For those who are tired of living in pain, get back to what you are supposed to be doing!
Chinese medicine works with the body to heal
Over 15 years assisting Perth patients get out of pain!
“Not really sure what to expect, I was blown away by Dr Ben’s knowledge, professionalism and treatment of my knee. I cannot recommend him highly enough. To be without pain is magic! Thank you, Ben and the team.”
— Crilly O’Neil
“I went there for my back and I was given professional service. The people there are very knowledgeable.”
— Ruvimbo Leslie Jonga
“Ben is a genuinely caring person. The acupuncture treatment he provides has helped me tremendously. Thank you so much!”
— Jeremy Sangster
“I have been seeing Ben for a number of years due to a range of health issues from reducing my weight to inflammation in the left knee. In all cases he has been very effective in improving my health and wellbeing.”
— Paul Carter
“I love seeing Ben. He’s knowledgeable and puts you at ease. Also helped with a few ailments that I’ve never been able to get other specialists to treat effectively.”
— Es Chandra
“Super knowledgeable, and focused treating root cause. Friendly and personable and results driven. Definitely recommend :)”
— Lindsay Luke
“I was recommended by a friend to see Ben and have since recommended him to friends and family. Ben has really helped me. Very knowledgeable and friendly.”
— Errol Brookes
“A highly professional and competent practice in which patients receive excellent holistic treatments from friendly and experienced practitioners.”
— Andrew Carew-Reid
“Ben had a very caring and understanding nature. Highly recommend Ben.”
— Denise Boreham
About us
Hey, I'm Dr. Ben Latto O'Brien (Chinese Medicine)
I started The Natural Medicine and Nutrition Clinic and have since been able to help hundreds of patients.
Ever since I've been able to combine Clinical Nutrition with Chinese Medicine we have assisted patients in healing themselves. I am highly trained in my field including
Bachelor Acupuncture (4 years full time)
Masters Degree Chinese Herbal Medicine (3 years part time)
Bachelor Nutrition (3 years full time)
Does this sound familiar?
You have seen a lot of doctors but no one has managed to help you long term
You are sick of short term relief and want a plan to fix things properly
You understand that diet and Nutrition plays a major roll but you have not been guided on how to approach this
Don't worry, we can help!
What We Do In The Clinic
Initial Exam
A comprehensive case taking assessment allowing up to a hour to discover the cause of your issues.
Rate of Response (ROR)
A short sequence of Acupuncture treatments to determine how you respond to treatment and progress to the next step
Monthly Care Plan
What your treatment plan will look like which may include herbs or supplements to get you the fastest possible results in the shortest amount of time.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions we get asked in the clinic
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Generally NO. We are looking for a mild dull achy heavy feeling rather than a sharp feeling. Different points do feel different depending where on the body the pins are placed.
Is Acupuncture safe for everybody including children?
Yes Acupuncture is completely safe for everyone. As a general rule you DO NOT needle over broken or damaged skin. It is also safe for children. During my studies in China a saw new born babies as young as 3 months old needled regularly. We can preform Acupuncture without needles even. Discuss this with your practitioner during your Initial Exam.
My physio/chiro does dry needling, is there a difference?
Yes, dry needling is not Acupuncture. Acupuncture is based on thousands of years of study and practice and used the principles of Chinese Medicine. Dry needling is putting needles where a patient has pain. This is generally NOT done in traditional Acupuncture treatment.
Am I covered by health funds?
We are covered by all health funds, if you have coverage for Acupuncture, you will be covered. Call your health fund to find out.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your condition, the state of your nervous system, and how many years you have been dealing with it. Pain will generally respond immediately to Acupuncture, and we will know after the first 3 treatments what your personal care plan will look like
What happens in the Initial Exam?
This is taking a full case history, going through a patients CT/MRI/Xray or blood work ect... We will then be able to advise the best course of treatment for you. If we do not think we can help you, we DO NOT charge you. The Initial Exam DOES NOT include treatment.
How long does each session take?
Always allow 1 hour. It can take longer or less time depending on how long we need to speak about your case. You will generally rest for 20-30 minutes once the needles have been applied.
Are the needles clean?
Yes! All the needles are sterile and single use only.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
No you do not need a referral. You can book and Initial Exam online or by calling the reception
What should I wear?
Ideally you wear loose fitting clothing We need to access from the elbows down and knees down so loose garments are ideal.
