Our purpose is to give people in Melbourne access to the age-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a touch of modernity

Our story

Since founded in 2008, we have lived our purpose to give people in Melbourne access to the age-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a touch of modernity.

We do this by incorporating the traditional eastern health and healing method seamlessly into the Australian ways of living, centred around you and infused by our values - natural, harmony, care.

At Eastern Vitality, we believe that there is no one size fits all approach to health. Each treatment is unique to you as a person holistically, not the illness.

We take our time to understand why it happens in the first place and tailor the treatment to assist your body to reharmonise and rebalance so that you can regain your health and wellbeing naturally. And finally, adapting it to your everyday lifestyle and seasonal changes.

Meet the Team

We are a group of allied health professionals who are passionate about health and wellbeing.

  • Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist, and Founder of Eastern Vitality

    M.AppSc (CHM) B.HSc (ACU)
    CMR 0001740071 AACMA 2327

    Chris has helped many people from all walks of life to regain their health and wellbeing naturally.

    He started practising Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 2006 and immediately immersed himself in pregnancy, preconception care and women's health while providing services in other areas of health such as sports therapy, injuries, aches & pains and stress management.

    Fast forward two years later, he founded Eastern Vitality in 2008 with the mission to provide accessible natural harmony care for everyone. Chris works with the philosophy of "Let the body heal itself. I am only there to guide it along the way."

    Over the years, he has partnered with Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) at Eastern Health Box Hill and Mercy Hospital Heidelberg to spread awareness and education on how alternative natural therapy can help with pregnancy and preconception wellbeing. He is also on the professional support panel for Belly Belly - The Thinking Woman's Website For Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting - with millions of audiences around the world.

    Chris also supported the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby team and the Melbourne Storm Rugby League team. During his time there, Chris had amassed a wealth of experience in treating professional athletes with injury recovery, post-game recovery, post-surgery recovery and conditioning to get them back on the field as soon as possible.

    His passion for TCM doesn't stop here; Chris is a senior clinical associate and lecturer at the Endeavour College of Natural Medicine, transferring his years of TCM knowledge and experience to the next generation.

    Chris holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture and a Master of Applied Science in Chinese Herbal Medicine. He is registered with AHPRA and is a member of AACMA.

    In his free time, Chris is an avid rock climber, a green thumb plant lover, and a food and whisky connoisseur.

  • Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist

    Jade’s interest in Chinese Medicine first began as a way to reconnect with her cultural heritage and it transformed into a genuine passion for holistic well-being. She pursued her studies at RMIT, successfully earning a double degree in Health Sciences and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

    Seeking a deeper understanding of Chinese Medicine’s contemporary applications, Jade spent time in Taiwan pursuing an internship at the esteemed China Medical University Hospital in Taipei.

    Known for her warm and empathetic approach, Jade is an experienced and dedicated practitioner equipped to address a variety of conditions.

    Jade is crazy about all things to do with Facial Rejuvenation, during her spare time, Jade would be applying her anti-aging techniques to maintain her youthful looks!

    Apart from that, her areas of particular interest include mental health, digestion, and women’s health spanning from menstrual health to fertility and pregnancy.

    Outside of work Jade enjoys going for runs, walking her dog Honey and drinking bubble tea.

  • Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist, and Remedial Therapist

    B.HSc (Chinese Medicine)
    Dip. (Remedial Massage)
    CMR 0002662328
    ANTA 3038

    George brings a wealth of experience in musculoskeletal conditions. With more than a decade of expertise in Remedial Massage, George brings the best of both therapies together, combining with his passion for Chinese Medicine.

    His treatment philosophy aims to care for the well-being of his clients with massage, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, ultimately achieving optimal health.

    George is a man of few words, he prefers to let his hands do the talking.

    George holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Chinese Medicine and a Diploma in Remedial Massage. He is registered with AHPRA and is a member of ANTA.

    During his spare time, George dabbles in gold prospecting, gardening and loves to fish.