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Tim Dean, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, and Acupuncturist
Buderim, Sunshine Coast

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Hi, I’m Tim

I’ve been practising acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for more than 30 years. Most people come to me because something hurts, they’re not sleeping, or they just don’t feel like themselves. My job is to work out why, and to help you feel better in a way that lasts. 

How I work

Every treatment is built around the person in front of me. Most sessions combine:

  • Therapeutic massage to release tension and get the body moving

  • Acupuncture to work on the underlying pattern

  • Chinese herbal medicine, when it suits you, checked against any medication you take

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You’ll also leave with practical advice on movement, diet and looking after yourself between visits.

Where I’ve worked

I trained in Melbourne, Guangzhou in China, and Portland in the USA. Since then, my work has taken me to:

  • Private practice in Melbourne and Brisbane

  • A health hydro in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • Cruise ship spas in the Caribbean

  • Seven years at a sports medicine clinic in São Paulo, Brazil

  • Mildura, and now Buderim on the Sunshine Coast

Sport and recovery

​I’ve treated Olympic swimmers, Ironman triathletes, cyclists and marathon runners, as well as weekend athletes. One highlight was travelling with the Veloroos, an Australian women’s cycling team, through a 5,000 km race from Los Angeles to Washington DC, treating the riders on the road.

I also see people recovering from surgery or injury, NDIS clients, and people living with disability.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Chinese Medicine

  • Master of Applied Science (Chinese Herbal Medicine)

  • Registered with AHPRA (Chinese Medicine Board of Australia)

  • Member of the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)

Out of Clinic Sessions

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HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS RECOVERY

This can be used in conjunction with other alternative therapies. It takes into account the whole person and helps activate each patient’s natural healing processes as well as restoring their physical and emotional well-being.

5000 KMS BIKE RACE ACROSS AMERICA

LA to Washington DC


Veloroos Australian women cycling team


Acupuncture & sports massage on the move

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