Acne and other skin complaints isn’t just a problem with your skin.  It’s a warning sign of an inner body imbalance. Breakouts and acne severity is different for everyone.  It can present in teenage years and can affect women and men in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.  But we get acne and breakouts because of the “condition” of our skin, right? The shortest answer is maybe, maybe not. The reason we have skin complaints like acne, acne scarring, and breakouts could be a natural skin imbalance and can be remedied quickly with excellent results sometimes.  In our professional exper ..read more

So many people ask us at Alternate Therapeutics if acne is just a teenage skin problem.  It isn’t.  It can affect men and women of any age.  It can affect people in their 20’s, 30’s or 40’s aswell as teenage years. Even pregnant women can develop pregnancy acne and post natal Mums can suffer from acne. People may associate acne with facial skin breakouts – saying things like it’s “hormonal or perhaps oily skin that is prone to acne breakouts”.  Acne can present on the face, neck, shoulders, chest or back.   Acne can look like, but is not limited to, red, inflammed ..read more

The benefits of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are it is drug free, holistic and therapeutic. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture services, Alternate Therapeutics Atherton Health & Skin Clinic assists clients achieve better health inside and out.  Remedies maybe be prescribed based on patterns of imbalance in the body. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture services, the body is encouraged to promote healing and to improve its own functions. The Traditional Chinese Medicine practice of acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine servic ..read more

Tuina massage is a traditional Chinese medicine service, and is considered the oldest form of “bodywork“.  Tuina Massage Chinese Medicine technique at Alternate Therapeutics Health & Skin Clinic Atherton may provide therapeutic effects for neck and back pain, musculoskeletal issues, fatigue and insomnia, carpal tunnel, headaches, arthritis, osteoporosis, stress, digestive or respiratory conditions. Tuina (pronounced twee-nah) massage originated in ancient China and is thought to be the oldest form of bodywork. It’s an alternate therapy based on the theory that imbalances of Qi ..read more

Both acupuncture and dry needling involve placing needles at specific points in the body, however there are vast differences.  Acupuncturists study for a minimum of 4 years and are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.  Acupuncture follows a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing.   Dry needling focuses only on the affected area.  Click here for more information. What is acupuncture exactly?  People often turn to this ancient drug-free therapeutic service for improved health and wellbeing. One of the most important concepts o ..read more

Did you know acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine may assist with headaches, fatigue, insomnia and stress?  Alternate Therapeutics Health & Skin Clinic Atherton is the place to visit for your acupuncture health consultation.   Your body.  Love the therapeutic effects. For men and women Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture services may provide relief from health concerns or complaints of the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine may assist with a variety of health issues and not limited to headaches, chronic pain, arthritis, women’s health, gut health, pain man ..read more

At Alternate Therapeutics Health & Skin Clinic Atherton, we are often asked, “does acupuncture hurt”.    Acupuncture is not considered painful. The insertion of the needles into the acupuncture points is not a painful process as the needles are very fine. Sometimes you may feel a slight tingling, or an electric sensation as the needle enters the skin, but over time and by having regular appointments, acupuncture can be relaxing.   What is Acupuncture exactly? People often turn to this ancient drug-free therapeutic service for improved health and wellbeing.  One of th ..read more

You.  Healthy inside + out.  Alternate Therapeutics Atherton Health & Skin Clinic are your skin and health professionals. Experienced, qualified, accredited, and professional holistic health practitioners. Servicing clients at our Atherton clinic from Atherton Tablelands and all surrounding areas, Mareeba, Kuranda, Cairns, Innisfail, and Port Douglas.   As a new welcomed client at Alternate Therapeutics Health & Skin Clinic Atherton, whether you have a health or skin appointment, upon arrival you will be required to complete a new client information and consent form ..read more