Rainbow Medicine and Dr Christine Shen were featured in the Sydney Morning Herald's recent feature on integrative health practices in Sydney. The article explored how regulated allied-health practices are working alongside mainstream medicine to support patients with complex, multi-system concerns.

The reporter interviewed Dr Christine Shen on the topic of fertility, IVF support, women's health and Chinese herbal medicine and observed a typical day at the Lane Cove clinic. The published piece quotes patients and GP referrers on the value of coordinated, multi-disciplinary care — and on the importance of choosing only AHPRA-registered or association-accredited providers.

"It was a careful, well-researched piece," said Dr Christine Shen. "We were keen to participate because the public conversation about complementary care can be loose with the facts. We need more journalism like this — sceptical but fair, and willing to look at evidence."

The feature is part of a longer series the Herald is running on accessible healthcare in metropolitan Sydney. The full article is available behind a paywall on the Herald's website; a print summary appeared on page 8 of the weekend edition.

Rainbow Medicine has invited interested community members to discuss the article at the next free community talk. The discussion will be respectful, evidence-led and open to questions. Date and booking details are at /en/talks.