Services
All consultations at Bendigo Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine include pulse diagnosis, abdominal examination, and detailed questioning. These are systematic methods used to assess the movement of gas, fluids, and blood - key factors that directly influence the function or dysfunction of specific organs and systems.
Together, these diagnostic tools form a comprehensive picture, allowing us to gather, compare, and interpret clinical information. This guides the selection of acupuncture points, herbal formulas, and dietary strategies with precision and purpose.
Acupuncture.
When correctly understood and applied, acupuncture creates a precise, targeted effect that helps restore the body to its natural state of functional balance. At Bendigo Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, we use acupuncture not just to relieve symptoms, but to address the underlying cause of dysfunction by guiding the movement of blood, fluids, and energy in the body.
Our approach to acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping is grounded in classical East Asian medical protocols - methods that have been practiced, tested, and refined for hundreds of years. This time-honoured system allows us to consistently reproduce results across a wide range of conditions, from pain and fatigue to digestive disorders and hormonal imbalances.
We use gentle, shallow needling techniques that prioritise comfort without compromising effectiveness. Treatments are pain-free, deeply relaxing, and tailored to your specific clinical presentation. Whether you’re new to acupuncture or returning for ongoing care, our goal is to deliver clear, focused treatment that supports long-term healing and functional recovery.
Chinese Medicine.
Today, herbal medicine is often poorly understood and inaccurately prescribed - guided more by guesswork or modern reinterpretation than by clinical precision. At Bendigo Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, we follow a classical, rule-based system grounded in centuries of clinical observation and application. Each herb is selected based on clear, measurable indications - what we refer to as the “lock and key” principle. Within each formula, herbs must not only match these indications individually, but also remain in perfect balance when combined with others.
We work with 120 organic-tested, plant-based herbs (no animal products) and 172 unmodified classical formulas, first recorded during the Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). This approach ensures our prescriptions are not only historically accurate, but also clinically effective, safe, and reproducible. Every formula we use has stood the test of time—structured, reliable, and based on the body’s real, observable needs.
Herbal Dispensary.
We are one of the very few clinics outside of China that import herbs directly from certified organic farms - not through third-party distributors or wholesalers. This direct relationship ensures transparency and traceability from the source, giving us full confidence in the purity, safety, and authenticity of every herb we use. Each batch undergoes rigorous independent testing for heavy metals, pesticides, microbial contamination, and identity verification, so you can trust that your prescription meets the highest clinical and regulatory standards.
Once the herbs arrive, we prepare your prescription based on your individual diagnosis, aligning each herb with your specific presentation - not with generalised symptom categories. Depending on your condition and personal preferences, we offer herbal formulas in a range of delivery methods: traditional raw bulk herbs for home decoction, convenient granulated powders, plant-based capsules, and our in-house liquid sachets prepared through high-pressure decoction for enhanced absorption and potency.
This level of control and care allows us to provide herbal medicine that is safe, powerful, and precisely tailored to your body’s needs - as it was always intended to be.