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Notes from the clinic.

Articles on acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and the kind of integrative care that's served the Tweed Coast for thirty-five years.

Acupuncture for Back and Neck Pain
Pain & recovery16 July 2026
3 min readDr Mal McKay

Acupuncture for Back and Neck Pain

Back and neck pain is the most common reason people first come to see me. Here's how Chinese medicine reads pain by pattern rather than the sore spot, what a session can involve, and when it's worth seeking support.

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What Acupuncture Actually Does for Sleep
Wellbeing17 June 2026
3 min readDr Mal

What Acupuncture Actually Does for Sleep

Waking at the same hour night after night is one of the most common things patients bring to me. Here is an honest look at how Chinese medicine reads sleep, what a session can involve, and when it is worth seeking support.

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Victory Over Coronavirus
Immune support6 June 2024
4 min readDr Mal

Victory Over Coronavirus

Let's plan your victory over Coronavirus and build confidence in your ability to combat infection. Fear is part of the problem — preparation is part of the answer.

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Dry Needling is Not Acupuncture
Practitioner notes6 June 2024
3 min readDr Mal

Dry Needling is Not Acupuncture

The confusion between dry needling and acupuncture is something I've been wanting to clear up for years. They look similar. They are not the same thing.

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Novel Coronavirus — what you need to know
Immune support6 June 2024
5 min readDr Mal

Novel Coronavirus — what you need to know

The spread of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) can potentially be a cause of significant disruption. Here's a calm, practical overview of what we know — and what supportive care looks like.

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Relieve and Prevent Acute Infection
Immune support6 June 2024
4 min readDr Mal

Relieve and Prevent Acute Infection

The most effective time to support recovery from infection using complementary medicine is as soon as symptoms appear. Here's what we look at — and what you can do at home.

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Meaningful Change
Wellbeing6 June 2024
3 min readDr Mal

Meaningful Change

Using acupuncture and meditation together. Meaningful change rarely arrives in a single session — it's built in the spaces between practice, reflection, and care.

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World Health Organisation Recognises Acupuncture
Evidence6 June 2024
2 min readDr Mal

World Health Organisation Recognises Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years, supportive of a wide range of symptom areas. The WHO recognises it across more than one hundred conditions.

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Is Anxiety Holding You Back?
Wellbeing6 June 2024
3 min readDr Mal

Is Anxiety Holding You Back?

Each of us experiences brief anxiety during stressful situations. For those carrying it as a steady current, acupuncture can be part of a broader plan toward calm.

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Four Ways to Manage Pain and Fatigue
Pain & recovery6 June 2024
4 min readDr Mal

Four Ways to Manage Pain and Fatigue

Inflammation is a common driver of pain and fatigue. There are simple things you can do at home that support recovery alongside any clinical care you're already receiving.

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