Each consultation is 60 minutes, whether you are coming for an initial or return appointment. This allows us enough time to do the deep work that is required as you progress through your sessions.  

Yes, if appropriate for you, your first treatment includes both a consultation and treatment. Each session is 1 hour and so depending on your health history, the initial consultation may take 20-30 minutes. You then receive 30 minutes of treatment so that you can start getting relief right away!

Most Private Health Insurance providers include acupuncture under their extras cover. If acupuncture is included in your plan, then you will be able to claim your session. It’s best to double check with your insurer before coming in!

The style of acupuncture Rachael practices is very gentle and superficial, therefore there is very little risk of pain. Sensations patient report feeling may be warmth, slight buzzing or heaviness in the area being treated, but rarely pain.

Some people may wait until their symptoms are severely impacting their lives before seeking or finding the right treatment, but you don’t have to be suffering to seek treatment. If you’re feeling great you might want to come to work on underlying issues, prevent health problems in the future, or maintain your balance.

Clean, loose-fitting clothing is best. Ideally, the areas below the elbows and knees will be easily accessible to maintain your comfort throughout the session.

Most acupuncture points used are located below the elbows and knees, so acupuncture can be delivered with the patient fully clothed. Depending on the area required for treatment, different areas of your body may be exposed with your consent for short amounts of time. This might require you to remove your shirt for treatment of your back, or removal of trousers for treatment of the glutes and hamstring areas. Appropriate draping will be used throughout the session to ensure you are always covered as much as possible.

You can make an appointment via this link. If you have any questions you want to ask before you book submit an enquiry form and request a call back so we can chat through any questions you might have before booking. You can also call the clinic on 8021 4253 to book directly!

Acupuncture has both short and long term affects. Many people experience improvements in their symptoms within the first couple of treatments. However, as the effects of acupuncture are cumulative you may need continued care for chronic or complex problems. Additionally, it can take more consistent treatment to prevent the reoccurrence of symptoms and ensure you are feeling your best. The Three Phases of Care model allows you to see where you might be now and how many treatments you might need to get you back to feeling your best.