About Acupuncture

The first question everybody asks when we suggest acupuncture to our friends is “does acupuncture hurt?”   Acupuncture needles are not like the needles they use when you go to the doctors.  Acupuncture needles are incredibly thin and flexible, about the same thickness as a piece of hair.  Ten acupuncture needles can fit into the tip…

If you have never tried acupuncture and you are wondering does acupuncture work, let us assure you that our practitioners have dedicated their lives to studying and working in this field because they witnessed its ability to treat pain and symptoms of other health conditions. How acupuncture works is truly fascinating.  The question by many Chinese medical…

Is acupuncture safe is a common concern for new patients. Acupuncture is generally considered to be safe when performed by a registered practitioner, under the rules of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency .  Millions of people worldwide undergo acupuncture treatments each year with minimal adverse effects. Like…

In your first acupuncture treatment session the acupuncturist will take a full medical history as well as discussing your current health concerns. They may check your eyes, tongue and pulse to gain further insight into your health.  They will ask you a range of questions to determine how the energy, blood, oxygen and nutrients are…

Acupuncture may assist with relieving a wide range of symptoms Go to our Conditions Treated page for more information or type in what you’re looking for in the search box to the right.