At our Reservoir acupuncture clinic, the Four Pillars team is dedicated to improving your health through the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage, and lifestyle advice. We provide a relaxed professional space to promote health and balance in your life.

The acupuncture clinic also provides cupping therapy, herbal medicine and massage. Our practitioners are trained in Massage and Chinese medicine to offer a broad range of support for our patients. At Four Pillars Chinese we have a special interest in treating in the following areas:

Reservoir Acupuncture Location

The Acupuncture clinic is located at 729 High Street on the border of Reservoir & Preston. We are just a 5-minute walk from Regent station and just down the from Reservoir Health and Fitness. Parking can be found on Station Street or out the front of the clinic when there is not a clearway. The acupuncture clinic is easily located from Reservoir, Coburg, and Thornbury.

Understanding Acupuncture

Acupuncture is practiced in a variety of ways all around the world with unique techniques stemming from many countries such as China, Japan, Korea and France. It should be mentioned that acupuncture and dry needling differ in many aspects. More recently, other industries are employing the use of dry needling as a method to treat musculoskeletal pain. Acupuncture theory focuses on the physical, internal and emotional aspects of the person’s health.

An acupuncture consultation may incorporate a variety of methods during treatment. The use of moxa is sometimes applied to add heat to the body to encourage healing. Electroacupuncture passes a gentle current through the acupuncture needles and may lead to the contraction and relaxation of the muscle. Practitioners will often stimulate the acupuncture needle through gentle rotations to strengthen the effect of the point being used.

Chinese medicine should always be practiced by a qualified practitioner who is registered with AHPRA for optimal safety.