Chinese Medicine
For many, the arrival of spring marks the end of a long, cold winter and the promise of warmer days. In Chinese medicine, the change in seasons is an important transition which brings about new ways of eating and living to stay in tune with nature.
Amidst the clamour of multicultural Melbourne, Nicholas Beasley started to feel the world crowding in on him. To distance himself from the noise without leaving the city, he turned to Eastern philosophies – a journey that led him to Endeavour.
Endeavour academic Benjamin Waters’ first love was acting and theatre. But meditation and martial arts opened his eyes to Eastern healing.
The practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, (TCM) is both challenging and rewarding in equal measure and I can think of no career that is more fulfilling. But it can also be more. It can be a calling.
Endeavour College academic Caitlin Armit had never had acupuncture or considered it a career until one of her massage teachers inspired her to learn more about Chinese Medicine.
Head of Department – Chinese Medicine Dr Shuai Zheng grew up immersed in martial arts tradition and culture, including the use of Chinese medicine to prevent disease and heal injuries. While he considered a career in pharmacy, Chinese medicine was a more natural choice.
Jason Warman’s career in natural health began with an unofficial apprenticeship. Many years ago, his martial arts teacher took him to visit a Chinese herbalist. Jason was immediately fascinated and began returning once a month to learn directly from the practitioner. His curiosity piqued, Jason decided traditional Chinese medicine was for him.
Zarah Adaniel always felt in tune with nature and the human body, but her cultural background propelled her into a career in banking and finance. Later, realising the profession involved long hours for little joy, Zarah decided to change her path.
One of our Chinese Medicine Lecturers Dr Patricia Diaz shares her thoughts on where Acupuncture stands in Australia today and provides an overview of the current research into the effectiveness of Acupuncture.