FIMIA Cast - Acupuncture

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FIMIA Cast - Acupuncture

Official podcast of the Fehresian Institute of Modern Integrated Acupuncture. Dr Chris Fehres (registered acupuncturist) interviews acupuncturists and other practitioners on the subject of the current application of acupuncture and its place in the future of medicine. Find out more at fimia.com.au

09/01/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 9 - Dr Chris Fehres

Dr Chris from FIMIA flies solo on this unique episode of FIMIA Cast as he talks openly about his acupuncture origin story and plans for the future. He describes how acupuncture "found him" and helped to bring him back from what seemed to be the end. He also describes his mission to make sure acupuncture is seen and its presence known by the wider medical community and the world. He also offers a direct and honest summary of the purpose of FIMIA and the changes he feels ought to be implemented if acupuncture is to succeed on medicine's main stage as an active constituent of the health care system of tomorrow. With edgy concepts that challenge the acupuncture status quo, this episode is not to be missed. Topics of conversation - Dr Chris's story how he went from Los Angeles musician to acupuncturist - A chance meeting with a mentor practitioner and teacher helped to guide him on the path - Proposal for a new style of acupuncture - Dr Chris's forecast for acupuncture in the near future - Pros and cons of the traditional approach - How acupuncture can be explained by anatomy and physiology - New FIMIA projects in the midst of development

29 min
09/01/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 9 - Dr Chris Fehres

Dr Chris from FIMIA flies solo on this unique episode of FIMIA Cast as he talks openly about his acupuncture origin story and plans for the future. He describes how acupuncture "found him" and helped to bring him back from what seemed to be the end. He also describes his mission to make sure acupuncture is seen and its presence known by the wider medical community and the world. He also offers a direct and honest summary of the purpose of FIMIA and the changes he feels ought to be implemented if acupuncture is to succeed on medicine's main stage as an active constituent of the health care system of tomorrow. With edgy concepts that challenge the acupuncture status quo, this episode is not to be missed. Topics of conversation - Dr Chris's story how he went from Los Angeles musician to acupuncturist - A chance meeting with a mentor practitioner and teacher helped to guide him on the path - Proposal for a new style of acupuncture - Dr Chris's forecast for acupuncture in the near future - Pros and cons of the traditional approach - How acupuncture can be explained by anatomy and physiology - New FIMIA projects in the midst of development

29 min
08/18/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 8 - Samuel Lynch

Dr Chris speaks with registered acupuncturist and business professional Samuel Lynch. Having held high level logistics and operations managerial positions prior to finishing his degree, Samuel entered the field of acupuncture already possessing a strong business acumen and savvy. Along with his wife Jane he is co-owner of Elevate Acupuncture based in Redland City in Queensland. While Jane treatment focus is gynaecological and emotional conditions, Samuel's areas of interest are musculoskeletal issues, male health conditions and cosmetic acupuncture. Together, this complementary balance of knowledge and skills allow them to treat a broad range of pathologies with patients who benefit from having a husband and wife team and male and female practitioners, all under one roof. Samuel has a knack for applying his impressive resume of business know-how to the operations of an acupuncture clinic and what follows is nothing short of a crash course on how to get your budding acupuncture business off the ground. Topics of conversation: - Samuel's story about why he became an acupuncturist - Where to start when starting your acupuncture practice - Knowing your 'why' - The business behind the practice - Strategies to build you client numbers quickly - Transferrable skills - How to approach the dilemma of dry needling Learn more about Samuel's practice at the following links: https://www.elevatetcm.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ElevateTCM.com.au/

1h 3m
07/31/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 7 - Jost Sauer

Dr Chris speaks with Jost Sauer, acupuncturist, popular author, lifestyle medicine expert and coach. With over 30 years of therapeutic experience, his unique approach to health and wellness has touched the lives of thousands of people and inspired many more. Dr Chris first met Jost in 2011 when he became one of his patients at his Urban Drug Rehab clinic in Brisbane. At this time, Dr Chris had also just started studying acupuncture, and this initial meeting lead to him to training and working under Jost's guidance as a patient minder and assistant acupuncture practitioner. Jost is the pioneer of applying the Chi-Cycle to modern daily life which he lives and breathes, and with his latest book Clock on to Health, he advocates for the implementation of lifestyle choices as a form of medicine for our society’s preventable diseases. This conversation explores Jost's origins before Chinese medicine as a young seeker searching for cosmic answers in speed and psychedelics, to modern day sage as he now offers lifestyle wisdom and advice in the form of books, workshops and online coaching as 'The Lifestyle Medicine Man'. Topics of Conversation - How applied Chinese medicine theory can alleviate lifestyle diseases - The mystical perspective of Chinese medicine in the modern day - The quest for spontaneous self-realisation and nourishing your destiny - How to apply Kung Fu and Tai Qi practices to bolster your sex drive - How the Taoist approach to life holds all of the answers - Finding your destiny in the depths of and LSD trip - Acupuncture, herbs, and studying Chinese medicine - Jost's "perfect day plan" Follow links below to find out more about Jost - https://thelifestylemedicineman.com/ https://jostsauer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chicyclelifestyle/ https://www.instagram.com/jostsauer/

1h 15m
07/22/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 6 - Jacinta Eales

