Chinese Medicine Adventures with Damien Bodnarchuk

New Australian Dr. Based Lobby Group:Alternative Med, Shut it down

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:11:00 +0000

There is a group of people who really want to close down alternative medicine in Australia.

This is influenced from the UK, which has closed public funded alternative medicine Uni courses.

Now the article claims there may be a rethink with private health funds and rebates in Australia, as English medical insurers have removed rebates for alternatives.

With Euro austerity measures developing there are bound to be cuts.

It would be great to see more open mindedness at these times of change though. What will help? Relying on just one way of thinking similar to a monoculture or broadening vision and using as many dynamic points of view as possible to develop and respond?

Here's the article:

http://www.smh.com.au/national/tertiary-education/scientists-urge-unis-to-axe-alternative-medicine-courses-20120125-1qhtm.html

Yin Yang cats

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:03:00 +0000

No more comment needed :)

Think positive and the Universe comes to you!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:03:00 +0000

Wow January is almost done! Getting closer to half way into the first quartre of the new year already!

So I got into the ocean properly for this year and it was fantastic. Then I went into my favourite spot down at Bondi: Icebergs and did a few laps and had a cup of tea.

While I was there Jennifer Hawkins ( former Miss Universe winner!) turned up for a photo shoot.

Check it out in this link: Newspaper article

Here's the behind the scenes shots !

It was a beautiful day !

Win a free treatment!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:27:00 +0000

Comment on facebook BondiAcupuncture.com and go in the draw for a free treatment!!

Check it out!

Early Morning Bondi on the Bike

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:21:00 +0000

Here I am cycling to Bondi early morning to do Chinese medicine consultations for the fitness group Evolution to Wellbeing after their training session.

Enjoy the sunrise and the early morning tweeting birds :)

1 million plus youtube and on radio acupuncture!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:10:00 +0000

Was great to check my videos recently to see one of them is well over 1 million views!
Check out the weird, outrageous and funny comments:

Also I was on the local radio station, Bondi FM. I did an on air treatment! It was great fun and the presenter was very happy with the result, have a quick listen if you get time :)

Community Acupuncture: McDonalds of Acupuncture?

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:37:00 +0000

Anyone wanting a good price for acupuncture might be interested in community acupuncture. But what does this term mean and is this the McDonald’s of Chinese medicine?

A quick look at a website from a community acupuncture association called ACMAC’s (the association of community and multibed acupuncture clinics) states it’s all about affordability for the patient.

A practical example of this is the community acupuncture network (http://www.communityacupuncturenetwork.org/) . They state it is a non-profit organisation based in America that gives a price range from $15-$40 per treatment. Google “community acupuncture Australia” and you might find a site that has cheap acupuncture, cash only.

A basic dictionary definition of community is a group of people with a shared interest. When I asked a couple of friends about this in the context of acupuncture they came up with ideas like: not for profit, or a volunteer service by people to help others. Surely that’s how it would be so cheap they said.

So when the term “community” is used in a context with acupuncture it takes on other connotations of not for profit. That’s because the roots of community are about people sharing with each other, without benefiting off of each other.

So how does this heavily used term become defined within acupuncture and business? Well it’s a grey area.

Glancing at the ACMAC site it doesn’t specifically say what this definition is. If we look over a community acupuncture site in Sydney it doesn’t mention if it’s not for profit or not.

Community acupuncture for some is definitely a business though. Someone profits from a large turn over and can charge cheaply because there is a large number of people coming through the door. That’s fine.

The intent behind what is done is as important as the deal though. Qualified acupuncturists providing cheap community acupuncture can be based under two models. A business one and a not for profit one. When using the term community acupuncture, this should be made clear.

Making this clear will go a long way with helping everyone be less naive about the reason for low cost treatments and to make an informed choice. To know that community acupuncture can mean volunteer or a business means a clear choice.

A seminar in Sydney is coming up the 29^th October run by a group called ACMAC (the association of community and multibed acupuncture clinics) will provide a forum for this.

