Peninsula Acupuncture And Natural Medicine

Our team is growing!

Next, we'd love to welcome Jordyn to our Remedial Massage & Myotherapy team! ✨

With over five years of experience, Jordyn has worked with a wide range of clients, most recently helping people recover from sports injuries in the Canadian Rockies, where skiing and snowboarding injuries were a daily part of practice.

📅 Jordyn is available:
• Friday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Sunday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

You can book an appointment with Jordyn through our website or by calling the clinic on (03) 5973 4116.

Please join us in giving Jordyn a warm welcome - we're so excited to have her as part of the Peninsula Acupuncture & Natural Medicine team! 💚

Jordyn’s approach combines hands-on myotherapy with yoga, breath awareness, intentional movement and nervous system regulation to create personalised treatments that support each client’s unique needs and relationship with their body.

She has a special interest in persistent pain, nervous system regulation and trauma-informed care, and is passionate about creating a calm, welcoming space where people feel safe, heard and respected. Jordyn is proud to provide an LGBTQIA+ inclusive practice and enjoys working with neurodivergent clients, adapting treatments to individual sensory, communication and regulation needs.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, living with persistent pain, or simply looking to feel more connected and at ease in your body, Jordyn is here to support you.

Our August Newsletter Has Arrived!

As we move through the final weeks of winter, now is the perfect time to nourish your health and prepare for the season ahead.

In this month's newsletter, we're sharing:
- Late winter health tips from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective
-Why August is the perfect time for immune-supporting acupuncture
-Exciting clinic updates, including our growing team and new after-hours & weekend remedial massage appointments
- A feature from Peninsula MindCare on understanding and managing anger
- A nourishing seasonal recipe and more!

We hope you enjoy this month's edition and find plenty of practical tips to help you stay healthy, balanced and ready for spring.

Happy reading! 💚

The Team at Peninsula Acupuncture & Natural Medici

Aug Newsletter: Late Winter Wellness & Meet Our Growing Team As we move deeper into winter across Australia, nature encourages us to slow down, reflect inward, and become more intentional with how we use our energy.

Please welcome Ewa to the Peninsula Acupuncture & Natural Medicine team! ✨

We’re excited to introduce Ewa, our new Remedial Massage Therapist.

Ewa graduated from RMIT University in 2026 with a Diploma of Remedial Massage and has been a qualified Personal Trainer since 2025. She is currently furthering her knowledge by studying Myotherapy, allowing her to continue expanding her skills and providing evidence-based treatment tailored to each client.

During her studies, Ewa completed placements in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) specialist clinics and worked with the Melbourne Storm Rugby Club, gaining valuable experience treating a diverse range of clients - from those managing complex neurological conditions to elite athletes.

With a strong background in movement, exercise and rehabilitation, Ewa takes a personalised approach to every treatment. She is passionate about helping people reduce pain, recover from injury, improve mobility, and support their long-term health and wellbeing.

📅Ewa is available:
• Tuesday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

💆‍♀️ After-hours and weekend remedial massage appointments are now available!

You can book an appointment with Ewa through our website or by calling the clinic on (03) 5973 4116.

Please join us in giving Ewa a warm welcome. We’re thrilled to have her as part of the Peninsula Acupuncture & Nat

❄️ Why does arthritis often feel worse in winter?

If your joints seem stiffer, achier, or more painful during the colder months, you're certainly not alone.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, winter is associated with the Kidney system, which is thought to nourish the bones, joints, and lower back. As temperatures drop, cold and damp weather can slow the flow of Qi and Blood through the body, making pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility more noticeable.

Common signs include:
- Stiff joints, especially first thing in the morning
- Pain that's worse in cold or damp weather
- Aching knees, hips, hands, shoulders, or lower back
- Symptoms that improve with warmth and gentle movement

Rather than focusing only on the painful joint, TCM looks at the underlying pattern contributing to your symptoms. Every treatment is tailored to the individual and may include:

✨ Acupuncture to support circulation, ease pain, and reduce muscle tension.
🔥 Moxibustion to gently warm cold, stiff joints.
🌿 Chinese herbal medicine to address your underlying pattern.
💆 Cupping or soft tissue therapy to relieve surrounding muscle tension where appropriate.
🥗 Lifestyle and dietary advice to help keep you warm, mobile, and supported throughout winter.

Many people find that regular TCM treatment helps them move more comfortably, manage pain, and stay active throughout the colder months.

As we head into the final month of winter, now is the perfect time to give your joints a little extra care. ❄️

Have you noticed your joints feeling stiffer in the cold? We'd love to hear about your experience below. 🤝

Why does arthritis often feel worse in winter?

