YOUR FIRST VISIT
Experience a personal level of attention
Your Initial Assessment
Wholistic look at your mind, body & life
Your first appointment the practitioner spends 30 minutes to understand you & your life.
We explore your medical history, diagnose by feeling your pulse, viewing your tongue, and palpating points on your body.
Our Treatment Methods
Most people come in for acupuncture and depending on your condition we can complement with other methods
We find many conditions improve faster when also taking herbs
LEAVE WITH A PLAN
Be confident with your next step
After we understand your unique diagnosis, we give you a plan on the number of treatments needed, diet and lifestyle advice.
If necessary, we will prescribe a personalised chinese herbal formula to increase the efficacy of treatment.
Start your journey today with our health practitioners
Take the first step to better health
We take your health seriouslly
Safety
We use TGA approved single use needles and herbal granules tested for purity & heavy metals
High standards of practitioners
All Chinese medicine practitioners are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board and regularly undertake trainings on the latest techniques
Pricing & insurance
Our prices range from $65-$200 and you can claim your private health rebate using our HICAPS machine
Start your journey today with our health practitioners
Take the first step to better health
FAQs
Depending on what treatment you are receiving but generally you should expect to see positive improvements within the first 3 treatments
Yes, all our modalities (Acupuncture and Chiropractor) are covered by private health insurance. Whether you are covered for a particular modality will depend on your private health insurance coverage.
Once your initial consultation has been scheduled we will email you our new patient form. If you are unable to fill in this prior to your appointment there is also the option to fill out the form at our clinic via our iPad or on paper. However please allow extra time to do this
Yes. If you have any results or referral letters please attach them when you fill out your new patient form. Alternatively you can bring them in with you for your first visit.
You will walk out with a clear next step. Our practitioners will outline a treatment plan for you to achieve your health goals.
How to prepare
We recommend you wear loose and comfortable clothing for your acupuncture session. If your practitioner needs to access a point on your leg, for example, it is easier if you have pants that can be loosely rolled up. Comfortable clothing is also easier to relax in during a treatment and when you are relaxed you will receive the full benefits of the acupuncture.
Yes. Make sure you have a little food. We don’t recommend that you come in with an empty stomach.
Yes. Once you book your appointment in, our friendly staff will direct you to fill out the form online.
Getting there
Opening hours
Clinic Address
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am – 7pm
Friday: 9:30am – 2pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Ground Floor, 69 York Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Directions
Getting there
Opening hours
Clinic Address
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am – 7pm
Friday: 9:30am – 2pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Ground Floor, 69 York Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Directions
Yes. We have wheelchair access via our backdoor of the clinic which is accessed via our Yarra Street car park. Call reception to find out more details on how to access
Please allow extra time on your first visit to find the best parking option for you. There is limited free and paid parking available on York Street in front of the clinic. Alternatively there is limited free parking available in the underground carpark at South Melbourne Central on Cecil Street. Please be aware this carpark is a 5-7 minute walk from the clinic.
Simply catch the No 12 Tram and get off at Stop 12 York Street/Clarendon Street. Walk down York St for 2 minutes until you reach our clinic entrance.
Alternatively you can catch No 58 and get off at Stop 117 York Street. Walk up York St for 4 minutes until you reach our clinic entrance