Discover Chinese Medicine

According to the theories of Chinese medicine, moxa is used to expel cold and warm the meridians, and to promote the flow of energy through the body. Your practitioner will be able to determine if moxibustion is appropriate for you after completing a Chinese medicine assessment of your condition.

Practitioners at our clinic are acupuncture specialists who are well versed in all the necessary safety precautions, and only ever use single-use, high quality disposable acupuncture needles. Our practitioners take great care to ensure the utmost comfort and a pain-free acupuncture experience - using the most gentle acupuncture techniques. You can inform us prior to your first session if you are anxious about having acupuncture and we can then tailor your treatment to accommodate this.

Laser acupuncture can be an excellent way for children or those who are anxious about needles to experience the benefits of acupuncture. This pain-free method can be used instead of traditional needle acupuncture in almost all instances.

Point Injection Therapy, involves the injection of a liquid (usually saline) into an acupuncture point, or other point on the body. It is a specialised application of acupuncture therapy, primarily for the relief of pain. It also gives some great results for various skin conditions and cosmetic treatments. Point injection therapy is also used to enhance the effects of an acupuncture treatment for certain conditions.

Electro-acupuncture has become a popular way of providing strong stimulation for acupuncture treatments in a way that was comfortable for the patient. Cords are attached to acupuncture needles and a small electrical current is directed through the needles - and provides a localised, subtle tingling feeling.

Dry needling is a name given to a set of needling techniques that are used for releasing stiff and knotted muscles. Very strong needle insertion and manipulation is used in order to cause a muscle twitch response, to disperse muscle tightness and pain, or to release a trigger point. Acupuncturists are trained in over 100 different needle techniques, including those which have been referred to in recent years as dry needling.

Cupping is one of two physical methods used in Chinese Medicine to release pathogenic "evil qi" via the skin. Particularly useful for releasing stiff muscles, the treatment of cold and flu, and the relief of headaches, this therapy helps to improve circulation and boost immunity by stimulating the skin. Cupping is a physical therapy that is often used as part of an acupuncture treatment.

It is possible to safely add herbal medicines to your treatment, and in fact a lot of the time we recommend herbal medicine to assist with managing side effects of medication, or to address other health concerns. Our practitioners know how to avoid negative interactions between herbal medicines and pharmaceuticals - please make sure you tell your practitioner about all medications that you are taking so that any herbal medicine can be assessed for safety before being added to your treatment.