Pin & Tonic Noosa

Pin & Tonic Noosa Specialising în acupuncture, naturopathy & nutrition. Experience treating many types of pain & injury, digestive issues, women's health, stress & anxiety.

Is it a cold… or is hay fever making its spring comeback? 🤧🌿The symptoms can look surprisingly similar - sneezing, conge...
24/08/2026

Is it a cold… or is hay fever making its spring comeback? 🤧🌿
The symptoms can look surprisingly similar - sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and generally feeling a bit ordinary.

But as we head into spring, increasing pollen exposure means seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) becomes a more likely culprit for many people.

And while pollen gets most of the blame, it’s not the only trigger. Allergic rhinitis can occur year-round, with dust mites, mould and animal dander among the other common culprits.

So what makes your immune system react to something seemingly harmless like pollen in the first place?

That’s coming up in Part 2.





Don’t just manage the headache. Change the pattern. 🔎If headaches or migraines keep coming back, it’s worth looking at w...
08/08/2026

Don’t just manage the headache. Change the pattern. 🔎

If headaches or migraines keep coming back, it’s worth looking at what’s happening between them.

Are there patterns around stress, muscle tension, hydration or your menstrual cycle? What’s happening with your digestion? Are you moving enough? Is your nervous system getting enough opportunity to switch off and recover?

Small, consistent changes can make a difference.

And acupuncture? There is good evidence that acupuncture can help reduce the frequency of migraines and tension-type headaches, making it another option to consider as part of your prevention strategy.

The goal isn’t just getting through the next headache — it’s having fewer of them in the first place.

Swipe through for my 5 tips to help reduce headaches & migraines →

Foods can be a trigger for headaches and migraines—but it’s rarely the whole story.Stress, hormones, dehydration, skippi...
30/07/2026

Foods can be a trigger for headaches and migraines—but it’s rarely the whole story.
Stress, hormones, dehydration, skipping meals and digestive problems can all lower your migraine threshold, making you more sensitive to potential food triggers.

If you suspect a particular food, try avoiding that one food for a few weeks to see if it makes a difference.

But don’t rush to eliminate everything.

One of my aims is to look beyond food triggers by supporting the nervous system, digestive health, hormones and overall resilience. When these are working better, many people find they’re less sensitive to their triggers over time.

Next - 5 tips to help prevent headaches or migraines





Hormones can have a surprisingly powerful influence on headaches and migraines.For many women, headaches follow a patter...
24/07/2026

Hormones can have a surprisingly powerful influence on headaches and migraines.

For many women, headaches follow a pattern—appearing around their period, during pregnancy, while taking the oral contraceptive pill, or throughout perimenopause.

Recognising these patterns is an important step towards understanding why your headaches keep returning.

💚 In the next post, we’ll explore another common piece of the puzzle: gut health and food triggers.





Stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it affects your nervous system.When your body stays in “fight or flight” mode, musc...
20/07/2026

Stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it affects your nervous system.
When your body stays in “fight or flight” mode, muscles tighten, pain becomes amplified, and headaches or migraines can become more frequent.

That’s why, in clinic, I look beyond the pain itself. Helping regulate the nervous system is often an important part of breaking the cycle.





It’s not “just a headache.”If headaches or migraines regularly interrupt your life, you’re not alone.Whether it’s throbb...
15/07/2026

It’s not “just a headache.”

If headaches or migraines regularly interrupt your life, you’re not alone.

Whether it’s throbbing pain, nausea, sensitivity to light, or the frustration of cancelling plans, headaches can have a huge impact on your quality of life.

You don’t have to simply put up with them. Understanding what’s driving your headaches is the first step towards finding relief.

You don’t have to accept headaches as your normal.





PCOS has a new name - PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) — a name that better reflects the complexity of th...
28/05/2026

PCOS has a new name - PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) — a name that better reflects the complexity of this condition and the many body systems involved.

Hormones, metabolism, reproductive health, skin, mood, fertility, and insulin regulation can all play a role, which is why symptoms often look very different from woman to woman.

As research evolves, so too does the understanding that women’s hormonal health deserves a more comprehensive and individualised approach 💛



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Seasonal shifts can be subtle—but your body feels them 🍂If you’ve been dealing with lingering sniffles, sinus congestion...
05/05/2026

Seasonal shifts can be subtle—but your body feels them 🍂

If you’ve been dealing with lingering sniffles, sinus congestion, low energy or that “foggy” feeling, your immune system might need a little extra support.

Acupuncture and naturopathy help clear symptoms and strengthen your resilience from within.

Support your body through the change in season 🤍
Book your appointment with Pin & Tonic Noosa.

Pin & Tonic for pins & needles!Peripheral neuropathy can have a real impact on daily life-but support is available. Acup...
09/04/2026

Pin & Tonic for pins & needles!
Peripheral neuropathy can have a real impact on daily life-but support is available. Acupuncture may help improve nerve function and repair. Research shows promising results, so it’s worth exploring your options. Book online or get in touch to learn more.

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Room 1, 28 Sunshine Beach Road
Noosa Heads, QLD
4567

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
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