Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for pain, anxiety, migraine & insomnia.

Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of treating disease in all forms and traditionally there is an emphasis on prevention.

Mark practices a distal method of Acupuncture which involves inserting extremely fine sterile, single use needles away from the affected area to avoid ‘stirring up’ the pain. He also frequently uses a painless technique of electrical energy applied to the needles which cover the affected area or muscular ‘trigger-points.’

The areas in which Mark holds a clinical focus include:

- - Pain Management including lower back, neck & shoulders, sciatica.
  - Stress, Anxiety and Fatigue.
  - Headache, Migraines & Insomnia.
  - Facial Rejuvenation, Trigeminal Neuralgia & Bell’s Palsy.

Everything we use are products provided by nature (no exotic animal products,) the effects may not be as fast as Western pharmaceuticals, however the aim is to assess the patient using Chinese Medicine philosophical concepts and restore balance to the individual by engaging the body’s own natural healing ability, and returning homeostasis.

Occasionally Mark gets super lucky with acupuncture and new problems are resolved with just one treatment, however most people require more than one or two treatments.

Acupuncture is a type of therapy which means that results are cumulative with ongoing care, personalised health plans often include acupuncture and/or herbal prescriptions; however compliance is the key, no gain can be expected without ongoing treatments several times per week for the first few weeks (treatment plans are available to make this more affordable,) then later drawing out the time between treatments moving forward.

It is worth keeping in mind that longer duration of ongoing care is often required depending on the severity and course of more chronic conditions.

HERBAL Consultations WITHOUT Acupuncture are also fine, please don’t feel as though you must have acupuncture as part of the treatment.

Herbs are typically available in a tincture or powdered form.

Tinctures are more cost efficient and easier to take, usually priced around $12 per week. Powders (or granules) are usually more potent and can be tailor prescribed to individual circumstances however they are slightly more expensive usually around $26 per week and fussy people sometimes find them unpalatable.

Acupuncture & Herbal Prescriptions ~Initial Consultation*	Acupuncture & Herbal Prescriptions ~General Subsequent*
$85 [75min]	$75 [55min]
• Comprehensive initial consultation. • Extra time to discuss treatment. • Acupuncture, cupping / gua sha, (herbal medicine products available at an additional cost.)	• Consultation to ascertain any changes since the last meeting. • Acupuncture, cupping / gua sha, (herbal medicine products available at an additional cost.)

Acupuncture & Herbal Prescriptions ~Concession, Student & Seniors*	*Herbal Consultation
$70 [55min]	$45 [45min]
• Consultation to ascertain any changes since the last meeting. • Acupuncture, cupping / gua sha, (herbal medicine products available at an additional cost.)	• Consultation to determine the best herbal prescription, cost of products additional. • Cupping or gua sha is available on request (extra charges apply.)

*** All service exclude herbal products cost

*** Fees subject to change without notice

*** For acupuncture (including cometic), most Health Fund offer rebates, please check with your fund.

*** For Chinese herbal medicine, some health fund rebate available. Please check with your fund.

***Please note that there is a 24HR cancellation policy; kindly advise us as soon as possible should you not be able to attend your appointment so that we may attend other patients.

*Health Insurance rebates available

*These products available in addition to prescription Chinese herbal formulas.

ONLINE HERBAL CONSULTATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE

Simply send us an online inquiry with the headline *online herbal consultation*, we will send you a comprehensive questionnaire which will enable us to custom make you a 2 week supply of medicinal herbal powder. The questionnaire will probably take about 20 minutes to complete, a full photo of your tongue and pulse rate will also enable us to expertly prescribe herbal medication for your condition. It is a perfect solution for those people not located close to our offices. Consultation and 14 days supply of herbal powders INCLUDING postage is only $95 for the initial consultation and $80 for follow-up consultations*.

*Credit/Debit card is required and unfortunately online consultations do not qualify for health insurance rebates. Herbal products only available within Australia.

30 MINUTE APPOINTMENTS FOR CUPPING & GUA SHA (Spooning) AVAILABLE

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