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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Sydney

Registered Chinese medicine practitioners provide acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Many speak Mandarin or Cantonese.

When to see a chinese medicine practitioner

  • Neck, shoulder or back aches and muscle strain
  • If you prefer Chinese medicine and acupuncture

How Extras usually pays

Typical price $80–$140; Extras typically pays $20–$50 (per visit).

(Estimate only — your insurer has the final say)

Acupuncture is often under "natural therapies" or its own category and isn't on every level of cover. Many policies don't cover herbal medicine.

Prices and rebates for Massage, acupuncture & Chinese medicine →

Qualifications and registration

Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists must be registered with Ahpra (Chinese Medicine Board) for you to claim.

Good to know

  • Search "Acupuncture" or "Natural therapies" in your insurer's app to see if you're covered.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Please follow your practitioner's professional advice about treatment.

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