Revive Your Wellbeing Restore Your Balance
Revitalise Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Revitalise Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Revitalise) is a clinic where the focus is on supporting and empowering individuals to take charge of their health and choose the path of wellness. Utilising a range of practices including acupuncture, Chinese Medicine (CM) herbal formulas, dietary guidance, massage and Qigong, Revitalise caters to a diverse clientele seeking gentle, effective, and research-backed approaches to wellbeing.
The foundational philosophy at Revitalise is that true healing comes from treating the person as a whole - addressing not just symptoms (branch), but the underlying imbalances (root) that manifest as dis-ease and illness. Using the ancient wisdom and evidence-based practices of CM you are guided towards achieving optimal health and vitality.
Our dedication to individualised care is highlighted by tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each person, whether you're struggling with chronic pain, stress, anxiety, digestive issues, or simply looking to enhance your overall health, we are committed to supporting you revitalise and rebalance your whole being.
As an aid in supporting your wellbeing we offer a wellness blog, providing valuable insights, tips, and resources to help clients make informed decisions about their health.
If you're ready to embrace an holistic approach to wellbeing, we welcome the opportunity to meet and support you in achieving this. Let the ancient wisdom of CM and the modern application of this medicine guide you towards balancing your wellbeing.
REVITALISE YOUR WELLBEING AND RENEW YOUR VITALITY!
Why Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Offering support with
Digestion
CM balances spleen‑stomach qi, using acupuncture and herbs like ginger to boost enzymes, reduce dampness, and ease digestion.
Fatigue
CM restores qi, nourishes blood, balances yin‑yang using acupuncture and herbs like ginseng and suan zao ren (Jujube) alleviating fatigue and insomnia.
Musculoskeletal aches and pain
Acupuncture stimulates nerve pathways, triggers endorphin release, eases muscle tension, reduces inflammation, and enhances blood flow for faster pain relief.
Women's Health
CM balances hormonal cycles, nourishes blood, supports fertility, alleviates menstrual pain, and harmonises energy for overall women’s health and wellbeing.
Overall wellbeing
CM balances qi, nourishes blood, harmonizes organs, supports immunity, supports stress resilience and sleep, nourishes digestion, and enhances emotional equilibrium.
Stress and anxiety
CM can calm stress and anxiety by harmonising yin‑yang to restore smooth flow of qi, soothe the nervous system using acupuncture, herbal formulas, breathing exercises, and mind‑body techniques - such as qigong.
Your Practitioner
Dr Kate Dunbar BHSc (Acupuncturist)
Roots in Nature
I had the wonderful opportunity to grow up on a farm as well as by the ocean. In my late teens and 20's I was also fortunate enough to work on large cattle stations in remote and beautiful parts of Australia. These experiences gave me countless hours immersed in the natural ebb and flow of nature. It showed me that our innate ability to heal and balance by aligning with the natural world around us was the ideal way to approach any imbalance in our wellbeing, physically, mentally and energetically.
Turning Curiosity into a Career
At age 13 I visited my first naturopath. It was my first introduction to the fascinating way our being innately strives to heal and balance itself. The added bonus was (and is) that our natural world supplies all we need to support our being in this endeavour! In 2012 having raised three children who were now entrenched in the school system, I felt ready to pursue my curiosity about holistic wellness. I wanted a hands‑on path, so I enrolled in a Diploma in Remedial Massage with QAcademy in Brisbane.
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In 2014 I began practicing as a Remedial Therapist at an acupuncture clinic in the Samford Valley, Queensland. Working alongside the acupuncturists, I witnessed how Chinese Medicine modalities seamlessly interact with our whole being - physical, mental, emotional and energetic- to support and stimulate each person re-balance their wellbeing. I was hooked and knew I was going to learn all I could about this ancient medicinal treatment.
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Deepening the Knowledge
I started a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture at Endeavour College of Health in 2016. Eight years later, I feel fortunate and grateful to be able to serve my community as a qualified Acupuncturist and I am continually awed and humbled by the ancient medicine's capacity to empower self‑healing.
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Why I Practice
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine provide limitless ways to work with the whole being, restoring balance and supporting health. My mission is to share this beautiful, supportive, and effective approach with anyone seeking balance between their physical, emotional, mental and energetic bodies.
AACMA Accredited Member
Chinese Medicine Board
AHPRA registration number:
​CMR0004010742