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Acupuncture Wollongong

Personalised acupuncture treatments designed to support your health, restore balance, and help you feel your best

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is one of the most well-known practices within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body, chosen according to your individual condition.

These points act like switches, sending signals to the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In TCM theory, the body has a network of channels (or meridians) through which Qi (“chee”) flows. Qi can be thought of as your body’s vital energy and intelligent communication system. By stimulating key points, acupuncture helps restore the smooth flow of Qi, supporting your body’s ability to heal itself.

How does acupuncture work?

From a Western medical perspective, research has identified several ways acupuncture works on the body:

  • Endorphin release
    Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) and other neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals positively influence mood, pain perception, the immune system, and hormone balance.

  • Improved blood flow
    Acupuncture encourages blood vessels to relax, increasing circulation to affected areas. This means more oxygen and nutrients are delivered where they’re needed, promoting healing.

  • Neuromodulation (pain regulation)
    Acupuncture can help block pain signals from reaching the brain (explained by the “gate control theory”). By sending its own signal to the spinal cord, acupuncture effectively helps “close the gate” on other pain signals.

  • Brain function modulation
    Functional MRI studies show that acupuncture activates specific brain regions involved in pain, emotion, and stress regulation – supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

  • Neuroendocrine balance
    Acupuncture can regulate the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which manages stress hormones. This helps calm the stress response and supports the body’s natural pain-relieving mechanisms.

How many sessions do I need?

Acupuncture is not a “one-off fix.” It’s a cumulative therapy, meaning benefits build over time. Think of it like going to the gym, one workout won’t give you a six-pack, but consistent training creates results.

Similarly, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine guide your body back to its natural state of balance, rather than forcing change. Each person responds differently depending on factors like how long the issue has been present, overall health, and lifestyle.

Areas Acupuncture may support

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Women’s Health conditions

  • Painful periods, endometriosis & pelvic pain

  • Irregular cycles, amenorrhoea & PCOS/PMOS

  • Heavy periods

  • PMS

  • Fertility & IVF

  • Pregnancy symptoms & labour induction

  • Postpartum support

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Digestive Support

  • Bloating

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhoea

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Stress, Sleep & General Wellbeing

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Low energy

  • Immune support

  • High stress

  • Emotional support

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Pain & Musculoskeletal conditions

  • Neck pain

  • Headaches

  • Back pain

  • Other musculoskeletal pains

Your first appointment

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  • Before your appointment, you’ll receive an online intake and consent form to complete. On the day, please arrive well hydrated, having eaten recently, and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid brushing or scraping your tongue beforehand, as tongue assessment forms part of the diagnosis.

  • During your consultation, we’ll discuss your health concerns and goals before assessing your pulse, tongue, and any relevant areas of the body. Your treatment may include acupuncture, and where appropriate, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, herbal medicine, or lifestyle support.

  • You’ll then rest comfortably with the needles in place for around 20–30 minutes in a calm and relaxing treatment environment. After treatment, people often feel more relaxed, settled, and balanced.

Services

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine sterile needles into specific points on the body to give the body an instruction and support its natural healing processes.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine involves the use of various parts of plants, and rarely animal products used as a tea or in pill form. It can be used independently or alongside acupuncture to achieve your health goals

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Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a gentle heat therapy using the herb mugwort, which is burned over particular acupuncture points to warm, nourish, and promote circulation within the body.

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Cupping

Cupping involves the use of gentle suction on the muscles to help relieve pain and tension, improve circulation, and support recovery.

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Gua Sha

Gua sha is a gentle scraping technique used to promote circulation, relieve muscular tightness and pain, and support the body during the early stages of colds and flus.

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Diet, lifestyle & supplements

Lifestyle, dietary recommendations and high grade supplements tailored to your unique presentation, helping to support your health and create lasting change.

Pricing

  • Initial Consultation (In Person) — $145

    Up to 90 minutes

  • Follow-Up Consultation (In Person) — $110

Approximately 50 minutes

  • Initial Telehealth Consultation — $110

Up to 60 minutes

  • Follow-Up Telehealth Consultation — $80

Approximately 30 minutes

Chinese herbal medicine is prescribed separately and is not included in consultation fees.

Private health rebates may be available depending on your level of cover.

Ready to start feeling better?