FAQs

Acupuncture is a system of medicine developed in China that has a different history and approach to Western medicine. Rather than treating disease, a Chinese medicine practitioner treats patterns of disharmony (or symptom clusters) in a patient. 

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into the skin on specific points on the body. It is considered a method of balancing the flow of energy, also known as Qi, along the pathways known as meridians. In other words, it is a way of stimulating the body’s own regulatory mechanisms in order to encourage healing.

Everyone is different, and the more chronic your condition, the longer it will take to rebalance your body and allow it to heal. 

Generally though, you should start to see improvement within 1-2 treatments.  Within 4-6 weekly treatments, you should see steady improvement in your health.

During every treatment Samantha will review your progress with you and carefully monitor your treatment to ensure that it matches your needs.

Chinese medicine is generally considered to be safe but occasionally (as with all health treatments) it may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases.

As both a registered acupuncturist in Australia and a member of AHPRA and ATMS, Samantha observes a strict code of safe practice which governs the standard of care and level of conduct.

Samantha has completed lengthy and comprehensive training in Chinese and Western medicine and continues her professional development with seminars and study groups, see more info about Samantha.

Yes.  All needles are sterile, high quality, single-use disposable needles. They are much thinner than the needles used for injections and they are also solid with a tapered tip resulting in a smoother, more gentle insertion.

Please wear loose fitting clothing so you can easily roll up your sleeves and the legs of your pants.

If you need to remove more clothing, don't worry, we have towels to cover you and maintain your modesty.

People often feel a tingling sensation or a dull ache around the needle and this is an indication that it is working as it should. 

Acupuncture should not be a painful or unpleasant experience. Many people feel relaxed during treatment, some even fall asleep!

No. Come along if you feel acupuncture could help you.

No. You should never come off medications unless under strict supervision from your doctor. 

Acupuncture can work in conjunction with Western medicine.

Yes. Many major healthcare funds will cover your acupuncture treatment with Samantha. Bring your healthcare card with you to claim through our Eftpos & Hicaps machine.

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