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Take Control of Stress and Get Your Health Back on Track Today

Last Updated on 10 July 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic

The impacts of stress on our physical and emotional well being often goes unnoticed. Headaches, sore shoulders and difficulty sleeping is just what happens when you have a busy life, right? Wrong! So lets look at how Acupuncture can help stress?

Acupuncture has been found to help with depression by increasing neurotransmitter levels (norepinephrine (NE), brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), Serotonin (5-HT)) which are found to be low in people with depression.

Most of us experience the symptoms of stress every day but unfortunately, they’ve become such a ‘normal’ part of our lives that we’ve forgotten what life without the side effects of stress feels like.
Thankfully there’s a solution!

How Acupuncture Can Help Stress

Stress causes an imbalance in the body and acupuncture works as a kind of ‘reset’ button for the body. It slows the systems down that are going too fast, it calms the areas of your body that are aggravated and leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Acupuncture can help stress and is extremely effective in treating the underlying conditions that are causing stress. Some symptoms of stress you might not even realise are related include:

  • anxiety;
  • sleep disturbances;
  • sore neck and shoulders;
  • teeth grinding;
  • gastrointestinal disturbances;
  • high blood pressure;
  • fertility issues;
  • menstrual disorders;
  • skin conditions;
  • respiratory disorders;
  • diminished immunity.

What Happens During Treatment?

1. Spend Time To Find a Clear Diagnosis

In your initial consultation, our experienced Acupuncturist will spend up time diagnosing your condition, using a wide range of diagnostic tools. The acupuncturist may assess the tongue, skin, pulse and eyes as these areas are seen as major indicators of overall health and well-being.

2. Find Relief With Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body’s meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi through the individual. Acupuncture is very relaxing and once the needles are inserted, you lie on a massage table and rest for 15-30 minutes. While you are resting, the acupuncture needles are working to balance your whole body. Acupuncture helps address the origin of the problem, while at the same time reducing the painful symptoms that are affecting your health and wellbeing.

3. Medicine Specifically Prepared For Your Condition

Herbs play a prominent role in healing. Herbs can be dispensed as an “off the shelf” formula or our practitioners can create a formula specifically designed for you. Our clinic has over 100 herbs to suit your specific needs.

4. Walk away with a Plan

Our practitioner can offer you a plan for your on-going recovery and other customised programs to support your health, diet and lifestyle.

FAQ's

Is acupuncture good for stress and anxiety?

Acupuncture can help stress and is extremely effective in treating the underlying conditions that are causing stress. Acupuncture can help stress and is extremely effective in treating the underlying conditions that are causing stress. 

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for anxiety?

The analysis of nearly 5000 people in 22 studies stated that “…a course of Acupuncture of at least six treatment sessions can be a valuable option for people suffering anxiety. Your practitioner will discuss your personal situation with you during your first consultation and continue communicating with you about your improvements as your sessions progress. 

How often should you get acupuncture for anxiety?

Weekly treatments are recommended for sufferers. Your practitioner will discuss your personal situation with you during your first consultation and continue communicating with you about your improvements as your sessions progress. 

Does acupuncture release tension?

Acupuncture is very relaxing and once the needles are inserted, you lie on a massage table and rest for 15-30 minutes. While you are resting, the acupuncture needles are working to balance your whole body. Acupuncture helps release tension, while at the same time reducing the painful symptoms that are affecting your health and wellbeing. 

Locations – Wavell Heights & Cannon Hill

Brisbane Livewell Clinic operates from two easy-to-reach locations:

Wavell Heights – 1/52 Jeffcott Street, Wavell Heights QLD 4012

Cannon Hill – 1/18 Pickwick Avenue, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Both Clinics offer weekday and Saturday appointments.

You can book online 24/7 or call our friendly Reception Team on (07) 3861 5881.

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Brisbane's Top Health, Natural Therapies, Naturopath and Wellness Centre

Brisbane Livewell Clinic, located in Wavell Heights and Cannon Hill, is Brisbane’s top health, natural therapies, and wellness clinic. Founded in 1979, it is the longest-running Wellness Centre in Brisbane.

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Our Clinics are home to a team of experienced Allied Health and Natural Therapy practitioners. Each Practitioner is highly skilled, qualified, and a member of their respective professional associations. They bring expertise and compassion to their work, believing everyone deserves a life free of pain, anxiety, and ill health.

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Brisbane Livewell Clinic is best known for its holistic health and wellness services, both Natural Therapies and Allied Health Services. It has locations in Wavell Heights and Cannon Hill in Brisbane, Queensland and offers a range of therapies in Brisbane and around Australia, including Naturopathy, Nutrition, Massage Therapy, Counselling, Acupuncture, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnotherapy, Kinesiology, Bowen Therapy and Mindset Therapy. 

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