Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Daniel Spigelman
Purple Cloud Clinic: Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbs, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Rehabilitation, Breathwork, Meditation
Daniel's passion for martial arts began early in life, studying a variety of different styles in his teenage years. A recurrent chronic shoulder injury stopped him from competing at a higher level in his twenties, but where one door closes another opens; having tried conventional methods of healing without success, Daniel turned his attention to traditional Chinese healing arts such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tai Ji and Qi Gong. His shoulder showed steady improvement as well as noticing changes in other aspects of his life.
This sparked in him the desire to study these arts further, enrolling in Chinese Medical school and eventually securing a scholarship in 2009 to study full-time in Mainland China at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. During this time he had the opportunity to study with a variety of well-known doctors, Daoists and martial arts practitioners in Beijing and throughout China, eventually becoming an inner door disciple of the Zhang Ce lineage of Wu Xing Tong Bei style of martial arts from Sun Xiang Yong in Beijing and receiving a 24th Dragon Gate lineage name from Li Shifu at the Five Immortals Temple in Wudang, as well as studying medicine closely with Wang Ju Yi and Andrew Nugent-Head.
Since returning to Australia, Daniel has placed his efforts into disseminating what he learned in China, in particular the various healing arts which had been so beneficial to his own health and well-being. He hopes to act as a bridge between East and West, having worked at the National Institute of Complementary Medicine, a joint facility of Westmead Hospital and the Kinghorn Cancer Centre, a joint facility of St Vincent's Hospital and the Garvan Institute, where he worked in a multidisciplinary team in the treatment of oncology patients. Daniel hopes to pursue this work in tandem with the medical community and continue to develop the knowledge and practice of Chinese Medicine in the wider community. Daniel is currently in the process of completing a Master’s degree at the University of Sydney researching ancient Chinese rehabilitative exercises.
Daniel is bringing his passion and knowledge to the Beach Road Body and Mind community through 1:1 consultations, as well as with focussed rehabilitative classes for anyone experiencing pain, and Breathwork and Meditation classes utilising techniques from the Chinese Daoist tradition aimed at optimising organ function and creating a peaceful mindstate. See the ‘Classes’ page our website for class bookings, or click the button below to book an appointment with Daniel.
Dr Amelia Hagger
Chinese Medicine Doctor
Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Qi/Energy work and Lifestyle advice.
Founder Alchemy Consciousness: www.alchemyconsciousness.com.au
Impulses are electrical signals… Consciousness creates a dynamic magnetic field. If emotions are contagious… what frequency are you transmitting? Alchemy consciousness is empowerment through awareness and presence to set and maintain your own bio-magnetic field.
East-meets-West: cultivating an open mind and blossoming heart to embrace wiser values and adopt sustainable ways of peacefully living in harmony with the environment and with others. Inspired by Taoism and Zen embracing Ikigai: longevity mindset with concepts of Shen: mind/heart/spirit and Australian Aboriginal values of heart/spirit/integrity to encompass health on all levels. Supporting a return to optimal health through evidence-based advice and wholistic treatments that incorporate macrocosm and microcosm via multimodalities that balance mind, body, energy fields and considers influence of external environmental factors.
Respecting traditional cultural wisdom of learning to live WITH the environment and thrive according to natural cycles: allowing creative diversity and optimal health to flourish.
Warren Wilson
Acupuncturist
Warren Wilson is an experienced Acupuncturist and practitioner of East Asian Medicine with over 38 years in clinical practice.
Warren's treatment style is gentle yet effective, designed to activate the body’s natural healing abilities and restore balance. He also offers “non-insertion” Acupuncture for sensitive individuals and children, ensuring a comfortable experience. These treatments can assist people with numerous conditions ranging from musculoskeletal and sporting injuries to chronic fatigue, insomnia, sleeping disorders and a range of digestive issues. The body always knows how to heal. It just needs some assistance when out of balance and harmony. Acupuncture can facilitate this healing process.
In 1997, he established Acupuncture Synergy Health in Gordon, Sydney, which he ran for 26 years, before relocating to Hobart in December 2023, where he now practices at Beach Road Body and Mind in Sandy Bay.
Warren has trained extensively in East Asia, spending seven years in Korea under Dr. Oh Soo Il, and six years with Qi Gong and Taoist meditation master Yang Yohan. He also studied Zen Shiatsu in Japan with Takeo Suzuki and completed intensive Acupuncture training in Nanning, China. His education has been enriched by esteemed practitioners like Kiiko Matsumoto , Tsuyoshi Shimamura and Masaaki Nakano, all influenced by the classical foundations of Chinese Acupuncture.
He graduated from the Brisbane College of Traditional Acupuncture in 1986, earning a degree in Acupuncture along with diplomas in Herbal Medicine and Chinese Massage. Registered with AHPRA and the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia, Warren is dedicated to ongoing professional development through workshops and seminars, reflecting his passion for the field.
Beyond acupuncture, Warren has a rich background in meditation and martial arts, with over 50 years of meditation practice and 45 years in various martial arts styles. He integrates meditation and breath awareness techniques into his approach, helping clients manage stress and enhance physical performance. Outside of work, Warren enjoys bushwalking, body surfing, yoga, and gardening, and is committed to nurturing his local environment through sustainable practices. He is eager to support individuals on their journey to health and well-being.