What we do
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine single use needles into specific body points. These points activate a relaxing response while reducing inflammation. Acupuncture releases endorphins and other balancing hormones and biochemicals causing many clinical symptoms to improve. Auricular, and electro acupuncture may sometimes be approriate during a session.
Cupping
Cupping is used on soft tissue areas, relieving muscular tension, stimulating blood circulation and easing pain and discomfort.
Massage and Guasha
If appropriate a short 10 -15 minute massage or gua sha can be included with acupuncture therapy. Guasha, a light scrapping of the skin, stimulates the tissues and reduces inflammation.
What you can expect
On your first visit, we will discuss what brought you along, as well as relevant medical and personal history. Chinese Medicine relies on good diagnosis and piecing together a picture of “you”. That’s why we ask a lot of questions, check out other niggles and prioritise what is important for you. Please allow yourself an hour for the first consult. I want to hear your story and tailor a plan accordingly. If you are bringing an ACC claim, we will spend time on how the injury occurred and what you can and can’t do because of it.
In my clinic I uses acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, guasha, moxa therapy, and herbal medicine. We can talk about other lifestyle changes that may speed recovery.
What does it cost
15 minute phone consult is free.
ACC approved clients can expect your first visit to be $40 and each follow up $30.
Private paying clients can expect to $80 for their first visit and $70 for follow up visits
In the early stage, sometimes more frequent visits get quicker results - I am happy to discuss a package upfront cost to make this more accessible to you. This applies to pre birth acupuncture schedules too
Please inquire