Heather Bruce has been an acupuncturist/ naturopath/ herbalist/ lifestyle counsellor since 1979, when she opened her first practice in the inner Brisbane city.

Her key interests are in all levels of health and well-being, especially in exploring the nature of disease, and its contribution to our life tapestry. She is most known for her work in sub-fertility, birthing and general women's health issues.

Heather was admitted as a Member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd (AACMA) on 11 April 1979 and was promoted to Fellow by a unanimous decision of the AACMA Board on 14 October 1996.

Heather Bruce studied acupuncture from 1977 to 1979 at Brisbane campus of Acupuncture Colleges (Australia). During that period, the institute changed its name to the Brisbane College of Traditional Acupuncture. Heather graduated with a Practitioner Diploma of Acupuncture and a Bachelor of Acupuncture.

The course consisted of approximately 1/3 Western bio-sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathogenesis) with the remainder in TCM and acupuncture theory, practical and clinical application. Supervised practicum was also conducted over a two year period as an essential course component.

Heather also successfully passed the examinations in acupuncture set by the International College of Oriental Medicine (UK and The Netherlands) which was at the time affiliated with the local institution and was awarded a Bachelor of Acupuncture through that institution.

She has been in acupuncture clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand since graduation to the present day.

Heather was a Board Member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd (then named the Australian Acupuncture Association Ltd) from March 1983 to March 1985 and from March 1992 to May 1995. During that time, her main focus was on continuing education and professional development.

Heather Bruce was a foundation lecturer at Acupuncture Colleges Australia (Brisbane) which later changed its name to the Australian College of Natural Medicine. Heather was involved as a key staff member in the acupuncture course development, development of course materials, and the delivery of the program at all levels in the four year course.

Heather is well-known in the profession for her special interest in women’s heath and the treatment of difficult conditions. During her years in practice Heather has been involved, as organiser and presenter, in a large number of continuing education seminars and workshops in acupuncture in general and in her areas of special interest.

She is also author of a number of publications in healthcare, based on her knowledge and experience in acupuncture clinical practice.

In 2003, Heather was an invited speaker at the AACMA national symposium on the topic ‘Women’s Lives in Context - Honouring our Bleeding’.

Heather presented workshops at the 2006 AGM/Conference of the NZ Register of Acupuncturists and has been invited back for more at the 2007 AGM in June following multiple presentations at the Australian AACMAC 2007.

Heather's Clinic