Frequently Asked Questions

• Initial Consult & Treatment $125.00 (60- 90mins if required).
• Follow-up consult & treatment $100.00 (60 mins)

Cancellation policy

Please provide at least 24hrs notice if you need to cancel your appointment to allow us to see another patient in need of treatment at this time.

Failure to provide notice will result in a 50% cancellation fee.

We understand that at times serious, unforeseen circumstances can occur that are out of your control. Exceptions will be made for these types of immediate emergencies, at the clinic’s discretion. Thank you for your understanding.

Classical Acupuncture is a traditional healing modality rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, characterised by the insertion of fine needles into precise points along the body’s acupuncture channels. This practice aims to restore the harmonious flow of qi (vital energy) and stimulate the body’s innate healing mechanisms. 

Distinguished from contemporary acupuncture approaches, Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) adheres closely to historical medical doctrines, offering a more comprehensive framework. While modern Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) primarily focuses on 12–14 primary meridians, Classical Acupuncture incorporates all 66 channels, enabling a broader scope of treatment for complex or chronic-degenerative conditions. 

CCM emphasises the diagnosis and correction of energetic imbalances, guided by foundational texts from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) and further developed during the intellectual flourishing of the Northern Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE). This system preserves the depth of ancient medical wisdom, integrating time-honoured diagnostic and therapeutic principles. 

Acupuncture needles are solid, that is, not hypodermic (hollow) and are much finer than the types of needles used to take blood or  those used for injections. For some people, acupuncture may have a stronger sensation upon insertion temporarily until you are settled into your treatment. 

You are encouraged to communicate during your needle insertion time so we can make adjustments to your treatment if you are feeling distracted by the sensation.

If you or your child have a needle phobia, there are alternatives to needling while still activating the channels. Please get in touch to find out more.

• If you have private health insurance you may receive a private health rebate for ‘extras’ based on the policy you have taken out with your insurance company. Please bring along your Private Health Insurance Card or app.
• *Low-income concessions are available for those with a Pensioner Card or Health Care Card – please get in touch for more information.
• Acupuncture is not covered by Medicare at this time.
• GP’s are not able to make an ECP (enhanced care plan) for acupuncture at this time.
• The NDIS do not cover acupuncture at this time.

Ideally, when you are working with a series of acupuncture treatments it is best to maintain contact with your GP and your specialist. 

It is advised to avoid too many other complementary therapies. This can get confusing for your body and also can make it difficult to tell which therapy is having the benefit. 

Often, dietary advice between Chinese medicine physicians and naturopathic physicians or conventional dieticians can often be conflicting causing further confusion on your healing journey.

If you feel you need multiple therapies, please generally allow 3 days in between other therapies such as osteopathy, massage, chiropractic etc. or get in touch to chat more about the therapies you are receiving and how they may work harmoniously with your acupuncture treatments.

Classical acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, along the trajectory of acupuncture channel pathways, to rectify the flow of "qi" (vital energy) and promote natural healing.

Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) considered a more precise and far reaching approach compared to modern acupuncture practices that may deviate from ancient Chinese medical theory; TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) generally utilises 12-14 of the Primary channels of Acupuncture while Classical Acupuncture makes use of all 66 channels of acupuncture allowing for the treatment of a far broader array of conditions.

CCM focuses on diagnosing and treating imbalances within the body's energetic system by utilizing the principles of classical Chinese medicine texts recorded during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) and refined during the refined during the Enlightenment of the Northern Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 CE).