Our Adelaide acupuncturists are dual therapists!

 

Acupuncture at our Prospect clinic is performed by our acupuncturists, who 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, skills 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).

 

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.  

 
 

What’s the difference between Dry needling and Acupuncture?

There’s actually big differences and are definitely not the same. Have a read of our Acupuncturist Dr Karen Chan’s blog on this topic here.

 

Our particular areas of interest

  • Acupuncturist Dr Karen Chan particularly loves to assist with and has extensive experience with gynaecological and obstetric conditions, such as fertility (male and female), IVF support menopause and hot flushes, period pains, period regulation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

  • Acupuncturist Dr Voula Tep particularly loves to assist with all musculoskeletal and sporting conditions


    Aside from the above conditions, we also see at the clinic:

  • 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

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. 

 

Ready to book an acupuncture session?

Start your journey toward recovery with the help of this millenary knowledge.

OUR TREATMENT OFFERS 

Initial (fertility) assessment/ treatment (60-80mins) $130

Initial (other) assessment/ treatment (50-60 mins) $110

Subsequent treatment (30-45 mins) $88

(concessions may apply; if its been over 6months since an initial appointment or a new problem, an initial assessment may be required to have the appropriate time needed to consult)