About Luke McPherson
Clinical experience. Scientific curiosity. Care that begins by listening
More than 15 years of Chinese medicine practice, shaped by clinical experience, contemporary research and a genuine interest in the person behind the symptoms. I have spent more than 15 years practising acupuncture and Chinese medicine. During that time, I have treated people whose health concerns do not always fit neatly into one category. Some arrive with pain or restricted movement. Some are navigating fertility treatment or pregnancy. Others have persistent symptoms and are unsure whether Chinese medicine has a place in their care. My career has also taken me into university teaching, oncology clinical research and clinical operations. These roles have sharpened how I evaluate evidence, think about safety and communicate with other healthcare professionals. They have also reinforced something I value deeply: patients deserve an explanation that respects both their experience and the limits of what any treatment can promise. In my clinic, I listen before I treat. I want to understand what has changed, what you have already tried and what matters most to you. I will explain my reasoning, adapt care as we learn more and be honest about when Chinese medicine may have a role—and when another form of care is needed.
How I Practise
Good care requires curiosity, judgement and knowing when to collaborate.
CHINESE MEDICINE, THOUGHTFULLY PRACTISED I draw on the traditions of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, but treatment is never automatic or one-size-fits-all. I select techniques according to the person in front of me, their priorities and what is clinically appropriate.
EVIDENCE, HONESTLY USED Research can inform care, but it should not be stretched into promises. I consider contemporary evidence alongside clinical experience, explain uncertainty where it exists and do not present Chinese medicine as the answer to every problem.
CARE THAT CONNECTS Your healthcare should not become fragmented because you see more than one practitioner. With your consent, I can communicate with GPs, physiotherapists, specialists and other practitioners so that Chinese medicine sits appropriately within your broader care.