During your first appointment, Chloe will provide a space for you to talk about your main concerns and symptoms, as well as guide you through questions that may look at the bigger picture. This can include your digestion and bowel habits, menstruation, lifestyle, sleep patterns, and health history. 

From here, treatment will take place. This can involve a combination of therapies, including acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping. This treatment method is very calming and attentive. Chloe will be hands on for the duration of the treatment, rather than leaving needles inserted. 

Chloe works from a massage table with a fixed height. There is a step which can be utilised for table access.

At the end, we will discuss if herbal treatment could be of benefit, and prepare an ongoing treatment plan so we can best support you.

While I recommend something loose and comfortable, you may be coming from or going to another commitment and that may not always be possible. 

During the consult we may need access to the arms, legs, abdomen, and back. If you are comfortable with removing clothes, we have plenty of towels for draping and keeping you comfortable on the treatment table.

Chinese herbal medicine is not covered under Medicare, however, many private health funds include acupuncture in their extras. This can vary, so we recommend checking with your insurance provider to verify the details of your individual plan.

If you would like to reschedule your appointment, please do so at the earliest convenience by emailing Chloe at chloe@woodratacupuncture.com or sending an SMS to +61 425 611 596 

Cancellation policy applies for appointments that are cancelled on the same day, and you may be asked to pay 50% of your consultation fee. Please provide Chloe 24 hours notice where possible to ensure this time could be offered to someone else.

Wood, one of the five elements. Wood is yang and expansive, an impulse to action and phase for new growth. When in balance, the Wood element can help us to be flexible with our thoughts, and our tendons supple.

Rat, the Chinese zodiac of my birth year. Showing up within this practice through observation, introspection, resourcefulness, tending to a home or self. I enjoyed the symbolism of the rat. The ear, listening, and the tail, searching, extending like a needle to the Qi.