Fēng Shén zhī Dào Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is located in Highbury, 10 to 15 minutes south of Ridgehaven via Lower North East Road or The Grove Way. The Highbury clinic serves residents across the north-east of Adelaide, including Tea Tree Gully, Ridgehaven, Modbury and surrounding suburbs.
Ivan Folghera BHSc. (Acupuncture) is an AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine practitioner. He sees patients of all ages and backgrounds and has a particular focus on making care accessible, including for those who may feel uncertain about what Chinese Medicine involves or who have concerns about needles.
Ivan uses gentle techniques throughout his practice. For patients who prefer to avoid needles entirely, he offers needle-free alternatives that are suitable for adults and children alike. He explains his approach clearly before and during each session, so you know what is happening and why.
No two patients receive the same treatment plan. Ivan builds each plan from the individual assessment and adjusts as needed. He does not use a fixed protocol.
The following Traditional Chinese Medicine services are available at Fēng Shén zhī Dào:
Needle-Free Treatment provides an alternative for patients who prefer not to receive needles. This includes bodywork-based approaches available for adults and children. Ivan discusses options at the first consultation.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. It is one of the oldest health practices in recorded history.
Moxibustion uses heat applied near acupuncture points, generated from dried mugwort. It is a gentle, warming technique often used as part of a broader treatment plan.
Chinese Herbal Medicine involves individually prescribed plant-based formulas developed after a detailed assessment. Formulas are specific to each patient’s constitution and presentation.
Cupping Therapy uses suction cups placed on the skin over specific areas. The technique may involve stationary cups or cups moved across the skin, depending on the approach.
Gua Sha and Chinese Massage use firm, targeted pressure applied to soft tissue using a smooth-edged tool or manual technique.
Chinese Medicine Lifestyle Advice uses Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to offer practical guidance on diet, sleep, physical activity and daily routine.
The first appointment at Fēng Shén zhī Dào is a detailed assessment. Ivan works through your health history and current circumstances before making any recommendations. He explains what he has observed and what he proposes at every stage, and you are not committed to continuing beyond that first session.
Treatment frequency and duration vary from person to person. Ivan is straightforward about expectations from the outset.
Highbury Natural Health Centre is at 24 Elliston Avenue, Highbury SA 5089. From Ridgehaven, the clinic is approximately 10 to 15 minutes south via Lower North East Road or The Grove Way. Parking is available near the centre.
Ivan consults at Highbury most days throughout the week. Current availability is listed at ivan-acupuncture.com.au.
Call Ivan Folghera on 0416 598 085 or visit ivan-acupuncture.com.au to book online.
