You’ve had persistant or long term pain for greater than 3 months
You’ve tried physio, chiro, or medications — with no long-term relief
You feel anxious, stuck, or exhausted from managing it
You’re starting to wonder if this will ever get better
Chronic pain often comes from a nervous system stuck in “protection mode.”
Think of it like this:
At first, pain is a useful signal — like a fire alarm going off when there’s real danger. But with chronic pain, that alarm keeps ringing even when the fire’s out.
Factors that keep pain stuck include:
Stress and nervous system overload
Old injury patterns
Poor blood flow
Muscle tightness or weakness
Fear of movement or re-injury
Your body isn’t broken — it just needs the right signals to feel safe and start healing.
The good news? This system can be retrained.
Find out how our approach helps break the cycle — and why so many people in Bondi Junction turn to us when they feel stuck.
We’ll look beyond just the pain 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 living with chronic pain have a “hyper-alert” nervous system. Our treatments aim to help bring it back down — so your body feels less reactive and more settled.
Tight muscles, restricted joints, poor circulation are common for people living with chronic pain — 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, pain psychologist), we’ll let you know. Your recovery is our focus.
✅ Reduced pain intensity and frequency
✅ Improving blood flow and natural healing
✅ Improved mobility and flexibility
✅ Improved energy levels
✅ Enhanced mood and overall well-being
✅ Decreased reliance on pain medication
✅ Rewire brain’s response to chronic pain
✅ Better sleep quality and duration
✅ Support nervous system regulation
At Kintsugi Therapies, we take a individualised approach to chronic pain 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 pain
✔️ 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. cupping, massage, gua sha) if beneficial
✔️ Access to supportive apps — for pain 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, movement, or stress management
✔️ Acupuncture counselling — a blend of treatment and mindful conversation to support change
✔️ Extra self-care suggestions or rehab 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.
Chronic pain involves a nervous system stuck in ‘alarm mode’ Acupuncture helps interupt this cycle by calming the nervous system, improving circulation, and supporting the body’s natural healing response. It can ease tight muscles, reduce inflammation, and help retrain how your body processes pain.
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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