iCare Holistic Health Center 爱康中医馆 Lygon street

iCare Holistic Health Center’s Carlton location is based at 290 Lygon Street and focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine and remedial care. The online booking service lists Chinese medicine consultations with herbal medicine, first and follow-up acupuncture appointments, cosmetic acupuncture, remedial massage and dry needling. Confirmed online prices include $60 for a 20-minute Chinese medicine consultation with herbal medicine, $120 for a 40-minute first or follow-up acupuncture appointment, $240 for a 60-minute cosmetic acupuncture session, and $60 or $110 for 30- or 60-minute remedial massage appointments.

The centre brings together practitioners with different areas of experience. Dr Olivia Wang is a registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner who works in English and Mandarin, with interests including pain, digestive concerns, insomnia, women’s health and lifestyle support. Dr Max Ma has more than 20 years’ experience and focuses on pain management as well as concerns such as sleep, anxiety, digestive disorders, infertility and hormonal health. His approach may combine acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion and breathing exercises.

Other practitioners add further specialities. Dr Cathy Yin is registered in Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine, and also offers remedial massage and cosmetic facial acupuncture. Dr Joyce Zhong combines acupuncture, moxibustion, customised herbal therapies and traditional Chinese osteopathic techniques, with a focus on musculoskeletal pain, injuries, internal health and lifestyle advice. Dr Chloe Zhao has advanced training in cosmetic acupuncture and works across facial care, digestive health, emotional wellbeing, women’s health, ENT concerns and pain management. Dr Song Liang brings qualifications in Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, alongside experience in acupuncture, herbal medicine, qigong, tai chi, dietary adjustment and lifestyle management. Remedial massage therapist Jack Liu has eight years of hands-on experience working with muscle pain, sports injuries and strains.

This is a practical choice for people looking for individual appointments rather than a social wellness setting, whether they are seeking support with pain, mobility, digestive health, sleep, women’s health or general wellbeing. The booking page asks clients to provide their full name and current Melbourne address, and requests at least 24 hours’ notice for changes or cancellations; late cancellations may incur a fee. iCare’s Carlton venue is one of several locations listed by the business, with online booking also showing centres in Melbourne and Bendigo. The Carlton listing has a 5.0 Google rating from 55 reviews.