Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during treatment?

Consultation 

Treatment begins with a complete health consultation at Soultonik Wellness Centre in Woollahra - Bondi Junction or The Skin Studio in St. Leonards. Jonathan will ask detailed questions about your main reasons for treatment as well as questions about your general health. 

Diagnosis 

Jonathan uses the information gathered from your consultation along with other diagnostic tools of Chinese medicine, like tongue and pulse diagnosis, to discover the reasons for your current health problems. He will explain your individualised diagnosis to you before treatment.

Health Advice

When appropriate Jonathan will give you advice on your diet, exercise or other aspects of your health to enhance the benefits of treatment.

Treatment 

Based on your personalised diagnosis Jonathan will select acupuncture points and/or herbs to address the underlying cause of your health problem and to reduce the unwanted symptoms you are experiencing. 

For acupuncture, very fine needles will be inserted painlessly into the selected points to stimulate your body’s natural healing process. Typically 10 - 20 needles are used and are left in place for 20 - 30 minutes while you rest.

For Chinese herbal medicine, Jonathan will mix the selected herbs into a customised formula for you to take with you. The herbs are granulated so you just need to add a bit of water to take them. 

Depending on your condition, Jonathan might also use massage, cupping, moxibustion or other Chinese medical therapies in addition to acupuncture and herbs. 

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