What to bring to the appointment
It can help to bring notes about headache frequency, location, triggers, medication use, sleep, cycle patterns, nausea, visual symptoms and current medical advice.
Migraine and headache questions
Considering acupuncture for headache or migraine-related pain in Brisbane?
Headache and migraine patterns can involve pain pathways, sleep, stress, hormones, digestion, medication and other health factors. A consultation can help determine whether acupuncture is suitable alongside your existing care.
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Answer page
What to know before booking.
This page is general information only. It does not replace advice from your GP, specialist, fertility team, midwife, mental health practitioner or emergency care.
Red flags come first
Sudden severe headache, neurological changes, fever, head injury, vision change, weakness, speech difficulty or a new headache pattern should be assessed urgently before acupuncture.
How Japanese acupuncture is approached
The appointment may include Chinese medicine assessment and gentle needling where suitable. Individual responses vary, and treatment options are discussed before care begins.
FAQs
Common questions.
Should I stop my migraine medication?
No. Medication changes should be discussed with your GP, neurologist or prescribing practitioner.
Can acupuncture be part of headache care?
Some people explore acupuncture as part of broader care. Suitability depends on your history, symptoms, current medical care and red flags.
When should I seek urgent care?
Seek urgent care for sudden severe headache, neurological symptoms, fever, head injury or a headache pattern that is new or unusual for you.
Appointments
Start with an appointment type.
New patients usually start with an initial appointment. Online, regular and restorative appointments are also available where suitable.
90 mins
Initial appointment
A longer first acupuncture consultation with health history, Chinese medicine assessment and discussion, acupuncture treatment, and auxiliary therapies if suitable.
45 mins
Initial Online Consultation
An online Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation to discuss your concerns, dietary guidance, herbs or supplements where appropriate, and referrals where needed.
60 mins
Regular appointment
A standard acupuncture consultation with Chinese medicine discussion, acupuncture treatment, and auxiliary therapies if suitable.
120 mins
Restorative Treatment - Deep Nervous System Restoration
An extended restorative appointment using gentle Japanese-style acupuncture and supportive therapies such as abdominal work, moxa, herbal compresses, or cupping where suitable.
Locations
West End and Samford Valley.
Questions before booking? Contact 0459 490 201 or kaileybellechapman@gmail.com.
West End
120 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101
Located down the alley and up one flight of stairs.
Samford Valley
132 Foggs Road, Mount Samson QLD 4520
Appointments available through Vera Wellness.