Gold Coast Naturopath
As a qualified naturopath I use many tools and diagnostic tests such as physical examination, blood tests and functional tests to find the cause of my patients' symptoms.
All treatments are specifically tailored to each patient and can involve herbal medicine, education, nutritional supplements, as well as lifestyle and dietary advice to enhance a your body's own healing mechanisms.
Naturopathic medicine can treat a broad range of health concerns such as obesity and weight gain, diabetes, painful periods, menstrual irregularity, anxiety, depression, hormonal imbalances in both men and women, skin conditions, acne, eczema, fatigue, gut issues, bloating, poor immunity, food intolerances, food allergies, autoimmune diseases, thyroid issues, pain and more.
Therapies are based on up to date research as well as traditional remedies, which enables my treatments to blend the old and new methodologies for a holistic healing approach.
Do you have a challenging health condition? Would you like to prevent disease and optimise your health?
Naturopathy can help you achieve amazing health results.
Gold Coast Dry Needling
As well as being a qualified naturopath and personal trainer I'm also a dry needling practitioner, treating my patients for muscle pain and recurring headaches.
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a modality of body work that uses acupuncture needles to release trigger points in the muscle. Also known as myofascial trigger point needling, it is commonly used by physiotherapists and some massage therapists. Dry needling is different to acupuncture as it does not focus on Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment, rather it only helps release muscles that are tight or hypertonic. Due to the needles penetrating the skin, it can quickly release muscle soreness and spasm right at the trigger point.
What conditions can be treated by dry needling?
Any muscle or joint pain can be relieved by dry needling. Dry needling can also help treat conditions that can be related to tight muscles such as headaches. The most common conditions we treat with dry needling are shoulder, back and neck pain. However any joint and muscles that are painful can be treated.
What does a dry needling treatment involve?
Dry needling involves a quick assessment of the joint and muscles that are affected. The person will be seated or asked to lay on a massage table to be treated. After feeling for the trigger point or most painful part of the area, needles will be inserted into the muscle. Sometimes the muscle will spasm which is a positive sign. This shows that the muscle is releasing. Massage is sometimes used in addition to dry needling in order to achieve the full benefit of the therapy. It is common to feel a little tender after the treatment, however this is also a good sign showing that the treatment has worked.
What qualifications do dry needling practitioners need?
Dry needling courses are only offered to qualified health professionals who have a deep understanding of the human body. Therapists such as naturopaths, osteopaths, physiotherapists, remedial massage therapists and chiropractors commonly partake in dry needling courses as additional training.
Cameron works out of his Gold Coast clinic and is a fully qualified naturopath and dry needling practitioner. He has achieved proven results for his patients who often experience significantly reduced pain due to his dry needling treatments.
Do you have a sore back, neck or shoulders? Recurring muscle pain or debilitating headaches? These are all ailments that can be effectively treated through dry needling.