Acupuncture and homeopathy in Lenasia and Sunninghill
About
Dr Tasneem Patel
Acupuncturist Homeopath Women’s health and fertility
A registered acupuncturist and homeopath with a particular interest in women’s health, fertility support, pain management and wellbeing.
Dr Patel trained in complementary medicine at the University of Johannesburg, completing both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, and went on to undertake advanced clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
She practises in Lenasia and, by appointment, in Sunninghill.
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Training and professional standing
Listed as supplied by Dr Patel and as shown on her public ACCMA practitioner listing.
Degrees
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Complementary MedicineUniversity of Johannesburg
Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Complementary MedicineUniversity of Johannesburg
Registration
Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)
Advanced training
Advanced clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
One of the first five practitioners in South Africa formally trained in Pestle Needle Therapy
Professional roles
Vice PresidentChinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Africa (CMAAA)
Director, Working CommitteeWorld Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)
Approach
Two traditions, one individual plan
As both an acupuncturist and a homeopath, Dr Patel can draw on Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques (acupuncture, pestle needle therapy, cupping, moxibustion and tuina) as well as homeopathy and biopuncture. Which of these, if any, are suitable depends on you.
Consultations look at your main concern in the context of your wider health: history, medication, sleep, digestion, stress and lifestyle. You can expect to hear what is proposed, why, and what it involves, and you are always free to ask questions or decline a technique.
Complementary care works alongside your medical care, not instead of it. Keep your doctor informed, and seek medical advice for new, severe or worsening symptoms.
- Holistic assessment
- Individualised treatment plan
- Evidence-informed practice
- Alongside your medical care
In the community
Taking traditional care beyond the practice
Dr Patel takes part in community health outreach. She serves as Vice President of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Africa (CMAAA) and as a Director on the Working Committee of the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies (WFAS).
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Meet Dr Patel in person
Book a consultation in Lenasia, or in Sunninghill by appointment. Send a WhatsApp message or call, and the practice will reply to arrange a time.