PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) Support with Acupuncture By Eryn Heddle

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder that affects women.¹ In 2026, PMOS is estimated to affect 5%-20% of the population, yet its underlying causes are not entirely understood in mainstream medicine.¹ Many people living with PMOS may not realise they have it, and some may be asymptomatic. So, how do you know if you have PMOS and what can you do about it? What is PMOS? PMOS

2026-11-12T19:26:04+10:00By David Haynes|

Kiiko Style Acupuncture: A Gentle, Precise Approach to Treatment

When looking for acupuncture Gold Coast patients have access to a range of different acupuncture styles and treatment approaches. At Haynes Acupuncture, we use Kiiko Style Acupuncture, a Japanese acupuncture system known for its gentle needling, detailed palpation-based diagnosis and highly individualised treatment approach. Kiiko Style Acupuncture can be particularly useful when symptoms are complex, longstanding or difficult to explain through a single diagnosis. Rather than simply treating the location of a symptom, the treatment looks at how

2026-08-08T07:09:54+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture Gold Coast: Evidence-Based Support for the Nervous System and Stress By Eryn Heddle

The fast-paced modern lifestyle places many people in a constant state of stress and nervous system dysregulation. Prolonged stress can become chronic and affect far more than our mood. Digestion, sleep, mental health, energy levels, immune function and even pain can all be negatively impacted. At our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic, many patients seek support for the toll that stress takes on their body and mental health. This can look like: a busy mind that can’t switch off lying awake

2026-06-16T07:33:23+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture Gold Coast: Latest Research Insights

If you’re considering Acupuncture on the Gold Coast, you might be wondering: Does it really work? Many people find that Acupuncture Gold Coast practitioners can provide effective treatments. The good news is that modern research is increasingly supporting what traditional medicine has known for thousands of years — acupuncture can play a valuable role in improving health, reducing pain, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes. A large-scale systematic review published in JAMA Network Open analysed acupuncture research across dozens of

2026-05-05T19:13:59+10:00By David Haynes|

Unlock the Power of Kiiko Style Acupuncture

Blending ancient wisdom with modern clinical insight, Kiiko Style Acupuncture on the Gold Coast is a distinctive and highly effective Japanese style that's increasingly popular across Australia for its success in resolving long-standing and challenging health problems. With its pain-free methods and palpation-based diagnostic system, this approach to acupuncture offers a patient-centred approach that produces concrete results—even for those who've endured for years with unresolved health problems. What Is Kiiko Style Acupuncture? Renowned Japanese acupuncturist Kiiko Matsumoto developed Kiiko

2025-10-24T08:09:57+10:00By David Haynes|

Unlocking Healing: Acupuncture’s Efficacy in Managing Bell’s Palsy

Introduction: In the recent year or two, we have seen an influx of Bell’s Palsy patients at Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast. This article is to help inform Gold Coast people about the management of Bell’s Palsy using acupuncture. Bell’s Palsy is a condition that can be debilitating, affecting facial muscles and causing paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. Traditional treatments often involve medication or physical therapy, but an alternative approach, acupuncture, has gained traction for

2025-05-26T22:33:50+10:00By David Haynes|

Get to Know Your Practitioners – Meet Sègoléne

Ségolène's passion for this medicine began years ago when she was suffering from chronic pain for many years, after experiencing acupuncture her sleepless nights transformed into peaceful rest. Being a Mum of three, she understands how difficult and sometimes complicated looking after your own health can be, so she is dedicated to helping others find energy and balance in their busy life. What Eastern Medicine offers is a philosophy that empowers you; it teaches you to listen to emotions, to

2025-05-26T22:33:52+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture and Stress

How Does Stress Affect the Body? Stress affects the body in a number of ways. It can cause headaches, migraines, or insomnia. It can also cause a tight feeling in the chest, dizziness or palpitations. The digestive system may be upset or bowel habits can change. Mentally, people can feel like their life is out of control, or are easily irritated or quick to anger. Why Use Acupuncture for Stress? Acupuncture is actually very relaxing; the rooms are quiet

2025-05-26T22:33:54+10:00By David Haynes|