What does acupuncture for stress, anxiety and sleep involve in Camberwell?

Dr Adrian takes a full history and plans care around what you are experiencing — tension, poor sleep, difficulty switching off — adjusting it as things change. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are used alongside any care you already have, not instead of it.

What can I expect during a stress management acupuncture consult?

Consultations include a gentle assessment, pulse diagnosis, and tailored treatment combining acupuncture, cupping, or Chinese herbal guidance.

Are private health insurance claims available for acupuncture?

Yes, HICAPS on-the-spot health fund rebates are available for eligible private health cover.

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Stress & Anxiety

Gentle, personalised Chinese medicine care

The calm herbal dispensary at the Camberwell clinic

The Dispensary · Camberwell Clinic

Natural Support for Stress, Anxiety & Nervous System Balance

Dr Adrian provides gentle, personalised Chinese medicine care for people living with stress, anxiety, poor sleep and difficulty switching off.

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What is Acupuncture for Stress?

Acupuncture for stress and anxiety in Camberwell is provided by Dr Adrian Van Wichen, a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. Care is for people living with stress, anxiety, poor sleep and difficulty switching off, and is shaped around a full history rather than a set protocol. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are used alongside any care you already have, not instead of it.

How We Support Stress & Anxiety

Ongoing stress or overwhelmAnxiety or nervous tensionSleep difficultiesMental fatigue or brain fogEmotional dysregulationDifficulty switching off

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A Whole-of-Body Approach to Stress & Anxiety

Stress and anxiety affect the body as much as the mind. In Chinese medicine, the nervous system, sleep, digestion and energy are closely connected. Dr Adrian works with the body to help regulate the nervous system using an integrated approach that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle guidance and gentle physical therapies — tailored to your individual needs.

A quiet, unhurried moment inside the Camberwell clinic

Gentle, Supportive Care for the Nervous System

Non-pharmaceutical support

Acupuncture and herbal medicine, used alongside any care you already have — not instead of it.

Nervous system regulation

Supporting calm, balance and resilience rather than suppression.

Individualised care

No pressure, no rushed protocols.

Whole-body focus

Addressing sleep, energy and physical tension together.

What to Expect in a Stress & Anxiety Consultation

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A calm, unhurried discussion of what you're experiencing
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A personalised approach based on your body's needs
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Gentle treatment using appropriate modalities
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Ongoing support to help maintain balance and resilience

Supporting Calm, Clarity and Resilience

Stress and anxiety are part of modern life, but they don't have to define how you feel day to day. Care is designed to support calm, clarity and resilience, helping you feel more grounded in your body over time.

A warm, unhurried consultation with Dr Adrian at the Camberwell clinic

In Consultation · Camberwell

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Content authored by Dr Adrian Van Wichen (BHSc Chinese Medicine, AHPRA Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Acupuncturist, 25+ Years Experience).