AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine Doctor & Acupuncturist · Belmont · Geraldton WA
Belmont: Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Sat 9:00–12:00 · Geraldton: Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Appointment Required

NATURE’S CHINESE MEDICINE

SINCE 1999

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Surgery Recovery — Classical Chinese Medicine Support Before and After Surgery

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Surgery Recovery — Classical Chinese Medicine Support Before and After Surgery

Surgery recovery benefits from preparation (prehabilitation) and thoughtful post-operative care. Classical Chinese medicine offers constitutional support across the perioperative period — alongside surgical and anaesthetic management. At Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic in Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton, Dr. Yang provides perioperative support.

Common Symptom Pattern

  • ✓ Planned surgery with prehabilitation time
  • ✓ Immediate post-op recovery support
  • ✓ Longer-term recovery needs

AHPRA-Registered, HICAPS-Ready

Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic operates from Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA). Dr. Yang is AHPRA-registered with HICAPS on-the-spot health-fund rebates. We work alongside your GP and specialists — never as a replacement for medical care.

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

How soon before surgery should I stop herbs?

Typically 1-2 weeks for most herbs. Individual herbs have specific considerations. Always disclose all supplements to anaesthetist and surgeon.

Can acupuncture reduce post-op nausea?

Yes — evidence supports acupuncture/acupressure at P6 for postoperative nausea and vomiting.

When can I resume classical treatment after surgery?

Usually within days for most patients for non-surgical-site treatment; site-specific and type-specific considerations apply.

Does this help all surgery types?

Constitutional support helps broadly; specific interventions tailored to surgery type. —

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.

Available at both our Belmont (Perth) & Geraldton clinics — led by Dr. Yang and Dr. Yang Sr., a father-and-son team whose family lineage in classical Chinese medicine spans multiple generations.

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