Dr. Paul Rockliff (TCM)

Registered Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Herbalist

Dr. Paul Rockliff (TCM)

Meet Dr. Paul Rockliff (TCM)

CMBA | AHPRA | AACMA

Dr. Paul can help you with a range of Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments including Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and more.

Paul completed his Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) where he received the UTS Faculty of Science Dean’s Merit Award for Academic Excellence.

Having successfully completed hundreds of hours of clinical practice at the UTS TCM clinic, he has extensive experience in addressing a wide variety of health complaints and has developed a special interest in Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture, a natural and safe approach to cosmetic enhancement.

As part of his studies at UTS, Paul conducted research in the fields of Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture and Temporo-Mandibular Disorders (TMD). He has undertaken additional TCM studies at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne and has studied Biological Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Paul regularly enhances his learning by attending a broad range of seminars and workshops to deepen his theoretical knowledge and hone his practical skills as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Paul’s Treatment Modalities

Paul practices a gentle yet effective style of Acupuncture and depending on your presenting health complaints, he may include one or a number of treatment modalities:

Acupuncture
Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture
Trigger Point & Musculoskeletal Acupuncture
Electro-Acupuncture
Cupping
Gua Sha
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Tui Na (TCM Remedial Massage)
Moxibustion
TCM Dietetics (Food Therapy)
Qi Gong and Lifestyle Advice

Nationally Accredited & Registered Practitioner

CMBA / AHPRA

Paul is registered with the Chinese Medicine Board (CMBA) of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an:

- Acupuncturist
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner
- Chinese Herbal Dispenser

AACMA

He is also a member of the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).

HICAPS

Paul is fully approved by the Health Industry Claims and Payments Service (HICAPS) allowing Private Health Fund rebates.

Commonly Helped Conditions

Paul’s TCM Journey

After seeing a variety of healthcare practitioners and being sent in circles, he turned, as many do in last resort, to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Having experienced first-hand the profound healing capabilities of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, Paul began to devour any book or resource on the subject in an effort to understand the deep wisdom contained in this ancient medical system.

Following his long-standing passion for Eastern philosophies and their unique application to health care, Paul decided to embark on a lifelong learning journey, dedicating himself to the study of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Throughout his learning and research, Paul soon came to realise that TCM was not mystical or ephemeral but is instead a coherent and internally consistent approach to reinstating and maintaining health using concepts and wisdom based on thousands of years of practice.

Many of the central tenets of TCM developed from a naturalistic philosophy in which the human organism represents a microcosm of the surrounding environment and the greater universe. It is from this perspective that TCM is uniquely positioned to treat each individual holistically by addressing imbalances in their internal physiological and mental states and helping them adapt to changes in the external environment. As we are all unique, we require individualised treatment strategies in order to balance our fundamental biological systems to regain and maintain health.

What’s important to Paul:

Relationship
First and foremost, the relationship with his clients is what drives Paul. Understanding your health complaints in the context of your broader physical, mental, emotional and spiritual landscape is at the foundation of every clinical interaction.
Safety
Paul has undertaken over 7 years of accredited training in Acupuncture point location based on a comprehensive understanding of biomedical anatomy to ensure safe Acupuncture treatments and needling techniques. As an AHPRA registered practitioner, Paul is nationally accredited as a safe, competent and ethical healthcare provider bound by strict professional standards.
Efficacy
Paul’s extensive training combined with his clinical experience ensures that treatment outcomes are achieved. Relying on a range of diagnostic methods, including tongue and pulse diagnosis, Paul comprehensively addresses all aspects of your unique health concerns.

At the core of his treatment philosophy lies the TCM concept of ‘Ben & Biao’ or Root and Branch, in which not only the manifesting symptoms are treated (Branch) but also the deeper underlying disharmonies (Root) that gave rise to those symptoms. This combination brings about lasting health outcomes for his clients.