Zen5 Chinese Medicine Centre South Yarra

What is Zen 5?

Ever wonder why some people have a spring in their step, or seem to be at peace with the world? While some are struggling with the weight of the world on their shoulders, or the aches in their bodies, others seem to have reached a perfect Zen state.

We believe in balancing the mind, body and spirit to achieve a perfect Zen state of optimum health. To be in a “Zen state” means the mind and body are united to eliminate mental or physical ailments. Our philosophy is to engage and treat the five (5) key organs in the body, which in turn affect emotional and physical wellbeing.

Take the Chinese Medicine view of the Heart for example – ever heard the expression “to make the heart sing with joy?”  In Chinese Medicine, the Heart is the organ that controls  happiness and affects anxiety and depression.  We see the health of the Liver as responsible for anger levels.  Fear indicates weak Kidney energy, whilst paranoia stems from an under-performing Spleen!  Overwhelming sadness and grief is treated by strengthening the Lungs.  Chinese Medicine takes a holistic, complete view of a person’s health.

Now picture this: The world is made up of five key elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. If there is too much or not enough of any of these elements in the environment, imbalance happens.  We view the body as a landscape, and each of these elements contributes to a healthy ecosystem.

The body’s organs are matched with these five elements: Heart=Fire, Liver=Wood, Spleen=Earth, Lungs=Metal and Kidneys=Water. Each of the elements support and restrict each other. Wood creates Fire (we need Wood to make a Fire) which in turn creates Earth (in the form of ash), in turn creating metal (underground mineral deposits) and so on. Water  restricts Fire in nature by putting it out.  So, according to Chinese Medicine, to treat the symptoms of the Fire element, we use the Water element.

Quite simply, all of the elements, and all of the body’s organs rely on each other. We treat every imbalanced organ and element to provide overall physical and psychological health and wellbeing.   Similarly to the environment, the body suffers if any of the five elements is weak.  If there is Liver disease we treat the Liver, nourish the Kidneys and reduce the ‘Fire’ in the Heart. Or if there is indigestion or bloating, we will treat the Spleen, calm the Liver and light the Fire in the Heart.

Our philosophy dictates how we manage each patient.

We use five techniques in our practice in accordance with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):

Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Massage, Qigong and Tai chi (meditation) and Diet Therapy.

Why 5?

This is the most balanced number between 1 and 9.  Five elements linked with the five organs, five emotional states of being, and managed using five techniques.  Zen 5’s objective is to provide optimal health and wellbeing through striking the perfect balance.

Click the links below to find a store in the North, South, East or West of Melbourne, and find an appointment time that suits.

North Fitzroy  South Yarra  Camberwell  Highpoint

Our Practitioners

Our experienced and compassionate practitioners manage a diverse range of treatments and patients of all ages.  We draw on a number of health professionals to manage each patient – through case-conferencing we are able to pinpoint the exact cause of any illness and treat accordingly.  Client details remain confidential with practitioners at all times

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Our Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Practitioners are registered with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Australia (CMBA). They are able to provide treatment for Workcover and patients can claim rebates for treatments when they have “extras” cover for most private health funds. These rebates also include Remedial Massage treatment sessions. Our team are passionate about their work and aim to provide excellent service.   Clients are encouraged to contact the clinic and speak directly with their practitioner should any queries, questions or concerns arise.  All of our Zen5 clinics have a HICAPS facility* that is available for instant claiming from private health cover.

*Clients please note that some private health funds have certain rules about the use of HICAPS for Natural Therapies services.  Further information can be found at the HICAPS website here.

Dr Tian Hui Xiao (Principal TCM Practitioner) – Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine

Dr Xiao (TCM) is our Principal Practitioner who founded Zen 5 (formerly Beijing Medicine Centre) in 1997.  He is a qualified Chinese Medicine practitioner, graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Chinese Medicine from Beijing Chinese Medicine University.  Dr Xiao (TCM) has been Associate Chief Physician at Beijing Chinese Medicine University since 2001 and has taught Qigong and Tai chi for 15 years.  In addition to working in China and Malaysia, he is a gifted educator, and taught both acupuncture at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Academy for 4 years, and Chinese Medicine at Victoria University for 3 years.  Dr Xiao currently practices at the Emporium and North Fitzroy clinics.

Dr Oscar Moreno (TCM Practitioner) – Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine

Oscar Moreno is strongly committed towards the care of his patients and focuses in maintaining their well-being not only by treating the disease, but also by promoting a healthier lifestyle.He has a keen interest in the profound spiritual features of Chinese Medicine and their implications in the relationship between emotions and a good health, as well as a deep devotion towards the significance and value in the effectiveness of Chinese Medicine in the treatment of both chronic and acute diseases.  Oscar is available for appointments at the North Fitzroy and Highpoint (Maribyrnong) clinics.