The Australian features the Boot Camp I help with acupuncture and herbs in Bondi

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:46:00 +0000

The Australian newspaper checked out the boot camp the day I was down there a few weeks ago!

I didn't get a mention as I was actually training, but Hugh Jackman did, check it out!

Here's the link for the article as well:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/boot-cramp/story-e6frg7mf-1226167073165

GP on Ebley: Chinese Medicine Professional Damien Bodnarchuk!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:36:00 +0000

I am practicing acupuncture and herbs from Gp on Ebley in Bondi Junction.
This is a very dynamic and progressive general practitioners surgery with a range of specialists working from it. Here's a snap shot of me on their website :)

Great to be a part of it :)

This is there website:
http://www.gponebleymedicalcentre.com.au

Green spaces and parking places

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:51:00 +0000

I was on my way somewhere in the city last week and I saw some greenery on the road.

It was set up with chairs, tea and plants! On one of the busiest streets in Sydney.

This group of radicals had paid for their parking spots and set them up how they wanted to!

Awesomes

Paid parking tickets on the side of the road :)

Bondi: Sunny Days!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:39:00 +0000

At the moment the weather has gone cold and a bit rainy!

Last Friday was a super hot day.

Here's a reminder, to keep you inspired, of that sunny day.

Bondi Beach: Festival of the Winds

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:58:00 +0000

The Festival of the winds is a kite festival down at Bondi each year.

My favourites were the whale kites. Held up high by a box kite above them they looked very majestic and even realistic swimming in the sky.

Also this was a favourite one. The high up kite on a single string. This reminded me of when I was in Beijing almost at the same time as this last year. Wherever you were in the city you could look up and above the massive unit blocks you would see at least one kite, high, high up.

Hugh Jackman and BondiAcupuncture.com

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:16:00 +0000

Haha. Thought that would get your attention!

I was training with Evolution to Wellbeing this morning, the group I do acupuncture and herbs with, at Bondi and guess who rocked up?

Well he rocked by on the way to the surf for a swim. He said hi, was surrounded by 6 or 7 paparazzi . He asked us to join him. Next time Hugh. Have a great day

This picture taken yesterday at Bondi:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/hugh-jackman-shirtless-on_n_982878.html

Early Morning Bondi and Evolution to Well Being!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:22:00 +0000

Friday I'll be up bright and early again!

I'm am the main health professional working with the very organised and holistic training group: "Evolution to Well Being"

See you there 6.50 am!

Evolution's website: click on their logo!

Disco Smoke and Acupuncture

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:25:00 +0000

I was doing acupuncture at Bondi Road Medical Centre the other week and I was walking through disco smoke!

The guy who fills the doctor's liquid nitrogen container stopped by and did his normal refill. I haven't been there before when he's done this. Liquid nitrogen swept the floors and the place was disco'd!

Here's a video of kids and liquid nitrogen. Haha Fun!

http://blog.austinkids.org/2009/07/07/creating-clouds/http://blog.austinkids.org/2009/07/07/creating-clouds/

BondiAcupuncture.com

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:02:00 +0000

Hey check out my facebook page:

BondiAcupuncture.com!

Like and I'll like you :)

Evolution Bondi, Acupuncture Bondi!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:57:00 +0000

If you want me at 6am Friday mornings I am down at Bondi Beach helping a fitness group called Bondi Evolution to Well Being.
http://www.evolutiontowellbeing.com.au/Bondi

I am their alternative health "go to" person.

So I get to meet this great group of people and do acupuncture and massage for them to keep them going!

See you there at sunrise!

Quick look at tutoring Chinese medicine!

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:52:00 +0000

I have been in a privileged position to tutor a class at University of Technology, Sydney in the undergraduate Chinese medicine course.

Here's a quick spin around the room to show you!

It's been challenging, fun, hard and amazing to see everything from the other side of teaching.

And guess what? I feel as though I have learnt more from this side of things than the other side as a student!

A giant amount of pills

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:36:00 +0000

On a mission to find some patent pills I met a giant surprise!

