I completed a degree in Traditinal Chinese Medicine at the University of Technology, Sydney in 2003. I spend six weeks at a hospital in Beijing during a clinical internship. After practcing TCM for five years, I discovered the Japanese Toyohari style of acupuncture and found it offered a refined style of treatment that was more gentle and effective. Now I predominately practice the Toyohari style. Regular training with senior Japanese teachers and local colleagues helps me update and hone my skills.
In my practice I use Acupuncture in conjunction with Moxibustion, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Tuina Massage and Chinese Dietary Therapy. If appropriate, I will recommend changes to lifestyle and diet. I might suggest and demonstrate Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation exercises as homework. Apart from treating adults of all ages, I enjoy treating children with the Japanese Shonishin method which is very gentle.
I am passionate about my chosen path in traditional medicine and enjoy treating everyone from baby to mature person. I have been working on the Central Coast since 2003 and am based at The Traditional Medicine Centre in Booker Bay (www.TTMC.com.au) I also maintain a presence in Glebe, Sydney one day a month.
Stefan Hafner has been in clinical practice since 2003. The former ambulance officer, studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at UTS in Sydney. He completed his studies with a six week hospital internship in Beijing.
He completed a certificate course in Japanese Toyohari acupuncture and trained at the Toyohari association in Tokyo.
He also studied Shonishin, a Japanese form of pediatric acupuncture.
As part of his professional development, Stefan regularly updates his skills by attending seminars and acupuncture training sessions throughout the year.
Stefan works at The Traditional Medicine Centre, on the NSW Central Coast as well as The Genki Centre in Glebe, Sydney. He enjoys treating a broad range of conditions using acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, ear acupuncture Chinese herbal medicine and pediatric acupuncture (Shonishin).
Stefan is a government registered acupuncturist and herbalist, a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS). He is a member of the Australasian branch of the Toyohari Association.
Education
University of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Toyohari Medical Association, Tokyo Certificate in Japanese Toyohari Meridian Therapy Advanced Toyohari teacher training
Additional
Studied Shonishin pediatric acupuncture
Affiliations
Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Member of the Australasian branch of the Toyohari Association.
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