How can I help you today?

At our clinic in Brookvale, you’ll find a peaceful and calm environment where you can feel at home and talk openly.

I listen and ask questions to identify the real issues. The answers you provide allow me to create a plan back to good health using Acupuncture, Cupping and Chinese Herbal Medicine specifically designed for your needs. 

Come and talk to me today at my Acupuncture and TCM Clinic on the Northern Beaches. Discover a true quality of life.

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Natural Solutions for Your Health.

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Acupuncture

People often ask

“How does Acupuncture work?” &

“What do the needles do?”.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile, single-use needles on specific points on the body. It is drug-free and Acupuncture can help with pain relief and management, stress and chronic pain related to depression.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbs are an integral part of Chinese medicine practice, which may help patients manage a range of symptoms including pain, stress and fatigue, which can be caused by a number of different health conditions.

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Cosmetic Acupuncture

Does Cosmetic Acupuncture work?

There is no claim that Cosmetic Acupuncture can reverse ageing, make you look half your age or achieve the same thing as Botox injections. It helps circulation and reduces tension in the face, naturally. So it may support better complexion and a healthy appearance.

Meet Katika.

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Katika Funnell

Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist

Our experienced and degree-qualified Acupuncturist will help you get closer to feeling better, right here on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Starting her practice in 2003 at the age of 22, Katika is passionate about Chinese Medicine and is excited by its potential to help people recover, faster...

Our Clinic Locations.

Brookvale

Shop 2, 13 Dale St, Brookvale

NSW 2100, Australia

(Inside The Lotus Centre)

Warriewood

Suite 46/90 Mona Vale Rd, Warriewood

NSW 2102, Australia

(Inside NB Integrative Practitioners)

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