A considered approach to restoring balance and wellbeing.
Acupuncture is a traditional form of healthcare that takes an individual approach to supporting the body and overall wellbeing. At Glow Health Co, every treatment begins with understanding you — your health, your concerns and your goals — to create care that is thoughtful, personalised and designed around your individual needs.
ACUPUNCTURE AT GLOW
Acupuncture has been practised for thousands of years and today is used by people seeking support for a wide range of health and wellbeing concerns.
Treatment involves the careful insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. The selection of these points is tailored to the individual, based on your presentation, health history and treatment goals.
At Glow Health Co, we take the time to understand the bigger picture rather than focusing solely on one symptom or area of concern.
Your treatment is individualised to you, with a calm and considered approach designed to support your health and wellbeing.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture involves stimulating specific points on the body using very fine needles.
From a modern physiological perspective, acupuncture may influence the nervous system and local tissues, while traditional acupuncture considers patterns within the body and how they relate to a person’s overall health and wellbeing.
Your practitioner will select acupuncture points according to your individual presentation and explain the approach recommended for you.
Depending on your needs, acupuncture may be used with the aim of supporting:
Pain management
Muscular relaxation and movement
Stress and relaxation
Recovery and general wellbeing
Sleep and overall wellness
Individual health concerns
Every person responds differently, and your treatment plan will be tailored according to your needs and response to care.
Common reasons people visit us.
People seek acupuncture for many different reasons — sometimes for a specific concern and sometimes as part of a broader approach to their health and wellbeing.
Common reasons people may consider acupuncture include:
Neck and back pain
Headaches and migraines
Muscular tension and discomfort
Joint and musculoskeletal concerns
Sports and activity-related recovery
Stress and tension
Sleep concerns
General health and wellbeing
Following your consultation, your practitioner will discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate for your individual presentation.
What does acupuncture feel like?
It’s completely understandable to wonder what acupuncture feels like, particularly if you’ve never experienced it before.
Acupuncture needles are extremely fine and very different from the needles commonly used for injections or blood tests.
People experience acupuncture differently. You may feel very little as a needle is inserted, while at some points you may notice a brief sensation such as tingling, heaviness, warmth or a dull ache.
Once the needles are in place, many people find the treatment experience calm and relaxing.
Your comfort is always important. Your practitioner will explain what to expect before beginning and encourage you to communicate how you’re feeling throughout your appointment.
Our approach to treatment.
There is no one-size-fits-all acupuncture treatment.
Your practitioner will consider your health history, current concerns and individual goals before developing an approach tailored specifically to you.
Depending on your presentation, your care may incorporate:
Traditional acupuncture
Individualised acupuncture point selection
Techniques aimed at musculoskeletal concerns
Treatment focused on relaxation and general wellbeing
Lifestyle and self-care recommendations
The number and frequency of treatments will vary depending on why you are seeking care, how long the concern has been present and how you respond to treatment.
Your care will be reviewed and adapted as you progress.
More Than a Standalone Treatment.
Acupuncture can be accessed as a standalone service at Glow Health Co — you do not need to be receiving chiropractic or other care within the clinic to book an appointment.
Where appropriate, acupuncture may also complement other services as part of a broader approach to your health and recovery, including:
Chiropractic care
Sports chiropractic
Remedial massage
Low-Level Laser Therapy
Rehabilitation and movement programs
Having a range of services available within the clinic allows care to be considered from different perspectives while remaining tailored to your individual needs and goals.
What to Expect
Your first appointment begins with a conversation.
Your practitioner will take the time to discuss your health history, current concerns, lifestyle and what you hope to achieve from treatment.
This information helps guide your individual treatment approach and the selection of appropriate acupuncture points.
Once you’re comfortable, fine, sterile, single-use needles are gently inserted into selected points and are typically left in place for a period of time while you rest.
Your practitioner will explain each stage of the treatment and answer any questions you may have along the way.
As your care progresses, your response will be reviewed and your treatment adapted according to your individual needs.
Making Space for Your Wellbeing
In busy lives, taking the time to care for yourself can easily fall to the bottom of the list.
Whether you’re seeking support for a particular concern or looking to take a more considered approach to your overall wellbeing, acupuncture offers care centred around you as an individual.
At Glow Health Co, we create a calm, welcoming space where you can feel heard, supported and confident in your care.
Individualised care. Thoughtful treatment. Time for you.