FAQ

DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT

Acupuncture generally doesn't hurt. The needles might hurt slightly going in however it is more of a sensation than a pain. You may experience a slight prick. Different needles can be used for different pain tolerance levels and different regions of the body. I'm sure if it hurt that much it wouldn't be so popular!
It is very common however that when the acupuncture pins are in, you may feel a lovely heavy sensation all over like you are sinking into the bed. Usually after half an hour, I'm having to wake my patients up! It is actually relaxing!

You can enjoy your time out to heal and feel the tranquility in the surroundings that comes with having acupuncture in Silvia's rooms as the only background noise you will hear is relaxing music and the sounds of birds.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED TO GET BETTER?

This is totally up to the individual and how long the condition has been in existence, Usually the condition has been going on long before it's been diagnosed. It also depends on other factors such as how well you respond to acupuncture, your constitution (genetics) as we say in Chinese medicine, dietary and lifestyle factors. Even environmental factors such as weather or living environment also contribute to our wellbeing and progress in recovery.

A course of acupuncture treatment is usually anywhere between 4-15 treatments, unless it is something acute like a virus, you may only need one treatment. You will notice gradual improvement in your wellbeing after each treatment.

After that a maintenance routine is encouraged where you can treat yourself to a treatment once a month to keep your nervous system in check, much like a tune up. Usually it's one treatment a week initially. Silvia will be able to give you a better indication after your first treatment . This is also best explained on the AACMA association website (acupuncture.org.au).

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

Telehealth consults online/phone new patients $90 for 1 hour

Telehealth consults online/phone ongoing $70 1/2 hr

Face to face treatments, one on one:

Bittern:

Initial consult & acupuncture (1 hr 15 min) $95

Follow up consult & acupuncture (1 hr) $80

Follow up acupuncture & massage/cupping/moxa (1 hr 1/2) $95

Laser treatment (20 min) $60

Equine acupuncture:

$80 on the Mornington Peninsula.

$110 including cold laser

Includes massage and moxibustion if needed.