Acupuncture At Our Melbourne Locations

Acupuncturists For Pain And Health

Our Melbourne location is in Moonee Ponds
Wondering if acupuncture is the right therapy for you?
We get it!

Many of our clients find their way to us because conventional medicine wasn’t the right solution for them and acupuncture was the last thing to try.

So what can acupuncture help you with?

Below is the specialised acupuncture treatments that we have developed over the past 20 years.

If you need help with Reducing Pain, Anti Aging, Reducing Stress, Balancing Hormones Or Falling Pregnant…. You are in the right place!

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  • Call us: 9988-1928
  • Address: 799 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia
  • Acupuncture
  • Fertility & Pregnancy
  • Women’s Health
  • Chinese Medicine Weight Loss
  • Complex Health Issues
  • Back Pain
  • TMJ Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Fibromyalgia Pain
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • IBS
  • Neck Pain
  • Neuropathy Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis Pain
  • Sciatica Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sinus Pain
  • Sports Injury

Our Most Popular Acupuncture Services

Acupuncture Pain Relief Acupuncture

Acupuncture addresses the root cause of pain by helping to unblock stagnated energy in the body, bringing balance back to the body.

Cosmetic Acupuncture Facial​

Our Facial acupuncture is natural and holistic approach to both feeling and looking your best.

Fertility and Pregnancy Acupuncture

Are you on your fertility journey but getting frustrated? We have helped thousands of couples achieve their dreams.

Women’s Health Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps We use acupuncture and diet to improve blood flow to your reproductive organs.

Back Pain Acupuncture​

Back pain can be debiltating – See how we treat the entire body to get feeling better.

Migraine Acupuncture

We help with relieve tension headaches and migraines. Acupuncture helps reduce stress and inflammation

Shoulder Bursitis Acupuncture

Shoulder pain, bursitis or restricted movement is the most common reasons why shoulder acupuncture is needed.

TMJ Acupuncture

TMJ dysfunction can cause pain, abnormal jaw movements and we have great results for our clients.

Fibromyalgia Acupuncture

We focus on improving blood flow to the body and acupuncture to improve the blood flow to specific areas of the body where you have pain.

Sinusitis Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps to actively drains inflamed and blocked sinuses. From your first treatment, you will feel your sinuses draining and opening.

Plantar Fasciitis Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment can help with pain relief and management of plantar fasciitis.

Knee Pain Acupuncture

Knee pain can be debilitating as it affects your ability to walk and go about your day. We help the pain and inflammation.

Acupuncture And How It Works

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. The needles are made of stainless steel and are used only once.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Your body is genetically designed to keep you pain-free.

Your body’s central nervous system is extremely efficient at repairing problems and keeping you pain-free. Just think about how many times you have injured yourself and your body has fixed the problem.

What are the Benefits of Acupuncture?

  • Reduces pain
  • Relaxation and stress relief by stimulating the body’s release of endorphins (your ‘feel good’ hormone)
  • A drug free treatment

Acupuncture Benefits

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

This is a question many people ask us. You will feel the needles but it is nothing like having an injection or being pricked by a needle. You will feel a little prick when they are being inserted. Most people won’t feel the needles while they are in so you can lie their relaxed during your session. When we remove the needles there may be a little bleeding and occasionally there can be a little bruising, which doesn’t take long to heal.  Most people find it a very pleasant experience and extremely relaxing!

Why Do You Have to Feel It a Little?

Acupuncture works via the central nervous system.  By inserting the needles in certain places on your body, acupuncture triggers your central nervous system to increase the blood flow to particular areas of your body. If you do not feel the needle at all, the central nervous system is not sufficiently stimulated and acupuncture doesn’t work as well.

I have seen this time after time when treating pain.  Patients who feel the needles a little, need far fewer needles to get rid of the pain.

Your body’s natural healing capability is formidable.

In many cases your body is very capable of fixing itself. In your blood is a tiny army of natural pain killers (endorpins and enkephalins) which are as strong as any pharmaceutical pain killers, but with none of the side effects. These can stop pain dead in its tracks.  Also in your blood is the repair crew (white blood cells, macrophages, collagen, etc…) whose job it is to repair the problem.

