Acupuncture

ACUPUNCTURE

Both traditional and laser acupuncture is available at SIA Medical Centre. Acupuncture is useful in the treatment of many conditions as headaches, Osteoarthritis, rhematoid Arthritis, muscularskeletal complaints, sporting injuries, depression, anxiety, menopausal complaints, painful periods, allergy and smoking cessation.

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture is a form of therapy that utilizes the Ancient Chinese concept of qi or energy flow.  The body is served by a number of energy pathways or meridians, which have specific points along them.  These can be manipulated to balance the flow of energy through the body.  Using special fine acupuncture needles or a low powered laser beam we can stimulate these acupuncture points where they will affect the area to be treated

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?

Although nobody knows the precise mechanism of how acupuncture works, we do know, through research, that acupuncture works by manipulating pain pathways to rewire the traffic flow through them.  It achieves this through stimulation of different nerves through the points.  Acupuncture increases endorphins or happy hormones, which have been measured in the blood.  It also works on reducing the sympathetic or “fright/flight” part of the nervous system and promoting the relaxing and nurturing part.

HOW CAN I HAVE ACUPUNCTURE?

At SIA Medical Centre, we currently have two doctors practising acupuncture.  Both Dr Martin Sia and Dr Arete Kouteris have completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Acupuncture.  They are proficient in the use of both needle and laser acupuncture.  Acupuncture usually consists of 10 weekly sessions and ongoing maintenance therapy, which can occur fortnightly or monthly.

The cost of Acupuncture is $50.00 per session and a rebate of $31.45 can be claimed from Medicare.

AM I SUITABLE FOR ACUPUNCTURE?

Many condition including back and neck pain and all musculoskeletal conditions, headaches and menopause symptoms can be treated with acupuncture.  It is usually best to make an appointment for an assessment first and them start acupuncture therapy.