Fēng Shén zhī Dào Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is based in Highbury, about 10 minutes from Tea Tree Gully via Lower North East Road. For families and residents in the north-east looking for a registered Chinese Medicine practitioner, it is a practical and local option.
Ivan Folghera BHSc. (Acupuncture) is an AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine practitioner. He sees patients at Highbury Natural Health Centre, 24 Elliston Avenue, Highbury SA 5089, and works with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Ivan’s practice is built around the individual. He does not use a standardised template for assessment or treatment. At the start of every consultation, he works through your health history and current circumstances in full before recommending anything. That process informs everything that follows.
For patients who feel uneasy about needles, needle-free treatment options are available. These are also suitable for children. Ivan discusses all options openly so you can make an informed choice about how you would like to proceed.
Fēng Shén zhī Dào offers the following Traditional Chinese Medicine services:
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 recorded health practices.
Needle-Free Treatment is available for those who prefer to avoid needles, including children and adults who are new to Chinese Medicine. Options are discussed at consultation.
Moxibustion applies heat near acupuncture points using dried mugwort. It is commonly used alongside acupuncture as part of a broader treatment approach.
Chinese Herbal Medicine uses plant-based formulas prescribed following a detailed individual assessment. Formulas are tailored to each patient’s constitution.
Cupping Therapy uses rounded cups applied to the skin to create suction. Cups may be stationary or moved across the skin, depending on the technique.
Gua Sha and Chinese Massage involve firm, targeted pressure applied to soft tissue using a smooth-edged tool or manual techniques.
Chinese Medicine Lifestyle Advice covers diet, rest, movement and daily habits, drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
Initial consultations at Fēng Shén zhī Dào begin with a thorough assessment. Ivan takes time to understand your health history and what has brought you in before recommending any course of treatment.
Treatment plans vary by person. Some patients attend over a number of weeks; others come for a single session. Ivan explains the approach clearly at each stage, and there is no obligation to commit beyond the initial assessment.
The Highbury clinic is at Highbury Natural Health Centre, 24 Elliston Avenue, Highbury SA 5089. From Tea Tree Gully, take Lower North East Road south toward Highbury. The drive takes around 10 minutes. Street parking is available near the centre.
Ivan consults at Highbury most days throughout the week. Current availability and booking are at ivan-acupuncture.com.au.
Call Ivan Folghera on 0416 598 085 or visit ivan-acupuncture.com.au to book.
