At Equilibrium Medicine we provide high quality healthcare for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Our balanced approach combines current scientific medical knowledge, the experience of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the application of physical therapies. We believe it is important to provide these services in a relaxed, friendly and caring environment, without compromising on professional standards. Our Treatments Treatments used at Equilibrium Medicine include: Medical acupuncture Soft tissue techniques Trigger point therapy Spinal mobilisation Injection therapies Remedial massage What is Musculoskeletal Medicine? The discipline of medicine that deals with diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system using a holistic approach. Patient education and participation in the management of their condition is ntegral to the practice of musculoskeletal medicine. What is Medical Acupuncture? The practice of acupuncture by medical practitioners utilising scientific medical knowledge together with principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What is Remedial Massage? Remedial Massage is the therapeutic manipulation of the soft tissue of the musculoskeletal system. It is a holistic treatment involving a combination of techniques aimed at finding and treating the cause of disorders, not just the symptoms. It has many benefits including releasing muscle tension, relieving muscular pain, and increasing blood and lymphatic flow. This speeds up the body’s own healing processes, which in turn improves mobility, and relieves stress. The result is a relaxed feeling of well-being stimulated by the release of endorphins within the body. Some common musculoskeletal conditions we treat are: Tension Headache Migraine Back pain Neck stiffness & pain Frozen shoulder Soft tissue injury Plantar fasciitis Osteoarthritis Stress & anxiety A referral from your GP or specialist is not required. A portion of Dr Choong’s fees qualifies for Medicare rebate, subject to the usual Medicare conditions. Our Health Practitioners Dr Thomas Choong MBBS(UNSW) FRACGP MHA(UNSW) PGDipMusculoskeletalMedicine(Otago) GradCertMedicalAcupuncture(Monash) Dr Choong is a medical practitioner who has broad-based experience in medicine spanning 25 years, including medical education and emergency medicine. He has undertaken further training in musculoskeletal medicine through Otago University (NZ) and in acupuncture through the Australian Medical Acupuncture College and Monash University. Kerry Gilbert is a Remedial Massage Therapist with 10 years experience. She is trained in Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage and Injury Management, Aromatherapy, Structural Balancing and Thai Massage. Our Symbol is a stylised form of the Chinese character ‘Zhong’, which means ‘centre’ or ‘middle’. In the context of this clinic it symbolises a state of balance or equilibrium. It also represents the incorporation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in our practice philosophy, as China is commonly referred to as ‘Middle Kingdom’ (Zhong Guo).