What People Are Saying About Us

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Dr Sandra in Emperor's Acupuncture, she is very patient and willing to discuss your needs/issue. Will advise you what may be better for yourself. But not asking you to pay more for her treatment. I guess it is what you dont normally see these days any more..
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Dr. Sandra is very knowledgeable and professional, effective treatment on my long term pain. Great thank you to her and highly recommend her to others.
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I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Sandra since 2020 and acupuncture with her has had so many amazing results for me over the years. Initially I was seeing her to manage my back pain after having tried several other treatments and the results with acupuncture were absolutely amazing. Pain I’d been feeling for years went away. Last year we discussed me wanting to get pregnant which was proving difficult with my PCOS that disrupted the regularity of my cycle and ovulation and we also discussed me wanting to lose weight as I was really unhappy with my weight. I decided I’d do the weight loss program and then once I was happy with my weight I’d start the fertility program. To my surprise just as I was coming to the end of weight loss program I fell pregnant and it turned out the weight loss helped to normalize my hormone levels which resulted in a more regular cycle and ovulation. I then went straight into acupuncture for my pregnancy and I truly believe this was instrumental in me achieving a natural birth with no complications, resulting in a beautiful baby boy. I highly recommend Sandra, she is an expert in Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and medicinal herbs. I found her to be incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about fertility, weight loss and pain management. Her expertise and compassionate care made all the difference. Thank you, Sandra!
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Sandra was wonderful in helping us to fall pregnant. We had two sessions and had success and then continued through our first semester to help avoid miscarriage and with morning sickness. She’s also helped a few of my family members as well :)
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Rachel Lim
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In my experience, the results of the treatments were amazing. I started off with the weight loss program with Dr Sandra and Dr Jesse and lost 10kg. After that, I went on the fertility program. Dr Sandra helped me prepare for pregnancy and throughout my 9 months of pregnancy, helped support my pregnancy and ease my pregnancy symptoms. Now I am back for the weight loss program to lose the weight gain from childbirth. They are my trusted Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioners, to help me stay in good health.
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Emperors acupuncture where do I start but AMAZING I started seeing Sandra for fertility treatment as nothing was working for us for nearly 12 months so wanted to try alternative medicine and we are PREGNANT!!! Due in September 2023 not only did this acupuncture treatment help us with fertility but made my energy levels better and my cycle improved better than it’s ever been! Cannot recommend Sandra enough she is so patient and kind and nothing is ever too much or a bother I’ve taken stacks of her cards and given them to all my friends and family!
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I have found Dr. Sandra an excellent acupuncturist . I had a bad left foot, damaged for many years and i heard from a friend about her so decided to give the clinic a try. So I went in every week for 2 months and I found relief from my pain straight away on the first treatment! Now I can exercise and walk properly again and even wear high heels which I couldn’t do for years! So thank you Dr. Sandra. I cant recommended you enough to all my family and friends.
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Dr Sandra is highly skilled in her practice and is one of the kindest and most delightful people you will ever meet. I highly recommend her services.
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Highly recommend Dr Sandra and can not thank her enough for helping me through my weight loss journey! in under 5 months I've lost and maintained over 10kgs. couldn't of done it without her!

How Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow, known as Qi (pronounced “chee”). While the mechanisms behind acupuncture’s effects are not fully understood by Western Medicine, several theories have been proposed to explain how it may work for pain relief:

This theory suggests that acupuncture may influence the gate control system of pain. According to this model, the nervous system can only process a certain amount of information at a time. By stimulating certain acupuncture points, the signals sent to the brain may “close the gate” and block the transmission of pain signals.

Acupuncture may trigger the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. Endorphins can help reduce pain and induce a sense of well-being.

Acupuncture has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. By reducing inflammation in the body, acupuncture may help alleviate pain associated with inflammatory conditions.

Acupuncture may influence the release and modulation of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which play a role in pain perception and mood.

Inserting needles into specific points may promote better blood circulation in the surrounding tissues. Improved blood flow can help deliver oxygen and nutrients to the area, promoting healing and reducing pain.

Acupuncture may influence the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, promoting a state of relaxation and reducing stress. Stress reduction can contribute to pain relief in certain conditions.

It’s important to note that while there is some evidence supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture for certain types of pain, not all studies agree, and more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and effectiveness. Additionally, individual responses to acupuncture can vary, and its success may depend on factors such as the specific condition being treated, the skill of the practitioner, and the individual’s overall health. Before considering acupuncture or any other alternative therapy, it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare professional to discuss your specific situation and determine the most appropriate treatment options.

Get acupuncture in Moonee Ponds at Emperor’s Acupuncture.