Heavenly Qi is a conversation about all things Yin and Yang, reaching out to practitioners of Traditional East Asian Medicine around the world.
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This episode Clare and Jack welcome Paediatric Acupuncturist Holly Carruthers to the show. Holly has been an acupuncturist for 16 years and currently runs her Element Health clinic in Western Australia. Treating children with Chinese Medicine tends be intimidating for many practitioners but Holly’s experience, understanding and passion will convince you otherwise. Allow yourself to be inspired by Holly.
Clare and Jack are joined in this episode by Dr Andrea Murphy. Andrea has over a decades worth of experience in supporting women through all stages of hormonal change including postpartum in women over the age of 35. If you are looking for inspiration on how to treat a depressed ‘baby Mama’ then you have come to the right place.
If you love herbs then you will adore this episode. Ren Clavey joins Jack and Clare to talk about his famous father, Steven Clavey, and his experiences operating The Herb Gove dispensary in Melbourne. Ren’s passion for herbs and Chinese medicine is obvious and contagious. Whether you order your herb formulas or operate your own dispensary you will enjoy this behind the scenes look into the wonderful world of herbs.
Davina continues in the traditions established by the likes of Steven Clavey and Marin Al-Khafaji to use herbal remedies for the treatment of dermatological conditions.
Whether you wish for a nice casual discussion about life as an acupuncturist or you find the concept of world domination more your style - this show has got it all
All patients are different so it’s not always a great idea to let them know how deep and/or esoteric a session may become before they walk into the clinic
The lymphatic system, detoxification, cupping and gua sha
What is your money metaphor? Dust storm, popcorn, button, river, or..?
Join Clare as she talks with Dr. Becki Milani about navigating the fads to deliver outcomes for their patients.
In 2025 Karina and her business partner Laura Vranesic have been granted the custodianship of the International Integrative Chinese Medicine Conference (IICMC2025), which is running this October 2025 in Melbourne, focusing on preconception, pregnancy and birth.
It will take you just over an hour and a half to be revitalised and re-enthused about life, the universe and everything.
Lee is an internationally recognised practitioner, author and researcher who specialises in fertility, IVF and cancer support.
In this episode of The Heavenly Qi Podcast Clare is joined by another speaker from the upcoming International Integrative Chinese Medicine Conference Dr Olivia Pojer. Olivia is a Western medical doctor and a Chinese medicine practitioner based in Austria who specialises in male infertility. This is an exciting conversation covering Olivia’s approach in the clinic, recommendations for male fertility testing and her book “Integrative Treatment of Male Infertility with Chinese Medicine”.
As a regular guest of The Heavenly Qi Podcast over the years Randine Lewis has always managed to surprise us with her wisdom, touch us with her compassion and titillate us with her humour and this episode is no exception. From discussions of dispensing herbs in the clinic, to reality creation, to Shennong, the “Divine Farmer” in this episode Clare and Randine find nuggets of wisdom to inspire us all.
All practitioners will benefit from getting to know Amanda Gratzer.
An extremely open and enlightening conversation about growth and scaling, with their own clinics under the microscope.
In this episode Clare talks with Johannah Ashley who has become exclusively a Complement Channel Practitioner. Johannah’s passion is unmistakable and infectious as she explains her technique and her success’. You won’t want to miss this enlightening discussion about this very ancient way of practising and as Johannah says “If you are giving too many liver divergent treatments this week then perhaps you need one yourself”.
The symptom under the symptom, the story under the story, what is your body really trying to tell you?
Is it perimenapause? is it menopause?.. or are you just plain exhausted? Menopause is a hot topic (pardon the pun) and in this episode Kath Berry joins Clare Pyers for this joyful, enlightening and thought provoking discussion.
Let’s take a walk with Sharon Weizenbaum and see through her eyes, the beautifully interconnected wonder of life, the forest and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sharon’s wisdom lay manifest in this wonderful conversation about forests, community, restoring function and trusting in Chinese Medicine to always guide you in the right direction.
This episode sees Clare joined by the renowned Australian acupuncture expert, Dr John McDonald who has been practising and teaching since the early 1970’s. They discuss all things acupuncture including addiction, allergies and autoimmune issues and John’s fascinating career spanning 5 decades.
Boundaries, sales, first impressions, touchstones, inclusivity and communication.
In todays episode of Heavenly Qi, Clare talks with Sean Tuten a renowned TCM practitioner who has taught Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism throughout the U.S., Europe, and Australia since 2004. They talk about the joy of healing others, helping people open up to their potential, the importance of connection and deep dive into Jeffrey Yuen and Ann Cecil-Sterman's work on the luos and their role in the healing process. To learn more about Sean and find out about his upcoming Australian class visit www.acupuncturementorship.com
This week on Heavenly Qi Clare is joined by Dr. Randine Lewis, author of The Infertility Cure, and a leading expert in treating infertility conditions combining Eastern and Western based medicine. They’re talking all things practitioner wellness including why practitioners find it so hard to ask for help when they’re sick and the role of western medicine when treating yourself and others.
A metabolically healthy person can exist in a body of any shape or size. With that in mind this episode of the Heavenly Qi Podcast has co-hosts Clare Pyers and Naava Carman dissecting the many issues surrounding body size and fertility. Including a deep dive into the problems that arise from the use of Body Mass Index (BMI).
