Today marks 15 years of Peninsula Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in Mornington! After graduating in 2007 and working on cruise ships until 2009, Peninsula Acupuncture and Natural Medicine began from my parents’ house in Merricks North. Whilst the scenery there was calming and beautiful, some clients were understandably deterred by the inland drive and dirt roads. And, fairly enough, my parents were also ready for me to move my clients out of their home! After an extensive s

By Stephen Pate – Chinese Medicine Practitioner/Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Mornington Christmas is often presented as a time of connection, celebration, and ease. Yet many people experience something quite different: stress, emotional overload, family tension, grief, loneliness, or the pressure to feel a certain way even when their internal world says otherwise. December is one of the most common times clients reach out for support. The season has a way of stirring up long-s

Your November Guide to Whole-body Wellness By clinic owner, Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Doctor, Dr. Stephen Pate Welcome to our November edition! Spring is now in full bloom and summer begins to emerge on the peninsula. As the weather becomes warmer by the day, many of us will begin to feel an increase in energy, motivation and productivity. As much as we may all love the summer months, and the uplift it brings to our overall sense of wellbeing, this shift also brings a

Welcome to our October edition! As spring bursts into life across Australia, it’s the perfect time to refresh your body, mind and spirit. In this months newsletter, we explore how seasonal energy affects your wellbeing from a TCM perspective, alongside key health awareness initiatives, from breast cancer and eye care, to pregnancy loss and mental health. Discover practical tips, holistic therapies, and expert guidance to help you thrive this month. October from a TCM perspect