Dr David King
Registered  Dr  of Chinese Medicine
Cert IV Chinese Remedial (tuina) Massage
Master Reiki

David King is the co-owner of Bayside Acupuncture and has been practicing at the clinic since 2009. He is a registered health practitioner with AHPRA and a member of AACMA. He completed his studies at the Australian College of Natural Medicine (ACNM) in 2005 and over the years has built up a solid reputation as a professional, passionate and caring therapist.

David began his vocation learning the eastern disciplines of Taiji and Chinese Qigong. He discovered and experienced the subtle energetic movement of energy (Qi) within his body and then began an extensive study of the mind/body connection. As a dedicated meditator, David aims to maintain his highest level of energy, so that he may help facilitate others to reach their optimal state of health, happiness and well-being.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs is David’s passion, and he has developed a strong intuition and sensitivity to diagnosing health imbalances through feeling the pulse and other diagnostic techniques. David has a vast knowledge of Chinese herbs and utilises Acupuncture, Acutonics®, Massage, Chinese Cupping, Infrared Heat Therapy And Chinese Herbal Medicine in his treatments. As well as treating a wide range of ailments, he has extensive skill in treating musculo-skeletal/ pain conditions and he also enjoys helping with mental-emotional disturbances.

Vanessa Struass
Registered Dr of Chinese Medicine

Vanessa brings almost 20 years experience in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Sound Healing/Acutonics®, Reiki, kundalini yoga/Hatha Yoga, Daoist Stone Medicine Practitioner, medical and evolutionary astrology to the Bayside acupuncture clinic. Her expertise extends to and beyond PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, spiritual emergance, emotional crisis, disillusionment and for those that are feeling the pressure of the times. Vanessa completed her Masters Degree in 2012 with a thesis in Women’s Health/Dysmenorrhea and has lectured on Chinese Medicine at tertiary level for 5 years. She has studies TCM and Meridian Therapy post graduate studies with Kiko Matsumoto and Paul Movsession. She is a fully Certified Acutonics® Sound Medicine Practitioner. Her experience as a clinician and educator is extensive and an asset to the clinic here in Bruswick Heads. Vanessa is available for private sessions commencing Friday the 26th May and will be available each Friday thereafter to our Bayside Acupuncture community.

Lior Kedem
Registered Dr of Chinese Medicine

Lior is a registered Chinese medicine and Shiatsu practitioner with extensive experience treating patients from infancy to adulthood, in a variety of clinical conditions.

After completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Lior undertook further studies to become a Chinese medicine practitioner. She has training in a range of acupuncture styles, with post-graduate training in Japanese medicine, pediatric acupuncture, and acupuncture for orthopaedic conditions. Lior also gained a diploma in Shiatsu, a gentle yet powerful style of Japanese bodywork.

Lior has a special interest in women’s health as well as paediatrics, offering a gentle, non-invasive treatment approach for babies and children. Furthermore, Lior has experience with a range of musculoskeletal imbalances and sports injuries.

Lior is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) as an acupuncturist and herbalist, and is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).