Acupuncture near Chatswood
Ryde Natural Health Clinic is one of Sydney’s largest providers of allied health and alternative health care, and is located just 10 minutes from Chatswood on Blenheim Road in North Ryde.
The clinic is home to 3 practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture- Dr Julia Oh, Dr Anthony Keating, and Dr Kuo Jen ‘Hank’ Chen, and between them are available for appointments 7 days a week.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioners
Dr. Kuo Jen (Hank) Chen
Dr. Kuo Jen ‘Hank’ Chen, or simply ‘Hank’ is a dedicated and highly experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine ‘TCM’ practitioner- having over 20 years experience, and having joined the team at RNHC in 2010.With a deep passion for his profession, Dr. Hank holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine) from the University of Western Sydney, followed by a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a PhD from Nanjing, China. His extensive academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in both the theory and practice of TCM.
Throughout his 20-year career, Dr. Hank has successfully helped numerous patients manage a variety of health concerns. He has developed a strong expertise in women’s health and infertility (both male and female), making this area one of his primary focuses. Many patients seeking support for fertility treatments or hormonal balance have benefited from his holistic, personalised approach, which combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle recommendations.In addition to his specialisation in women’s health and infertility, Dr. Hank has vast experience in treating chronic pain, stress management, digestive issues, and fatigue. He takes a comprehensive approach to patient care, aiming to restore overall well-being by addressing both physical and emotional health.Furthermore, Dr. Hank has extensive experience in using acupuncture and herbal medicine for weight management and obesity treatment. By tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique constitution, he effectively regulates metabolism, balances hormones, and supports long-term weight management through TCM principles. His approach helps patients not only lose weight but also achieve sustainable health improvements.With a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, Dr. Hank continues to help individuals enhance their health and well-being through the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Dr Julia Oh
Julia is a bright and caring Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who has a particular interest in working with patients with issues related to Women’s Health and Infertility* (both male and female), pain, stress, digestion and fatigue. Currently completing her PhD at the University of Technology Sydney, Julia supports and contributes to the Chinese Medicine profession’s move towards evidence-based treatments through rigorous research and clinical trials.
*There is some research evidence that Chinese medicine treatment may assist in supporting specific fertility treatments such as IVF, and there is also broad agreement by Chinese medicine practitioners and other health practitioners about acupuncture as an adjunct treatment for IVF.
There is continuing research on how acupuncture can assist with the effectiveness of IVF treatment. Many health practitioners may recommend acupuncture as a supplementary treatment that may assist with IVF. Consult your treating practitioner/s about how acupuncture may be able to help you.
Dr Anthony Keating
Anthony Keating B.H.Sc, (UTS, Sydney) is a registered Acupuncturist with over 12 years of clinical experience. Anthony’s treats patients with a wide variety of medical conditions and has a special interest and a lot of experience in the following areas.
• Pain management and Injury recovery
• Mental Health
• Oncology/ Chemo Support
• Immune Function Support
• Pregnancy, IVF and LabourAnthony is dedicated practitioner who is known to be supportive and attentive to clients needs. The acupuncture treatments seem to allow the patient to draw on the bodies own resources for healing and self repair. Often the patient will report feeling centred and deeply relaxed post treatment and this feeling can remain with them for several days after.
In his practice, Anthony draws from his unique clinical and cultural experiences during 18 months living and working in China and South Korea. It was these countries where he did intern-ships in both public and private hospitals settings.
Outside of his work Anthony is a proud father, plays sports like Brazilian Jujitsu, enjoys cooking and music, as well as meditating regularly.
About Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Traditional Chinese Medicine or simply ‘Chinese Medicine’ or ‘TCM’ is a system of medicine developed in China that has a completely different history and approach to Western medicine. Rather than treating disease or the symptoms of disease, a practitioner of Chinese medicine treats patterns of disharmony that he or she identifies in a patient.
Acupuncture and herbs are both an integral part of Chinese medicine practice, which may help patients to manage a range of symptoms including pain, stress and fatigue.
Chinese medicine is generally considered to be safe but occasionally (as with all health treatments) may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases.