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Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) AACMA is the leading national professional association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners.

The days are warmer, the flowers are out and suddenly you're sneezing your way through spring. For many Australians, thi...
11/10/2026

The days are warmer, the flowers are out and suddenly you're sneezing your way through spring. For many Australians, this time of year also means hay fever, with pollen triggering a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes. And when it's happening day after day, allergy season can start interfering with sleep, concentration and simply enjoying being outside.

If your usual allergy management isn't giving you all the relief you're looking for, acupuncture is one complementary option you might not have considered.

Research into acupuncture for allergic rhinitis has reported improvements in nasal symptoms and quality of life. Across clinical trials, acupuncture has shown potential benefit both as a standalone approach and when used alongside conventional medication, including improvements in symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing and itching.

In other words, this isn't about choosing acupuncture instead of antihistamines, nasal sprays, avoiding known triggers or talking to your pharmacist or GP. For some people, it may be another tool to consider alongside their existing allergy management.

Chinese herbal medicine is also used by registered practitioners for allergic rhinitis, with research investigating its potential role in symptoms including nasal congestion, itching, sneezing and a runny nose.

So if spring has arrived and your nose noticed before you did, you don't necessarily have to spend the season hiding from the flowers.

04/10/2026

With World Mental Health Day coming up this Saturday, 10 October, it's a timely reminder that being listened to and truly being heard are not always the same thing. This year's theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” puts lived experience where it belongs: at the heart of conversations, services and decisions about mental health. Because experiencing something first-hand brings knowledge and perspective that matters.

That idea has relevance across healthcare. A diagnosis can tell us a great deal, but it doesn't tell us everything about the person living with it.

Chinese medicine has a long tradition of listening closely to the patient's experience. A consultation can explore not only the primary reason someone has sought care, but what has been happening with their sleep, energy, appetite, digestion, stress and general wellbeing. Those conversations help inform an individualised approach to care.

For anyone experiencing mental health concerns, appropriate care from a GP, psychologist, psychiatrist or other qualified mental health professional is important. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are not replacements for mental health treatment, but some people choose to include complementary healthcare as part of their broader wellbeing plan.

This World Mental Health Day, the message goes further than encouraging people to speak.

It's about making sure lived experience is heard, valued and able to influence what happens next.

27/09/2026

Acupuncture Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but there is plenty more to discover.

Throughout September, we have challenged 5 common misconceptions and explored what acupuncture really involves, where it may be used, the training and national registration behind the profession, and its place alongside other healthcare.

With thousands of years of history and a nationally regulated profession in Australia today, there is much more to acupuncture than many people realise.

Missed something? Explore the full Acupuncture Awareness Month campaign and discover the facts.

20/09/2026

Acupuncture Awareness Month fact: acupuncture can work alongside the healthcare you already trust. Choosing acupuncture doesn’t mean choosing between different types of care.

Acupuncture may form part of an integrated approach alongside ongoing care from your GP, specialists and other health professionals, where clinically appropriate.

For many Australians, it is one part of their broader approach to health, with practitioners working alongside the care they already receive.

Learn more about the 5 Things About Acupuncture Most People Get Wrong.

16/09/2026

Acupuncture Awareness Month fact: acupuncture and dry needling might look similar, but they’re not the same. While both may use fine needles, they are different approaches with different clinical frameworks.

Acupuncture is practised by practitioners registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and is informed by Chinese medicine principles, assessment and diagnosis.

Dry needling generally focuses on specific muscles and trigger points and may be used by different health practitioners within their professional scope of practice.

The difference matters when deciding which approach and practitioner are right for you.

Learn more about the 5 Things About Acupuncture Most People Get Wrong.

13/09/2026

Acupuncture Awareness Month fact: acupuncture is used for much more than pain. Pain management may be what acupuncture is best known for, but it is only part of the story.

People also seek acupuncture care for concerns related to sleep, stress, digestion, women’s health and general wellbeing, often alongside care from their GP and other health practitioners.

So while pain might be what first comes to mind, there’s much more to the way acupuncture is used today.

Want to know more? Explore the 5 Things About Acupuncture Most People Get Wrong.

09/09/2026

Acupuncture Awareness Month fact: there’s a lot more to acupuncture than just needles. Before treatment begins, there’s a conversation. Your health, symptoms, medical history and what has brought you in all help build a clearer picture of your individual needs.

A registered acupuncturist will talk you through the proposed treatment, answer your questions and explain what to expect.

The needles might be the part everyone talks about, but they’re only one part of an acupuncture appointment.

Learn more about the 5 Things About Acupuncture Most People Get Wrong.

06/09/2026

Acupuncture Awareness Month fact: acupuncture is real medicine and a nationally regulated health profession in Australia. In fact, the word “acupuncturist” is a protected title. Practitioners using it must be registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and meet national standards for education, training and professional practice.

For most registered acupuncturists, that pathway includes years of university level study and extensive supervised clinical training.

So when choosing an acupuncturist, that title matters.

Want to know more? Explore the 5 Things About Acupuncture Most People Get Wrong.

31/08/2026

Acupuncture Awareness Month starts today, and we're shining a light on a practice that has been used for thousands of years and is part of a nationally regulated health profession in Australia, yet is still surrounded by misconceptions.

Throughout September, we will address the '5 Things About Acupuncture Most People Get Wrong', separating common assumptions from the facts and showing Australians what acupuncture looks like today.

How much do you really know?

Watch our new campaign video to find out.

"I thought it was just another headache."It's something healthcare professionals hear often. But headaches and migraine ...
23/08/2026

"I thought it was just another headache."

It's something healthcare professionals hear often. But headaches and migraine aren't simply an inconvenience. They can interrupt work, family life, exercise, sleep and social plans, leaving many people feeling frustrated by how unpredictable they can be.

The challenge is that there isn't one single cause. Stress, poor posture, dehydration, hormonal fluctuations, lack of sleep, muscle tension and prolonged screen time can all play a role, and for many people it's a combination of factors rather than one obvious trigger.

That's why managing headaches often requires looking beyond the pain itself. Identifying patterns, understanding lifestyle influences and recognising potential triggers can all be valuable parts of ongoing care.

This whole person perspective has long been central to Traditional Chinese Medicine, where practitioners consider how sleep, stress, movement, diet and general health interact, rather than focusing solely on the headache.

Research continues to investigate the potential role of acupuncture in supporting headache and migraine management in some individuals, and many people incorporate acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine alongside their existing healthcare.

While many headaches are not serious, sudden, severe or persistent headaches, or those accompanied by other concerning symptoms, should always be medically assessed.

If headaches or migraine are affecting your quality of life, speaking with a registered AACMA practitioner may help you explore safe, evidence informed options as part of your overall healthcare.

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