   link   to our   pre-appointment   questionnaire   to   be completed    and    returned    and    at    home before you first visit. Your Particular Problem. It   is   essential   that   we   find   out   how   the disease   is   at   work   in   you;   your   specific imbalances;    and    how    it    is    progressing. And   then   we   can   make   up   a   completely individualised   treatment   plan   that   will   work in the most effective way possible. Detailed Discussion Where   appropriate   we   will   be   ask   some personal    questions    in    regard    to    your eating,    bowel    movements,    urination    & state     of     mind,     even     about     past     or childhood abuse. We   do   not   conduct   exhaustive   counselling sessions    nor    question    you    in    regard    to intimate   details   about   your   private   affairs and    relationships.    Our    clinics    are    not confessionals. Your   privacy   is   respected   - and     our     confidentiality     is assured. Physical examination To   fully   assess   the   yin-yang   balance   and administer   treatment,   it   may   be   necessary to      perform      a      physical      examination. Therefore    it    is    best    to    arrive    wearing loose-fitting          comfortable          clothing. Depending   on   the   area   being   treated   or the   location   of   acupuncture   points   used, some clothing may need to be removed. We   frequently   treat   the   lower   abdomen, the   sternum   (the   mid-line   of   the   chest)   or the whole back area. We   are   very   particular   about   preserving our      clients      modesty      and      comfort. Underwear     usually     only     needs     to     be adjusted     during     needling     or     massage procedures.    We    drape    or    towel    you    to cover    and    comfort    you    in    line    with    our ethical   practices   to   protect   &   preserve   the modesty    of    patients    in    this    position    of compliance. Standards       of       professionalism       and decency   is   strongly   upheld   within   BioChi Clinics.   You   can   be   assured   there   will   be no requests for nudity. Physical contact? Light   palpation,   touching   of   the   skin   and pressure   are   used   to   check   temperature, dryness   oil   content.   Testing   may   include lung   or   liver   tapping   pressure   techniques. Your    body,    limbs    and    joints    may    be manipulated where necessary. Diagnosis Help To   help   get   a   more   accurate   diagnosis,   a practitioner may request that you: • Don’t        apply        heavy        make-up, moisturisers,      strong      perfumes      or deodorants,      or      breath      freshener products. • Don’t     eat     any     coloured          tongue- staining      foods.      Avoid      coffee      or stimulants. Why?   The   oiliness   or   dryness   of   the   skin, bodily   or   breath   odours,   the   colour,   the texture   are   important   clues   in   make   a   true assessment    -    using    masking    products may make proper diagnosis more difficult. Treatment During   your   treatment,   you   will   either   lay face-up,   face   down   or   be   seated.   While locating   points   or   administering   treatment, we   manoeuvre   and   position   the   client   to find   anatomical   landmarks   apply   pressure to the skin and deeper tissue. Needling We   sterilise   the   skin   surface   with   alcohol wipes,     and     insert     fine     needles     (pre- packed    sterilized    disposable)    through    a guide    tube.    During    the    treatment    the practitioner      will      rotate      and      lightly manipulate   the   needles.   This   is   part   of   the process of achieving a therapeutic result. Muscle-Bone Body Work This   can   be   done   through   clothing,   but   it may    be    necessary    to    expose    the    skin surface   -   as   in   the   case   of   muscle   work   or treatment   of   a   particular   area   such   as   the lower   back,   buttock   area      -   and   to   disrobe down to your underwear. All   care   is   taken   in   our   clinic   to   preserve your modesty. Activities You    may    be    shown    exercises,    and    will need   to   be   able   to   perform   them   properly. So   again   loose,   non-restrictive   clothing   is recommended. How long will it take? The     duration     of     treatment     will     vary depending    on    the    condition.    Your    initial consultation      &      treatment      can      take between    40    mins    to    an    hour    or    so, depending   on   the   severity   of   disease.   We do   our   best   to   get   to   the   point   and   find   the cause    of    the    concern;    and    to    give    the correct   duration   of   treatment.   These   may vary    depending    on    how    the    body    has been responding between visits. Advice & Support materials The    practitioner    may    give    you    printed handouts      with      recommended      eating- dietary   adjustments,   lifestyle,   exercise   or a   shopping   list   of   products   -   herbs,   food items,   general   tips.   It   is   a   good   idea   to take    a    notepad    and    pen    to    take    down notes & directions. Our Reputation We   build   our   reputation   on   getting   each patients   health   sorted,   and   out   the   door, as   fast   as   possible   -   with   no   unnecessary treatment.     That     generates     community confidence     and     good     word     of     mouth referrals. Referrals We    give    honest    appraisals    and    have    a sound referral policy. If    your    have    a    health    problem    that    is outside   of   my   expertise,   I   will   refer   you   to a    preferred    practitioner    qualified    in    that area.      If   I   suspect   you   need   to   be   checked by    a    Doctor,    I    send    you    to    a    GP    or outpatients. No   one   modality   can   do   it   all;   and   each has its own strengths. Concessions Concession rates must cover our clinic fees. War veterans, invalids, pensioners (60 years & over) and solo-parents all qualify for concession discounts. Care for the Poor Sick & Financially disadvantaged people can receive significantly discounted treatment or free treatment - on a quota- based, case-by-case basis. This does not include addiction-free treatments. Please contact us if you or someone you know is sick and poor. We are keen to help - in legitimate case of hardship; but we are careful to watch for abuse of this as well.