About Acupuncture Gold Coast

Our Coomera clinic

Our clinic has been proudly servicing the Coomera, Upper Coomera, Hope Island and Helensvale region for over 15 years now.

How does it work and can it help me?

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to the neurohumoral theory, Acupuncture may stimulate the release of various neurochemical substances, which can have an analgesic and overall relaxing effect.

The history of acupuncture

Acupuncture can be dated back almost 5000 years with the earliest Chinese Medical text available around 305 B.C. Acupuncture was practiced and refined throughout the following hundreds of years and then brought into the west during the 1970’s.

Treatment Methods Available

Acupuncture Needling

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The needles are manipulated manually or the needle may be further stimulated by electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture).

Moxibustion (Moxa)

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning dried mugwort on particular points on the body.

Glass Suction Cupping with Fire

Through suction, the skin is drawn into the cup by creating a vacuum in the cup placed on the skin over the targeted area. The vacuum is created by the heating and subsequent cooling of the air in the cup. The cup is usually left in place for somewhere between five and fifteen minutes. It is believed by some to help with pain, deep scar tissues in the muscles and connective tissue, muscle knots, and swelling; however, the efficacy of this is unproven.

Acupuncture Combination Treatments

We currently offer several combination treatments which involve Acupuncture and one other therapy specifically.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine will include a case history and diagnosis of symptoms. This is followed by the prescription of a herbal formula (herbs) as part of treatment for specific conditions.

Auricular Therapy, Chinese Dietary Therapy, Exercise Therapy and Manual Therapies.

Auricular Therapy is where the use of press pellets, magnets or intra-dermal needles are placed on specific ear acupuncture points. These can be worn after your treatment for a specific amount of time. Chinese Dietary therapy is where a particular food can be used to maintain health and contribute towards the treatment of a patient. Exercise therapy includes internal exercises (Meditation, Qi Gong) and external exercises (Qi Gong, Tai Chi) which may complement your treatment. Manual therapies include TCM remedial massage (Tuina, Shiatsu, Acupressure) and Glass Cupping.

Our Acupuncturists

Peter Gospos

Senior Practitioner, Clinic Founder

Peter has been practicing Acupuncture for 20 years. He is passionate about achieving optimal health for all of his clients.

Peter offers an innovative approach to treatment with Neoclassical Acupuncture. Neoclassical Acupuncture is a palpatory style of Acupuncture that provides immediate feedback with each needle placed. The goal is to create a “domino effect” of clearing the root cause and sub-sequentially the symptoms from your body.

Peter prefers to use Ultra-Smooth Japanese style needles to ensure complete patient comfort. He also prefers to use a minimal amount of needles during your treatment.

Peter has a special interest in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal pain. This includes low back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain. He also provides support for a wide range of general conditions such as headaches, migraines and digestive problems. He also supports clients to achieve mental well-being through the reduction of stress and anxiety.

Peter also offers support for women’s health (menstrual and menopausal issues, pregnancy health, induction of labour, fertility and IVF).

Peter has been registered with the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) since 2004. He is also government registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Kate Chen

Kate is a Bachelor qualified Chinese Medicine Practitioner and a member of The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA). Kate is also government registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This requires continuing professional education to ensure the most up to date scientific research is implemented in clinical practice.

Kate’s passion for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine started very early on. Growing up in China, it has been part of her life as far has she can remember. Seeing first hand the benefits on her family and friends she decided to dive into this ancient art. This is where she decided to become a Chinese Medicine practitioner.

Kate looks at the body like a music partition, where each notes needs to be in balance to create the perfect melody. Her thorough analysis of the body, her caring and intuitive approach will help guide and support you along your health journey. Kate has a special interest and a deep understanding of fertility. This includes the challenges that it represents both on a physical and emotional levels.

Kate worked in busy hospitals in China where gained experience with many conditions. Kate has a special interest in all kinds of pain (both acute & chronic), emotional issues and women’s health (menstrual and menopausal issues, fertility).

Private Health Fund Rebates

We are able to provide you with a health fund rebate using our HICAPS / Healthpoint system for our Acupuncture treatments.

Some of the health funds that are claimable through our HICAPS (Healthpoint) machine for Acupuncture are as follows.

Acupuncture Coomera Location

Our Gold Coast Acupuncture service is in the Coomera Natural Health Clinic opposite the Boathouse Tavern. This is a great Location for the surrounding suburbs of Coomera, Upper Coomera, Oxenford, Helensvale, Pimpama, Ormeau, Willowvale, Tamborine Mountain and Hope Island.

Our Coomera clinic is only 5 minutes from Upper Coomera, Oxenford and Hope Island, 10 minutes from Helensvale, Pacific Pines, Maudsland, Arundel, Pimpama, Ormeau, Gaven and Parkwood and 15 minutes from Nerang, Ashmore, Labrador, Paradise Point, Sanctuary Cove, Coombabah, Runaway Bay and Biggera Waters.

Phone (07) 5573 6601 to make an appointment or book online by clicking here.