Dermatology
explore the underlying symptoms
unmask the symptoms
Itching • Breakouts • Redness
How does acupuncture help skin conditions?

Exploring support for skin sensitivity
May help in regulating internal imbalances, potentially reducing sensitivity to triggers and flare-ups.

Considering alternatives to medication
When medications are not providing relief anymore, Chinese Medicine helps by targeting the root cause

Addressing emotional triggers
May assist in calming the nervous system, potentially relieving stress and reducing emotionally-induced flare-ups.

Exploring support for skin sensitivity
May help in regulating internal imbalances, potentially reducing sensitivity to triggers and flare-ups.

Considering alternatives to medication
When medications aren’t providing the relief you’re seeking, Chinese Medicine aims to address the root cause.

Addressing emotional triggers
May assist in calming the nervous system, potentially relieving stress and reducing emotionally-induced flare-ups.

Enjoy confidence that comes with healthy skin
We partner with you and your other practitioners to get you to your goals faster

Enjoy confidence that comes with healthy skin
We collaborate with you and your other healthcare providers to work towards achieving your health goals
Enjoy confidence that comes with healthy skin
We collaborate with you and your other healthcare providers to work towards achieving your health goals


Enjoy confidence that comes with healthy skin
We partner with you and your other practitioners to get you to your goals faster
Acupuncture may help many skin conditions
Explore more of the conditions we treat
The main characteristics of psoriasis is excessive growth of skin cells that forms a plaque or is scaly.
It is a systemic condition that is easy to relapse and has a serious impact on the individual.
Contributing factors include, bacteria, trauma, environment, stress and genetics.
Western Medicine treatments involve drugs that can be toxic with side effects and are not recommended for long term use.
Chinese Medicine assists by:
- Inhibiting inflammatory processes
- Reducing proliferation of excess skin cells
- Regulating the immune response
“Lower relapse rates at follow-up were demonstrated”
- Complementary Medicine Research Journal
1. Meng, S., Lin, Z., Wang, Y., Wang, Z., Li, P. and Zheng, Y., 2018. Psoriasis therapy by Chinese medicine and modern agents. Chinese Medicine, 13(1).
2. Xie, Z., Zhou, Y., Deng, S., Ding, W., Duan, X. and Yang, L., 2019. Effectiveness comparisons of acupuncture for psoriasis. Medicine, 98(17), p.e15356.
3. Coyle, M., Deng, J., Zhang, A., Yu, J., Guo, X., Xue, C. and Lu, C., 2015. Acupuncture Therapies for Psoriasis Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Complementary Medicine Research, 22(2), pp.102-109.
Hives also known as chronic urticaria is characterised by severe itching and wheals.
An episode can come and go and for most people they remain only an acute episode.
But for those who consistently break out in hives for a long period of time, it requires additional therapy.
Chinese Medicine assists by:
- Managing inflammatory response
- Regulating the immune system
- Reducing flare up intensity and frequency
“The participants with Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment have longer and better control of urticaria even though Chinese Herbal Medicine was discontinued for 28 days”
- Frontiers in Pharmacology
1. Jiao, R., Yang, Z., Wang, Y., Zhou, J., Zeng, Y., & Liu, Z. (2019). The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for patients with atopic eczema: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupuncture In Medicine, 38(1), 3-14.
2. Yao, Q., Li, S., Liu, X., Qin, Z., & Liu, Z. (2016). The Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture for Patients with Chronic Urticaria: A Systematic Review. Biomed Research International, 2016, 1-7
3. Yang, S., Lin, Y., Lin, J., Chen, H., Hu, S., Yang, Y., Yang, Y., Yang, Y. and Fang, Y., 2018. The Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed Combination of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Chronic Urticaria: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 9.
Acne can affect anyone at different stages of their lives from adolescence. It can become problematic when acne persists for many years.
There are many contributing factors to acne such as hormonal imbalance, food, alcohol, digestive issues and stress.
Chinese Medicine is able to identify the internal dysfunctions that lead to the manifestation of acne.
Chinese Medicine assists by:
- Reducing acne inflammation
- Reducing excessive secretions of sebum
- Improving circulation so damaged tissue can be repaired
“Acupuncture can directly destroy sebaceous gland cells, reduce excessive secretion of sebum, and change the living environment of microorganisms”
- Medicine (Baltimore) Journal
1. Mansu, S., Liang, H., Parker, S., Coyle, M., Wang, K., & Zhang, A. et al. (2018). Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary And Alternative Medicine, 2018, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4806734
2. Kou, L., Yu, N., Ren, J., Yang, B. and Tao, Y., 2020. Observation for clinical effect of acupuncture combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Medicine, 99(18), p.e19764.


We go deeper than the skin
Targets underlying imbalances to treat the cause of the manifesting skin symptoms
Your first visit is a 60 minute initial consultation, acupuncture teatment, & personalised herbal formula.

We go deeper than the skin
Seeks to address potential imbalances that may be contributing to your skin symptom
Your first visit is a 60 minute initial consultation, acupuncture teatment, & personalised herbal formula.

We go deeper than the skin
Seeks to address potential imbalances that may be contributing to your skin symptom
Your first visit is a 60 minute initial consultation, acupuncture teatment, & personalised herbal formula.

We go deeper than the skin
Targets underlying imbalances to treat the cause of the manifesting skin symptoms
Your first visit is a 60 minute initial consultation, acupuncture teatment, & personalised herbal formula.
Our Team
We are a passionate team of licensed Acupuncturists, Herbalists & Chiropractors
We also run SustainHealth Academy, which brings in top minds in Chinese medicine from around the world to Australia to teach