Dr Chris speaks with Jacinta Eales, registered acupuncturist and nutritionist. After graduating from her Bachelor of Health Science majoring in acupuncture in 2015, she then completed an advanced diploma in nutritional medicine. This allows her to prescribe nutritional supplements and provide naturopathic style dietary advice which she combines with her Chinese medicine knowledge. As a practitioner, she has a keen interest in women’s hormonal disorders, skin conditions such as acne and all things surrounding fertility. Other areas of her clinical focus include stress management, sleep issues, fatigue, and cancer support. Dr Chris caught up with Jacinta following her immersion in the seminar for the Kiiko Matsumoto style of acupuncture. Tune in to this insightful conversation that explores the combined use of nutritional medicine along with traditional acupuncture styles that stem from vastly different cultures. Topics of Conversation - Life after university as an acupuncturist - Incorporating nutritional medicine with Chinese medicine - Kiiko Matsumoto style acupuncture - Women's health and fertility - Treatment plans and acupuncture techniques You can find out more about Jacinta as well as read her blog - https://www.acupunctureaus.com/ You can follow Jacinta on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/jacintaeales_acupuncture/

1h 2m
07/01/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 5 - Martin McKenzie and Ivan McWilliams

3 generations of practitioners talk about all things Tui Na and acupuncture. Dr Chris is joined by guests Martin McKenzie and Ivan McWilliams, Chinese Medicine practitioners in Australia with a passion for Tui Na massage. After studying Oriental medicine and practices such as qigong and shiatsu, Martin found himself as a student to Ivan in an 8-month apprenticeship where he learned first-hand the clinical application of Tui Na. Since then, the pair have remained close and after almost a decade of gathering techniques, case studies, treatment approaches, and protocols, they are now on the home stretch of completing their collaborative effort - Tui Na: an integrative approach - a comprehensive guide and resource for students and practitioners. We apologies for the technical difficulties we experienced in the last 5 minutes of filming. Topics of Conversation - Using Tui Na as a primary form of therapy for illness - The development of Tui Na in Australia - Apprenticing in China for acupuncture and Tui Na - How acupuncture is done in China compared to the Western world - Transference of energy and feeling into your patients' pain - Esoteric yet effective ways to get great results - Demon hunting for health and wellbeing

1h 6m
05/28/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 4 - Dr Chantelle Muellner & Dr Angus Timms

Dr Chris speaks with Dr Chantelle Muellner and Dr Angus Timms, registered acupuncturists from New Brighton, New South Wales. Chantelle and Angus met in their first year of study at Endeavour college and they have now both been practicing for over 3 years since completing their degrees. Together they have recently taken over a health clinic, renovated and rebranded. Formally known as The Jade Tortoise Clinic of Natural Health, now known as The Health. Both Chantelle and Angus are passionate about treating general health. Angus focuses more specifically on joint pain, acute injuries/ conditions, athlete preparation and rehabilitation, whilst Chantelle focuses more specifically on hormonal health, fertility and pregnancy. Located just north of Byron bay, their practice offers the expertise of multiple allied health practitioners, providing a wealth of knowledge and support for their patients all under one roof. In just a few short years following graduation, they have gone from students with a passion for acupuncture to trailblazing business owners with eyes set for a world of new possibilities. Topics of discussion - Owning ad running a multimodality natural health clinic in the Byron Shire - Different treatment approaches involving acupuncture, massage and cupping - Fertility treatments - Musculoskeletal treatments for active people - A modern approach to an ancient medicine - Advice for current students - The dilemma of dry needling

1h 2m
05/14/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 3 - Dr Olivia Janz

Dr Chris speaks with Dr Olivia Janz, Registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner from Brisbane. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have always played a key role in Olivia’s life, having grown up in a household where her father was also an acupuncturist and herbalist. Olivia has been in practice for over three years at the Kenmore Centre for Health. In this multi-modality family business she works alongside two other acupuncturists, a naturopath and massage therapists. Olivia enjoys a broad practice treating musculoskeletal complaints, stress and anxiety, general health, women’s health, fertility and pregnancy. Olivia was awarded best paper for a first presentation at the Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Annual Conference (AACMAC) in 2017 presenting on Obstetric Cholestasis. Olivia has studied Bowen Techniques as an adjunct to musculoskeletal treatment. Olivia also utilises trigger point acupuncture, auricular and abdominal acupuncture techniques along with Chinese herbal medicine in her practice. Topics of Discussion - Management of acute and chronic pain with acupuncture - Incorporating Bowen Therapy into treatment - Treating obstetric cholestasis with acupuncture - Case studies and presenting at AACMAC - Acupuncture in the Australian Healthcare system and Medicare - FOSM - Patients at risk with short needling courses

59 min
04/27/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 2 - Trent Dolman

Trent Dolman is an Acupuncturist, Tui Na practitioner, Kettlebell instructor and part owner of Balance to You – Holistic Wellness Centre. From owning and running bakeries in his younger years, Trent is now on the path of bettering people’s lives through movement, strength, community and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). From the origins of TCM to the controversial topic of dry needling, join Dr. Chris as he finds out about Trent’s story from how it all began and where he is heading now. (Brief explicit content)

1h 6m
04/17/2019

FIMIA Cast - Episode 1 - Dr David Hartmann

Dr Chris speaks with Dr David Hartmann - acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner of 21 years. Dr David is now the author of two books that focus on the use of point combinations for treating different conditions. In practice, he focuses primarily on treating psychoemotional disorders. Join us as Dr Chris gets the full story on Dr David from the start of his life as an acupuncturist, his current projects and plans for the future.

1h 8m

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Official podcast of the Fehresian Institute of Modern Integrated Acupuncture. Dr Chris Fehres (registered acupuncturist) interviews acupuncturists and other practitioners on the subject of the current application of acupuncture and its place in the future of medicine. Find out more at fimia.com.au

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