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Are you looking for an alternative to cosmetic surgery? Do you want to minimize the appearance of wrinkles? But don’t want botox or acid peels? Cosmetic Acupuncture (Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture) may be the answer you’re looking for. It can turn back time and take years off your appearance; not only is it safe, but your constitution is also re-established, which benefits overall health and vitality, and of course, yields that healthy glow we all want.

What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?

To many people’s surprise, Chinese Medicine can provide a safe, effective, natural and relatively painless solution to reducing the signs of aging. Cosmetic Acupuncture, also known as Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, is a non-surgical method for those who not only want to maintain beauty, radiance, and vitality in the face, but also improve their overall health and well being.

Acupuncture works by addressing the whole body and your individual reasons for showing the signs of aging, and in the process, Cosmetic acupuncture reinvigorates your circulation giving you that natural glow, evens out skin tone and discolorations, diminishes fine lines, balances out oily vs. dry areas, tightens puffy skin to yield a supple natural look, and most importantly treats you as a whole. Thus, you are treated for your core constitution (internally), which supports your overall health and beauty, and provides a natural anti-aging solution.

How Does Cosmetic Acupuncture Work?

It is said in Chinese Medicine that “anything in the interior will be reflected on the exterior” and, indeed, the skin reflects and reacts to your entire being—physical, emotional and spiritual. Furthermore, as we mature and experience the stresses of our daily lives, the blood, qi, and fluid circulation of the skin and underlying facial muscles slowly begin to decrease, resulting in a loss of support, elasticity, nourishment and moisture. Thus, Cosmetic Acupuncture is performed by precisely inserting hair-fine, sterile, disposable acupuncture needles into areas of the face and body to stimulate blood flow and collagen production to the face, while balancing the whole body. The overall result transforms your skin, yielding a smoother, more radiant appearance, while gently revealing its natural beauty.

Benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture include:

• Increases circulation of blood and lymph to the face
• Moisturises the skin from inside
• Helps eliminate fine lines and soften deeper wrinkle
• Improves sagging skin and jowl
• Brightens the eyes and helps lift drooping eyelids.
• Reduces puffiness by boosting metabolism
• Improves muscle tone, elasticity and dermal contraction
• Increases collagen production and dispersal throughout the face, and tighten pores
• Improves facial colour and complexion, leaving glowing and radiant skin
• Reduces stress and aging that is evident on the face
• Relaxes facial tension that can cause frown lines, smile lines, and forehead wrinkles
• Improves hormonal balance to reduce acne
• Whole body revitalization

Can Anyone Get Cosmetic Acupuncture?

Generally speaking, most people can receive cosmetic acupuncture treatment. Pregnant women, women wishing to conceive or people experiencing severe headaches, migraines or dizziness are advised to consult the practitioner before beginning treatment.

Cosmetic Acupuncture Program

Each Cosmetic Acupuncture Program is tailored exactly to your needs and presenting concerns, so no two programs are the same. but typically our program will include Facial Acupuncture, Acupuncture points on the body to balance overall health (hormones, energy, anxiety etc), and our unique Rejuvenating Facial Massage to lift your face muscles & release tension. Ear Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine may involve if needed.

During your first consultation, our practitioner will discuss your concerns about your face and skin. Your overall health is also assessed through questions and pulse and tongue diagnosis to find any internal health imbalances so we can treat any disharmony or general health concerns that may be contributing to the health of your facial skin and appearance.

The average treatment course includes a total of 10 consecutive sessions, once a week. Maintenance sessions are recommended every 4 to 8 weeks. By keeping this up, the results can last for years. Treatments usually take 60-75 minutes. The initial consultation and treatment may take up to 90 minutes.

Directly following your first cosmetic acupuncture treatment, our practitioner will recommend a treatment plan that will help you reach your skincare goals. Owing to each person’s uniqueness, results vary from person to person. While some people may notice positive changes in 1-2 treatments, some may not until the 4th or 5th treatment. (Please note: the effects of smoking and sun damage may be difficult to reverse.) Only getting 1-2 treatments may not be enough to begin the natural reversal of the signs of aging from the myriad of stresses we throw at our face day in and day out.

Fee Schedule

Initial Consultation and Treatment (Acupuncture Only) ————– $145

Standard Consultation and Treatment (Acupuncture Only) ——— $120

Rejuvenation Hot Stone Facial 60mins ——————————————- $125

Discover more about employing the benefits of cosmetic acupuncture in Perth by contacting our team today. Our clinic’s range of services and treatment options can help you firm, lift and brighten your skin and help transform your skin to its most revitalised and youthful form. Make an appointment by calling (08) 6150 8156 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements and arrange a consultation.

Are you struggling to fall pregnant? Try Our Fertility Support Program for a gentle way to help prepare and nourish your body for pregnancy. We aim to provide a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for you to discuss your issues and help to find a suitable solution.

At Acurepoint Health Clinic, we offer Infertility Treatment and IVF Support Treatment which have been designed to address the needs of couples facing the challenges of modern life while trying to maximise health and fertility.

Infertility Treatment

If you tried over 1 year but still fail to fall pregnant, we suggest you to try acupuncture treatment. Our Infertility Treatment helps to improve the fertility of both partners by addressing any underlying imbalances in the body that may be affecting their health and ability to conceive.

In Females

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can:

• Regulate the hormones in the body (e.g. FSH, LH, Oestrogen and Progesterone)
• Improve the health of the ovaries, eggs and the uterus
• Regulate ovulation
• Increase the receptivity and thickness of the endometrial lining
• Enhance the quality and quantity of fertile mucus
• Reduce sperm antibodies and hostile mucus
• Address underlying blockages to fertility such as endometriosis, poly-cystic ovaries, fibroids
• Help with emotions such as stress and anxiety
• Support a sustained pregnancy

In Males

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can:

• Improve sperm morphology and motility
• Increase sperm count
• Increase overall energy levels
• Enhance libido
• Calm anxiety and stress
• Improve general health

Infertility Treatment Program

It is best that both you and your partner attend the first consultation. Traditional Chinese Medicine theory is a holistic medicine approach. Our practitioner will check your body by Chinese Traditional diagnosis methods (including tongue and pulse diagnosis, signs and symptoms) to find out the imbalances in the body and then discuss the specific concerns with you to determine the most effective strategy to improve your chance of success.

Because of the complex nature of infertility, multiple treatments are needed to ensure optimal success. Infertility treatments vary from person to person, but are usually scheduled for at least 12 weeks (three consecutive cycles).

Efficacy can usually be seen within one to three courses. It is advised for those undergoing treatment to have patience and to understand that it takes time to get the body back into balance.

IVF Support Treatment

According to modern scientific research, a large number of couples will suffer from the certain level of infertility, especially in the western world. In Australia, the results of the 2006 National Fertility Survey demonstrated that, across all age groups, nearly 16.6 % couples fail to fall pregnant after a year of trying.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is one of the common ways for infertility treatment. The technique of IVF is mature, however, the success rate for fertility still varies. Women have a 1 in 4 chance of falling pregnant if they use In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) alone. Numerous large-scale randomized controlled trials (Paulus WE, et al. Fertil Steril. 2002; Manheimer E, et al. BMJ. 2008.) prove that acupuncture is a generally safe and effective way to increase the success rate of IVF up to 65%. The acupuncture intervention in every stage of IVF demonstrates significant beneficial effects on increasing the success rate.

IVF Support Treatment Program

1. Pregnancy Planning: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine prior to starting your IVF cycle can help establish your regular period cycle, assist with ovulation, improve egg quality and improve men’s semen quality and quantity. We recommend that 1-2 treatments per week for 4-6 weeks prior to IVF as this can facilitate the next stage of IVF.
2. During the Ovarian Stimulation Phase: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help stimulate the ovaries to respond better to the injectable medications by producing more follicles and mature eggs. It can also increase blood supply to uterus and thus thicken the uterine lining to prepare for the transfer of embryos and reduce the side-effects of the medications. We recommend 2 treatments per week during this phase.
3. After Egg Collection: We suggest you continue to do acupuncture treatment after egg collection as it is an effective way to draw the blood to uterus and create a harmonious environment for the arrival of embryo. Also, it can help reduce any local tissue trauma and bleeding. We recommend 1 treatment just after egg collection or within the following couple of days.
4. On the Day of Embryo Transfer: Some researchers have shown that having one session of acupuncture before embryo transfer and one after embryo transfer (including frozen embryo transfer) can increase pregnancy rates. We recommend 1 treatment before and 1 treatment after embryo transfers within 24 hours.
5. After Embryo Transfer: After embryo transfer, you need to wait for two weeks until it is time for the pregnancy test. Acupuncture can support the implantation process, keep your mind calm and reduce your stress during this waiting period. We recommend 3-4 treatments between the time of embryo transfer and the pregnancy test.
6. Get Pregnant: If you have positive result in the pregnancy test, CONGRATULATIONS! We strongly recommend you to continue acupuncture treatment once a week throughout your first trimester for maintenance and monitoring.

Fee Schedule

Initial Consultation and Treatment ————————————- $145

Standard Consultation and Treatment ——————————- $120

Embryo Transfer Acupuncture (2 Session) ————————– $200

If you have tried to give up smoking, you are aware of nicotine’s addictive power. Nicotine cravings can make it extremely difficult to quit smoking; however, acupuncture has turned a growing number of cigarette smokers into permanent ex-smokers and is a great resource to help you succeed.

How Acupuncture Works To Stop Smoking

Every time you smoke, beta-endorphins are released. Beta-endorphins are the natural hormones that make you feel good. When you stop smoking, your body continues to want the extra endorphin release, which is why you crave a cigarette during withdrawal.

Acupuncture for smoking targets specific endorphin-releasing points that help you combat tobacco cravings. Hence, it helps create a sensation which mimics your body’s response to nicotine, creating a generally sedative effect on your nervous system. Moreover, acupuncture for smoking reduces side effects of nicotine withdrawals like jitters, irritability, depression and restlessness. It also aids in relaxation and detoxification.

Auricular acupuncture (Ear Acupuncture)

In addition to acupuncture points on the body, points on the ear are stimulated by acupuncture to help stop smoking. To receive continual stimulation to the stop smoking acupuncture points, ear tacks (very small needles with an adhesive tape) can be used. They can be left in the ear points for generally 3~4 days, up to one week.

Quit Smoking Program

Our Quit Smoking Program works both on the physiological and psychological aspects of nicotine addiction. It is designed to help you discover the real reasons why you haven’t been able to quit before and to create new ways of living free from smoking’s harmful, unpleasant effects.

At the first appointment, your intake form is reviewed and discussed, and perform pulse checking and observing the tongue. We are also taking into account each person’s unique smoking habits and physical and emotional makeup, every patient’s acupuncture treatment is tailor-made and designed for him or her. The length of the program varies from 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the needs of the participant. The practitioners may reassess your conditions after 6 treatments to decide if further maintenance treatment needed.  However, you may see the change after 1^st treatment.

Our Quit Smoking Program includes:

• Individualized Counseling
• Customized Acupuncture Treatments
• Auricular acupuncture (Ear Acupuncture)
• Supplements / Chinese Herbal Medicine if needed

Fee Schedule

Initial Consultation and Treatment (Body Acupuncture or Ear Acupuncture) ————–$145

Follow up Consultation and Treatment (Body Acupuncture or Ear Acupuncture) ——–$120

Discount applied for both body acupuncture and ear acupuncture needed. Please discuss it with your practitioners.

If you struggle with your weight, you’re not alone. In fact, more than 30% of all Australian adults meet the criteria for being obese. Maintaining a healthy weight can help control cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. It might also help prevent weight-related diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers. At Acurepoint Health Clinic, our comprehensive weight loss program helps you lose weight quickly and naturally while improving your overall health and well-being using a variety of tools and options.

The Theory Behind Weight Loss Acupuncture

Acupuncture can assist with weight loss by curbing appetite, reducing cravings, increasing metabolism, improving digestion, regulating obesity-related hormones and enhancing the way nutrients are used.  Acupuncture needles inserted into specific points on the body release endorphins.  These have a calming and relaxing effect, making it easier to deal with stress, frustration, and anxiety that can often trigger overeating and binge on fattening foods.  Acupuncture can often help to remove stress from the body which is often the underlying root cause of imbalances in the digestive system and metabolism.

Weight Loss Program

Our Weight Loss Program targets the real issues causing weight gain, based on the principles of Chinese dietary therapy, Western nutrition and provides a structured education pathway to emotional and physical wellbeing. This program is also ideal for people who has the sedentary lifestyle.

We currently provide two different Weight Loss Programs. Both programs include Individualized Counseling and Assessment, Customized Acupuncture Treatments, Abdominal Massage and Supplements/ Heral medicine to help to detoxify your body. We also provide Nutritional Support, Information and Education.

During your first visit, your acupuncturist will take an extensive health history and perform various exams. At the completion of your first visit, your acupuncturist will provide you with a comprehensive diagnosis and an explanation of your treatment plan. Your treatments will focus on correcting any underlying imbalances in your body, and will also help to support you in reaching your weight loss goals.

Fee Schedule

Initial Consultation and Treatment ————– $145

Standard Consultation and Treatment  ——— $120

Discover more about Weight Loss Program in Perth by contacting our team today. Our clinic’s range of services and treatment options are designed to address all weight loss issues in a gentle and natural way. Make an appointment by calling (08) 6150 8156 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements and arrange a consultation.