Red Thread Health
A holistic health approach grounded in evidence-based knowledge
Located in the Wollongong CBD, Red Thread Health was started by Dr. Kate Scheffer to offer an integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to health and healing for her community.
Kate has a Bachelor's degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is an AHPRA registered practitioner.
What can acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine
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Meet Dr. Kate Scheffer
Founder and owner of Red Thread Health, Kate is an AHPRA-registered acupuncturist, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, and Chinese herbal dispenser, based in Wollongong's CBD.
Kate integrates Western biomedical knowledge with traditional medical principles to provide safe, evidence-based and patient-centered care. Her clinical approach focuses on supporting the body's inherent healing process, with treatments tailored to each individual to promote optimal health.
Services
Initial Consultation
A holistic and in-depth review of your health, including detailed questioning, pulse and tongue assessment. Your tailored treatment may include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, Chinese herbal medicine and lifestyle advice. Please select this if you are a new patient or it's been 12 months between visits. (1 Hour)
Standard Consultation
Your Chinese medicine practitioner will review your progress and response to the previous treatment. Your tailored treatment may include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle advice. (45 minutes)
Telehealth Consultations
Initial and standard telehealth consultations are available for herbal and supplement prescriptions only. The practitioner will also suggest lifestyle amendments. For more infomation fill out the "contact us" form.
Cupping Therapy
Chinese medicine cupping therapy involves placing glass or silicone cups on the skin to create gentle suction. The suction increases local blood circulation and promotes healing. This therapy is commonly known to help relieve muscle tension and reduce pain (25 minutes)
Dry Needling Therapy
Dry needling is a technique where sterile needles are inserted into tight or painful muscle trigger points and manipulated. IT is commonly used to reduce musculoskeletal pain and improve movement. (25 minutes)
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What is Chinese Medicine?
Chinese Medicine, often referred to as TCM, is a holistic system of healthcare that originated in China over 2,000 years ago. It focuses on restoring balance within the body and supporting the body's natural healing ability. Chinese Medicine modalities include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dietary, and exercise therapy. Through these modalities a practitioner encourages the body to rectify the underlying cause of illness. Modern TCM integrates centuries of clinical wisdom and classical medical text with contemporary evidence based research. This integrated approach allows TCM practitioners to provide thoughtful, individualized treatments that support both symptoms managements and long-term health outcomes.
Red Thread Health is located within the Pilates Haus CBD location at 66/68 Keira Street.
Red Thread Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal country and their connection to land and sea. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and respect all Indigenous peoples.
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