Acupuncture FAQ’s Melbourne

Your practitioner will take a detailed medical history, discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, diet, sleep and stress levels, and review any relevant blood tests or investigations. A traditional Chinese medicine assessment, including tongue and pulse diagnosis, will also be performed.

We’ll discuss our findings and provide guidance on treatment frequency, nutrition and lifestyle where appropriate.

Your first acupuncture treatment is included, allowing you time to relax in one of our comfortable, private treatment rooms.

Acupuncture needles are very fine. Most people notice a brief sensation as a needle is placed, sometimes followed by a dull ache, warmth or heaviness. Please tell your practitioner if anything feels uncomfortable so it can be adjusted.

Acupuncture is provided by registered practitioners using sterile, single-use needles. Side effects are usually minor and short-lived, such as slight bruising, tiredness or light-headedness. Your practitioner will discuss any risks relevant to you before treatment.

This varies from person to person. Your practitioner will discuss a suggested plan at your first appointment and review it with you as you go.

Yes. Our practitioners are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia through AHPRA.

No referral is needed. If you are under the care of a GP or specialist, please bring any relevant results or letters.

Loose, comfortable clothing is best. Please bring recent test results, a list of medications and supplements and, for fertility patients, any cycle charts or treatment protocols.