These great blue and white pills turned up in the clinic I work in. They look quite attractive, but I didn't try one.

I have no idea what they are for at the moment, but hopefully soon I can let you know!

Night time waves at Bondi

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:01:00 +0000

It's Spring here in Sydney. However it is super chilly today, even more rude as we had a few bliss warm days and it was warm last night!

I finished doing some late acupuncture treatments last Wednesday and had look at the water afterwards at Bondi, next to Icebergs pool. I was so surprised! Some clever people had snuck in (the pool is closed after 6pm I think).

The waves were huge and the night was chilly, so it was a very daring exploit! Enjoy!

David Legge Talk coming up

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:23:00 +0000

The Chinese Medicine Society presents a talk and workshop: Thursday 1st September 6.30pm, UTS, City Campus.

David Legge patient workshop and talk: Acupuncture Treatment of the Muscular System Using the Meridian Sinews (the Jing Jin)

David is a well known and successful practitioner in Sydney, author and presenter (seminars coming up soon!). He is well know for his book "Close to the Bone". See if you can see it in the video above ;)

Bring a patient or a case study for another dynamic interactive and fun workshop. Learning and developing a case right in front of your eyes!

Contact Damien to book a case study

Free for members, join on the night. Or only $10. Snacks and drinks provided!

Room details to be announced soon

Communal Community Acupuncture @ Magnolia House, Rose Bay

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:07:00 +0000

Communal acupuncture is where a group of people receive an acupuncture treatment in the same room. It's not as crazy as it sounds!

Firstly a lot of common acupuncture points are easily accessible with clothes on!

Secondly there is a very pleasant dynamic with a group of people doing the same thing in unison. It's a powerful and transformative process.

In this picture you can see the basic set up and where we practice, in the church hall area.

For only $19 you get the same acupuncture treatment as compared to regular prices. However with less of the VIP set up, but still the same effect. In fact the effect may even be more profound due to the psychology of the group dynamic, at the very least!

Plus it's not for profit, so you're surrounded by people who love what they are doing. That in itself is a special and lovely feeling.

Waverley Community Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:08:00 +0000

A couple of months ago I heard about a community vegetable garden dig in Bondi. Me and a few friends went along as it was no ordinary dig!

This vegetable patch had 2 key main interesting features.

Firstly it was raised about a metre up in steel drums. This was to enable easier no back bend gardening and to keep rodents and animals away.

Secondly there was a clever "wicking bed" system installed to rethink watering techniques for the Australian climate. A gravel under pit was installed that traps water.Water remains here, doesn't evaporate and the main point is that plants "wick" the water upwards through their root systems. Therefore conserving and using less water and using natural systems to best advantage.

Just recently I went back to have a look and took some pictures of how it was going.

It is thriving!

Little snow pea plants!

Snow pea! It was delicious!

Broccoli: on the way

In between patients: Megan Gale and me

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:02:00 +0000

Lunchtime and super models. Here I am with Megan Gale. More about that in a second! In a long break between patients I popped down to Bondi Icebergs to have a cup of tea and review some study for acupuncture.

One of the great things about Bondi is that there is always something happening and today Megan Gale and a model co-worker where shooting swim suits for David Jones retail store.Probably didn't do as much study as I had planned :P

Me and Megan

Last time i

Getting sustainable where I live

noreply@blogger.com (Damien Bodnarchuk B.Hlth Sc Tradtional Chinese Medicine) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:22:00 +0000

30 minutes away from me by bike is a food co-op called Thoughtful Foods, on the grounds at the University of New South Wales. This picture is taken from outside, more about that in a moment!

It's so great to have such a great source of low packaged, bulk purchased organic food. Also on Thursday it's organic veggies delivery day. We get the order in and pack it up. After helping out you get a discount on your already cheap price. So good and such a great feeling to be a part of it!

The picture was taken a few days ago when we decided to let people know we had extra oranges for sale. Chalking on the pavement with kids=fuuuun!