WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles though your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management - MAYO CLINIC
PRACTITIONERS
Kristen Benson, BHSc (Chinese Medicine)
Kristen, a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist, has recently settled in Noosa Hinterland. Inspired by a transformative Acupuncture session, she pursued a Bachelor's in Health Science (Chinese Medicine). Kristen's journey includes work in a drug and alcohol rehab center, specializing in mental health issues. Graduating in 2011, she focused on Women's Health and Fertility at a Melbourne clinic. Kristen has expertise in Japanese Moxibustion, Shonishin, Pregnancy Massage, and ongoing Kiiko Matsumoto style Acupuncture training. Offering Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, she employs gentle needling, moxibustion, cupping, auricular-acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Available on Mondays and Tuesdays, Kristen is dedicated to guiding patients to optimal health.