Acupuncture is a safe, drug-free treatment that can provide effective relief for pain, stress, sleep issues, and fertility support. 

Backed by scientific research, it works by stimulating the body’s natural healing responses. 

At our Melbourne clinics, Dr David Edwards uses both traditional and modern acupuncture techniques to help patients achieve lasting results.

How Does Chinese Acupuncture Work?

Acupuncture has been practised for thousands of years and is now widely used around the world as part of modern healthcare. While its roots are in Traditional Chinese Medicine, contemporary research has helped us better understand how it works.

Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body. These points are rich in nerve endings and blood vessels. When stimulated, they send signals to the brain and nervous system, triggering the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalins.

This process helps to:

• Reduce pain
• Calm the nervous system
• Improve blood flow to affected areas
• Support the body’s natural healing response

A typical acupuncture session is relaxing. Most patients lie down comfortably (and often remain fully clothed) while the needles are in place for 10–30 minutes.

What to Expect

Many people notice some improvement after their first session. However, acupuncture generally works best as a course of treatment rather than a one-off session. A series of treatments allows the body to make deeper, more lasting changes.

The goal of treatment is to help your body regain its natural function so that, over time, you need fewer treatments and can maintain your improvements independently.