Questions, answered

For most people, no. The needles are hair-fine and inserted gently, especially in the Japanese style we practise. You might feel a tiny tap or a dull warmth, but sharp pain isn't normal. If anything's uncomfortable, tell us and we adjust straight away.

Yes, we're set up with HICAPS, so if your fund covers acupuncture you can claim your rebate on the spot and only pay the gap. Just bring your health-fund card.

Absolutely, and you wouldn't be our first. Let us know when you book or arrive. We start slow, use very few needles, explain each step, and go at your pace.

First appointment is $170 (90 minutes, including consult). Standard return visits are $120 (60 minutes). An extended return is $170 (90 minutes).

First Floor, 1/17 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, upstairs inside the Maverick Hair & Art space. Open Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 6pm, Friday 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 1pm, by appointment.

For most people, barely or not at all. Our Japanese-style needles are ultra-fine and shallowly placed. You might feel a tiny tap or faint warmth, sharp pain isn't normal, and we adjust straight away if anything's uncomfortable.

It depends on what's going on. Some concerns ease in a visit or two; longer-standing ones settle with a short series. We'll give you an honest sense at your first appointment.

Yes, we have HICAPS on-site, so if your private health fund covers acupuncture you can claim your rebate on the spot and only pay the gap. Bring your fund card.

The marks themselves don't really hurt, they're tender at most, like after a good massage, and fade within a few days to a week.

Muscle tension and tightness, restricted movement, sluggish circulation, and general stagnation. It pairs beautifully with acupuncture.

Usually a few days up to about a week, depending on how much stagnation was there to begin with.

Mugwort (Artemisia), a herb used in Chinese medicine for centuries. We burn it gently near the skin to warm points and channels.

Yes, performed by trained practitioners it's very safe. We control the heat carefully and never let it touch the skin uncomfortably.

It's traditionally used to warm and move Qi, supporting circulation, digestion, and that deep-cold, depleted feeling.

Depending on the formula, as granules, tablets or raw herbs to prepare. We'll walk you through exactly how and when.

Always tell us what you're taking. We prescribe carefully and will flag anything to discuss with your GP.

Not necessarily, herbs are one option we may suggest when they'll genuinely help. Acupuncture stands on its own too.

It overlaps but has its own approach, it's body-aware and follows your experience in the moment rather than only talking things through.

Not at all. It's one part of what we offer; many clients come purely for acupuncture and natural medicine.

Yes, the awareness it brings sits naturally alongside the relaxation of an acupuncture session.