Freedom Chinese Medicine

10/08/2026

Are you granted informed consent for dry needling? Do you know the real difference? Many do not. This is the question asked of Acupuncturists more than any other these days..

Visit Freedom Chinese Medicine website to know the difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling and their benefits. Give us a call at 03 9486 5966 to get

09/08/2026

24/12/2025

Thank-you to our lovely patients, super practitioners and wider community. This our 25th Christmas! We wouldn't be here without you. And I'm so grateful we're still doing this wonderful work.

And yes, we will be open during this season! Less days, but still here for you.

Ivanhoe open:
Saturday the 27th
Monday the 29th
Saturday the 3rd

Mansfield open:
Saturday the 27th
Tuesday the 30th
Friday the 2nd

Wishing you all the kind of festive season that you need this year. Whether it be full of good food and great company. Or peace & quiet! More immersion in rest and nature perhaps?

I have hope in my heart for more tolerance and humanity for each other.. embrace diversity, remember that we all part of a broader family.
Elaine x

07/12/2025

Introducing our newest practitioner in Ivanhoe ~ Dr. Sammie Ling!
Sammie is an Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist. She has been dedicated to learning Chinese Medicine since 2018, and is now doing her PhD!

Her areas of interest include:

- Pain conditions (musculoskeletal, body aches, and pain, headache/migraine, sport injury)
- Women’s Health (Period pain, Regulating period cycle, Fertility/IVF support)
- General well-being (Sleep, fatigue, stress, gut health)
- Children’s Health

Sammie also values mental health and actively takes care of hers, especially during or after a busy week. She finds relaxation in nature, enjoying the sun, listening to her favorite music, and engaging in activities like pickle ball. Sammie has 3 kids and also speaks Mandarin Chinese.

Sammie is available Mondays, Wednesdays & every second Saturday in Ivanhoe. Call (03) 9486 5966 to book or click this link here to book easily online.
https://freedomchinesemedicine.com/practitioners/

04/10/2025

Ready for a weekend brimming with rejuvenation, self-healing & relaxation? And learnings that you can benefit from for years to come? Back by popular demand, Qi Gong Weekend Workshops in the countryside. 1st time offered in 10 years! Taught by me! A veteran Chinese Med practitioner & Medical Qi Gong Instructor.

Why am I teaching again? Qi Gong is my no.1 health secret for a good reason. Regular practice is super health promoting! And I love sharing the skills. Once you know how to do the movements, practising them can bring you profound health benefits. For zero ongoing cost. It seems like we need these ancient skills more than ever these days.

Check out the event link below..
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../qi-gong-weekend...

P.S Free accommodation offered at my house in beautiful Mansfield. Inside for the first 5 bookings I reckon. Camping outside for another 10 peeps. Event is private/ invitation only

P.P.S CM practitioners & lay people alike are welcome. These weekends are tailored to beginner Qi Gong students.

30/09/2025

Our website is currently down unfortunately. A brief hiccup while we change hosting providers. Feel free to SMS us (reply to your appt reminder), email us on [email protected] or call us on 03 9486 5966. Thanks for your patience!
Pic of my cat & dog for attention & cuteness

08/08/2025

In light of the recent pneumothorax cases in Victoria. I feel compelled to share this public safety bulletin/ education article i wrote about 10 years ago!

https://freedomchinesemedicine.com/difference-dry-needling-acupuncture/

Anyone wanna contribute their thoughts here?

Visit Freedom Chinese Medicine website to know the difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling and their benefits. Give us a call at 03 9486 5966 to get

08/08/2025

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-02/dry-needling-lung-injury-cases-bendigo/105596462?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web

The Health Complaints Commisioner investigates after reports two women were treated for lung damage after receiving a dry needling procedure at a regional Victorian massage clinic.