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The most common variety of acupuncture

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What Does TCM Acupuncture Involve?

Fine, single use acupuncture needles (0.16-0.25 mm diameter) are used at defined acupuncture points on the body. These points are used to nourish and stimulate the flow of Qi, blood, yin, and yang, thus addressing disharmony and 'dis-ease'. During a treatment, needles will be retained for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Acupuncture is not painful. On occasion, there may be a mild stinging sensation as the needle is inserted, or an unusual 'moving' or 'heavy' sensation. 


This technique is very different to ‘dry needling’ performed by a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath or myotherapist.
Other modalities that may be used with TCM acupuncture include:


  • Electro-Acupuncture A mild electric current may be applied to the needles (electro-acupuncture).
  • Moxibusiton Acu-points and meridians may be warmed by burning moxa above a needle or skin (mugwort).
  • Cupping A vacuum is created inside a glass cup. The cup is placed along a meridian to encourage the flow of qi and blood and to eliminate pathogens and toxins from the body.
  • An Mo Tui Na (Chinese Remedial Massage) Massage may be given as part of an acupuncture treatment. Tui na involves stimulation of meridians and acu-points using unique acu-pressure and massage techniques.
All of our practitioners are trained in TCM Acupuncture.

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  • Home
  • Book an Appointment
  • What is Chinese Medicine?
  • Acupuncture
    • TCM Acupuncture
    • Esoteric Acupuncture
    • Japanese Acupuncture
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • About Us
    • Kylie Freemantle
    • Stephanie Luxton
    • Laura McCulloch
  • Classes
    • Birth Classes
    • Qi Gong Classes
  • Teas & Teapots
  • Contact Us