Dry Needling Canberra

Get rid of pain without needles? Yes, I’m an acupuncturist. I really just said that.

I’ve spent over 18 years sticking needles into people. And now I’m going to tell you that you might not need them. Not exactly the best way to promote my acupuncture skills, is it?

Don’t get me wrong. I love acupuncture and dry needling. I’ve seen how helpful they can be, and I still use them when I think they’ll make a difference.

But here’s the thing that’s bothered me for years.

People come in with a tight neck, a sore back or a calf that simply won’t settle down. They get treated, feel better, and then a few weeks later they’re back for the same thing.

At some point, surely we should be asking a different question?

Why do we keep treating the same muscle instead of finding out what else might be going on?

That’s where my work gets interesting.

These days, I spend much more time watching people stand, walk and move than I do reaching for a box of needles. I’m looking for movements their body has stopped using, joints that aren’t doing much and other parts of the body that have quietly taken over the workload.

Sometimes we find something worth changing. Sometimes it’s more complicated than that. But at least we’re investigating rather than automatically treating the same spot again.

And here’s the part I enjoy most: showing you what I’ve found and teaching you how to work on it yourself.

Because, quite frankly, I’d rather teach you how to look after your body than have you coming back every fortnight for the same problem.

Terrible business model, I know.

Ready to Book Your Dry Needling Appointment?

If dry needling is what you’re looking for, you’re in the right place. I’ve been using needles for over 18 years, and they’re still a valuable part of my practice.

We can use dry needling to help manage your pain and muscle tension, or explore other approaches if you’re interested. It’s your body, your choice. I’m here to help, not tell you what treatment you should want.