Dr Frances Nininahazwe

About Frances

FREQUENTLY WORKING WITH PATIENTS SEEKING SUPPORT FOR

Menstrual health (PMS, PMDD, PCOS, painful / heavy / light / irregular periods

Hormonal balancing after oral / IUD contraceptive use

Fertility, Pregnancy, & Postpartum support

Morning Sickness during pregnancy

Endometriosis & Adenomyosis

Menopause Transition Health

Stress / Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Emotional imbalances

Poor sleep quality

Skin conditions (eg. Acne, Rosacea, Perioral dermatitis, Eczema, Dermatitis)

TREATMENTS WITH FRANCES

Frances has extensive experience & formal training in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbalism, Facial Gua Sha, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Chinese Cupping, & Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture).

As a practitioner, she recognises that truly understanding her patient is key to being able to help them, always aiming to provide a space of non-judgemental enquiry and compassionate listening.

She follows a holistic approach to healing & aims to help each patient strengthen the understanding of their own body and different factors that might influence their physical & emotional health: the food they ingest, the environment they live in, and the relationships they have with the people around them, for example.  During her treatments, she often explains the underlying Chinese Medicine diagnosis to the patient, so they can begin to understand themselves better, empowering them to be able to manage & support their own health in their day-to-day life.

In line with Chinese Medicine principles, Frances recognises that both the internal body environment and our external environment are continually communicating and we are not separate from nature, rather a living part of it. Passionate about natural health and living, she trusts in the human body’s innate ability to heal itself if provided with the optimum conditions. She also has the strong belief that, in relation to the human body and our ever-changing environment, health practitioners should be forever open to learning.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

She gained her valuable learning experience by undertaking a double bachelor degree in Chinese Medicine and Human Biology at RMIT University, graduating with Distinction.  As part of her university studies, she also completed a 6 month clinical internship at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.  Observing and practising Chinese Medicine and acupuncture at its roots and as it’s applied in China was invaluable to her current understanding of the strengths and multitude of applications that Chinese Medicine has to offer.

To further her understanding of an individual’s health from an environmental & social point of view, including the social determinants of health, climate change, and epidemiology (the prevention and control of diseases), Frances has also completed a Master of International Health at Monash University, also graduating with Distinction.

Having also completed advanced training in Cosmetic Acupuncture, she is now renowned on the Surf Coast for her signature Cosmetic Acupuncture & Gua Sha Facials which, in addition to facial rejuvenation by boosting the body’s own natural collagen and elastin production, offer an opportunity for deep rest of the nervous system & healing of the whole body from within. As part of every facial treatment, an individualised selection of body Acupuncture points & an optional Chinese herbal medicine prescription, are incorporated into the treatment to address internal imbalances that might be contributing to additional concerns, such as menstrual health, stress, or sleep quality. Her bespoke facials are truly natural and holistic, and a much welcomed alternative to botox & fillers. For more information about Cosmetic Acupuncture, please click here.