Susan Scollon

I have always been interested in EASTERN METHODS OF HEALING. My passion has led me to practises in Japanese Reiki, Tibetan Buddhism & Chinese Medicine.

I first began studying Chinese Medicine in 2008 and have been practising since 2013.  Further studies taught me to use a particular style of acupuncture know as the balance method (DISTAL ACUPUNCTURE). This means I use acu-points away from the site of pain. I believe needling an area already in crisis will only exacerbate the situation. Instead, I focus on areas of health to remodel the body as a whole unit.

In order to practice Chinese Medicine to the best of my ability, I believe in a dedicated practice of Qi Gong. This holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation promotes health, spirituality, and martial arts training. During consultations I am able to teach patient’s appropriate movements for their individual health. The best medicine is learning habitual practices that are self sustaining.

More recently I have began practising CRANIOSACRAL RELEASE. This technique helps restore a free flow of cerebrospinal fluid around the central nervous system. A gentle hands on healing approach, mobilises the soft tissue of the head, spine and pelvis. This is a great method for releasing trauma injuries of the neck, jaw and back.

I am currently working from a comfortable home space. The environment is quiet, filled with natural light and a meditative habitat

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Level 1 Qi Gong Instructor Certificate – March 2018
  • Zi Ran Men
  • Level 1 Craniosacral Release 2016
  • Craniosacral Institute, Shiatsu College
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) July 2013
  • Endeavour College of Natural Medicine, Victoria Australia
  • Certificate in Reiki Training (Levels I, II & III) 2001-2003
  • International Institute for Reiki Training, Perth, WA.

SELF DIRECTED LEARNING

  • Qi Gong Instructor Training, Master Liu Deming Ziranmen, March 2018
  • Qi Gong China Retreat, Master Liu Deming Ziranmen, September 2017
  • Distal Needling Acupuncture, Bob Doane, July 2016
  • Master Tung’s 3 Day Intensive, Dr Robert Chu, July 2015
  • Dr Tan’s Balance Method, Advanced Track, Dr Richard Tan, February 2015
  • Dragon & Phoenix Qi Gong Workshop, Master Liu Deming, September 2015
  • Releasing Stress & Anxiety Workshop, Master Liu Deming, September 2014
  • Vertebral Injuries in TCM, Hamish Reid, September 2014
  • Dr Tan’s Balance Method, Core Foundations Track, Dr Richard Tan, July 2014
  • Taoist Nei-Dan Elixir Qi Gong Workshop, Master Liu Deming, April 2014
  • Face Reading in Chinese Medicine, Lillian Bridges, April 2014

Healing Philosophy

MY APPROACH is to create conditions that foster ones own natural healing potential. Sometimes in the course of life we forget to trust the tools we inherently posses to generate our own health. A clear example of this is the miracle of life. We all began as a single cell that divided to create another, the same capacity that allowed us to develop into a fully functional human being.

In order to access one’s own healing potential, the body’s pain signal must be interrupted. I USE ACUPUNCTURE TO TAKE AWAY PAIN. When pain nerves are no longer present, the body will naturally abort crisis mechanisms.  Inflammation and immobilisation are natural responses to injury and infection. Acupuncture trips the brain into relinquishing this injury protection. Blood vessels begin to open again allowing the free flow of anti-inflammatory agents and restorative nutrients. The result for you, the patient, is less pain, and restored functionality.

I TREAT PAIN. All pain is neurological. Acupuncture’s benefits operate in the sphere of nerves. But when I talk about “pain”, I am also referring to any sharp, dull, shooting, throbbing, numbing, tingling, or tense discomfort.

YOU WILL FEEL THE EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTURE IMMEDIATELY. I expect an instant change in my patient’s condition. But for lasting results, acupuncture is to be experienced as a therapy, meaning regular treatments. Depending on the severity of the condition, these treatments may need to be often in the beginning. It’s about building momentum and consolidating a new way of being