Acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Sydney

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

What is a chinese medicine practitioner?

Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists have completed a Chinese medicine degree and are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia through Ahpra. Chinese medicine is a regulated, registered profession in Australia.

What a chinese medicine practitioner does

Chinese medicine consultation and pattern diagnosis
Acupuncture, cupping, tuina and similar
Some practitioners also prescribe Chinese herbal medicine

How they differ from similar roles

Only people registered with the Chinese Medicine Board can use protected titles such as "Chinese medicine practitioner" and "acupuncturist". Some physios and others offer dry needling, which is different from acupuncture.

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.