About Cairns Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist, Yana Francis
I am a Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist providing professional, woman-centered healthcare. I am registered with all major health funds, and offer on-the-spot claiming at my clinic conveniently located in Flecker House, Cairns City (near the private hospital).
I work with women’s general & reproductive health and wellness, menstrual & hormonal health, pain management (including pelvic pain), endometriosis and other gynaecological concerns, women’s fertility, menopausal care, and pregnancy, prebirth and postpartum care.
My work is based on a holistic and integrative understanding of the body, drawing from my study of both medical science and traditional Chinese medicine, enabling me to provide healthcare informed by both eastern and western perspectives.
Before setting up Inana Holistic Health in 2023, I practiced in clinics across Melbourne and the Gold Coast. I have had the privilege of studying with leaders in the field, including world-renowned fertility & gynaecological Chinese herbalist and world-renowned author, Steven Clavey.
I have completed extra study in the areas of pelvic pain, endometriosis, women’s health, pregnancy care, and fertility, including currently completing a Masters of Reproductive Medicine. I regularly attend seminars and workshops to stay up to date with the latest advancements and research in the field.
Registered as an Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, and Chinese Herbal Compounder with national regulatory bodies Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA), and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (In Australia AHPRA is the national regulatory board which also regulates medicine, psychology, dentistry, midwifery & most allied health professions)
Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine/Human Biology) – RMIT University (5 year double degree)
Masters of Reproductive Medicine - UNSW (currently completing)
Extensive further professional development in reproductive acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from Steven Clavey and other leaders in the field
Clinical Internship at Nanjing People’s Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Accredited member of Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Member of Evidence Based Acupuncture