About acupuncture

How acupuncture works

The pathways with which Chinese Medicine views the body work much like roads through a city. The roads are our communication network, delivering food, oxygen, and messages to all parts of the body. When the roads are clear, you get free movement and can reach your destination with ease. When there are traffic jams or accidents it causes blockages. The flow of traffic slows and stuff doesn’t get where it’s needed. In our body these blockages are often felt as pain. Once the blockage is removed the traffic can flow again, allowing the body to deliver nutrition, remove any waste products, and heal itself naturally.

Acupuncture works by placing ultra-fine needles at specific areas to ‘free up’ these blockages and therefore stimulating your body’s natural healing response.

Bring balance and harmony to your body the natural way by tapping into this trusted treatment method.

Classical Chinese Acupuncture (Stems & Branches)

Classical Chinese Acupuncture draws heavily from the classical literature of Chinese Medicine, in particular the period from around 200 BCE to 200 AD. Stems and Branches theory (Wū Yùn Lìu Qì) incorporates into your diagnosis and treatment an appreciation of the cycles of life observed and recorded by Chinese Medicine practitioners over the last few thousands of years.

Just as who we are today is shaped by all of our experiences through life, the moment of our birth is a key experience that forms part of our energetic blueprint. This blueprint provides insights into our constitutional strengths and weaknesses, allowing a deeper understanding of an individual’s personal makeup and can be used to guide where to direct treatment for the most effective results. The BaZi chart, or Four Pillars, is one of the tools used to visualise this blueprint.

Five Element Acupuncture

Rooted in Chinese philosophy, Five Element Acupuncture (sometimes called Five Phase Acupuncture) involves the movement of energy as observed in nature and how it is reflected within the microcosm of our own body. Five Element theory provides a powerful tool for understanding and balancing these energies within our body using acupuncture, lifestyle adjustments, and diet.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM as it’s often known, is practiced widely in China and across the world with great success. TCM is a more modern version of acupuncture and was designed to find a harmonious integration between the Chinese Medical tradition and Western Medicine.