Deakin Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Centre Bringing over 20 years of  Experience  in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine to Canberra Inner South Deakin  ACT

Does acupuncture hurt?

Many first-time patients are concerned that acupuncture needles will feel like hypodermic injections at the doctor’s office. They won't. Acupuncture uses hair-thin, flexible needles that you will hardly feel when inserted .

Bernice's post graduate training in the gentler needling styles of Japanese acupuncture are well tolerated by sensitive patients, however stronger TCM needle techniques or dry needling can be incorporated within an acupuncture session, if needed. Sometimes gentle stimulation of the needles   may produce a unique sensation that Oriental medicine calls de qi. Patients often describe de qi as a heavy, achy pressure, or spreading, traveling feeling. You may also feel an "electrical" sensation moving down the meridian pathways, though this is less common. Most patients find these acupuncture sensations deeply satisfying and leave the treatment feeling relaxed both mentally and physically.

Acupuncture treatment creates deep relaxation
in both mind and body.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Acupuncture is used by thousands of Australians every year.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine practitioners are registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA). Practitioners are required to meet strict educational standards established by CMBA. AACMA member (Australia Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association)

Only sterilized, disposable, single-use needles are used to ensure your complete safety.

What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?

There is some confusion between these two needling systems and the chart below should help to clarify the differences.

How many treatments will I need?

The benefits of acupuncture are cumulative and more then one treatment is often necessary. To feel the full benefits of acupuncture a course of treatments is recommended. For acute conditions you can expect to have 6 to 12 treatments, but you will usually begin to feel relief after just the first few. Chronic conditions may take longer to respond, depending on the type, severity, and duration of the condition.

Different levels of care are available depending on your needs and your budget, you may simply choose receive treatment for pain relief or choose to address and correct underlying imbalances that contribute to your condition. Preventative treatments and treatments for general well-being may also be scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Do I need a referral?

A referral is not required and both women and men are welcome to make an appointment.

Can I claim on my healthfund?

Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine will NOT be affected by the recent changes on 1 April 2019 to private health insurance reforms for natural therapies.

Health fund rebates are still available for acupuncture and Chinese medicine but it will depend on your level of private healthcare cover, please contact your health fund for more details. Rozelle Acupuncture Chinese Medicine centre has a HICAPS facility, at time of payment they can process most but health-funds. At Deakin Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Centre your rebate can be claimed directly from your health fund.

Here's what to expect on your first visit?

Please come prepared for you first visit by arriving at least 15 minutes early and bring along any relevant test results   READ MORE>

Cancellations

Sometimes life gets a little hectic and you can't make it to your appointment. Please do try to give 24 hours advanced notice to make a cancellation or reschedule your appointment and to avoid a late cancellation fee.