About this Practice
This is a clinical Chinese medicine and Acupuncture practice operated by a sole practitioner.
The work here is defined by structured assessment, disciplined clinical reasoning, and treatment that is adjusted according to response. The focus is practical change you can track in daily life.
Dr. Ishendra Bapoo
I am a registered practitioner of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, in continuous full-time clinical practice since 01 March 2002.
My work focuses on chronic, complex, and treatment-resistant conditions, with an emphasis on accurate pattern diagnosis, precise acupuncture application, and targeted Chinese herbal prescribing when indicated. Classical Traditional Chinese Medicine principles are applied within a modern framework of clinical reasoning and outcome-based reassessment.
In addition to patient care, I am the author of practitioner-oriented texts on acupuncture methodology, Chinese herbal formula application, and integrative health strategy. My writing reflects a commitment to clarity, disciplined clinical thinking, and practical application.
How I work.
Clinical method
Consultations are structured to identify what is driving the pattern, prioritise what matters most, and adjust treatment based on response.
- Detailed history and relevant examination.
- Clear prioritisation: what must change first.
- Staged treatment and reassessment.
- Consolidation of gains to reduce recurrence.
What is not offered
The practice avoids unstructured treatment and vague promises. Decisions are made for relevance to the case and judged by outcomes over time.
- Guaranteed outcomes or “miracle” claims.
- Fixed protocols that ignore response.
- Over-treatment without clear benefit.
- Symptom chasing without reassessment.
If symptoms suggest urgent pathology or emergency risk, appropriate medical assessment is advised without delay.
Standards that guide clinical decisions.
Published work.
Practitioner-focused and patient-focused texts which reflect the same structured reasoning used in consultation.
These publications are independent works and are available via external retail platforms which can be accessed by clicking on the image of the cover.
Registration and practice details.
Registration
- Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)
- Registration number: A00709
- Practice number: 0217328
Contact
- Phone / WhatsApp: +27 82 797 5342
- Email: drbapoo@gmail.com