WHAT ON EARTH DO I ACTUALLY DO?
This business began as an Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine practice with the idea to restore function to all systems rather than just making people feel a bit better. Since then, the focus of practice has shifted and expanded. While symptoms and function will always be addressed, the goal is also to shift the framework in which the patient sees themselves, who they are, and what on earth they are doing here. Some forms of medicine work on fixing everything before the patient can truly live, but my hope is for patients to truly live now, and we'll use medicine to address the physical and psychological consequences of such an endeavour.
Treatment methods are based on Classical Chinese Medicine, and incorporate Dietary therapy and Exercise. Sessions often have elements of psychotherapy involved as well because of the necessity to address the Soul and calling in any display of symptoms.
Teamwork with other types of practitioners is pursued when necessary as the best medicine is the one that's right for each patient. My in-person services may include acupuncture, cupping, guasha, moxa, bloodletting, and electro acupuncture. I prescribe herbal medicine and supplement if necessary which can be accessed in-person or through remote consultations. NOTE: In-person sessions are currently very limited as I transition from Australia to California/USA. Most sessions I am offering are remote through zoom, email and phone calls. This means I can treat anyone, anywhere.
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Treatments may address Fertility and hormones (including PCOS, Endometriosis and reproductive health), as well as pain/injuries, chronic illness, athlete recovery, mindset and performance and any pain. No symptom is irrelevant but all are taken in context of the bigger picture of who the patient is, why they are here, and how they are to live. ​
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Welcome.
A BIT OF INFO ABOUT YOUR PRACTITIONER
Welcome to my practice. I'm Ali Bisset. I graduated with a Psychology degree in 2011 in Portland, Oregon and initially learned acupuncture at home with my mother who runs her own Chinese Medicine Clinic in California. I completed Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine qualifications in Melbourne while pursuing my continued interest in Western psychology, physiology and neuroscience with a particular interest in Jungian Psychoanalysis.
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Melbourne is also where I rediscovered Martial Arts, particularly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which has been an integral part of life and influences my practice and treatment style.
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I'm a big believer in pursuit of the right treatment for each patient that may sometimes be off the beaten path while always anchored (but not limited) by the latest evidence base.
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My main objective is for patients to experience freedom. Freedom from the contents of their mind, conclusions about their past, and freedom to live in integrity with what is being asked of them, what is most important in their life. We will address symptoms along the way.
I must say though, if you simply want to lose weight, look better, like yourself a bit more- that is a perfectly acceptable way to start working with me. Let me know what you have in mind and I'll be honest with you about whether I can be of any service.
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Get in touch, say hello, and let's begin.
SERVICES
Local and Remote options available
ACUPUNCTURE AND MANUAL THERAPIES
Needling, Cupping, bloodletting, moxa, electro, massage- NOTE: currently very limited sessions available in the Bay Area, California only. Remote sessions encouraged!
REMOTE CONSULTATION
Weight loss, beauty, diet, fitness, change your whole life.