First and foremost, it is crucial to recognise that you maintain complete control over your treatment experience. I will ensure that you are aware of and agree to all procedures associated with the treatment by communicating with you at each stage.

Following the treatment, we discuss what happens next. In order to ensure that your symptoms subside and do not recur, it may be necessary to undergo more than one treatment in order to develop an effective treatment plan. In addition, your plan may include the recommendation of herbs, diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.

Please allow 60 minutes for your first appointment.

Follow up appointments are 40 minutes long.

Ensure you are adequately hydrated and have eaten - preferably a light meal around an hour beforehand.

You may be required to undress to underwear to enable access of acupuncture points. Towels and sheets are used to provide appropriate draping and coverage at all times.

Acupuncture is a complementary medicine and is generally safe to use alongside conventional medicine.

Acupuncture doesn't change how your body works chemically and won't interfere with any current treatment.

With this in mind, liaison with your current health care provider is advised with your permission.

Both acupuncture and dry needling use the same needles.

Dry needling is generally performed by an allied health professional who has undergone a course that is not regulated in Australia. Acupuncturists study for at least three years specifically on acupuncture techniques and when qualified are registered under CMBA (Ahpra).

To facilitate loosening tight muscles, dry needling essentially works by focussing on certain "trigger points" where neuromuscular connections are located.

Along with musculoskeletal problems, acupuncture may alleviate pain, anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal issues, immune system deficiencies, and reproductive health concerns.

In contrast to dry needling's localised emphasis, acupuncture takes a more comprehensive approach by harmonising the patient's physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Acupuncture is the strategic placement, penetration, and manipulation of needles on the body to achieve therapeutic benefits.
Acupuncture is a Chinese medicine treatment that is immediately recognised worldwide. It involves the strategic insertion of single-use sterile needles into the specified acupuncture points to treat, relieve, or heal a variety of diagnosed conditions.

Acupuncture, according to Chinese medicine, is a method used to harmonise the movement of energy or life force, referred to as qi, which is said to circulate along certain routes (meridians) throughout the body. By strategically putting needles into precise places along these meridians, the body's homeostasis or balance is effectively restored.

Everyone is different and responds differently to acupuncture treatments. Generally, there is some immediate effect from acupuncture but some may take some time to notice any changes.

A treatment program will be discussed with the practitioner during your appointment.

Acupuncture is done using hair-thin needles. Most people report feeling little pain as the needle is put into certain points. Needles are only inserted to a point that causes a feeling of pressure or ache.

Acupuncture points are situated in all areas of the body. Sometimes the appropriate points are far removed from the area of your pain.

Research (The Acupuncture Evidence Project) has shown that acupuncture can be used with efficacy in the treatment of conditions such as musculoskeletal and digestive issues, mental health, stress, reproductive and gynaecological conditions.

When it comes to the many issues that might develop during pregnancy and delivery, acupuncture is a great option since it provides drug-free comfort. It can lessen the severity of certain conditions and help with common pregnancy-related symptoms like sciatica, morning sickness, and discomfort from symphysis pubis.

Yes, acupuncture is covered by private health insurance when received from a registered practitioner. The level of coverage will be dependent on your insurance.

I am registered with most Australian private health funds. Reach out if you’d like to confirm if that includes your particular fund.