APPOINTMENTS

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?

Please bring any relevant medical test results and a list of any Western medications, herbs or supplements you are taking, or have recently taken.

If you are coming for fertility issues, please bring dates of recent menstrual cycle and details of any assisted reproductive tests and treatment.

HOW LONG WILL MY APPOINTMENT TAKE?

Your first appointment will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.  It includes a comprehensive consultation about your health history, acupuncture, nutritional and lifestyle guidance, and an herbal formula design.

Subsequent appointments will last around an hour and include a consultation and health check, such as pulse and tongue monitoring and acupuncture.

HOW MANY APPOINTMENTS WILL I NEED?

Everyone is different. The number of treatments required to resolve your health issues or achieve your health goal depends on the nature and severity of the condition, as well as its duration. The general state of your health and lifestyle, and your ability to adapt and change, can also play a part.

Chinese medicine focuses on treating the underlying causes of an illness or condition, so healing can take time.  It’s important to have an appropriate number of treatments to ensure the root cause has been resolved. Symptoms of some recent conditions, such as a cold, may be relieved in a single treatment of acupuncture and herbs. Most chronic conditions need between four and eight weekly sessions. Deep-seated conditions may need weekly treatments over twelve weeks or more to resolve.

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Many patients at our centre continue to have acupuncture and herbal medicine as a preventative and maintenance measure. Visiting our centre every month or so can support your ongoing wellbeing and help you to fully realise your positive endeavours.

WHAT ABOUT FERTILITY APPOINTMENTS?

When it comes to fertility, it is difficult to predict when you may conceive because there are many factors involved. We find it usually takes between three and twelve months.  It is important that you trust us so you can relax and feel confident your body will work at its best naturally and move closer to supporting a healthy pregnancy.

If you are considering assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), such as IVF, we would ideally like to see you for a few months before you receive any such treatment. ART procedures can be demanding and challenging, both physically and emotionally. Our treatments can help nourish, strengthen and prepare your body, mind and spirit

for these procedures.

DO YOU TREAT CHILDREN?

All ages are welcome at our centre. Children and infants respond especially well to the treatments because of their sensitivity. Treatments are tailored to suit your child’s age, size and attention span.

ARE THE TREATMENTS COVERED BY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE?

Most private health funds give rebates for our acupuncture and herbal medicine consultations.  Rebates vary depending on your fund’s coverage, so please check with your health fund. The cost of the herbs is not covered.

WHAT DO I WEAR FOR AN APPOINTMENT?

Please wear comfortable, loose clothing. Avoid tight clothing and jeans.

Generally you do not need to undress unless your clothing is restricting access to a particular part of your body.  Our acupuncturist will use a towel to cover your body and only areas that need to be treated are exposed.