What's the Difference?
The main difference is that acupuncture involves needling points that are mapped to meridian points in order to bring balance and harmony to the body’s Qi. Whereas dry needling involves needling myofascial trigger points identfied through palpation.
read moreThe needles used are similar. However, certain acupuncture points may require thinner needles whilst certain trigger points may require slightly thicker needles.
Acupuncture is performed by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. In Australia, a Bachelor or Masters Degree in TCM is required to practice. Also, all qualified practitioners should be registered through AHPRA as well as a TCM professional body.
our acupuncturistsDry needling can be performed by allied health practitioners (i.e. Physiotherapists, Osteopath, Chiropractors). Some may require to have undertaken additional training after University to be able to perform dry needling.
Our allied health practitioners
Dry needling focuses on mostly musculoskeletal conditions as needles are inserted into myofascial trigger points. On the other hand, acupuncture can focus on musculoskeletal pain as well as other systemic conditions such as stress, anxiety and sleep disturbance.
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We are located in Greythorn Central in Balwyn North.
Address: 2a Tannock Street Balwyn North VIC 3104
Free public parking is available adjacent to the studio on Tannock Street.
Email: hello@kobodi.com
Phone: 03 9856 3589
