Acupuncture is generally considered safe when received by a registered experienced Chinese medicine trained acupuncturist.
As there is the insertion of needles into the body there are risks involved, these include pain, bruising, and bleeding locally.
When you seek a registered trained acupuncturist they will have undertaken 400 clinical hours of supervised training in needling practice that can later become thousands of hours of practice when adding on years of experience.
To learn more about the risks of acupuncture take a look here.
Generally, acupuncture is reported by people to be a very comfortable relaxing experience.
If there is discomfort reported during treatments the sensations that are most commonly experienced are
Dull (mild/moderate) aching at the point
Pressure at the point
Numbness at the point
A strange but not unpleasant sensation at the point
These sensations tend to pass in a few minutes after needle insertion.
If any pain occurs during treatment the acupuncturist will respond to your feelings of the pain and mitigate it if there is any displeasure or concern.
The initial session may be little longer than the following sessions due to the initial interviewing process and ranges between 60 to 70 minutes (60 mins for ACC bookings).
Following treatment sessions are 60 minutes. The acupuncture in all sessions will range from between 20 to 50 minutes depending on what you need.
Short 30 minute appointments are available, the booking of these is at the discretion of the acupuncturist of the patients needs.
If it is your first time for acupuncture you will be well looked after to ensure a feeling of safety and comfort duration the time you are in our care. For a more in-depth idea of what a session is like take a look here.
Acupuncture works to regulate the bodies own healthy functional processes. The acupuncture response is interrelated to self-modulating (self-healing) functions which are closely linked to on an individuals overall wellbeing and ability self regulate, this in-turn causes variable response rates and times.
It is often said that conditions that have been present for a long time, will require a longer course of treatment. Research around acupunctures benefits is when a course of treatment is taken, and can be between 6-12 (or more) treatments. This is similar to other manual therapies requiring repetition of treatment to bring about a consistent effect. During the course of treatment your symptoms related to the condition being treated, and other symptoms that reflect the healing potential of the body, will be monitored to assess what benefits may be occurring. Ongoing reflection of the effectiveness of treatment will be drawn from these changes.
Acupuncture is used globally by a vast number of primary care and allopathic practitioners, including medical doctors, physio therapists and chiropractors. It is endorsed my numerous health foundations world wide, all with a strong interest in helping others to improve their health and quality of life.
The evidence acupunctures biological plausibility and its efficacy for some conditions is unclear but ongoing, studies where there is evidence for effect are generally limited to some specific conditions, take a look at our blog for more detail on these.
Initial private consultation and treatment: $120 (60-70 mins as required)
Following private consultation and treatment: $100 (60 mins)
ACC initial treatments: $50 (60 mins)
ACC following treatment: $40 (60 minutes)
Facial rejuvenation/Cosmetic acupuncture treatment: $130 (60-70mins)
(Note: Treatment package of 6 $650)
Payment methods include EFTPOS, cash, and bank transfer when made in advance.
We are currently closed for maternity leave.
Clinic hours are by appointment.
Monday – 10am – 6.30pm
Tuesday 10am – 6.30pm
Wednesday 11am – 6.30pm
Thursday 11an – 6.30pm
Friday 11am – 5pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
We understand that feeling safe to be who you are and have your specific cultural needs met is paramount to your health care experience. We also understand that culture is not just ethnicity but can incorporate a range of personal values, identities and beliefs that define aspects of who you are, and what is important for your health care experience.
These might include other aspects of culture such as age, gender, sexual orientation, disability and religious or spiritual beliefs. We recognise that to feel safe within the health care relationship these values, that you may hold alone or alongside your family/whanau, wider community or culture of origin are respected and responded to sensitively.
We recognise that we may not be informed or educated around every individuals aspects of cultural needs, however we feel that our patients sence of safety, ability to express themselves freely, be heard and responded to with respect to their fundamental and inherent beliefs are important to us.
We invite you to let us know prior to and during treatment of any needs or aspects of your own, or your communities cultural identity, that will make it possible for you to feel safe and get the most out of your acupuncture experience.
If you feel that that we may have missed any of these needs, please do let us know in person, via the feedback form, a phone call or even a text message, as we will appreciate the opportunity to reflect and hear how we can change in order to provide a safe experience as part of our acupuncture practice ongoing.
