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Appointments with one of these practitioners can be made by contacting Bayside Acupuncture and Natural Medicine on (03) 9521 8660 or
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Dr Douglas Josephides
Registered Doctor of Chinese Medicine AH0018
Accumulating nearly 20 years of clinical experience, Dr Douglas Josephides is a fully registered practioner of Chinese Medicine, and has a proven history of success using Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Supplements to treat a variety of conditions. His diverse background has allowed him to gather considerable practical experience and knowledge and he effectively integrates Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture/needle free acupuncture, naturopathy and massage in his treatments.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chinese Medicine from RMIT University and spending 12 months at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, he became the founding President of the RMIT University Chinese Medicine Alumni. He continued his involvement with the University for 3 years where he lectured in Acupuncture Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He also worked in conjunction with Western Medical Specialists in the areas of Gynaecology , Sports Medicine and Spinal Injury.
He has special interests in the areas of
Women's Health- Infertility, Menopause, PMS PCOS PID, and Endometriosis
Digestive problems - Gastritis, IBS, Colitis, Gastroduodenal Ulcers, Crohn's Dermatology- Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis, Rosacea, Acne, Urticaria, Shingles
Insomnia and Stress/Anxiety
Children's Health
Hypertention and Cholesterol
Sinusitis, Asthma, Colds and Flu


Dr Kylie Trapani
Registered Doctor of Chinese Medicine AH 1128
Dr Kylie Trapani is a fully registered practitioner of Chinese Medicine and Natural Therapies, and a caring professional who believes in the body's innate ability to heal itself. She works to ultimatly determine the root cause of imbalance to help restore each individual to optimal health and wellness. She acomplishes this by integrating a variety of Natural treatments including Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Massage, Detoxification, Exercise and Dietary therapy and Nutritional Supplementation.
Kylie graduated from Victoria University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Health Science in both Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. She went on to persue her studies in China at the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital in Hangzhou, as well as a certificate in Pilates, Sports Massage and Trigger Therapy.
Kylie has a special interest in the treatment of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine, Weight Management, Woman's Health, Immune and Digestive Disorders and Stress Management.

Carmel Josephides
Beauty Therapist
Carmel Josephides has over 20 years experience in Beauty therapy. She specialises in European type facials, including all manual deep extractions of blemishes, hydrating infusions of colagen and elastin with glvanic current and 5 years experience with the green peel. All treatments include use of professional and practitioner skin care ranges.

Sabrina Williams
Registered Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Sabrina Williams is trained in Western bio-medical science and Traditional Chinese medicine. Sabrina graduated at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne, with an Advanced Diploma in acupuncture and herbal medicine. Sabrina is registered with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria, Work Safe and the TAC.
Working in the field of stress and anxiety management Sabrina assists professionals and busy families to manage the effects that a hectic life often throws at them. Sabrina’s other special interest is with pediatric health.
Having worked a chef Sabrina understands how to use food medicinally in a way that is appealing to children. Her expert knowledge of food and nutrition is invaluable to help parents learn about the role that food plays in maintaining optimum health for the whole family. As a mother of 2 girls, treating children comes naturally.
Experienced in a range of modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, remedial massage and dietary advice, Sabrina has helped sports people manage injuries and achieve better results.
Sabrina also works in North Carlton and is regularly invited to the North Carlton Maternal Child and Health Care Centre to work with new mums and their babies.
Sabrina is dedicated to helping people achieve a healthy balance mentally and physically.