Hi, I’m Dr Matt (Chinese Medicine). My job is surprisingly simple: I help people feel a bit more like themselves again. Sometimes that’s less pain. Sometimes it’s sleeping through the night. Sometimes it’s getting to the end of the day with something left in the tank.
I’m an AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine practitioner with a double degree in Health Science and Applied Science from RMIT University. That’s the formal bit. What matters more is finding practical, down-to-earth ways to support your health through Chinese Medicine.
I fell in love with Chinese Medicine because it blends thousands of years of tradition with a surprising amount of practicality. It has a way of making sense of things that Western medicine sometimes can’t quite explain, while still being grounded enough to work alongside it. Qi and the meridians flow like rivers through the body, while Yin and Yang shift in a constant dance to keep the system balanced. And when those patterns start to shift or become disrupted, that’s where I come in.
I think healthcare should feel safe and unhurried. My approach is gentle and honest, but also practical. I’ll help you read what your body is telling you, explain the why behind your symptoms in plain language, and hand you tools you can actually use. No jargon, no being talked over.
Over the years I’ve supported people with a wide range of concerns. My specific interests include:
- Cosmetic acupuncture and skin health: combining facial and body acupuncture to highlight your natural features, support skin vitality and overall wellbeing.
- LGBTQIA+ healthcare: a safe, affirming space for the whole community, from someone who knows how hard equitable care can be to find.
- Trans and non-binary support: physical and emotional care at any stage of transition.
- Men’s health: from reproductive and sexual health to hormones, performance and mental wellbeing (yes, we talk about it all).
I also highly value a collaborative and integrative approach to your care. Working alongside other healthcare providers means we can blend the best of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine to achieve the most effective outcomes.
Outside the clinic you’ll usually find me wandering art galleries, experimenting in the kitchen with Thai food, sketching at a life drawing class or adding yet another plant to my growing indoor jungle.
If you’re curious about Chinese Medicine but a little unsure what to expect, don’t worry. It’s not nearly as scary as it sounds. Think of your first session as a chat, a check-in and a little reset for your body and mind. I currently practise from Zhong Centre in St Kilda, Trans Space in Brunswick and Asthetique Skin Care in Shepparton, Victoria.
I’d love to help you feel more like yourself again.