Usually this is a key sign that somehting is off
It’s been hit and miss with some things you’ve tried
You feel anxious, stuck, or exhausted from managing it
You’re starting to wonder if this will ever get better
When your brain senses threat — real or imagined — your nervous system flips into fight, flight, or freeze. Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline surge.
That’s fine if it’s temporary. But when stress becomes chronic, constant, or overwhelming, your body gets stuck in survival mode — unable to switch off.
This impacts:
Sleep — wired at night, exhausted by day
Digestion — bloating, cramps, or gut tension
Mood — flat, anxious, teary, or irritable
Hormones & immunity — depleted, run-down, or inflamed
| Acute Stress | Chronic Stress / Burnout |
|---|---|
| Short-term | Ongoing, background stress |
| Linked to an event | No clear end point |
| Temporary tension | Leads to fatigue, overwhelm |
| Usually resolves | Can cause sleep, mood, gut issues |
We’ll look at and assess your lifestyle, work, sleep patterns, stressors, digestion, mood and more.
This might include a mix of treatments like acupuncture, massage, cupping, heat therapy, movement advice, food tweaks or lifestyle shifts.
People coping with high stress or burnout have a “hyper-alert” nervous system. Our treatments aim to help bring it back down — so your body feels less reactive and more settled. A calmer nervous system helps regulate and stabilise mood and improve sleep quality
Tight muscles, restricted joints, poor circulation are common for people coping with stress & burnout — we’ll use hands-on therapies like massage, cupping, gua sha and more to help calm the body and ease the mind.
You’ll get access to supportive resources via apps, pdf , videos and handouts — so you can reinforce what we’re doing in-clinic with at-home tools and mindset shifts.
If we think another specialist could help speed your progress (e.g., CBT specialist, psychologist), we’ll let you know. Your recovery is our focus.
✅ Reduced stress, overwhelm and emotional tension
✅ Support nervous system regulation and resilience
✅ Improved sleep quality and deeper rest
✅ Restored energy levels and reduced fatigue
✅ Enhanced mood, calm and mental clarity
✅ Decreased reliance on stimulants or stress-coping habits
✅ Rebalance stress hormones and improve recovery
✅ Greater sense of emotional stability and wellbeing
✅ Support long-term resilience to burnout
At Kintsugi Therapies, we take a individualised approach to stress and burnout support acupuncture in our Bondi junction clinic.
Every session is personalised, unrushed, and centred around your story — because real healing starts with being properly heard.
Initial consultation & treatment: 80 mins
✔️ In-depth health history — beyond just the primary symptoms
✔️ Time to ask questions — before and after treatment
✔️ Gentle acupuncture tailored to your needs
✔️ Clear guidance on what to expect going forward
✔️ Advice on optional extra therapies (e.g. herbal medicine, supplementation) if beneficial
✔️ Access to supportive apps — for education, meditation, or nervous system regulation
You receive a follow up email with key findings
A recap of your personalised plan
Home care tips and supportive resources
✔️ Check-in on how your body is responding
✔️ On going tailored care and hands-on support based on your body’s response
✔️ Updates to lifestyle advice, Chinese medicine dietary advice, movement, or stress management
✔️ Acupuncture counselling — a blend of treatment and mindful conversation to support change
✔️ Extra self-care suggestions or tips as appropriate.
Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to regulate pain, improve circulation, and restore balance. These points come from a traditional system used for over 2,000 years.
Yes. Acupuncture is very safe when performed by a qualified practitioner. Most side effects are mild and temporary, such as small bruises or slight tiredness.
Most people find an acupuncture session gentle and calming. You may feel a slight tap or tingling, but many clients relax or even fall asleep.
Acupuncture works by calming the nervous system, reducing the “fight-or-flight” response and activating the body’s natural relaxation pathways. By stimulating specific points, acupuncture can help lower stress hormones, improve circulation and balance energy flow. This helps ease muscle tension, quiet a racing mind, and improve sleep quality. Over time, regular treatments can support emotional resilience, restore energy levels, and help rebalance the body’s stress response — making it easier to cope with daily pressures and recover from burnout.
Most people notice meaningful change within 3 to 6 sessions. We tailor the plan based on your condition and how your body responds.
Most acupuncture points are accessible if you are wearing loose fitting clothing. Acupuncture points on the back are commonly used, however, I will always drape appropriately when using these points.
Your privacy and personal comfort will always be top priority to me.
Yes — acupuncture is covered by health funds under most extras policies. We provide receipts with provider details for easy claiming.
I’ve created Kintsugi Therapies for Eastern Suburbs locals to experience genuine holistic healthcare. I work closely with each client who comes to me for help, supporting them from where they're at with care, empathy, skill and understanding. For me there's no greater satisfaction than meeting and helping my local community, giving back to that community and being part of making it a better and healthier place to live
We offer upfront pricing, private health rebates where applicable, and support that fits your needs.
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