Community Acupuncture Clinic
This offering provides reduced priced acupuncture treatments to the Margaret River and Nannup communities, with an aim to make holistic healthcare more accessible. These sessions are based on a communal model to reduce financial barriers to treatment, while maintaining high quality and results focused care.
The Community Acupuncture Clinic is my commitment to offering affordable, inclusive, and professional treatments in Margaret River and Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia.
When and where:
Margaret River: Weekly Mondays 12:00pm- 1.30pm @ Margaret River Acupuncture, Unit 14 (upstairs), The Reef Centre, 34 Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Nannup - Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm @ Community Meeting Room at the Recreation Centre, Centenary Drive, Nannup WA 6275
How It Works
New patients to complete a thorough intake form at least 12 hours prior to their session
On the day, review intake form and medical history (for new patients), check in with treatment progress (for return), pulse and tongue diagnosis
Acupuncture treatment for 25-35mins (can include electro acupuncture)
In Margs, patients have their own private room for consult and treatment. Treatment rooms are up one flight of stairs.
In Nannup we have a shared treatment space and a more discrete area to discuss your case history. All areas are wheelchair accessible.
Community Clinic Pricing
New patients: 60min | $75
Return visits: 45mins | $50
Sliding scale fees are available case by case. Reach out if the above pricing is not possible for you.
Payment : Cash (preferred) or bank transfer/payid on the day
Private health rebates: Available if your health fund covers acupuncture — please just request an invoice at your session.
Why Community Acupuncture?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is often delivered in community or group settings, especially in hospitals and clinics across China. These models allow for frequent, accessible treatment, which is ideal for both acute care and ongoing support.
Community acupuncture reflects this spirit by offering affordable, inclusive care while still maintaining clinical integrity. For many practitioners, this model balances the desire to provide accessible healthcare with the realities of sustaining a practice in the modern world.
If you're a practitioner interested in the ethics of accessibility and affordability in private practice, I highly recommend:
"Acupuncture is Like Noodles: The Little Red Cookbook of Working Class Acupuncture" by Lisa Rohleder et al.