We are Australia's first University-based integrative medical services clinic, an initiative of Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute and Chinese Medicine Centre (in the area of Traditional Chinese Medicine) and run by Next Practice.
At Next Practice care of Western Sydney Integrative Health (WSIH), we operate at the highest possible standards of excellence in a world-class facility – Western Sydney University‘s NICM Health Research Institute, located on the Westmead campus.
We are passionate about the value of combining mainstream “Western” medicine with evidence-based complementary treatments, to provide you the best of both worlds.
One in three Australians live with a chronic disease. Evidence based integrative therapies like yoga, mindfulness, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and acupuncture can help improve quality of life and health outcomes in chronic illness when integrated with conventional healthcare. We support practitioners to work closely with your existing/regular health professionals to help you reach your health and wellbeing goals.
Practitioners at Next Practice WSIH have expertise in supportive cancer care and provide a range of services to support you throughout your journey in order to complement your medical treatment. Our whole person approach is based on the latest scientific evidence.
Patients with cancer are eligible for subsidised treatments through the WSIH Care. This foundation provides funding to subsidise a total of 3 appointments of supportive cancer care per patient, all year round. This includes Acupuncture, Private Yoga Therapy and Oncology Massage Therapy. We also provide Group Yoga Classes at an unlimited amount. Learn more on our Cancer support services page.
Imagine walking into a welcoming, modern Living Room instead of a waiting room where you feel like a number. Imagine being greeted by a Patient Advocate instead of a receptionist. Imagine short wait times, zen-like designs, relaxing music, refreshments, iPad check-ins and more. Imagine A New Kind of healthcare.
One in three Australians live with chronic disease. Evidence-based integrative therapies like yoga, mindfulness, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and acupuncture can help improve quality of life and health outcomes in chronic illness when integrated with conventional healthcare.
The NICM HRI research program investigates the breadth of interrelated issues in integrative and complementary medicine from the broad social research perspective to detailed analysis of the chemical constituents and molecular effects of herbal medicines. We are the science behind integrative medicine. Our research includes preclinical, clinical trials, and translational and policy development. Practical outcomes are essential to our research mission, with impact across social, economic and environmental ecosystems. Our world-class research and innovations in integrative and complementary medicine consistently attains the highest rating of ERA 5. NICM HRI fosters strong research collaboration with industry, government and the community. Our research spans local, regional, national and international partnerships, having real impact and changing lives for the better.
We aim to use funds raised to help fund research initiatives such as our patient registry at Next Practice WSIH which are focused on integrative medicine and therapies to help reduce the impact of cancer and chronic diseases, and better support people affected by such diseases or conditions. These research initiatives will provide vital information that is needed to help build the growing body of scientific evidence on effectiveness and safety of integrative healthcare. Our research findings will improve health outcomes for patients and for people living with chronic illness.
At Next Practice, we want to create pathways for those who may be facing challenges, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. That's why we’ve partnered with UNICEF Australia to support their maternal and neonatal health program in PNG. We call it our Next Aid initiative.
Over the next three years Next Practice have committed to providing funds that improve maternal, newborn and child healthcare, with a focus on contributing to Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccinations, helping children in the region to thrive and fulfil their potential.