If your joints seem stiffer, achier, or more painful during the colder months, you're certainly not alone.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, winter is associated with the Kidney system, which is thought to nourish the bones, joints, and lower back. As temperatures drop, cold and damp weather can slow the flow of Qi and Blood through the body, making pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility more noticeable.

Common signs include:
- Stiff joints, especially first thing in the morning
- Pain that's worse in cold or damp weather
- Aching knees, hips, hands, shoulders, or lower back
-Symptoms that improve with warmth and gentle movement

Rather than focusing only on the painful joint, TCM looks at the underlying pattern contributing to your symptoms. Every treatment is tailored to the individual and may include:

✨ Acupuncture to support circulation, ease pain, and reduce muscle tension.
🔥 Moxibustion to gently warm cold, stiff joints.
🌿 Chinese herbal medicine to address your underlying pattern.
💆 Cupping or soft tissue therapy to relieve surrounding muscle tension where appropriate.
🥗 Lifestyle and dietary advice to help keep you warm, mobile, and supported throughout winter.

Many people find that regular TCM treatment helps them move more comfortably, manage pain, and stay active throughout the colder months.

As we head into the final month of winter, now is the perfect time to give your joints a little extra care.

Have you noticed your joints feeling stiffer in the cold? We'd love to hear about your experience below. 😀

Winter often asks something different of us than the rest of the year.

Yet many of us continue to move at the same pace, pushing through fatigue and expecting ourselves to keep up as if nothing has changed.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the season of conservation. It's a time to preserve our energy, support recovery, and strengthen the foundations that sustain our health throughout the year. Just as nature slows down, we're invited to do the same.

Honouring winter doesn't mean doing nothing - it means choosing what truly supports you.

This might look like:
❄️ Prioritising rest.
❄️ Slowing down without guilt.
❄️ Eating nourishing, seasonal foods.
❄️ Creating consistency over perfection.
❄️ Listening to what your body is asking for.

When we work with the season instead of against it, we create space for restoration, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

If you're feeling run down, low in energy, or like your body needs a little extra support, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you understand your unique patterns and restore balance.

We're here to support you through the rest of winter and beyond. 🤍

What is one way you're slowing down or caring for yourself this winter?

Winter often asks something different of us than the rest of the year.

As we come towards the end of the 2nd month of winter it's a great time to check in. Many of us continue to move at the same pace, pushing through fatigue and not truly listening to what we need at this time of year.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the season of conservation. It's a time to preserve our energy, support recovery, and strengthen the foundations that sustain our health throughout the year. Just as nature slows down, we're invited to do the same.

Honouring winter doesn't mean doing nothing - it means choosing what truly supports you. Have you been working with the season of winter? The element of water?

Supporting your energy flow at this time may look like; 🔹Prioritising rest.
🔹Slowing down without guilt.
🔹Eating nourishing, seasonal foods.
🔹Creating consistency over perfection.
🔹Listening to what your body is asking for.

When we work with the season instead of against it, we create space for restoration, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

If you're feeling run down, low in energy, or like your body needs a little extra support, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you understand your unique patterns and restore balance.

We're here to support you through the rest of winter and beyond. 🤍

What is one way you're slowing down or caring for yourself at this point of time in winter?

As we move deeper into winter across Australia, nature encourages us to slow down, reflect inward, and become more intentional with how we use our energy.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) , winter is associated with the Water Element and is considered a season of conservation. While modern life often encourages us to maintain the same pace year-round, TCM recognises that each season has its own rhythm. Winter is not a season for pushing harder, it is a season for preserving resources, supporting recovery, and protecting the foundations of long-term health.

Read our latest Newsletter here:
https://www.peninsula-acupuncture.com.au/post/winter-wellness-guide

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertility is not only about the reproductive organs, it’s about creating an environment where the whole body is nourished and in balance.

Key areas to focus on:
• Nourish blood to support a healthy menstrual cycle
• Strengthen Kidney Jing (essence) - the body’s foundational reserve associated with fertility, growth and reproduction.
• Supporting Qi to provide nourishment for healthy reproductive function
• Balance Yin and Yang to create harmony through the menstrual cycle
• Promote the smooth flow of Qi and Blood to reduce stagnation

Focusing on Nourishing foods and implementing TCM inspired daily habits and practices can all help to support fertility ✨

Are you a Mornington Peninsula based TCM practitioner who is experienced, professional and passionate about holistic patient care?

We are looking for a dedicated TCM practitioner to join our established team at Peninsula Natural Medicine.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! ✨