Premium acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine in Melbourne. Empowering your body's natural healing to recover from pain, sports injuries, and complex internal conditions.
Modern evidence meets time-tested tradition — to address the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms.
Led by Dr. Kang Gao, a registered TCM practitioner with rigorous clinical experience in both Australia and China's Grade-A hospitals.
We seamlessly integrate traditional therapies with modern clinical insights — for safe, personalised and effective treatment plans.
From acute sports injuries to chronic neurological conditions, we help you restore mobility and peak physical performance.
Acupuncture has proven effective across a wide range of conditions. Below is a partial list of problems the World Health Organisation recognises acupuncture in addressing — across both physical and mental health.
Specialised in pain management & sports recovery. Outstanding efficacy. Fast recovery.
From acute injury to chronic pain — fine-needle precision combined with cupping, gua sha and electro-acupuncture restores circulation, releases tension, and accelerates recovery.
Learn more →Often called "psychological acupuncture." A non-invasive somatic technique that combines modern psychology with meridian theory — tapping specific acupoints to clear energetic blocks, lower cortisol, and ease anxiety, trauma & stress-induced pain.
Learn more →Soft-tissue work, trigger-point release and personalised Chinese herbal formulas — restore mobility, rebalance internal systems, and support long-term resilience.
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Combining a decade of hospital-grade rheumatology & pain experience with classical Chinese medicine — to deliver outstanding efficacy and fast recovery, every visit.
Dr. Gao trained at one of China's leading Grade-A hospitals before continuing his career in Australia. His practice blends classical Chinese medicine with rigorous, evidence-led clinical reasoning — focused on pain management, sports recovery, and complex internal health conditions.
A handful of recent 5-star Google reviews from patients Dr. Gao has helped — across pain, injuries and complex conditions.
“Ken is a magician. I could not lift my arm because of pain, and within 15 minutes I could scratch the back of my head. He's worked on my back and sciatica — something I'd suffered from for over 30 years — and now, no pain, no spasms. Massage plus very clever acupuncture seems to fix most problems within one or two sessions.”
“I had back and right arm pain for nearly three months. I tried Western medicine and physical therapy, even painkillers containing morphine, but the pain remained unbearable. Ken's amazing acupuncture let me stop the painkillers after just one session. After two more for consolidation, I'm pain-free. Thank you, Ken! 🙏”
“Ken is amazing — had an ear infection and he literally eased my pain with acupuncture instantly. Highly recommend, very friendly and such a happy, positive person. See him weekly now for ongoing health and maintenance.”
“Recommended by a friend for acupuncture and remedial massage for a torn shoulder muscle and numbness in my feet. Dr. Ken's enthusiastic warmth, knowledge and treatment led to immediate improvements in pain relief and mobility — which I previously believed was impossible. A classical master of acupuncture and remedial massage.”
“我先生手指麻木了一年半，西医诊断为腕管综合征，需要手术。遇到 Ken 医生后，我们决定试试中医。几次治疗后，他的手指现在已经好了，真心感谢高医生精湛的医术和对病人耐心、关怀的态度。”
“Ken 医生太厉害了！我儿子的大拇指无法正常伸直，我非常担心。Ken 耐心地教我在家如何按摩。多亏他的指导，孩子的拇指现已完全恢复正常。非常感谢他专业的帮助和善意，强烈推荐！”
We believe true wellness starts with a body that can move without boundaries. Conveniently located in Templestowe, our clinic provides a welcoming, professional environment for your healing journey — whether you're an athlete recovering from injury, an office worker with chronic pain, or someone navigating complex internal health.
Generally no — you can book directly. If you're claiming under Medicare EPC, DVA or WorkCover, a GP referral may be required and we can help you through the process.
We start with a detailed health intake (pulse, tongue and history) and a hands-on assessment. You'll leave with a clear diagnosis, a personalised treatment plan, and a sense of how many sessions to expect.
Nothing specific is needed — wear whatever's comfortable. We'll provide draping and can adapt the treatment around your outfit. If you'd like, loose layers that can be rolled up at the arms or legs make acupoint access easier.
Sessions run for around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your condition and the techniques used — acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, remedial massage or EFT.
No. The needles are extremely fine — most people only feel a light tap or a brief warmth, and many find the session deeply relaxing (it's common to drift off mid-treatment).
Yes. Hope is a Medibank Members' Choice Advantage provider, and most extras covers that include acupuncture or Chinese medicine can be claimed on the spot via HICAPS.
Book online via Halaxy any time, call 0404 126 363, or send us a message via the contact section below. Same-week appointments are often available.
New patients welcome. Same-week appointments are often available — booking online is the fastest way to secure your time.
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