Jennifer Raicevich is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with over 18 years of experience.

I am a registered and licensed acupuncturist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). I have been practicing Acupuncture since graduating from UTS Sydney in 2003 with a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM includes Acupuncture, Cupping and Chinese herbal medicine.

I am also a Bodywork Therapist with Diplomas in Remedial Massage, Sport Injuries Massage, and Aromatherapy from the Australian College of Natural Therapies in 1999 before pursuing a degree in TCM. Since 2003 I have been practicing as a TCM Practitioner incorporating Bodywork Therapies. I have a studio practice in a medical centre which means I work closely with Western Medicine Doctors. I have the opportunity to be exposed to treat many common ailments as well as complex health issues. It has been a great challenge for me and make my work more stimulating and interesting as every patient is unique based on his/her health ailments and presentation.

As a practitioner, TCM/Acupuncture is a life long learning journey. Patients are my best teachers. Even though I have been taught the fundamental theories, philosophy and principles of TCM in University, my patients have taught me how to effectively apply this in clinical settings. With continuous professional education and internet technology there is no ending to learn and practice new strategies and methods from other experienced practitioners from all over the world. I love what I do and never feel like it is a job and rather a passion.

So what is TCM and how does Acupuncture work?

The 3 triad of Qi, Yin & Yang and Five Elements form the fundamental concepts of medical theories in Chinese Medicine. Yin and Yang are fundamental duality in the universe that is in constant force, opposing yet inseparable, complementary yet contradictory to each other - a duality that is ultimately unified. The balance of Yin and Yang result in the production of harmonious Qi which is an invisible energy field that flows harmoniously and freely in a healthy body. This energy field called Qi unleash the many ailments in our body that has been blocked or stagnant inside us.

The 5 Elements Theory is a symbolic representation of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water that correspond to the Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung and Kidney respectively and has many interrelationships and interactions among them. In one of the relationships, Kidney the Water Element has to flow upwards to nourish the Heart. The Heart the Fire Element has to flow downwards to the Kidneys. However if the Kidney Yin energy failed to nourish the Heart, Heart Yin becomes deficient and Empty-Heat arise within the Heart will rise. This is a common situation in clinical practice in women during menopause manifesting as “hot flushes”.

In summary, the philosophy embracing TCM is based on inter-relationship, constant change, harmonious balance and relativity. Is like a big jigsaw puzzle that a TCM practitioner has to put together into a harmonious landscape.

The Qi, Yin and Yang and 5 Elements concepts are applied in the diagnosis and treatment of TCM in all disease state.

My Philosophy of Health

I am passionate about TCM and applying its philosophy to my treatments which are based on a wholistic/holistic approach addressing the mind/body/spirit. Such modalities include Chinese medicine diagnosis by examining the Tongue and Pulse, Acupuncture which is the core modality in the treatment regime, acupressure, remedial massage and cupping (tactile stimulation), Chinese herbal medicine will be prescribed if needed to enhance treatment outcome. 

— Jennifer