Is Acupuncture Cost-Effective? What the Research Tells Us When people consider acupuncture, a common and very reasonable question is: Is it worth the cost? Beyond whether acupuncture works, researchers are increasingly asking whether it is cost-effective—that is, whether it provides good value for money compared to, or alongside, conventional medical care. Large-scale reviews such as […]

Whats the difference between Acupuncture and dry needling? Acupuncture and dry needling are two distinct therapeutic techniques. In this blog post, I'll explain the differences according to Australian practice, current at the time of writing it. The main similarity is that they both involve the insertion of thin needles into the body for therapeutic purposes. […]

Can Acupuncture help a Hangover A hangover is a common consequence of overindulging in alcohol. Symptoms can last anywhere from a few hours to up to 24 hours, depending on the severity of the hangover and the individual’s health. While the symptoms are unpleasant, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers effective treatments, such as acupuncture, to […]

Moxibustion, often referred to simply as moxa, is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) near or on the skin to stimulate acupuncture points and improve the flow of Qi (life energy) in the body. It has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments, including pain, […]

Teeth Grinding, Sleep & Your Nervous System Why am I tired even after a full night in bed? Do you wake up feeling exhausted… even though you were in bed for 7–8 hours? Sleep isn’t just about how long you’re in bed. It’s about how relaxed your nervous system is while you’re asleep. If your […]

By Katika Funnell, Registered Acupuncturist Can Kids have acupuncture? How do you give children acupuncture? It may boggle the mind of a parent how to keep their child still for a treatment of acupuncture or reasons why their child might need Acupuncture. Here we discuss what's involved, answer your questions and explain the benefits of […]