Rong Ren Tang is my savior. I've suffered with mild back problems my whole life. At the beginning…read moreof 2011 I it was bad, and some nights I would struggle to sleep, or wake up in the middle of the night in pain. Knowing that a GP could do little more than refer me to a chiropractor, I began exploring other options. That's when I came across Rong Ren Tang Healing Centre. Located near Burwood Railway Station and Westfield, the Centre offers a range of services. I had one course of cupping and acupuncture and expected to need a few session before I felt any results. But within two days my back pain was completely gone. I was in shock, because I've tried many things over the years but nothing has ever worked so quickly and efficiently. And almost a year later by back still feels good. I was once scepticle of traditional healing techniques, but after feeling the results first hand (or first back) I'm a believer! Try it for yourself, you'll be amazed.

I was visiting Sydney for about 5 weeks. As I was walking down King Street I noticed The Buddha…read moreBar. I checked out their website when I got back to the house where I was staying. Shiro Dhara- what?! I work as an Esthetician and have had a lot of massage treatments. I had heard of this treatment and always wanted to try it. If you don't know what it is check out their website. Booked my appointment with Trish. Let me say she did not disappoint. She was just perfect. So perfect in fact that I went back every week until I left Sydney. I so wish I lived closer! She just knew where I needed work done. Her hands instantly found those knots and tight spots on my upper back. She is incredible!!

I love the Buddah Bar (Clinic and Emporium), great service lovely browsing for oils and candles…read morethough my main aim here is to get a Massage. Jade Clark works here a few days a week and she is worth finding time in her schedule, book a few days in advance. Massage Acupuncture is the key for dealing with those stressful days and weeks.

We have been using Jef for several years. His rooms are a little hard to find, in the lane off…read moreMiller St right behind Maggios, upstairs. He is very good, and will absolutely sort you out! Jef has a fantastic manner with a great attitude to massage. Sometimes it hurts, but in a good way! Jef puts a terrific amount of effort into his work and really knows how to lean into the tricky bits! Highly recommended!

These guys are fantastic healers. Just be prepared to shed a tear or two in the process…read more When I worked in Ashfield, a trip to Ling Nan TCM Centre was a fortnightly experience. They knew exactly how to fix me, no matter my ailment, and as the masseuse was an acupuncturist and herbalist as well, I trusted that he wasn't just kneading my muscles aimlessly, but knew the right buttons to push. I found this out on one particular visit to see Edward Chen. I came to see Mr Chen with a back injury (he specialises in sports injuries as well as herbs, acupuncture, massage and reflexology). My back had worsened and worsened until I couldn't bend to pick up a glass, let alone tie my shoelaces. I explained how I got the injury to Mr Chen, who in turn explained to me what he was going to do. "At one point you will ask me to stop," he explained. "I won't. I will keep going to fix you." I agreed without hesitation. As potentially frightening as this line could have been, I trusted Mr Chen and by this point was getting desperate. He was correct - at one point during the massage, with one thumb in a point in the back of my leg, I let out a scream and began crying hysterically, asking him to stop. This only lasted 10 seconds, but it was intense. As I calmed down, Mr Chen explained to me that the pressure point was also an emotional trigger - thus the crying. Leaving the massage room at the end of my session, I entered a room full of now apprehensive clients - I dare say I would be apprehensive too if I heard desperate pleas and screams coming from a room I was about to enter. My back was perfect the next day. Even now as I live in Lilyfield, I will travel to Ashfield for a massage from this man. I've never cried or been hurt again, so don't fear - this isn't a common experience. He has magic hands and the prices here are notably lower than at most other massage and/or acupuncture clinics in the city (full body massage for only $45). Highly Recommended.

This place is great for cheap, good Chinese massage. The type where you want to scream out in pain,…read morebut you know that that won't make them stop. But that afterwards, your muscles feel the most relaxed they've felt in years. There's no need to book (I don't even know if you can book), but it does get pretty busy, especially on a Saturday. If they can't fit you in straight away, they'll simply tell you to come back in an hour. This is not the place you come for a relaxing massage - there's no niceties such as calming music or soothing decor, and you're lucky if the massage therapist speaks even basic English. It's just table, lie down, massage - but if you want a deep, cheap massage that will work on all those knots, I'd definitely recommend it.

Can't say enough good things about these guys-- my personal trainer recommended I go to see them…read moreand I've been going twice a week for the past 3 months. From the moment you walk through the door, everyone here treats you as if you're a long lost best friend. The chiros are super friendly and talk you through everything they're suggesting for optimal success. They've also got crazy hours so it's easy to get an appointment in before work (I routinely go between 7 and 7:30 in the morning!) and you can just tell that every chiro is passionate about their patients and their patient's well-being. If you've got any sort of aches or pains or have an interest in finding out how you can improve your posture I would definitely recommend these guys-- especially Nick and Adrian!

Absolutely DO NOT use these guys if you have real tightness or tension that requires professional…read moreremedial skills. They simply aren't qualified. Plus after you fill out the questionnaire at the start and discuss said questionnaire with masseuse, your 1 hour session gets cut down to 45 minutes. Add this to the 10 minutes masseuse uses at the start for reki and 'feeling your energy', you're lucky to get half of what you originally paid for. Which, for $100 an hour I thought from the start was on the pricey side... On top of this, during the massage every time I asked the masseuse to go deeper I got the reply "whos the masseuse here, you or me?" The promise was that the massage would work up to being deep tissue but this never eventuated. It was only after my hour was up that the masseuse admitted to me that "remedial massage" wasn't really her thing. Which is fine, but that's not what I booked with the receptionist for. My neck and lower back are still in serious pain and i've got to go to work in 10 minutes lifting boxes. I will be re-booking in with a real remedial masseuse on Monday... just not health space. Waste of time and money

Good acupuncture place. They seem to know what they are doing (I'm still in the early stages of…read moretreatment, so haven't had conclusive results just yet). Nice and friendly, the prices seem reasonable and they do health fund rebates

Dr Stephen Phillinger is a star in my book. He is a very understanding colorectal and general…read moresurgeon who takes time to explain procedures. He gives the pros and cons of a procedure and explains clearly how long it will take to recover. During my hospital visit he visited every day, even on the weekend. He does his procedures at the S.A.N so make sure you have medical health cover. His receptionist at his rooms is highly efficient and although blunt will explain what is covered and what is not by Medicare or a health fund. His rooms are situated at the Ryde Medical Centre. There is open parking outside the building. After the visit ,stop at the coffee shop to regathering yourself.

I've been going to Moore Health for a couple of years, their sports physio is outstanding and I've…read morehighly recommended Catherine to a number of people I train with (all of whom are pretty serious about their sport). I went to Moore health for post-natal physio and to be frank, was disappointed with the treatment, upon learning of this and much to Catherine and her teams' credit the criticism was taken on board with a determination to learn from the experience and maintain their usual standards of excellence. In my experience it's quite rare that clinicians respond to criticism in such a proactive and constructive way and I'm impressed by the level of dedication that Catherine shows to her team and to ensuring that everyone who comes to her with a problem gets the best possible treatment. I would recommend that you go and see Catherine and her team, and if you're not 110% happy then rest-assured that you can freely communicate this to her and engage in an open dialogue, and they will work hard to get it right.