Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice in which very fine, single-use needles are placed at specific points under the skin. Each point sits on a channel described in the classical texts of Chinese medicine more than two thousand years ago, and in Chinese medicine theory, stimulating these points helps regulate the flow of Qi and restore balance.
At the clinic in Alexandria, acupuncture is rarely used in isolation. Ahil begins with traditional diagnostics, including observation of the tongue and pulse, to identify the pattern behind your symptoms, then selects points to address that pattern rather than following a standard protocol. Where your presentation calls for it, treatment is combined with cupping, gua sha, moxibustion or a herbal prescription.
Curious how a medicine this old explains the body? Ahil has written a plain-language introduction to the theoretical foundations of Chinese medicine in Patient Resources.
Ahil Ganesan has practised acupuncture for more than seven years, across thousands of consultations. Treatments are planned around what he finds at each visit, so no two courses of care look quite the same.
Ahil talks you through each step, and most people find treatment far gentler than they expected.
Pain is the most common reason people book: lower back pain, tight necks and shoulders, tennis elbow and sports injuries, where pain in one place often begins somewhere else entirely. Acupuncture may help some people manage pain, stress and fatigue, and results vary from person to person. If you are unsure whether it suits your situation, call or message the clinic before you book.
Your first visit begins with a conversation about your current concern and health history, followed by tongue and pulse diagnosis. The needles themselves are hair-thin; most people feel little more than a dull, pleasant heaviness at each point, and many fall asleep while the needles rest in place for around 30 minutes. Ahil stays attentive throughout and answers questions as you go.
Further reading: Your first acupuncture appointment: what to expect, Does acupuncture hurt?, How many acupuncture sessions will I need? and Is acupuncture covered by your health fund?.
We often associate the word needle with the hypodermics used for injections, but acupuncture needles share little in common with them. They are hair-thin, and patients often feel no sensation when a needle is inserted. During treatment most people experience a pleasant feeling of relaxation and may even fall asleep.
Only single-use, disposable needles are used, opened from a sterile package at the start of your treatment and discarded afterwards. Practitioners of acupuncture complete years of training and registration requirements, and any safety considerations are discussed with you at your first visit.
You will spend time talking with Ahil about your current concern and health history before receiving acupuncture or herbal medicine. Some people are nervous before their first treatment, and that is okay: Ahil will talk you through the process and answer questions as you go. Most people find it much easier and gentler than they expected.
Allow about an hour for your treatment. Sessions can be shorter or longer depending on your individual needs, and the time the needles are in place is around 30 minutes.
Yes, for services your policy covers. Claims are not processed on the spot at the clinic: Ahil emails you an itemised invoice after your visit, which you submit through your fund's app or website. Rebate amounts depend on your fund and level of cover.
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and naturopathy with Ahil Ganesan in Alexandria, Sydney. Registered practitioner, health fund rebates claimable on eligible services.
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