At Modern Acupuncture, treatments are delivered using a clear, clinical, and individualised approach. Care is provided by Luke Whelan, sole AHPRA-registered practitioner, and is designed to complement standard medical and allied healthcare.

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Individualised Assessment

Each appointment begins with a detailed assessment, which may include discussion of your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and physical presentation. This allows treatment to be tailored to your specific needs and clinical goals.
Learn more about Luke’s background and experience on the About page.

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Evidence-Informed Acupuncture 

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Acupuncture is provided using a modern, evidence-informed framework. Treatment decisions are guided by current clinical understanding, practitioner experience, and your individual presentation.

Acupuncture may be used as supportive care for people seeking help with pain, injury, stress, fertility support, or pregnancy-related care, alongside their existing medical or allied health treatment.

• Pain-related care 

• Reproductive care 

• Pregnancy care 

 

Treatment Techniques Used

Depending on your presentation, treatment may include a combination of the following techniques:

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Motor Point Acupuncture

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Motor point acupuncture involves the placement of acupuncture needles at specific locations associated with muscle activation. This approach is commonly used in modern clinical acupuncture, particularly in the management of muscle-related pain, injury, and movement-related presentations.

Distal Acupuncture 

Distal acupuncture involves the use of acupuncture points located away from the area of symptoms. This technique is often selected to allow treatment of sensitive or painful areas while maintaining patient comfort, or as part of a broader clinical strategy based on individual assessment.

Electro-Acupuncture 

In some cases, electro-acupuncture may be used. This involves the application of a mild electrical current through acupuncture needles and is selected based on individual assessment. Electro-acupuncture is commonly used in clinical settings as part of a supportive treatment approach.

All techniques are applied conservatively and only when clinically appropriate.

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Additional Musculoskeletal Techniques 

 

In some musculoskeletal presentations, treatment may also include manual soft tissue techniques, gua sha, or cupping. These approaches are sometimes used alongside acupuncture to support local tissue comfort and movement and are selected based on individual assessment and patient preference.

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Treatment Environment & Comfort

Treatments involve the use of fine, single-use, sterile acupuncture needles and are conducted in a calm, private setting. Care is taken to ensure comfort, safety, and clear communication throughout each session.

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Integrated & Supportive Care 

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Acupuncture is offered as a complementary approach, not a replacement for medical care. Where appropriate, care may be coordinated with GPs, specialists, midwives, physiotherapists, or other healthcare providers to support an integrated approach.

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For common questions about how acupuncture fits alongside medical care, see the FAQ page.

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Treatment Frequency & Expectations

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Treatment frequency is discussed during your appointment and tailored to your individual presentation. Some people attend regularly, while others seek care for shorter periods depending on their needs.

Care focuses on support, comfort, and wellbeing, and is reviewed over time.

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Professional Standards & Safety

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All treatments are delivered by Luke Whelan, an AHPRA-registered practitioner, using sterile, single-use needles and in accordance with Australian safety and hygiene standards.

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Location 

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Modern Acupuncture is located in Frewville, serving Adelaide and surrounding suburbs.
For appointments and directions, visit the Contact page.