Highbury is a straightforward drive from Marden via Lower North East Road, taking around 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. For inner-east Adelaide residents looking for a registered Chinese Medicine practitioner, the Highbury clinic is more accessible than many expect.
Fēng Shén zhī Dào Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is based at Highbury Natural Health Centre, 24 Elliston Avenue, Highbury SA 5089. Ivan Folghera BHSc. (Acupuncture) consults from this clinic and also from Blackwood on Fridays, giving patients across Adelaide options for where and when they are seen.
Ivan approaches Chinese Medicine from a perspective that draws on its traditional foundations while remaining informed by current knowledge about health and the processes of illness and recovery. His consultations are structured around building a complete picture of the patient’s health before any treatment is recommended.
Ivan works across the full scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping and other modalities, selecting approaches that are appropriate for each individual rather than applying a standard protocol.
Fēng Shén zhī Dào offers the following services at the Highbury clinic:
Acupuncture uses fine, sterile needles inserted at specific points on the body, drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. It is one of the most widely documented practices in complementary health care.
Chinese Herbal Medicine involves individually tailored plant-based formulas, prescribed following a thorough assessment of the patient’s health and constitution.
Cupping Therapy places cups on the skin to create suction, targeting specific areas of the body. The technique varies depending on the clinical context.
Gua Sha and Chinese Massage apply controlled pressure to soft tissue using a smooth tool or manual technique, focusing on targeted areas of the body.
Moxibustion involves applying heat to specific areas using dried mugwort, commonly used alongside acupuncture.
Needle-Free Treatment is available for patients who prefer not to receive needles, including adults and children.
Chinese Medicine Lifestyle Advice provides guidance on diet, rest, movement and daily routine through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
At Fēng Shén zhī Dào, initial appointments are used to conduct a thorough health assessment before any treatment begins. Ivan reviews your health history, asks about your current circumstances and explains what he would recommend and why. You are not committing to anything by attending an initial consultation.
Ivan is direct about what he observes and what he proposes. If a different approach would serve you better, he will say so.
Highbury Natural Health Centre is at 24 Elliston Avenue, Highbury SA 5089. From Marden, head north-east via Lower North East Road. The drive is approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Parking is available near the clinic.
Ivan consults at Highbury most days throughout the week, with Friday appointments available at the Blackwood clinic. Current hours and online booking are at ivan-acupuncture.com.au.
Call Ivan Folghera on 0416 598 085 or book at ivan-acupuncture.com.au.
