Yes. Our practitioners are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and hold university degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine. They have extensive clinical training and many years of experience.
Your practitioner will ask about your health history and lifestyle, check your pulse and tongue, and make an assessment. A personalised treatment plan will then be discussed with you.
The initial consultation and treatment usually take 1–1.5 hours. Follow-up appointments take around 1 hour.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses very fine, sterile needles placed at specific points along the body’s meridians. It helps stimulate the nervous system, improve energy flow, reduce pain, and promote relaxation.
Acupuncture is usually painless. You may feel mild sensations such as warmth, heaviness, or dull aching, which is normal.
Serious side effects are extremely rare. Some people may experience mild bruising, redness, or slight bleeding, which usually resolves quickly.
Fees, Insurance & Medication Safety
Yes. All needles are single-use, sterile, and pre-packaged, and are safely disposed of after each treatment in accordance with Australian regulations
Medicare does not cover Chinese medicine. However, many private health funds provide rebates, and we offer on-the-spot claiming via HICAPS.
Usually, yes. We often recommend leaving a 30–60 minute gap between them. You should consult your GP or specialist before stopping any Western medication.
