Altona Acupuncture

Looking for an acupuncturist in Altona? Altona Acupuncture offers acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Harrington Square, next to Westona Station and a short walk from the beach.

We welcome people from Altona, Seaholme, Altona North and surrounding suburbs. Appointments are built around your health concerns and everyday life. Many locals choose Altona Acupuncture for their wellness journey.

Our clinic began in Altona more than ten years ago. We have been part of Harrington Square since 2019. Over the years, we have built relationships with local families and other health practitioners.

We welcome people back as their needs change. Being close to home makes appointments easier to fit around work, school pick-up, or your commute.

Why Choose Altona Acupuncture for Your Health Needs

Life in Altona may have a relaxed, coastal feel, but busy weeks still bring physical and mental demands.

Long hours at a desk, lifting, time on your feet, and family commitments can leave little room for yourself. Locals come to us to discuss back, neck, and shoulder pain, headaches, migraines, jaw tension, disrupted sleep, and the effects of ongoing stress.

Clients often refer to their experiences at Altona Acupuncture as transformative, helping them regain balance in their lives. We recognize the significance of understanding each client’s story to provide tailored treatments.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring each visit is a positive experience, promoting overall well-being. We take pride in being the go-to choice for acupuncture services in the Altona area, focusing on effective outcomes.

Your appointment gives us time to understand what is affecting your day and what you would like help with. We ask about your symptoms, health history, sleep, digestion, and daily activities, then discuss an individual treatment plan.

At follow-up visits, we review your response and adjust the plan rather than assuming everyone needs the same approach.

What people in Altona commonly come in for

TClients visit our Altona clinic for a range of health concerns. Some of the most common reasons for booking an appointment include:

Every appointment begins with a thorough discussion of your concerns, previous treatments, and goals for care.

We then explain how acupuncture and Chinese medicine may fit into your care, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and make an informed decision.

This individual approach considers how your symptoms affect daily life, including work, rest, and family commitments.

For Altona locals, the consultation provides time to discuss priorities and clarify expectations before proceeding.

Your preferences remain central to the conversation, so you can consider the options without pressure to commit to treatment.

Altona Acupuncture clinic reception area with Dr Kim

Getting to the clinic from Altona

We’re located in Harrington Square, within easy reach of Altona.

There’s plenty of parking near the clinic, and Westona Station is just a one-minute walk away, with services on the Werribee and Laverton lines.

Whether you’re driving or taking the train, our location makes appointments convenient for locals without traveling far from home.

You can also combine your visit with errands in Harrington Square or a walk along the nearby beach.

Most clients book a one-hour initial consultation. Follow-up sessions usually last 45 to 60 minutes.

Allowing this time helps you plan your visit around work, family commitments, or your commute.

Health fund rebates may apply, depending on your cover.

Meet the practitioners

For those seeking effective solutions, Altona Acupuncture combines tradition with modern techniques for optimal results.

The clinic is led by Aleisha Matthews, a registered Chinese medicine practitioner with a particular interest in fertility, women’s health, and pain management.

Our wider team brings experience in pain, digestion, and general wellness, helping you choose a practitioner whose focus aligns with your concerns and what you’d like to work on.

You can read more about each practitioner on the team page.

Book a session

If you’ve been thinking about giving acupuncture a try, or you’re already a fan looking for a clinic closer to home, we’d love to see you. Bookings are made online and you can choose the practitioner, day and time that suits you best.

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Explore how Altona Acupuncture can make a difference in your health journey by booking a session today.

Join the many satisfied clients who have discovered the benefits of Altona Acupuncture, right in your neighborhood.

Altona Acupuncture is committed to providing personalized care for all clients, ensuring that their unique needs are met during each session.

Questions before you book? Get in touch via the contact page.

Conditions We See

Fertility and IVF Support

Fertility challenges are more common than many people realise, affecting around one in six couples at some stage of their journey to conceive. Our Altona clinic in Melbourne's inner west offers fertility acupuncture and Chinese medicine as part of a holistic approach to reproductive health, for those trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF or IUI.

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Headaches and Migraines

Headaches and migraines affect millions of Australians and can range from occasional tension headaches to debilitating migraine attacks. Our Altona clinic offers acupuncture and Chinese medicine as part of a gentle, whole-person approach that aims to understand and address the patterns contributing to your headaches.

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Labour Induction Acupuncture

Labour induction acupuncture is used in the final weeks of pregnancy to help prepare the body for labour. At Altona Acupuncture, we use a personalised Traditional Chinese Medicine...

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Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is a common condition that affects many people at different stages of life. It can present as a dull ache, stiffness, or sharper pain, and may be associated with factors such as muscle tension, joint restriction, postural strain, or prolonged sitting. For some people, it can make everyday activities like bending, lifting, sitting, or sleeping less comfortable.

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Menstrual Health

Menstrual health refers to the overall quality and regularity of your cycle, including timing, flow, symptoms, and how you feel throughout the month. A healthy cycle should feel relatively predictable and manageable, without significant disruption to your energy, mood, or daily life. Changes in the menstrual cycle can show up as irregular periods, pain, PMS, heavy bleeding, or symptoms that shift from month to month.

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Neck and Shoulder Pain

Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints we see at the clinic. It can build up gradually from prolonged desk work, poor posture, stress or repetitive movement, or follow an acute strain. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine offer a whole-person approach that looks beyond the pain to the patterns contributing to it.

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Period Pain

Painful, irregular or heavy periods are extremely common but are not something you just have to live with. There is often an underlying pattern that can be identified and supported. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine take a whole-person approach to menstrual health, from period pain to conditions like endometriosis, PCOS and PMS.

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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that can make everyday activities like walking the dog, exercising or spending long hours on your feet uncomfortable. For...

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Sports Acupuncture

Regular training, repetitive movements and demanding jobs can put stress on muscles, tendons and joints. Discomfort may develop gradually or follow a specific injury, affecting how comfortably you...

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TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Pain)

TMJ acupuncture in Melbourne may help reduce jaw pain, clicking, headaches, clenching and facial tension. At Altona Acupuncture, treatments are tailored to address the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms, supporting relaxation, pain relief and improved jaw function.

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