Growing Together in 2025: Reflections & Summer Wellbeing
As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the many moments we’ve shared throughout the year — the conversations, the treatments and the stories that have shaped our clinic into a place of healing, trust and connection. Thank you for being part of this community.
A Year of Gratitude
To our long-standing patients:
Your continued trust is the foundation of everything we do.
To those who visited us for the first time this year:
Welcome — your courage to begin a new chapter of healing inspires us all.
To everyone who referred a loved one, shared kind words or supported the clinic in any way:
Your generosity has helped our community grow and thrive.
Together, we’ve built more than a clinic. We’ve created a space rooted in care, resilience and balance.
Professional Growth & Training in 2025
This year, every practitioner at DCNMC completed their association and AHPRA continuing education requirements — a commitment we take seriously in order to offer the highest standard of care.
Inside the clinic, we collectively completed Dermaviduals and LED Light Therapy training, meaning all practitioners can now prescribe the Dermaviduals range and integrate LED therapy into treatment plans.
Here’s a glimpse into some individual achievements:
Catie:
• Completed extensive Female Microbiome training
• Gained advanced skills in testing and prescribing for urinary-gynecological conditions influenced by microbiome imbalance
Dr Clancy:
• Continued her passion for reproductive health
• Enrolled in Dr Leah Hechtman’s Advanced Fertility Certification
• Completed a 12-week Reproductive Microbiome program
• Preparing to begin a 12-month Gynecology & Obstetrics Training
Our team remains deeply committed to learning, growing and strengthening the care we provide.
Summer Wellbeing Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer corresponds with the Fire element — the domain of the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. It’s a season of outward movement, joy, connection and vibrant yang energy. To stay balanced during this warm and expansive time:
• Nourish the Heart and Shen (spirit) through meditation, breathwork or acupuncture
• Choose cooling foods like cucumber, watermelon, mint, leafy greens and mung beans
• Hydrate with herbal teas such as chrysanthemum or peppermint
• Balance activity with rest, especially during the midday heat
• Rise early to make the most of morning vitality and wind down gently in the evening
These simple practices help maintain harmony in both body and mind throughout the summer months.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The new year is already shaping up to be an exciting one. In the new year, we’ll continue to expand our offerings, deepen our practice and create new opportunities for healing together. We’ll be welcoming several acupuncture students for clinical observations, introducing a new naturopathic room renter and offering Infant First Aid Training for new parents.
We look forward to growing our services and continuing to create meaningful opportunities for healing.
Our Commitment to Hormone, Fertility & Pregnancy Care
We recognize the ever‑growing need for compassionate, holistic support in areas such as hormone balance, fertility and pregnancy. These are deeply personal journeys and Chinese Medicine together with naturopathy offer gentle yet powerful ways to restore balance, nurture vitality and support the body through each stage.
At DCNMC, we remain dedicated to:
Hormone Health
Supporting menstrual cycles, perimenopause and overall endocrine balance.
Fertility Care
Providing acupuncture and naturopathic guidance to optimise reproductive health for individuals and couples.
Pregnancy Support
Offering safe, tailored treatments to ease discomfort, enhance wellbeing and prepare the body for birth.
Our mission is to walk alongside you with respect, care and evidence‑informed practice, ensuring that you feel supported not only in your health today but in the life stages and transitions ahead.
A Special Thank You
Representing all DCNMC practitioners and room renters, I want to give a very special shout‑out to Sarah, our front‑of‑house extraordinaire. What happens day‑to‑day and week‑to‑week simply could not happen without your tireless efforts, attention and generosity. Thank you, Sarah — I hope we share clinic life together for many more decades… because you truly rock!
Closing Reflections
Thank you for making 2025 such a meaningful and memorable year. Your trust, your stories and your dedication to your health inspire me every day.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season.
With gratitude,
Dr Clancy
Owner & Practitioner, DCNMC