What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the traditional Chinese art of healing, which has been successfully practised for over 2,000 years.

Today, acupuncture is used as a holistic, evidence-based practice for many health conditions and diseases, treating the root cause rather than just the symptoms. It is a natural and holistic approach, which focuses on prevention and ongoing management of illnesses.

How does acupuncture work?

Traditional acupuncture is based on theories to aim to normalise the flow of energy (qi) and blood throughout the body to stop any unwanted blockages along the body's pathways (meridians). These blockages usually manifest as potential symptoms or conditions (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30335320/).

Our highly qualified acupuncturists will assess you individually and use traditional forms of treatment techniques (including needling, moxibustion, cupping therapy and herbal prescription) tailored to your condition, to help re-establish the natural flow of balance to your body.  

Our particular areas of interest

At Prospect Physiotherapy and Health Plus Clinic, our acupuncturists have special interests in

• Any musculoskeletal disorders and sporting injuries.

• Chronic pain and management

• Pain relief for Arthritis and management

• Migraines.

• Insomnia.

• Stress.

• Depression and mood disorders.

• Digestive issues, such as bloating, reflux, pain and bowel disturbances.

• Respiratory conditions, such as bronchitis and sinusitis.

• Skin conditions, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

• Our acupuncturists particularly love to assist with and have extensive experience with gynaecological and obstetric conditions, such as fertility, menopause and hot flushes, period pains and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

If you’re suffering a specific condition and wondering whether acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help, please don't hesitate to contact us for clarification. 

Our acupuncturists are dual therapists!

At Prospect Physiotherapy and Health Plus Clinic, our acupuncturists have blended their wealth of knowledge and experience of Western and Eastern medicine. Dr Karen Chan (Acu) is a dual acupuncturist and physiotherapist (only one of very few in the state of SA), and Dr Voula Tep (Acu) is a dual acupuncturist and remedial massage therapist.

You therefore gain the advantage of both Western and Eastern knowledge and approaches to your health.

Our acupuncturists are also fully registered with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) and recognised members of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).