FAQ  

No, you can come in just for a general check up to find out what you can do to improve your overal well-being. Chinese medicine treatments are also good for preventative health care. 

No, your don’t need a referral to visit us. However, it is helpful to bring along any test results and a list of medications if you have them.

Initial consultation may take about 20-30 minutes whereas follow-up consultation takes about 10-20 minutes. Our practitioner will prescribe and perform a treatment(s) best suitable for you after the consultation. Acupuncture treatment takes approximately 30 minutes after the needles get placed, and you can take the time for a rest or sleep!

It is normal to feel a little sensation from the needles, such as tingling, warmth, dull aches or muscle twitches, though a lot of the time there’s not so much feeling that you wouldn’t even notice they’re in.

The body’s response time varies depending on the condition and the individual. In some cases, you may notice immediate improvement after treatment, while in others, it may take several sessions to experience the cumulative effect.

It’s perfectly fine to carry on with your activities after acupuncture sessions. It is not unusual to feel a slight sense of tiredness especially after the initial treatment. This is because acupuncture stimulates the body’s energy, similar to a workout. If you experience this tiredness, we suggest taking it easy and resting. Consider it as having already completed your daily exercise routine!

As acupuncture works cumulatively, it is advised to undergo a course of 5 to 10 regularly scheduled treatments in order to fully benefit from the therapy. However, for acute situations like the common cold or mild joint sprains, it may provide immediate relief with just a couple of sessions. In other cases, additional treatments may be required. The frequency of sessions will vary depending on the severity and nature of the condition, ranging from daily to once a month.

Acupuncture is good for preventative health, you don’t have to have a particular health concern to get it. However, people who have uncontrolled movements, such as acute epilepsy, or in need of emergency medical treatments or surgeries are not suitable to get acupuncture. Children under 16 years old will need to be supervised during the treatment.

Severe reactions are extremetly rare. Occasionally, people may experience temporary feelings of fatigue, light-headedness, headaches or mild body aches. Temparory skin reactions such as bruising, redness or lumps at specific points of needle insertion is also considered normal. However, if you have any concerns, please report to your Chinese Medicine acupuncturist.

Acupuncture is only covered by private insurance. Our practitioners are registered with all the major health funds. You can check with your health funds regarding the amount for rebate as each individual package may vary.

Generally, there should be no adverse reactions when the right herbal formulation and proper dosage are prescribed. However, mild diarrhoea or palpitation may occur after taking certain herbs. If you experience any discomfort, please inform your Chinese Medicine practitioner.

Yes, it is safe to take Chinese herbal medicine when prescribed by a qualified Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Yes, it’s okay when taking them approximately 2 hours apart. Please advise your Chinese Medicine Practitioner on what medications you are on to ensure the most suitable Chinese herbal medicine is prescribed. It is not recommended to stop taking Western medicine until there is an improvement in your treated conditions, it is best to consult with your specialists regarding any changes to your prescriptions.