Altona Meadows

Looking for an acupuncturist near Altona Meadows? Our clinic in Altona is just a short 5 minute drive away, and we regularly see clients from Altona Meadows, Laverton, Hoppers Crossing and the surrounding suburbs each week.

Altona Acupuncture is a Chinese medicine clinic offering acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. We work with people across all life stages, from fertility and pregnancy through to managing the everyday wear and tear of busy lives in Melbourne’s west.

Acupuncture for Altona Meadows locals

Altona Meadows is a family-focused suburb with a strong community feel, the kind of place where people are busy in the best and most exhausting ways. Between keeping up with the kids, managing work, and squeezing in time to walk the 100 steps, there’s often not much left in the tank by the end of the week.

Many of our Altona Meadows clients come in feeling run down, dealing with persistent pain, or navigating health concerns they haven’t quite found the right answer for. They’re looking for something that goes a bit deeper than a quick fix, a practitioner who actually listens and takes the time to understand the whole picture.

What people in Altona Meadows commonly come in for

The reasons clients book in vary, but some of the most common include:

Every visit starts with a proper conversation about what’s going on for you, what you’ve already tried, and how you’d like to feel different. From there we’ll talk through what acupuncture and Chinese medicine can offer, and you decide what feels right.

Getting to the clinic from Altona Meadows

We’re in Altona, roughly a 5 minute drive from Altona Meadows via Queen Street, past the golf course, or down Kororoit Creek Road. There’s plenty of parking available near the clinic. If you’d prefer to take the train, Westona Station is just a 1 minute walk from the clinic and is serviced by the Werribee and Laverton lines, both of which run through the area.

Most clients book a one-hour initial consultation, with follow-up sessions usually 45 to 60 minutes. Health fund rebates may apply depending on your cover.

Meet the practitioners

The clinic is led by Aleisha Matthews, a registered Chinese medicine practitioner with a particular interest in fertility and women’s health and pain management. The wider team includes practitioners with backgrounds in pain, digestion and general wellness, so you can be matched with someone whose focus suits what you’re working 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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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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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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TMJ, Jaw pain and Teeth clenching

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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