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Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is practised worldwide, including here at our Sunbury clinic. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body is viewed as a network of channels, or meridians, along which energy (Qi) and blood flow. Maintaining smooth and balanced flow through these pathways is believed to support the body’s overall health and wellbeing.
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of very fine needles at specific points on the body. Points are precise locations along the meridians where energy and blood are thought to converge. Stimulating these points may support the nervous system, promote healthy circulation, and may facilitate the body’s natural processes that contribute to comfort and pain management.
Each point is selected specifically for you, ensuring your treatment approach is personalised according to your individual presentation.
How can Acupuncture Help You?
Acupuncture may assist a wide range of common and not so common health concerns. It can also promote general health maintenance.
Some health areas commonly supported include:
Musculoskeletal Support
May assist with:
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Back and neck tension
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Shoulder discomfort
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Joint stiffness
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Muscle tightness
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Sports-related strain
Women’s Health Support
May assist with:
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Menstrual irregularities
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Menstrual discomfort
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Perimenopausal and menopausal changes
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Reproductive health support
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Hormonal health support
Digestive Support
May assist with:
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Bloating
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Irregular bowel patterns
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Digestive discomfort
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Appetite regulation support
Stress & Emotional Wellbeing
May assist with:
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Stress management
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Sleep disturbances
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Nervous tension
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Low mood support
General Wellness
May promote –
- Energy
- Sleep quality
- Overall balance
Respiratory & Immune Support
May assist with:
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Seasonal respiratory discomfort
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Sinus congestion
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General wellbeing support during seasonal illness
Skin & Complexion Support
May assist with:
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Oily or congested skin
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Occasional breakouts
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Support for overall skin appearance
Head & Facial Support
May assist with:
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Head tension
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Jaw tension
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Facial muscle tightness
What to Expect
After your initial consultation, your practitioner will insert hair-thin, sterile, single-use needles into specific acupuncture points. These needles are solid (not hollow like those used for injections) and typically cause minimal discomfort, often feeling like a light prick or nothing at all.
After placement, you may notice a slight tingling, warmth, pressure, or sometimes no sensation at all. Needles may be left in place for several minutes or gently adjusted according to your needs.
What is Electroacupuncture?
Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture where small electrical pulses are applied to the needles. These pulses provide gentle stimulation to muscles and surrounding tissues.
Electroacupuncture may be included as part of a treatment plan to help with musculoskeletal comfort, promote relaxation, or complement other wellness goals.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Acupuncture uses very fine, sterile, single-use needles that are much thinner than those used for injections or blood tests. They are solid (not hollow), flexible, and designed specifically for gentle insertion.
Treatments are generally comfortable and relaxing. If anything feels uncomfortable, your practitioner can adjust the placement to ensure you remain at ease throughout your session.
Many patients describe feeling relaxed following treatment.
Personalised Acupuncture Care in Sunbury
Our clinic provides professional acupuncture services for the Sunbury community and surrounding areas. Patients visit us from Sunbury, Diggers Rest, Gisborne, Riddells Creek and the wider Macedon Ranges region for personalised Traditional Chinese Medicine care.
After a thorough consultation, we develop an individualised treatment approach and work with you to support your ongoing health in our calm, purpose-built clinic.
All practitioners are qualified and regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), practising in accordance with national healthcare standards.
Appointments are available six days a week. Call our team or book online at any time.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complementary therapy. Individual results may vary. TCM is not intended to replace conventional medical advice.
Ancient Therapy
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine dating back thousands and thousands of years. It involved the insertion of micro fine needles throughout the body to reconnect the body back together.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine it’s believed that the body is connected together through a series of channels or meridians that naturally exist with the body. Along these channels flow your Qi (which is your energy) and your blood. If your Qi and blood is flowing smoothly and abundantly through these channels then your body is connected together so your body is able to connect, communicate and function correctly. But if the Qi or the blood become weak, damaged, disturbed or blocked, then the body loses this connection system so the body is unable to connect, communicate or function correctly.
Symptoms and signs in your body is your body trying to tell you what’s wrong with it but the problem is these days we don’t listen to our symptoms and signs, we ignore them, because were too busy with our normal daily lives.
This is the reason why when we first develop one condition, if left too long, it will then lead to other conditions and other conditions that develop, until the body basically spirals out of control. This is what we call the root cause or the root imbalance in Chinese medicine.
In Traditional Chinese medicine we believe in not only focusing on the symptoms but we also want to figure out what first caused the symptoms and signs to develop. This is the reason why patients are brought through a course or a series of treatments to balance out the body and treat what’s causing the symptom’s to give you a more long-term approach.
Traditional texts describe acupuncture as a method to support health and wellbeing. These historical uses are for educational context and not claims about modern therapeutic outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN I CLAIM THROUGH MY HEALTH INSURANCE?
Yes, the majority of major health insurance companies provide a rebate for both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you have private health insurance you may be able to claim a portion or percentage of your treatments. This is always dictated by what type of cover you have and which insurance company you’re with. It is important to check with your private health insurance company to check whether you are eligible for a rebate.
DO YOU HAVE A HICAPS FACILITY?
We have a hicaps facility onsite so that you can automatically claim on the spot and we also issue receipts with provider numbers if your private health insurance does not support the hicaps system.
HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
How many session is always dictated by how long you’ve had the condition, what type of symptoms you’ve developed and so on and so forth which is why we do a full consultation to begin with to come up with an accurate treatment plan for your specific concern. In general it is recommended that you would start with 5-10 sessions to start feeling a result but it varies from patient to patient.
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT?
We completely understand that unexpected things can come up. To help us manage our schedule and offer appointments to others, we kindly ask at least 24 hours’ notice for any cancellations or rescheduling.
Cancellation policy:
- Less than 24 hours’ notice: $50 cancellation fee applies
- Same-day cancellations or no-shows: 100% of the service fee applies
Please note that the cancellation fee will have to be paid before booking any further appointments.