Dr Anthony Gung (TCM Practitioner) – Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine

Anthony Gung is a registered Chinese Medicine practitioner from RMIT University specialising in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Gua Sha and Chinese massage (Tui na).  He completed his internship in Nanjing, PRC at the Jiangsu Chinese Medicine Provincial Hospital.  Anthony has interests with musculo-skeletal complaints, psycho-emotional support, internal medicine and is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society for offers on rebates for most health funds.  Anthony is taking appointments at the Camberwell  and Emporium clinics.

Dr Song Liang (TCM Practitioner) – Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Massage

Dr Song Liang has been in practice as Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner since 2001 in Australia. Beginning in 1984, he also worked as a physician in China.  Dr Liang feels that the primary feature of modern Traditional Chinese Medicine is the premise that good health relies on the restoration and maintenance of harmony, balance and individual order.  His philosophy about TCM is that it takes a wholistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes, focuses as much on the prevention of illness as it does on the treatment.  As a former medical practitioner he understands many medical conditions can treat by TCM methods to get very good result.  He welcomes clients to consult with him and experience his seasoned techniques which could greatly improve their quality of life. Dr Liang is currently taking new patients at Zen5’s Highpoint (Maribyrnong) clinic.

Dr Jiangtao “John” Lu (TCM Practitioner) – Acupuncture, Chinese Massage

Dr John Lu completed his Bachelor of Medicine at Jiangxi Medical College in 1984. Upon Arriving in Australia John completed a Masters of Librarian study at Monash University. Following this John worked for several years in IT. After surviving a cancer scare, he decided to return to his previous occupation of working a health practitioner. He then completed his Masters of Applied Science in Acupuncture at RMIT in 2012 along with an internship in a Chinese Medicine hospital in Nanchang, China. Dr John Lu combines his TCM knowledge with his background in western medicine, as well as his own personal experience having survived cancer, to provide his patients with an integrative and holistic treatment. Dr John has a special interest in dealing with chronic neck and shoulder pain that result from excessive screen time – which he understands from his time in the IT industry, both in the home and the workplace. Using a combination of acupuncture, Tui-Na (Chinese remedial massage), and exercise therapy, John helps people achieve better posture, reduced stress and more energetic lives. John also regularly practices both Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Baguazhang (Ba Gua), in order to enrich his own life and that of his patients.
Dr John can be found in our Emporium Melbourne and Camberwell clinics.

Dr Leoni Zakarias (TCM & RM Practitioner) – Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Remedial Massage, Chinese Massage

Leoni is a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner offering both Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine and is also massage therapist (in various modalities such as Chinese remedial massage (Tui Na An Mo), Thai, Aromatherapy, & Polarity therapy). She is passionate about patients achieving their optimum wellbeing in all areas of health; physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. She is a compassionate healer who believes that every patient is unique, so every treatment is tailored specifically to assist the individual to be empowered to regain balance & harmony in all areas of wellbeing. Leoni combines her knowledge of classical theory and her special interest in utilizing food as therapy into the foundations of her treatments.

Leoni has completed a four year Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese medicine (Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine) at the Southern School of Natural therapies. As well as a Diploma in classical canonical theory with the centre for East Asian Studies, Diploma of Traditional Chinese remedial massage (An Mo Tui Na), Cert IV in Thai massage, Aromatherapy (massage with the use of essential oils, to create pure relaxation), Polarity Therapy (energy based healing) and Pregnancy & Baby massage at South Australian Health Education Centre. Leoni has volunteered treating & training in a rural village in Jharkhand & Kolkata, India. Leoni is registered with AHPRA, and a member of AACMA so consultations with Leoni are covered by most healthcare providers.

REMEDIAL THERAPISTS

SENIOR CONSULTANTS

In addition, we have a number of experienced consultants to add to our expertise:

Professor Lun Wong OAM is a pre-eminent authority on Chinese medicine in Melbourne. He has made a significant contribution to educating practitioners and practice in Australia. He established the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Australia in 1975. He also founded the Traditional Medicine of China Society Australia Inc in 1985. Now over 91 years old and retired, Professor Wong continues to provide occasional guidance and mentoring advice to the Zen 5 practitioners. He has always emphasised the importance of integrating the five main methods in treatment as appropriate for each individual patient.”

Professor and Mrs Xiao have been qualified Professors of Chinese Medicine for over 40 years in China and in Australia.  They have extensive knowledge in each of the five areas of practice, and provide insight and consulting services to the Zen 5 practice. They regularly return to China to learn the latest techniques, which they pass on to our Zen 5 Practitioners.

Zen5 Chinese Medicine Centre South Yarra in Camberwell, Melbourne, VIC is listed under the best Massage with expertise in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Massage, Cupping.

Other services by Zen5 Chinese Medicine Centre South Yarra are Acupuncture, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Foot Reflexology, Gua-Sha.

Phone Zen5 Chinese Medicine Centre South Yarra to ask about our services and prices.

Services

ACUPUNCTURE
HERBAL MEDICINE
MASSAGE
– REMEDIAL MASSAGE
– REFLEXOLOGY
– CHINESE ACUPRESSURE
DIET THERAPY
QIGONG/TAICHI
CUPPING AND GUASHA