The best introduction to Chinese Medicine

You're curious about Chinese medicine, but don't know where to start?

The most enjoyable way to learn Chinese medicine for the curious, the skeptical, and everyone in between.

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A new book by Dr Eric Higashino

Before the Needles

What You Should Know About Chinese Medicine

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10 Things This Book Will Teach You

Basics of Chinese medicine

Why it sees the body differently from Western medicine, and why that matters.

What conditions it can help

Honest answers about where Chinese medicine excels and where it complements Western medicine.

Understand acupuncture

What needles actually do in the body. What to expect in a session. How to know if it's working.

Chinese herbal medicine

How they work, and how to take them correctly. Timing, preparation, and what to avoid.

Use moxa and acupressure at home

Safe, practical techniques you can do yourself between treatments to support your recovery.

Find a good practitioner

What qualifications to look for, what questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid.

Understand your diagnosis

What terms like Qi deficiency, dampness, or Blood stasis actually mean in plain English.

Combine with Western medicine

When to use both, what to watch out for, and how to talk to your GP about it.

Prepare for your first visit

What happens in a real consultation. What to bring, what to say, and what to expect.

Build a long-term health strategy

How to use Chinese medicine as part of a sustainable, whole-body approach to your health, not just a quick fix.

...and much more.

About the author

Dr Eric Higashino

Eric Higashino is a Chinese medicine practitioner based in Ballina, NSW. Trained under world-renowned masters, he treats complex neurological, pain, and chronic health conditions. Before the Needles is his attempt to give curious patients the foundation they deserve, before they ever walk into a clinic or want to understand their own health.