Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Medical and Health • Imperial Clinic Reviewed by Imperial Clinic Practitioners • Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Sydney One of the most common questions people ask before their first acupuncture appointment is: does acupuncture hurt? For most patients, acupuncture feels very different from having an injection or blood test. The needles used in acupuncture are…

During Your First Acupuncture Visit

Medical and Health • Imperial Clinic Reviewed by Imperial Clinic Practitioners • Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Sydney If you are new to acupuncture, it is natural to feel curious or unsure about what happens during your first visit. A first acupuncture appointment usually includes a detailed consultation, Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment, personalised treatment planning…

Chinese Medicine for Women’s Health

Medical and Health • Imperial Clinic Reviewed by Imperial Clinic Practitioners • Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Sydney Women’s health can be influenced by many factors, including menstrual cycles, hormones, stress, sleep, digestion, energy levels and different stages of life. Chinese Medicine offers a personalised approach that looks at the whole body rather than focusing…

Acupuncture for Period Pain

Medical and Health • Imperial Clinic Reviewed by Imperial Clinic Practitioners • Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Sydney Period pain can affect daily life, work, sleep, study and emotional wellbeing. It may appear as lower abdominal cramps, pelvic discomfort, lower back pain, bloating or pain that occurs before or during menstruation. Acupuncture may help support…

Understanding Menstrual Pain

Medical and Health • Imperial Clinic Reviewed by Imperial Clinic Practitioners • Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Sydney Menstrual pain is a common concern that can affect daily life, work, sleep and emotional wellbeing. It may feel like cramping, lower abdominal pain, lower back discomfort, pelvic heaviness or pain that appears before or during menstruation.…