Respiratory & immune.

"Preventative care, before the season you usually struggle with — that's where the work pays off."

The approach

Respiratory and immune patterns sit closely together in TCM. Seasonal vulnerability, allergic patterns, recurring sinus or chest symptoms, and a tendency to catch every bug going around all point to the same underlying system asking for support.

Acupuncture, alongside lifestyle and dietary guidance, supports the body's own defence mechanisms — not to suppress symptoms, but to give the body what it needs to handle them well.

What sessions tend to cover

• Seasonal vulnerability and recurring colds
• Allergic patterns — hay fever, seasonal sensitivities
• Sinus pressure and congestion patterns
• Cough patterns — dry, productive, lingering after illness
• Chest tightness and breathing patterns
• Recovery after respiratory illness
• Immune support through winter and seasonal change

What to expect

Respiratory and immune work is often most effective as preventative care — building support ahead of the season you struggle with, rather than waiting until symptoms arrive. The 12-treatment protocol is built around your particular pattern and the time of year.

Always coordinate with your GP for any acute respiratory symptom — acupuncture sits alongside conventional care, not in place of it.

Who it suits

People who catch everything that's going around. People with seasonal patterns that wear them down each year. Anyone who wants a long-term, preventative approach alongside their usual medical care.

Acupuncture supports the body's natural respiratory and immune function. It does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from your GP or specialist. Any acute or worsening respiratory symptom must be investigated medically. Symptom areas are described in line with AHPRA guidance — the diagnosis of any specific condition is for your medical doctor to determine.