Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) — Classical Chinese Medicine Support
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a serious autoimmune connective tissue disease with skin fibrosis and variable internal organ involvement — lung, kidney, heart, GI. Requires rheumatology specialist care. At Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic in Belmont Perth, Dr. Yang supports SSc patients alongside specialist management.
Common Symptom Pattern
- ✓ Raynaud’s/skin-predominant (Pattern 1)
- ✓ GI dysmotility (Pattern 2)
- ✓ Pulmonary/organ involvement (Pattern 3)
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
Four Patterns We Recognize
Three-Phase Treatment Timeline
AHPRA-Registered, HICAPS-Ready
Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic operates from Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA). Dr. Yang is AHPRA-registered (CMR0001813274) with HICAPS on-the-spot health-fund rebates. We work alongside your GP and specialists — never as a replacement for medical care.
Supporting Research
Helpful Habits
- ✓ Maintain consistent sleep and wake times
- ✓ Eat warm cooked meals — avoid cold raw foods
- ✓ Stay hydrated with warm or room-temperature water
- ✓ Gentle daily movement appropriate to capacity
- ✓ Stress regulation — breathwork, light walking
- ✓ Continue all prescribed medications and specialist follow-up
Best Avoided
- ✗ Iced drinks and frozen foods
- ✗ Late-night eating disrupting sleep
- ✗ Over-exercising during flare phases
- ✗ Self-medication with unverified herbal products
- ✗ Skipping specialist follow-up appointments
- ✗ Untested supplement combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Can classical treatment reverse skin changes?
No — established fibrosis does not reverse. Classical work is supportive.
How long until improvement?
Supportive improvements in circulation and constitutional factors over 3-6 months.
Is acupuncture safe?
Yes with specialist awareness; some caution with skin/circulation.
What about organ monitoring?
Essential — regular rheumatology monitoring for lung, heart, renal, GI. —
Are your clinics covered by health funds?
Yes — HICAPS-equipped at both Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA) clinics for on-the-spot rebates with most major Australian health funds.
Are your clinics covered by health funds?
Yes — HICAPS-equipped at both Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA) clinics for on-the-spot rebates with most major Australian health funds.