Frequently Asked Questions

DOES IT HURT
Treatment is a very relaxing experience. Most people are surprised to learn that acupuncture is very relaxing & painless, and Toyohari style acupuncture is one of the gentlest and most effective forms of treatment available. It is so gentle that babies and children are often treated using our specialised Toyohari techniques. Often people feel a sense of calm and well-being during the treatment itself and immediately afterwards.

HOW DOES IT WORK
Acupuncture utilizes specific points on the body which act as gateways into the body’s energy system. These points allow the practitioner to correct imbalances and restore harmony not only to the specific area affected, but also the body as a whole. Acupuncture can be used to help strengthen a person’s natural healing ability, to speed up recovery from disease and as a preventative measure to protect one’s health.

WHAT CAN YOU TREAT
We successfully treat a wide variety of conditions from muscular-skeletal problems such as sciatica and back pain. Sports injuries, shoulder and neck pain, headaches and migraines. Mental and emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety. Menstrual pain and irregular bleeding, Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and mood swings. Asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis. Miscarriage and infertility.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
There will be some variation in price depending on how the practitioner has structured their clinic. Use our locality guide to find a toyohari member in your area and you can call or link to their sites for clinic hours and prices. Find your nearest Toyohari practitioner.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM TOYOHARI ACUPUNCTURE
Due to the gentle techniques used, this style of treatment is not only suitable for adults and the elderly, but also for babies and children of all ages.

IS IT SAFE
Widespread research has demonstrated that all acupuncture, when carried out by properly trained and qualified practitioners is an extremely safe form of treatment. Toyohari practitioners are highly skilled and experienced therapists.

WHAT IS A TOYOHARI PRACTITIONER
The study of Toyohari is at post-graduate level. This means your practitioner has already qualified as an acupuncturist. To obtain certification in Toyohari, the practitioner must complete a comprehensive one year training programme through the Toyohari association. To maintain certification, practitioners are commited to attending regular study groups and international seminars in Australia, Europe and Japan.

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