​Acupuncture Clinic

Is pain or anxiety holding you back from living the life you want? Are you looking for complementary therapy to support conventional medical treatment for injury or chronic conditions? If you prefer a traditional approach to your health, acupuncture could be the solution. In addition to this centre's GP services, Ashford Avenue Family Practice offers the services of James Sunwoo, a qualified acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Acupuncture is a traditional, alternative medicine therapy that may help you:

• Gain relief from pain without taking medication
• Manage chronic conditions including sciatica, sinusitis, arthritis, and insomnia
• Control acute headaches and migraines
• Manage stress and anxiety with natural therapies

​Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of traditional Chinese medicine, with a history dating back over 2500 years. Based on the theory of energetic pathways through the body, the therapy stimulates key acupuncture points on the body to aid in healing, ease pain, and promote overall wellness. Many people find acupuncture to be an effective traditional treatment to relieve muscular and skeletal pain, both chronic and acute, as well as an aid to managing stress and anxiety levels.

Support Your Body’s Recovery
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Accidents happen to everyone now and again. Common injuries such as sprains, muscle strain, tennis elbow and other sporting injuries can mean a long and costly recovery period, something nobody wants to suffer through. Even after treatment or surgery, lingering pain and stiffness can have a lasting impact.
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If you’re recovering from a recent injury – or experiencing ongoing difficulty with an older injury –acupuncture can help relieve your pain and get you back on top of your game.

Get Your Stress Under Control
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In the modern world, we all feel the effects of stress now and again. Stress and anxiety are normal, but when they get out of control the impact on your life can be severe, from unstable moods and poor health to headaches, depression and insomnia. Unfortunately, people often feel like there is no way to treat stress without making major lifestyle changes – something most of us can’t afford.
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However, you don’t have to be trapped by your anxiety. Acupuncture can be a highly effective treatment to relieve tension and boost energy levels, helping you control your anxiety and live your life, your way. Make an appointment now to experience the difference acupuncture can make to living a healthier, less stressful life.

A Drug-Free Alternative
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Do you worry about taking medications over a prolonged period? Most of us don’t like exposing our bodies to drug treatments for any longer than is necessary. Because the treatment is based on physical therapy, not pharmaceuticals, pain relief acupuncture can provide a drug-free alternative to extended courses of pain relievers. If you need help with pain management, but hate the idea of being on long-term medication, acupuncture offers an ideal natural solution.

Personal, Affordable, Convenient
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Acupuncture is  affordable, with concession rates available for eligible patients. Health fund rebates are available from many major providers, and our HealthPoint facility enables you to claim on-the-spot rebates from participating health funds, making it easier to afford the relief you need.
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James Sunwoo operates at Ashford Avenue Family Practice on Saturday mornings. To make an appointment please ring 02 9774 3388.