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Modern Acupuncture is run by Luke Whelan, an AHPRA-registered practitioner with over 19 years of experience. The clinic provides evidence-informed, individualised acupuncture care to support people with pain, injury, fertility and IVF support, pregnancy wellbeing, and general health.
Our approach is professional, regulated, and patient-focused, integrating acupuncture with modern clinical understanding and working alongside your existing medical or allied health care.
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Luke Whelan – Practitioner Profile
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Luke holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture and has spent nearly two decades providing acupuncture care across a wide range of presentations. He is committed to ongoing professional development and delivering treatments that are tailored to each patient’s needs.
His clinical focus includes:
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Stress, relaxation, and general wellbeing
Outside of his clinical work, Luke is a father of two daughters and a passionate musician, playing drums in several bands across Adelaide and Australia. This personal perspective informs his approach to care, with an understanding of busy lifestyles, family commitments, and the need to balance wellbeing with everyday life.
Luke’s practice is guided by Australian standards for hygiene and clinical care, ensuring patients receive professional, regulated treatment in a supportive environment.
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Our Approach
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At Modern Acupuncture, care is individualised and evidence-informed. Treatments may include:
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Motor point, distal, and electro-acupuncture
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Soft tissue techniques, gua sha, and cupping where appropriate
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Complementary herbal medicine in pill, capsule, or granule form, when clinically suitable
Learn more about how treatments are delivered on our How We Do It page.
Our goal is to support comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life, complementing your existing medical or allied health care.
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Why Choose Modern Acupuncture?
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AHPRA-registered care from a sole practitioner with extensive experience
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Individualised treatments tailored to your presentation
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Use of modern, evidence-informed techniques
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A focus on professionalism, patient support, and regulated clinical standards
Learn more about common questions on our FAQ page or book an appointment via Contact.
