Acupuncture & Naturopathy for Melbourne's Inner West
Our method
At Altona Acupuncture your health concerns are viewed through the lens of Traditional Chinese medicine combined with knowledge of western medical science to provide integrated drug free health care.
Our practitioners take the time to listen to you and support you with your health concerns.
MEET THE Team
Meet the team of Altona Acupuncture
We have four enthusiastic doctors of Chinese Medicine, registered acupuncturists and a naturopath working in the clinic. All warm and caring practitioners dedicated to improving the health and physical condition of their patients.
The Latest
We’re seeking a massage therapist
Exciting opportunity for an experienced remedial massage therapist / myo therapist Are you a passionate and experienced massage therapist who wants to help patients lead a healthy life (without pain). Do you want to work in a friendly team...
Post-partum thyroid flares
Post-Partum thyroid flares If you have a thyroid condition, you may be aware of the chances of having a symptom flare up post-partum, however this can happen to any woman even if they have never experienced thyroid dysregulation before. Post-partum thyroid flares (or...
Three Fragrant Herbs
3 Fragrant Herbs These are 3 of the most fragrant herbs in the Materia Medica; Angelica root (Bai Zhi), Chinese mint (Bo He) and patchouli (Huo Xiang).Bai Zhi can open the orifices of the nose and sinuses and alleviate headaches. Bo He assists in opening the orifices...
Rice Congee
WHATS IS CONGEE? Congee is a traditional Chinese dish of rice that is cooked with much more liquid than usual to achieve a porridge like consistency. It is Asia’s oat porridge equivalent, and also a dish that I personally grew up with, often served for breakfast, at...
Warm food
How and what to eat for the changing seasons. Autumn is in full swing now and just like our wardrobe selection changes for the weather, so too must our diet. Why? Because our bodies need to change throughout the seasons, so eating a salad or cold smoothie this time of...
Your Skin
The Gut Your gut/digestive system is the foundation of health. If there is inflammation and immune reactions occurring in the gut, that information is passed out throughout your body and can trigger problems on the skin.Your gut lining and skin are also made up of the...
Endometriosis
We see many people with varying levels of Endometriosis and Menstrual pain every day in the clinic, and March is Endometriosis Awareness Month - a time to recognise people living with Endometriosis, so that they feel heard, seen and supported. What is Endometriosis? ...
AVAILABLE ClINIC HOURS
Monday: 9am - 9pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9pm
Wednesday: 9am - 9pm
Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
*Please note that while we endeavour to be available at these times, there may be occasions where the clinic in unstaffed during these hours. Please call 03 9315 9196 or email us and we will ensure that we find a time for your appointment.*