Are you ready to feel better, naturally?
Unlock your body's natural healing potential with Integrative Chinese Medicine, Herbs & Acupuncture
Welcome to Four Gates Chinese Medicine
At our clinic we blend the latest research with traditional wisdom to help your body heal and thrive.
Based in Armadale, Melbourne, we offer Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Nutrition for an integrative approach promoting optimal fertility, balanced hormones, and greater health and vitality for the whole family.
Hi, I'm Dr Mary-Jo Bevin (TCM)
As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine with over 20 years experience, I’ve helped thousands of women improve their hormonal health and fertility, and I can support you too.
My caring and pragmatic approach to women’s health and chronic health issues will help you to feel like yourself again, empowered with the tools you need to maintain optimal health.
Treatment for:
Women's health
Is your menstrual cycle putting you out of action every month and cramping your style? Want a better lifelong relationship with your hormones?
Fertility
Whether you are just getting started, or you've been trying for some time, you can optimise your fertility for the best possible chance of having a baby.
IVF Support
IVF doesn't have to feel isolating and stressful. I can support you, identify potential roadblocks and help to optimise your chances of success..
Pregnancy
Is your body asking for some extra care to help with the demands of pregnancy? Do you want to gently prepare for labour, and set yourself up for a smoother postpartum?
Perimenopause
Are hot flushes, disrupted sleep, mood swings or brain fog causing havoc? Perimenopause doesn't have to be a time of upheaval, let's help you feel like yourself again.
Digestive Health
A happy gut is the foundation for good health. Bloating, constipation, or IBS can indicate that your digestive function is compromised, and your gut needs some help.
Working with me
2. Let’s discuss what treatment your body needs, and support you to reach your health goals
3. Feel better, empowered with the tools to maintain your improved health and vitality
Tools of the trade
I work with a blend of Integrative Chinese Medicine techniques to create a treatment plan that's a great fit for you
Acupuncture
Helping the body reset and restore, acupuncture has been used for centuries to support health and vitality.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbs are a potent and flexible way to address many health concerns, from the inside out.
Cupping & Moxibustion
Cupping and moxibustion are great ways to relax, improve circulation and release tight muscles.
Nutrition & Lifestyle
For lasting change, we address lifestyle factor including nourishment, hydration and stress.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes! We have HICAPS available at the clinic, and all our practitioners are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), so if your private health insurance covers acupuncture then you can claim on the spot and only pay the gap.
Chinese medicine is a complete health system and can be applied to many different conditions. If you’re wondering if I can treat your specific condition, please get in touch to find out how I can help.
(As an AHPRA-registered health professional, I am limited in the claims I can make online about the efficacy and results I get for my patients, and can’t publish testimonials.)
We generally expect to see noticeable improvements within the first two to three treatments, and will assess progress and make any necessary adjustments at each visit. As Chinese medicine addresses the underlying cause you can expect to feel “better in yourself” – calmer and more energized – as your condition also improves.
Of course it depends on the severity, duration and nature of your health issue – acute issues can resolve after one or two treatments, while more chronic health conditions can require a longer course of treatment. Taking prescribed herbal medicine, supplements, and following nutrition and lifestyle advice will help you reach your health goals faster.
Yes. Becoming a doctor of Chinese medicine involves a lot of study, firstly a Bachelor of Applied Science, then a clinical Internship in China, and ongoing continued professional education, in order to be registered with AHPRA as an allied health professional.
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