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Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Friday 7am - 3:30pm Saturday 7am - 1pm

Ondol Oriental Medicine Clinic

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Ondol Oriental Medicine Clinic

We focus on the well-being of our clients in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

At Ondol, we are dedicated to providing health solutions that lead to optimal health. For many years we have been offering Japanese acupuncture, herbal medicine, remedial massage as well as moxibustion and cupping within our services. Our clinic is located in Toowong, 7km from Brisbane CBD, 5km from South Brisbane and 5km from Paddington.

03/09/2026

Why we love magnesium 💚

Magnesium is one of those nutrients that quietly gets involved in so many things our bodies do.

It plays a role in normal muscle and nerve function, energy production, and maintaining healthy bones. It’s also involved in hundreds of enzymatic processes throughout the body.

At Ondol, we’re big believers in starting with food wherever possible. Good sources of magnesium include:

🥬 Leafy green vegetables
🌰 Nuts and seeds
🫘 Legumes
🌾 Whole grains
🍫 Dark chocolate

And from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, we’re always looking at the bigger picture — not just whether you’re getting enough of one particular nutrient, but how your diet, digestion, sleep, stress and overall wellbeing fit together.

So before reaching for a supplement, have a look at what’s on your plate.

Sometimes the simplest place to start is with real food. 🌿

01/09/2026

Did you know we offer naturopathy at Ondol Clinic?

While many people know us for Japanese acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, we also offer personalised naturopathic consultations with Alisha Bennett.

Alisha takes a holistic, evidence-informed approach to health, looking beyond symptoms to understand the underlying factors contributing to your wellbeing.

Through nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, lifestyle support, and functional testing where appropriate, she helps patients create practical and sustainable pathways to better health.

Alisha has a particular interest in supporting:
🌿 Gut and digestive health
🌿 Women's health and hormones
🌿 Perimenopause and menopause
🌿 Stress, fatigue, and energy production
🌿 Autoimmune and chronic health conditions
🌿 General wellbeing and preventative health

Whether you're looking for support with a specific health concern or simply want to optimise your health, Alisha works collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

Naturopathy can be a wonderful complement to acupuncture and Chinese medicine, helping to support health from multiple angles and address the foundations of wellbeing.

To learn more about naturopathy or book with Alisha, contact the clinic on 07 3373 0100. You can book online at www.ondol.com.au/make-a-booking/

30/08/2026

BL23, also known as Shenshu (腎俞) 🌿

Located in the lower back, BL23 (Shenshu) is the Back-Shu point of the Kidney system and is one of the most commonly used points in Chinese medicine.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys are associated with vitality, growth, reproduction, and healthy ageing. BL23 is often used when supporting lower back discomfort, fatigue, low energy, and overall constitutional strength.

It's a point we frequently include in treatments when someone is feeling run down, depleted, or in need of a little extra support.

27/08/2026

Kelly's 91 year old father has just returned from his first overseas trip 🧡 He went to Detroit to visit his 2nd favourite child...😇 He was upgraded to First Class! He believes that's the secret to not having jet lag 😂💚

25/08/2026

Why we love sweet potato 🧡

Sweet potato is considered a nourishing food that supports digestion and energy production.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is often used to strengthen the digestive system and provide steady nourishment without being overly heavy.

It's warming, comforting, and versatile—perfect for soups, roasts, or nourishing bowls.

23/08/2026

CLINIC UPDATE:

🌳 🥾 Kelly & Hae-Uk Take on the Camino! 🥾🌳

In September, Kelly and Hae-Uk are heading off on an adventure of a very different kind — the Camino de Santiago.

They’ll be joining a group of friends to walk this ancient pilgrimage, sharing the journey, the scenery, the conversations, the challenges and, no doubt, plenty of laughs along the way.

There’s something wonderfully simple about walking. One foot in front of the other. Day after day. With time to think, to talk, to notice what’s around you and to simply be present.

It also has a beautiful connection with some of the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, health is not simply about treating a symptom when something goes wrong. It’s about maintaining balance, supporting the smooth movement of Qi, staying connected to the natural rhythms of life and recognising the relationship between our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

There’s something particularly appropriate about undertaking a pilgrimage on foot. The journey isn't just about the destination. It’s about the process of getting there.

✨ September at Ondol ✨

While Kelly and Hae-Uk are walking the Camino, Alice and Alisha will continue looking after our Ondol community, offering acupuncture and naturopathy. So, if you need an appointment, there is still a friendly face waiting for you at the clinic. Kelly and Hae-Uk will be taking appointments again from 2nd October.

During this time, if you have any questions or queries, please contact the clinic at: [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

As for Kelly and Hae-Uk, they’re looking forward to experiencing the Camino with friends — walking, talking, resting, eating, exploring and embracing whatever the path brings.

Perhaps the Camino will offer its own lessons in balance: knowing when to keep going, when to slow down, when to rest and when to simply enjoy the view.

Buen Camino, Kelly and Hae-Uk! ☀️

20/08/2026

A closer look at a Kiiko Matsumoto-style Fulcrum Treatment.

Originally developed as a treatment approach for ankle imbalances, this technique is also used to support conditions beyond the ankle itself. In Japanese acupuncture, the body is viewed as interconnected, and addressing one area can influence another.
Depending on the presentation, Fulcrum Treatments may be incorporated to help with patterns associated with TMJ discomfort, jaw tension, headaches, and neck tightness, alongside a thorough assessment and individualised treatment plan.

One of the many reasons we love Japanese acupuncture is its ability to use gentle, precise techniques to address the body as a whole.

18/08/2026

Choose carbs that nourish, not just fill you. 🌾🍠

Not all carbohydrates are created equal.

When choosing carbs, try to avoid those that come from a box, bag, or barcode, and instead choose foods that come from nature.

🥔 Sweet potato
🎃 Pumpkin
🌾 Brown rice
🌾 Oats
🫘 Beans & lentils
🍎 Fresh fruit
🌱 Quinoa

These whole-food carbohydrates provide fibre, vitamins, minerals, and steady energy to fuel your body throughout the day.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, foods in their natural, minimally processed state are thought to better support the Spleen and Stomach—the organs responsible for transforming food into Qi (energy) and Blood. Excessive processed foods and refined sugars are traditionally believed to weaken this digestive function and contribute to Dampness, which may present as sluggishness, bloating, brain fog, and low energy.

By choosing wholesome, nourishing carbohydrates, you're supporting not only stable blood sugar and gut health but also your body's natural ability to create and maintain healthy energy.

✨ Eat foods your great-grandparents would recognise—not foods made in a factory.

16/08/2026

A look at one of our treatment room essentials:

Dried mugwort (moxa) is one of the key materials used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese acupuncture. It's used in moxibustion, a gentle heat therapy where mugwort is carefully prepared and applied to acupuncture points to create a warming effect. 🌿

In clinic, this warmth is used to support circulation, encourage the smooth flow of qi, and help the body when there are signs of “cold” or depletion — such as fatigue, sluggish digestion, or cold hands and feet.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, warmth plays an important role in supporting digestion, energy, and overall vitality. Moxa is one of the traditional ways this is achieved in treatment.

13/08/2026

Just saw Hae-Uk hanging out in the gym 💪

Address

129 Sylvan Road
Toowong, QLD
4066

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 3:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	7am - 3:30pm
Saturday	7am - 1pm

Website

https://www.ondol.com.au/

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