Treatment Methods

Qi Gong Chinese Massage

Qi Gong massage is an extension of Qi Gong exercise/meditation. A Qi Gong massage stimulates Qi "the life giving energy of the universe". Qi Gong massage is an important part of any preventive health care program, helping nourish the mind / body / spirit and maintaining harmony in all systems.

Qi Gong is used to treat the following conditions:

  • Visceral and emotional disturbances
  • Structural abnormalities of a psychosomatic nature
  • Lassitude and fatigue related to auto-immune conditions
  • Loss of function in daily activities

Tuina Anmo Chinese Massage

Tuina is a method of Chinese massage that utilizes soft tissue manipulation, acupoints, and structural re-alignment methods to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal and internal organ disorders.

It uses traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic principle. Through various techniques Tuina seeks to increase the circulation of Qi and Blood in order to promote healing and relieve pain. Passive joint movements are also used to restore complete function to muscles and joints.

As with all types of massage, most of the effects of Tuina occur through its function of stimulating the flow of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids. Many health problems are caused by blockages of these vital fluids. Tuina can re-establish the proper flow of these fluids and the function of the body, so promoting the recovery of damaged tissues.

Tuina Anmo is commonly used to treat the following conditions:

  • Musculoskeletal problems, including neurological and neuralgic conditions
  • Acute and chronic work and sport related injuries and pain
  • Chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory and reproductive   systems

Touch for Health Kinesiology

Touch for Health (TFH) Kinesiology is a system of natural health care which combines muscle monitoring with the principles of Chinese medicine to assess energy and body function, applying a range of gentle, yet powerful healing techniques to improve health, well-being and vitality.

TFH Kinesiology is used to treat the following conditions:

  • Physical pain and loss of function due to strain / sprain
  • Chemical and emotional considerations
  • Allergies

Photonic Light Therapy

Photonic Light Therapy was developed by Dr Brian McLaren of Australia in the 1990s. Dr McLaren is a clinical scientist, a veterinary surgeon and one of the most highly qualified acupuncturists in Australia, with postgraduate university qualifications both in veterinary and human acupuncture.

McLaren Photonic Light Therapy is a non-invasive, pain free, sterile, safe, and effective way to eliminate pain and promote healing. It is based on the use of a specific torch-like instrument containing five super bright diodes in the treatment head which produce 185mW of energy in the 660nm wavelength.

The torch is turned on and placed on specific acupuncture points on the skin. Under the skin is connective tissue which converts any stimulation into electrical impulses that are conveyed to the brain by the nerve cells. This stimulation changes the body's function by releasing certain chemicals and hormones from the brain that relieve pain, promote healing and increase immune response.

Photonic Light Therapy is used to treat many general conditions including:

  • Addictions
  • Weight loss / weight gain
  • Bed wetting
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Memory improvement
  • Sciatica
  • Muscle / joint pain

Jim has also enjoyed remarkable success in treating painful hip and back conditions in dogs and cats with Photonic Light Therapy. Your vet should always be first for your animal's well-being, but should you be looking for that extra special and safe pain treatment for your pet, give Jim a call

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Patent Herbal Formulae

The patenting of many of China 's Classic Herbal Formulae has facilitated ease of transport to many countries in the world. Patenting the formulae and manufacturing pills, powders, granules and liquids has allowed practitioners all over the world - ease of transport, storage and prescribing.

A TCM Classic Herbal Formula refers to a formula which has been in use for at least 400 years. This also means that these formulae have been proven to be safe and effective remedies for many conditions affecting the human body.

All of TCM's Classic Herbal Formulae dispensed in Australia by accredited practitioners have been examined, tested and approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Authority (TGA). This ensures public safety and effective health care within Australian communities.

Following consultation with a client, Jim Olds makes an assessment and a formula is prescribed consisting of pills, granules or liquid forms of herbal medicine.

Some conditions treated effectively by TCM's Classic Herbal Formulae are:

  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Paediatric disorders
  • Gynaecological disorders
  • Emotional and psychological conditions
  • Fertility and impotence
  • Digestive tract disorders
  • Osteoporosis and related disorders

Orthomolecular Medicine / Clinical Nutrition

This alternative therapy employs vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to create optimum nutritional content for the body, as well as the right environment and equilibrium. Like most alternative medicine techniques, Orthomolecular Medicine targets a wide range of conditions.

Orthomolecular Medicine is designed to enable individuals to reach the apex of health and the peak of their performance by utilizing only naturally occurring substances (e.g. vitamins, minerals, enzymes, trace elements, co-enzymes). The proper balance of these substances in the body is the key to reaching physical, mental, and emotional health and stability.

Clinical Nutrition is the modality in naturopathic medicine which employs the principles of Orthomolecular Medicine combined with assessment strategies including iris diagnosis, dietary analysis and physical performance requirements.

At the Silkwood Natural Therapies other biological testing procedures such as tissue mineral analysis, pathology department results of blood tests and hormone levels, and the results of x-rays are all considered in the formulating of a corrective regime.

This regime may include the recommendation of:

  • Dietary changes to raise nutrient intake
  • Certain patented nutritional formulae
  • Celloid mineral therapy