Menopause “Know The Patterns!”

Menopause Presentation by Dr Ray Ford and Kimberly Ashton

In a transformative presentation titled “Menopause – Know the Patterns,” Australian TCM specialists Dr. Ray Ford and Kimberly Ashton deliver an empowering presentation on addressing menopause challenges through Traditional Chinese Medicine. Drawing from their extensive clinical experience in Australia, Ray Ford, a renowned acupuncturist, and Kimberly Ashton, a leading 5 element nutritional practitioner, reframe menopause as a harmonious “second spring”—a phase of renewal. They will share about the patterns of imbalances, tackling prevalent symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, mood fluctuations, fatigue, and joint aches, and others with compassion.

The duo showcases TCM’s time-tested toolkit: acupuncture protocols to dispel heat, tonify Yin, and regulate Qi for rapid symptom relief; bespoke herbal formulas to nourish essence and support hormonal equilibrium. They highlight safety and personalization, a timely consideration given emerging research on metabolic and dietary influences. Lifestyle wisdom rounds out their approach, including Yin-nourishing diets, vitality, and stress reduction to prevent essence depletion.

Hosted by these esteemed Australian practitioners, the event inspires women to embrace menopause proactively. Attendees gain practical tools, evidence-informed insights blending TCM with modern awareness. Join Dr Ray Ford and Kimberly Ashton for a professional, uplifting journey toward balanced wellness—register now and step confidently into your second spring!

Our Presenter: Dr Ray Ford is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine in Sydney Australia – this includes both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. He has been in private practice for 35 years continuously. His current private practice is in Crows Nest, Sydney, Australia. He has completed a Masters degree in Acupuncture from UTS and graduated from several periods of post graduate study in China – at the Zhejiang Academy of TCM from 1998 -2003. He has practiced the Daoist 3 Dan Tien meditation for many years and is a certified teacher. He has studied TCM as well as many other traditions such as Japanese, Korean and more modern techniques such as Dry Needling. He has a special interest in the Five Elements known as Wu Xing in Chinese Medicine.

Ray is the author of the book “Clinical Aromatherapy” and “Threads of Traditions” – using essential oils on acu – points and Channels and he has just released the app Qi Flow (available on the app store) – a very useful acupressure app that encompasses the breadth and depth of using the points and channels of Chinese Medicine with acupressure.

Ray Ford can be contacted on admin@rayfordacupuncture.com.au

Our Presenter: Kimberly Ashton is a 5 Elements Wellness coach, TCM nutrition educator, Intuitive energy healing practitioner and author with a focus on balancing life energies. Through the lens of the 5 elements, nutrition, emotional and metaphysical anatomy, her e-books and courses support in discovering your connection of FOOD – EMOTIONS – ENERGY.

She is the founder of the 5 Element Nutrition online course, a 3-month curriculum led by a team of international Acupuncturists, TCM doctors, nutritionists, chefs, authors and teachers. Kimberly two books are; “Everyday Chinese Superfoods” and “TCM Inspired Smoothies.”

Website: www.qifoodtherapy.com