Dr. Joseph Ferraro, B.Nat., Dip.Acu.
Registered Acupuncturist & Qualified Naturopath

Being both a naturopath and registered acupuncturist gives Joseph a broader insight into the patient’s condition from both a Western and Eastern perspective. It’s very much like consulting with two practitioners simultaneously. And it allows Joseph to tailor programs to each patient’s individual needs according to these 2 separate yet complimentary branches of natural medicine.

Joseph utilizes many diagnostic techniques with the aim being finding the root cause of the condition. He uses regular pathology testing and thorough history taking, but also uses food sensitivity (allergy) testing, hair mineral analysis, salivary hormone testing , tongue diagnosis , ruri facial diagnosis and iridology all to help his decision making process.

Being a naturopath Joseph truly loves utilizing Western herbal medicine, clinical nutrition and vitamin and mineral therapy to aid the body’s healing process. As an acupuncturist he counts himself very lucky to have been coached by Prof. Yuri Sawenko and Dr. Arthur Rothwell, two pioneers in Australian laser acupuncture after he graduated.  Joseph still continues to provide acupuncture with his favoured method being a low level infra red laser rather than the time honored needle approach, and more recently, non invasive Japanese techniques of acupuncture.

Although Joseph enjoys  having a practice where many types of health conditions are treated, he does have a few areas of special interest. Chronic pain conditions are always a challenge that Joseph enjoys tackling like migraine, facial neuralgia, fibromyalgia and back pain. Skin conditions and concerns. And womens’ health conditions especially PMS , endometriosis , PCOS and menopause.

Joseph is a member of the Australian traditional medicine society, Australian Medical Laser association and is registered with the Chinese medicine registration board of Australia through AHPRA.