The Oriental Health Practitioner Association of Australia (OHPAA) is Australia’s unique professional association representing the Oriental healing arts, traditional medicine and holistic healing modalities.

OHPAA was founded in 1997 as an incorporated non-profit company, governed by the Executive Board of Directors. New members can join as students, associates or full members from a wide variety of approved modalities. OHPAA has been affiliated with the New Zealand Charter of Health Professionals since 1998.

OHPAA’s policy generates awareness of the Oriental healing arts/traditional medicine/holistic healing modalities and its unique philosophy on health. OHPAA provides a meeting place for those modalities that acknowledge the spirit of healing. We aim to do this by increasing membership of the association and ongoing education of our members and the general public.

• To promote professionalism, credibility, and a pathway for career development.
• To establish and maintain relationships with quality training organizations who complement the Oriental/traditional/holistic healing perspective.
• To provide ongoing high quality education for members and associates so as to maintain and develop skills, thereby contributing to ongoing self development.
• To provide professional liability insurance cover for qualified practitioners through AON insurance.
• To provide a quarterly e-newsletter ‘Essence & Life’ to members containing industry updates and articles on the Oriental healing arts, traditional medicine and holistic health.
• To provide access to practitioner products such as books, music, herbs and food etc.
• To provide members with access to continuing education seminars and workshops on a wide variety of topics.
• To provide members with an opportunity to broaden their network of other complementary health professionals and access to potential mentors that can assist them.
  

OHPAA members are bound by the following Code of Ethics
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Oriental Health Science
Oriental Health Science is an integrated approach to the practice of holistic therapy incorporating the classical branches of the ancient Oriental healing arts including needle therapy, moxibustion, patent herbal remedies, feng shui, food as medicine, astrology and body therapy. The foundation of Oriental health science practice is to enable the patient to focus on the source of cure, the principles of maintenance and the prevention of disease.

Shiatsu
Shiatsu literally translates as ‘finger pressure’ and is a Japanese therapy that has its origins in Oriental medial theory and traditional Japanese massage techniques. The Japanese adopted Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices and enhanced its methods to develop the unique form of treatment now known as Shiatsu. Shiatsu therapists treat the whole body as well as specific problem areas by also addressing both emotional and physical wellbeing. The aim is to treat the body by balancing the flow of Ki (life energy), applying pressure to obstructed or weak areas. This relieves symptoms and resolves conditions, improving the patient’s strength and vitality.

Oriental nutritional medicine
Oriental nutritional medicine is the study of the essential concepts of Oriental medicine and their application to diet and health. Traditionally, an understanding of the medicinal qualities of foods has influenced the evolution of cultural dietary practices throughout the world. The medicinal power of daily foods is used in combination with herbalism to provide an effective health care service.

Oriental psychology
Oriental psychology is the study of East Asian metal technology as it applies to the identification and rectification of mind/spirit disorders presenting in a clinical practice or in the course of daily life. In terms of the philosophy upon which it is based, the art of holistic restoration incorporates the ability to precisely identify the source of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual imbalances as well as the skill to design strategies to correct and harmonise them.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a holistic method designed to treat the signs of ageing safely and naturally. This method can also be known as the acupuncture facelift however; Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture extends well beyond the surface. It is a rejuvenation technique that revitalises the whole body, not only your face. Treatments are supplemented with massage, facial exercises and herbal supplements based on holistic principles to augment and maintain the effects. In some cases dietary advice and flower essences may also be included.

Yin Yang face rejuvenation
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Other modalities welcome – contact OHPAA