About

Michelle McManus

Michelle McManus

Registered with AHPRA | Member of AACMA

At One Health Acupuncture & TCM, your care is in the hands of Michelle McManus, a highly qualified and compassionate  Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a deep commitment to supporting whole-person wellness.

Michelle brings together over 25 years of experience in Western healthcare as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, along with extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This unique blend of knowledge allows her to offer truly integrative care, grounded in both clinical insight and ancient healing traditions.

She holds a Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and completed an intensive internship at the Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Michelle is registered with AHPRA and is a proud member of the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).

Qualifications & Special Interests

Michelle has a special interest in treating chronic and acute pain, using a combination of distal and local acupuncture methods. Her training includes:
  • Dr Tan’s Balance Method with Dr Eileen Han
  • Musculoskeletal Pain & Injury Acupuncture with Jeff Shearer
  • Additional studies in Buddhist meditation and mindfulness, which inform her calming, client-centered approach
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Michelle works closely with clients managing
  • Back and neck pain
  • Migraines and headaches
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Sleep issues
  • Women’s health concerns
  • Digestive problems
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Fatigue and low energy

Michelle believes in creating a healing space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to take charge of their health naturally.

When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll often find her outdoors — walking in the bush, near the ocean, or simply reconnecting with the rhythms of nature.