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PASSION, HEALING AND INDIVIDUAL CARE

These are the fundamentals to David’s work as an Acupuncturist. Throughout his time in the industry, David has worked patients to improve their quality of life. With a particular focus on fertility, pain, and stress, David’s clinic, Haynes Acupuncture, has patients travelling both near and far, to be treated by David and his team.

First assisting, then practicing since 2008, David committed to continued education early on. This means regularly travelling to conventions, exhibitions, and workshops with international leaders in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Including a three-month internship at a Chinese Hospital in 2009, where he gained certification in Advanced Practice (Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University, Nanning, China).

David’s commitment to continued education results in a comprehensive acupuncture treatments, that can be tailored 100% to the individuals needs. David’s passion for acupuncture and holistic living, is unwavering. Which is obvious to his patients at each and every treatment.

Rather than resting on the usual diagnosis, David comprehensively assesses his patients every time, to ensure that nothing is ever missed.

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Fibromyalgia (FMS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), Post viral fatigue,
• Long Covid and associated conditions
• Stress and Anxiety
• Fertility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine)
• Certificate in Kiiko Style Acupuncture – Basic & Advanced Strategies
• Certificate in Advanced Acupuncture – Internship at Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine (China)
• Diplomat at Institute of Classical East Asian Medicine (ICEAM) – Canonical Herbal Medicine
• Toyohari Acupuncture – East Asian Needle Therapy
• Certificate in Japanese Acupuncture – Gynecological Problems, Immune Strategies, Knee and Foot Problems, Sotai Alignment Therapy, Fertility Management

THE FUN STUFF

David firmly believes in balancing career with a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. For David, this includes fishing, kite surfing, mountain biking, camping, lots of time with his wife Claire, son Kyan, Kelpie pup Esher, and overseas trips.

Ségolène's passion for this medicine began years ago when she was suffering from chronic pain for many years. After experiencing acupuncture her sleepless nights transformed into peaceful rest.

Being a Mum of three, she understands how difficult and sometimes complicated looking after your own health can be, so she is dedicated to helping others find energy and balance in their busy life. What Eastern Medicine offers is a philosophy that empowers you, it teaches you to listen to emotions, to pay attention to the changes in your body and cultivates your mind.

The body has this amazing ability to heal, always seeking for the perfect balance; acupuncture acts as a guide to help bring the body back to homeostasis.

Ségolène is passionate about assisting others find the keys to unlock their fullest potential through reconnection with their body and mind.

Mark moved to Australia from England in 2012, and in 2013 began his formal training in Chinese Medicine at Endeavour College of Natural Health. Mark achieved a Bachelor in Health Sciences (BHSc) with distinction. During the course of his degree, Mark learnt from a variety of teachers and has spent time in different acupuncture clinics to further advance his understanding of Chinese Medicine.

Mark has been assisting David at Coastal Natural Therapies since 2016, further developing his skills and knowledge.

Mark first became interested in acupuncture 25 years ago, after successfully being treated by an English acupuncturist. He subsequently developed a deep passion for Chinese Medicine, reading widely on the subject and having regular treatment with the intention to eventually train to be acupuncturist.

Mark has always held a desire to help people and worked first as a disability support worker, then as a social worker for many years.

Mark has a deep commitment to helping patients reach and maintain wellness with a gentle and empathic approach. Mark has a particular interest in treating chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, mental and emotional health, digestive issues and fertility.

Josephine is a registered acupuncturist practicing gentle Japanese Acupuncture.

With a strong background in remedial massage, she often uses manual techniques during treatment where relevant, whether it be to treat musculoskeletal conditions or simply enhance relaxation.

Josephine enjoys treating a variety of conditions including chronic conditions, stress-related conditions, women’s health and pain.

Being herself very active, Josephine has a keen interest in all sports related questions, from injury to enhancing performance as well as hormonal and nervous system implications.

She is also passionate about nutrition, and will often discuss dietary and lifestyle factors during a session.