Northern Beaches Integrative Practitioners

07/10/2026

NEW BLOG// Acupuncture for Bursitis: Supporting Your Body Through Inflammatory Pain

by Dawn Lim

If you’ve ever experienced bursitis, you’ll know that inflammation around a joint can be surprisingly painful and frustrating. Whether it’s your shoulder, hip, knee or elbow, bursitis can make simple movements uncomfortable and leave you feeling like you can’t use your body the way you normally would.

So, where can acupuncture fit into the picture?

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07/10/2026

Acupuncture for Bursitis: Supporting Your Body Through Inflammatory Pain

If you’ve ever experienced bursitis, you’ll know that inflammation around a joint can be surprisingly painful and frustrating....

If you’ve ever experienced bursitis, you’ll know that inflammation around a joint can be surprisingly painful and frustrating. Whether it’s your shoulder, hip, knee or elbow, bursitis can make simp…

02/10/2026

“Why am I tired all the time, even when I’m getting enough sleep?”

Low energy can be influenced by more than sleep alone. Stress, nutrition, digestion, blood sugar balance and daily habits can all play a role in how you feel.

If you’re waking up tired, relying on coffee or struggling with the afternoon slump, it may be worth looking at the bigger picture.

A naturopathic approach explores what may be contributing to your fatigue and looks at practical, sustainable ways to support your energy.

Because feeling better isn’t always about pushing harder. Sometimes your body simply needs the right support.

If you’re tired of feeling tired, book a naturopathy appointment with our team via our website.

30/09/2026

NEW BLOG // Spring, the Wood Element and the influence of Wind

by Katika Funnell

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element and the Liver and Gall Bladder systems. Spring is also considered a season when Wind becomes particularly active.

Wind is one of the six external influences described in Chinese Medicine. It is considered light, mobile and changeable, which is why symptoms associated with Wind can appear suddenly, move from one area to another, or change in intensity.

From a TCM perspective, Wind can affect different areas of the body and may contribute to a range of familiar springtime complaints.

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30/09/2026

Spring and the Wood Element: Why Symptoms Can Flare During Seasonal Change

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element and the Liver and Gall Bladder systems…...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element and the Liver and Gall Bladder systems. It is traditionally considered a time of movement, change and increased act…

26/08/2026

NEW BLOG // Could Stress Be Behind Your Reflux Symptoms?

by Katika Funnell

Most people think of reflux, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as digestive problems. While food choices and gut health certainly play a role, there's another factor that is often overlooked—the nervous system.

If your symptoms seem to flare during busy periods, after emotional stress or when life feels overwhelming, your digestive system may simply be responding to what's happening in your brain.

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26/08/2026

Could Stress Be Behind Your Reflux Symptoms?

Most people think of reflux, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as digestive problems. While food choices and gut health certainly play a role, there's another factor that is often overlooked—the nervous system....

Most people think of reflux, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as digestive problems. While food choices and gut health certainly play a role, there’s another factor that is often o…

13/08/2026

NEW BLOG // Staying Warm This Winter: A Naturopathic and Ayurvedic Guide to Supporting Your Immune System

by Caroline Robertson

As the colder months settle in, it's common to notice an increase in coughs, colds, sore throats and lingering fatigue. Winter places extra demands on our immune system, and many people find themselves catching one illness after another. While we can't avoid every virus, we can build resilience and support our body's natural defences with the right nutrition, herbs, lifestyle habits and personalised care.

As a Naturopath at Northern Beaches Integrative Practitioners, I combine evidence-informed naturopathic medicine with the wisdom of Ayurveda to help people stay well throughout winter. Rather than simply treating symptoms, my focus is on understanding why your immune system may be struggling and creating an individualised plan that supports your overall health.

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13/08/2026

Staying Warm This Winter: A Naturopathic and Ayurvedic Guide to Supporting Your Immune System by Caroline Robertson

As the colder months settle in, it's common to notice an increase in coughs, colds, sore throats and lingering fatigue....

As the colder months settle in, it’s common to notice an increase in coughs, colds, sore throats and lingering fatigue. Winter places extra demands on our immune system, and many people find …

05/08/2026

NEW BLOG // Sinus Acupuncture: A TCM Look at Headaches and Sinus Congestion

by Dawn Lim

There’s a particular kind of headache that sits around the eyes and forehead and gets worse when you bend forward. Most people call it “just sinuses” and reach for a decongestant. Sometimes that’s right. But in clinic, headaches and sinus congestion show up together often enough that we rarely treat them as separate problems.

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