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Kiah McGowan TCM

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Kiah McGowan TCM

Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Northcote, Melbourne.

15/06/2026

‼️If you’re having in*******se every two days of the month to try to conceive- you’re just tiring yourselves out.‼️

I see this so often in the clinic: where patients who are trying for a baby just try every other day. But, realistically, we are only fertile for about 5-6 days in a cycle. So, if you can’t figure when (and if) you’re ovulating, you can just try in this window.

Find your fertile window by finding out when you ovulate. Swipe through to learn how! 🔍 ➡️

12/06/2026

🍵 Keeping it real on day one of my period:
Messy hair, doing work on the couch in my pyjamas, needles in my face, heat pack in my waistband… It’s not always instagram-worthy. BUT self care should be relatively simple, intuitive and achievable.  I do my admin from the couch during my period because it’s comfy. I have soup and warming, cooked foods throughout as they’re easier to digest and help maintain a warm environment for a happy flow.
I have a heat pack on my tummy to help blood flow and keep me comfortable if any pain arrives (this one has been pain free- yay!)
Acupuncture to help settle emotions and help restore balance (pictured here- mainly for skincare). Warm bed socks on to protect the Kidney and Spleen channels from cold.
A giant cup of chai tea for its warming herbs like star anise, cinnamon and cloves.

All easy and doable. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to be perfect, just learn what your body needs and do the things that help it.

11/06/2026

First pain-free period in months 🥳🥳

This is a huge win for me after a busy and fun (somewhat chaotic) Summer. I noticed that my periods were becoming painful and I was getting premenstrual symptoms come through again for the first time in a while.

So, I’ve been really nourishing myself by watching my what I’m eating and drinking, making herbal teas, reducing my stress levels, getting acupuncture, quitting coffee, reducing alcohol, getting outside and also allowing myself to rest physically and socially. And finally- pain free again!!

This months tea contains:
🍵Da Zao/Jujube: to nourish Qi and Blood + digestion🍵Gui Zhi/ Cinnamon twig: to warm the channels
🍵Gan Cao/ Licorice root: to nourish and harmonise
🍵Mei Gui Hua/ Rose buds: to move the wi and ease stagnation

I’ve never thought of myself as perfect just because I’m a healthcare provider. I’m always learning along the way with you guys!

10/06/2026

A lot of people find Winter tough.

But Chinese Medicine believes that if you live in accordance to the seasons, your health becomes more aligned. In Winter, we slow down, eat warm, go inward, protect our Kidneys energy. Your body already knows this rhythm. It’s just waiting for you to follow it.

If you’re ready to actually feel this shift in your body, we’ve created something special:
 Winter Yin & Pins: a deeply restorative 1.5hr experience combining yin yoga, acupressure & acupuncture, rooted in TCM wisdom and designed to nourish you right down to your deepest reserves.

📍 Wellness Social Club, Preston
📅 28th June
🔗 Link in bio to book, spots are limited to only 15!

Come slow down with us. Your nervous system will thank you.

09/06/2026

A lot of people find Winter tough.

But Chinese Medicine believes that if you live in accordance to the seasons, your health becomes more aligned. has In Winter, we slow down, eat warm, go inward, protect your Kidneys energy. Your body already knows this rhythm. It’s just waiting for you to follow it.

If you’re ready to actually feel this shift in your body, we’ve created something special.
 Winter Yin & Pins: a deeply restorative 1.5hr experience combining yin yoga, acupressure & acupuncture in savasana, rooted in TCM wisdom and designed to nourish you right down to your deepest reserves.

📍 Wellness Social Club, Preston
📅 28th June
🔗 Link in bio to book- spots are limited to only 15!

Come slow down with us. Your nervous system will thank you.

03/06/2026

Your chronic stress is depleting your Kidney Jing.

So is your bad sleep, alcohol binges, skipped meals, late night work email checks, and overtraining.

Those aren’t female fertility problems. They’re human ones.

The biological differences between partners are real, but smaller than most fertility content suggests. Childbirth and postpartum on one side. Ej*******on frequency and s***m DNA integrity on the other. Everything else? Same drain. Same solution.

If you’re approaching fertility as a team, your prep should look like one too. 50% of fertility challenges involve a male factor. Most of the time, he hasn’t been properly assessed!

Curious what both your pictures look like? That’s what I’m here for 🧑‍⚕️  

01/06/2026

“Cold in the Uterus.” I know how that sounds.

But stay with me, because this TCM diagnosis predicts specific, measurable things about your cycle that Western medicine has names for too.
It just took a few centuries to catch up.

Things like:
Poor uterine blood flow Low progesterone A basal body temperature that never quite rises
Subclinical thyroid sluggishness A period that begs for a heat pack

These aren’t random symptoms. They’re a pattern. And it’s one of the most common and most treatable things I see in clinic.

Swipe through if you’ve ever reached for a heat pack and wondered why it helps so much. ➡️

27/05/2026

Your screen time could be behind your symptoms 👀 
In TCM, the Liver is said to “open into the eyes”: meaning eye health and strain can reflect what’s happening in your system more broadly. 
The Liver helps nourish the eyes with Blood, regulate the smooth flow of Qi, and support emotional balance. So when we’re staring at screens all day (working, scrolling, overstimulating), it can contribute to both eye strain and Liver Qi stagnation. 
Think: • dry or tired eyes • headaches • neck + shoulder tension • irritability • trouble switching off 
My top 5 ways to reduce screen strain + support your Liver:
Follow the 20-20-20 rule  Every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
👁️ Blink more We blink less on screens, which dries out the eyes.
👁️ Use night mode after sunset Less blue light = better sleep and nervous system
support.
👁️ Create phone-free windows Try 30 mins screen-free after waking + before bed.
👁️ Nourish your Liver Blood Think leafy greens, berries, omega-3s, and enough rest.

Small shifts make a big difference. Your eyes (and your nervous system) will thank you.

26/05/2026

Anxiety isn’t something to “push through”- which is how my patients usually talk about it.

It can be a signal from: 🫀 your (TCM) heart, liver, spleen, kidneys  🌬 your nervous system 
If this helped, save it for your next anxious moment.

25/05/2026

I love to dance! My knees do not. 🫠

For times like these (e.g. when I have forgotten my trusty knee braces), Chinese Medicine helps my body to recover.  
⚡️ Electro acupuncture uses a gentle electrical current through acupuncture needles to help stimulate local circulation, calm pain signalling, and reduce stiffness through the joint. It’s a useful tool for flare-ups after overloading an already sensitive knee. 
For me, health is about being realistic and making space for joy in your everyday- and sometimes that means dancing with my friends to our favourite songs OR staying in and enjoying a good book. 
It’s all about balance (and what balance actually looks like for you)! 

Address

2A Elm Street
Northcote, VIC
3070

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 1pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Website

https://bloomacuwellness.com.au/

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