Yes Acupuncture is safe, when performed by a registered & licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner. However, the insertion of sterile acupuncture needles can and may bruise and cause minor bleeding with puncturing of the skin on the body human body which is not uncommon. Finer Point Acupuncture Clinic operates under AHPRA Infection prevention and control guidelines for acupuncture practice and with single-use needles only.

Generally not at all. Most people find acupuncture treatments relaxing and many patients fall asleep during the treatment. I have a lot of needle phobic patients and even they are surprised that most times they don’t feel the needles at all. There is at times a gentle sensations during the treatment like a tingling, numbness, warmth, coolness, dull ache and heaviness which is not uncommon and completely normal. I will try my best to make your experience 100% comfortable & supportive throughout your entire course of your treatment.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothes to your appointment. Bring any reports from imaging, blood tests related to the condition you’re coming in for. 

Acupuncture needles are not like those that you get from blood test or having your flu shot! At Finer Point Acupuncture I utilise a wide variety of Chinese Medicine techniques these include cupping, moxibustion,  tuina (massage), Chinese herbal medicine, Shiatsu and Reiki.

If the thought of using needles scares you or makes you anxious about having a  treatment, just make sure to let me know before I you consultation begins so I can tailor your treatment plan that is suitable and effective for you.

Allow plenty of time before & after your appointment to prevent stress/anxiety of being late, or being late to you next event or meeting when your appointment is finished.

Please keep well hydrated before and after your treatment. Avoid having a huge meal immediately prior to your appointment (2 hours in advance), as well as coming to your appointment on an empty stomach (which may leave you feeling light-headed and fatigued after the treatment) 

Please do not consume alcohol or be intoxicated before your treatment. You will not be treated and charged the full fee of your treatment.

At Finer Point Acupuncture Pty Ltd when you make a booking, this is a time slot saved for you. I understand that sometimes circumstances change, and if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide at least 24 hours notice as this spot could have been taken by another patient in need.

Less than 24 hours notice for a cancelled or rescheduled appointments will incur a cancellation charge of $50, and appointments cancelled within 4 hours or less of your appointment time including missed appointments will incur full payment fee of your appointment. If you need to cancel due to circumstances of extreme nature please contact Finer Point Acupuncture Pty Ltd as soon as possible and your fee is waived.

A No Show Policy

In the event of a ‘no show’ full fee will be charged and all attempts will be made by Finer Point Acupuncture Pty Ltd to make contact with you to make an alternative appointment.