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At Upwey Acupuncture, treatments are grounded in evidence-informed care and tailored to your individual health journey.

Below is a summary of conditions evaluated in The Acupuncture Evidence Project (McDonald & Janz, 2017)—a landmark review of scientific research commissioned by the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).

Serving patients across Upwey, Belgrave, Tecoma, Ferntree Gully, and the broader Yarra Ranges and Knox region, I draw on this research to support your health and well-being.

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  • Low back pain (acute & chronic)
  • Sciatica
  • Neck pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • TMJ pain (temporomandibular pain)
  • Elbow pain
  • Knee arthritis (osteo)
  • Plantar fasciitis (Plantar heel pain)
  • Headache (tension-type & chronic)
  • Migraine prevention
  • Chronic pelvic pain syndrome
  • Prostatitis pain
  • Cancer pain
  • Postoperative pain
  • Back or pelvic pain during pregnancy
  • Labour pain

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Many health practitioners may recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment that may assist with IVF treatment.

There is continuing research about how acupuncture can assist with the effectiveness of IVF treatment, and you should consult Amanda about how acupuncture may be able to help you.

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  • Menopausal hot flushes
  • Perimenopausal and postmenopausal insomnia

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  • Anxiety
  • Hay fever
  • Insomnia
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Nausea and vomiting (postoperative & chemotherapy-induced)
  • Constipation
  • Depression (with antidepressants)
  • Smoking cessation (up to 3 months)
  • Hypertension (with medication)
  • Asthma in adults
  • Obesity
  • Dry eye
  • Cancer-related fatigue
  • Shoulder impingement syndrome
  • Acute stroke
  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Post-stroke insomnia
  • Post-stroke spasticity
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Schizophrenia (with antipsychotics)
  • Recovery after colorectal cancer resection
  • Modulating sensory perception thresholds
  • Aromatase-inhibitor-induced arthralgia
  • Ambulatory anaesthesia
  • Craniotomy anaesthesia

If your health issue is not listed here, please contact me to talk about it.  In my many years of clinical experience, I have worked with patients suffering from a wide range of other conditions and am always happy to discuss how acupuncture may be able to support you.

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Health Issues FAQ’s

The 2017 AACMA research review highlights evidence for acupuncture in supporting various acute and chronic pain conditions. This includes low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, knee osteoarthritis, headaches, tension-type headaches, migraine prevention, plantar fasciitis, and postoperative or cancer-related pain.

According to the review, research supports acupuncture for managing back or pelvic pain during pregnancy, as well as labour pain. Additionally, many health practitioners recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment that may assist patients undergoing IVF treatments.

Yes. The 2017 scientific review specifically evaluated acupuncture for menopausal and perimenopausal care, finding evidence of support for managing menopausal hot flushes as well as perimenopausal and postmenopausal insomnia.

The review evaluated several common internal and wellness conditions. Evidence was found supporting acupuncture for managing anxiety, depression (alongside antidepressants), insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and nausea or vomiting related to surgery or chemotherapy.

The list on this page highlights conditions specifically included in the 2017 AACMA scientific review. However, in my many years of clinical experience, I have worked with patients experiencing a broad range of other health concerns. You are always welcome to contact the clinic directly to discuss your specific case and see how acupuncture may support you