Spotswood

Looking for an acupuncturist near Spotswood? Our clinic in Altona is around a 15 minute drive away, and we see clients from Spotswood, Newport, Yarraville and the surrounding inner west 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 inner west.

Acupuncture for Spotswood locals

Spotswood has become one of Melbourne’s most sought after inner west suburbs. It has the bones of its industrial past with the heritage buildings combined with the proximity to the water and a thriving local strip, good schools and a community that feels connected. People who move here tend to love it.

It’s also a suburb where people are busy. The commute into the city, the demands of work and family, and the general pace of inner-west life all take their toll over time. Many of our Spotswood clients come in looking for support with something that’s been on their radar for a while, whether that’s ongoing pain, hormonal health, fertility, or stress and fatigue that’s become hard to shake.

What people in Spotswood 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 Spotswood

We’re in Altona, around 15 minutes from Spotswood via Williamstown Road and Kororoit Creek Road. There’s plenty of parking available near the clinic. If you’d prefer to take the train, Spotswood Station is on the Werribee Line, which runs directly through to Westona which is just a 1 minute walk from the clinic, making it an easy trip without needing to change lines or navigate the city loop.

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.

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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