Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

General Health

TCM has been refined over thousands of years and continues to be supported by modern clinical trials.  It can be used on its own for most health conditions or can be combined with Western medicine or other alternative therapies.

Many people are familiar with acupuncture being used for pain relief, stress reduction and achieving emotional balance.  TCM's unique diagnosis of internal conditions means that acupuncture is used for treatment of a wide range of health problems.

Gastrointestinal Disorders | irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, gastric/duodenal ulcer, chronic ulcerative colitis, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting

Stress | emotional, physical, overwork

Painful Conditions | headache, migraine, osteoarthritis

Muscular Skeletal Conditions | sports injuries, back & neck pain, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia

Neurological Conditions | sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral neuropathy, after effects of stroke, Bell's palsy

Gynaecological Problems| painful, irregular, heavy periods, premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovaries, menopause, anovulation 

Pregnancy and Labour | from morning sickness to anemia and induction of labour

Fertility| both male and female infertility, acupuncture as support during IVF

Ear, Nose & Throat | sinusitis, rhinitis, tonsillitis, sore throat, mouth ulcers, tinnitus

Respiratory & Other Conditions | common colds and flu, cough, allergies and low immunity, asthma, chronic fatigue

 

Acupuncture in Pregnancy

Acupuncture is both safe and beneficial for you and your baby in pregnancy.  Regular treatments throughout the pregnancy enhance the health of the mother, prevent or minimise other health problems and support the development of a health baby.

During the first 6 months we recommend an acupuncture maintenance program of treatments once every 3-4 weeks to support your body's energy levels, the developing baby and any symptoms such as morning sickness, headaches, tiredness, anxiety etc.  If you have any more problematic symptoms then we would recommend weekly treatments until the symptoms are alleviated or the right balance for you has been achieved.

From week 36-37 months we recommend weekly treatments which focus on preparing you and your baby for birth.  In the third trimester there is a focus on the baby's position and acupuncture may correct breech or badly positioned babies and assist with labour induction.

For those who continue their busy lifestyles through pregnancy (apart from going to bed earlier), acupuncture is one of the few safe and effective ways you can boost your energy levels and support your body.

This ancient Chinese healing art has much to offer women in pregnancy.  It is an effective and lasting therapy and can be used safely in cases where there are few other treatment options.  Single use disposable needles are used.  It can be used for the following conditions:

  • threatened miscarriage, bleeding in pregnancy
  • nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation
  • fatigue and exhaustion
  • urinary tract infections
  • musculoskeletal conditions - pubic symphysis pain, lower back pain, sciatica, carpel tunnel, neck pain
  • anaemia - in combination with supplementation
  • insomnia
  • anxiety and depression
  • sinusitis, colds, skin rash, itching
  • pregnancy induced hypertension
  • oedema
  • varicose veins and haemorrhoids
  • breech and posterior positions
  • as a routine pre-birth treatment
  • induction