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What I offer
鍼

Acupuncture

Fine-needle treatment to restore balance and ease.

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電

Electro-Acupuncture

Amplified stimulation for pain and recovery.

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灸

Moxibustion

Warming therapy with mugwort to invigorate qi.

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罐

Flame-Cupping

Suction therapy to release tension and stagnation.

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刮

Gua Sha

Stroking technique to release stagnation and tension.

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推

Tui Na

Chinese therapeutic massage to move qi and relieve pain.

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灸

Japanese Moxibustion

Precise rice-grain moxa for targeted, gentle warmth.

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和

Kiiko Matsumoto Style

Gentle Japanese needling guided by palpation and feedback.

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Modalities

Services, explained.

Every treatment is chosen for you. Here is what each approach involves and where it tends to help.

鍼
Traditional

Acupuncture

The insertion of very fine, sterile single-use needles at specific points to regulate the flow of qi and blood. Used across pain, stress, sleep, digestion and gynaecological concerns.

電
Modern technique

Electro-Acupuncture

A gentle electrical current is passed between pairs of needles to amplify stimulation. Particularly effective for chronic pain, muscle recovery and neurological conditions.

灸
Warming therapy

Moxibustion

Burning of dried mugwort near the skin to warm channels, move stagnation and strengthen depleted patterns. Often paired with acupuncture.

罐
Bodywork

Flame-Cupping

Glass cups create gentle suction on the skin to draw out tension, improve circulation and relieve tight, knotted muscles.

刮
Bodywork

Gua Sha

Firm stroking of the skin with a smooth tool to release stagnation, improve circulation and address chronic tension, fatigue and immune depletion.

推
Bodywork

Tui Na

Chinese therapeutic massage using rhythmic pressing, kneading and stretching techniques to move qi and blood, relieve pain and restore musculoskeletal balance.

灸
Japanese style

Japanese Moxibustion

A refined approach using small, precise rice-grain moxa cones directly on the skin for targeted warmth - gentler and more focused than the traditional Chinese method.

和
Japanese style

Kiiko Matsumoto Style

A refined Japanese approach using palpation and feedback to guide gentle, precise needling - known for its comfort and responsiveness.

Journal

Research & writing.

Plain-language notes on the medicine - new findings, classical theory, and the thinking behind treatment.

GynaecologyPeer-reviewed

Acupuncture for PCOS - what the evidence says

An overview of systematic reviews examining the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for polycystic ovary syndrome, covering hormone levels, menstrual regularity and ovulation outcomes.

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APA7 Reference Yang, H., Xiao, Z.-Y., Yin, Z.-H., Yu, Z., Liu, J.-J., Xiao, Y.-Q., Zhou, Y., Li, J., Yang, J., & Liang, F.-R. (2023). Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for polycystic ovary syndrome: An overview of systematic reviews. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 21(2), 136-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joim.2022.12.002
TheoryPeer-reviewed

The Five Elements in practice - psychosomatic traits and clinical application

A qualitative study identifying the representative attributes of the Five Element constitutional types in TCM, and how they inform clinical diagnosis and individualised treatment.

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APA7 Reference Yue, N., Fan, X., Zhang, Y., Guo, S., Wu, X., Zhao, X., Zhu, Y., & Li, G. (2023). The psychosomatic traits of "people with the five elements in traditional Chinese medicine": A qualitative study. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 36(11), 1068-1078. https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2023.136
HerbsPeer-reviewed

Chinese herbal medicine for post-viral fatigue - a systematic review

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials examining the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for fatigue following viral infection.

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APA7 Reference Hu, L.-Y., Cai, A.-Q., Li, B., Li, Z., Liu, J.-P., Cao, H.-J., Tao, H., & Omara, T. (2024). Chinese herbal medicine for post-viral fatigue: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. PLOS ONE, 19(3), e0300896. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300896
GynaecologyLancet · 2026

PCOS is now PMOS - why the rename matters

A landmark global consensus published in The Lancet renames polycystic ovary syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), reflecting 14 years of research and input from over 22,000 people. The old name was found to obscure the condition's hormonal and metabolic nature, causing delayed diagnosis and inadequate care.

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APA7 Reference Teede, H. J., et al. (2026). Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a multistep global consensus process. The Lancet. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00717-8
SleepFrontiers · 2025

Acupuncture for chronic insomnia - what 10 trials show

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials finds acupuncture significantly improves sleep quality scores compared to sham acupuncture, with meaningful reductions in both the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Insomnia Severity Index.

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APA7 Reference Yu, Y., Li, X., Zhu, Z., Wang, Y., Xi, Q., Qiu, J., Xu, Y., Liang, R., Guo, Y., & Zhang, M. (2025). Acupuncture for chronic insomnia disorder: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Frontiers in Neurology, 16, 1541276. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1541276
PainFrontiers · 2024

Acupuncture and chronic low back pain - a meta-analysis

A systematic review of randomised controlled trials examines how acupuncture combined with core muscle exercise compares to exercise alone in chronic non-specific low back pain, assessing pain scores, functional status and disability outcomes across multiple databases.

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APA7 Reference Li, X., Zhai, G., Zhang, H., Li, X., Wu, M., Zhang, S., Cui, J., Tang, Z., & Hu, Z. (2024). Clinical efficacy of acupuncture therapy combined with core muscle exercises in treating patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Medicine, 11, 1372748. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1372748
Kitchen

Food as medicine.

In Chinese medicine the kitchen is the first pharmacy. Plain-language notes on eating for balance - and a window into what I'm cooking and sharing.

味

The five flavours

Each taste is said to nourish a different organ system; balance across them keeps the body in harmony.

  • Sour Liver
  • Bitter Heart
  • Sweet Spleen
  • Pungent Lung
  • Salty Kidney
温

Warming & cooling

Foods carry a thermal nature. We lean warming when depleted or cold, cooling when there is heat - matching food to the person.

  • Warming ginger, lamb, cinnamon
  • Neutral rice, carrot, oats
  • Cooling mint, cucumber, pear
節

Eat with the seasons

The classics suggest eating to the time of year - lighter, cooling foods through summer; warm, nourishing soups and stews across winter to protect the body's reserves.

時

Right now in Sydney

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    From the kitchen @thezenquarters →
    粥Congee for cold mornings
    薑Ginger & red-date tea
    湯Five-flavour broth
    棗Red dates to nourish blood
    茶Chrysanthemum cooling tea
    菌Mushroom & barley bowl
    粥Congee for cold mornings
    薑Ginger & red-date tea
    湯Five-flavour broth
    棗Red dates to nourish blood
    茶Chrysanthemum cooling tea
    菌Mushroom & barley bowl

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    About

    A quiet, careful practice.

    Most people who come here are looking for something simple - care that is attentive, unhurried, and genuinely individual.

    I'm Simon Sourignavong, a qualified acupuncturist based in Sydney, offering treatments from a clinic space or in the comfort of your home. My work is centred on creating a calm, considered experience where you feel at ease from the outset.

    There's no rush, no excess - just thoughtful treatment, tailored to what you need.

    If that approach resonates, you can choose a time that works for you, or get in touch to ask any questions before booking.

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