Vessel Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Vessel Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Results-driven and heart-led Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic in Brisbane's Inner West. We help you rediscover health and vitality.

Hello, I’m Kathryn
Foremost, I am a student of the body, the human experience, our natural world and the vast expanse of consciousness. A lifelong spark of existential curiosity has led me, like others, to explore self-cultivation through the practices and traditions of the East. Formal training began with Yoga and since taking the first steps on this path I have spent thousands of hours in training, practice and silent retreat. More recently, my personal practice has centred on Qigong and Meditation, two disciplines replete with the potential to support us in cultivating health and (re)connecting with nature. In 2019 I followed the call to be of service to others and dedicated myself to becoming a student and practitioner of Chinese Medicine. As I near the completion of my studies (BHSc Acupuncture), I reflect on how my experiences with varied modalities have engendered a deep reverence for the interconnectedness of all things. I see the health & healing of an individual as inextricably linked to the health & healing of all; human and non-human. The philosophical underpinning of connectedness that permeates traditional knowledge systems brings a unique perspective to the modern evidence-based training I have received. Within all that Chinese Medicine has to offer, I am particularly drawn to supporting people in the areas of psycho-emotional health, chronic pain, addiction, periods & perimenopause, and of course self-cultivation and health preservation. I aim to present my accumulated knowledge in a simple, clear way so that potent messages are accessible to everyone. I offer a form of energetic bodywork based on the principles of Acupuncture (but without the needles). I also offer workshops in small groups where we explore somatic embodiment through Qigong, acupressure, and guided meditation. I cannot wait to meet you, dear one.

This week we celebrated one year in our beautiful Paddington clinic. And in true small business style - we got the date ...
25/03/2026

This week we celebrated one year in our beautiful Paddington clinic. And in true small business style - we got the date wrong, so we’re a few days late in marking the occasion. As a Paddington local, it means the world to me to be offering care and building a small community, locally. Lou and I are so grateful to our past and present patients who have invited us into their care team, thank you for being part of special space and work. And we’re so looking forward to meeting and welcoming those who are yet to join our community. 🤎🙏🏽🙌🏾

At Vessel, we love supporting our patients through the tender weeks of the first trimester.This is often a time of profo...
18/02/2026

At Vessel, we love supporting our patients through the tender weeks of the first trimester.

This is often a time of profound change—physically, emotionally, and mentally—and these are the areas where we consistently see meaningful shifts toward greater comfort and confidence through acupuncture treatment.

The good news: a growing body of research supports the safety of acupuncture in early pregnancy when it’s provided by a suitably qualified practitioner (1, 2).

As AHPRA-registered, degree-qualified Acupuncturists, your care at Vessel is thoughtful, appropriate, and grounded in both training and experience.

You can rest—truly rest—knowing you’re in good hands.

Whether it is your first time seeking Acupuncture or we have been supporting you through preconception, you'll always find a gentle place to land at Vessel, and deep care to support you as you nourish life.

We're here for you.

You can book online, or visit the website for more information about our approach to care.

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31483927/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12481955/

At Vessel, we use Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to help you find vitality, ease, and comfort in your body and in our ...
17/02/2026

At Vessel, we use Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to help you find vitality, ease, and comfort in your body and in our world.

Our care is centred on the ancient knowledge and wisdom of a medicine that recognises our rhythms, cycles, and intricate connections.

This wisdom predates—and outlasts—wellness trends.

We offer a different way to understand and connect with your body, your health, and your place in the world.

Our care often looks simple, sometimes asking a little less of you—though that is not always as easy as it sounds.

We are often a place of solace: a moment of peace, an unfolding of recognition, perhaps the first time you are invited to rest after a lifetime of putting everyone else first.

We welcome you into slowness, stillness, breath, and the profound intelligence of your body’s own wisdom.

If you are seeking deep care, whole-person health, and meaningful transformation, we are here for you.

Our Paddington clinic is open Monday to Saturday, with evening appointments available Tuesday to Thursday. Visit our website to learn more and book online.

Since stepping into the learning and sharing of this medicine, my life has become incredibly full. I thrive on the lesso...
04/02/2026

Since stepping into the learning and sharing of this medicine, my life has become incredibly full.

I thrive on the lessons of health, cosmology, ecology and philosophy that are intricately woven through this remarkable medicine.

One gift I’ve come to appreciate more with each passing year is January and Early February.

For me, the space between January 1st and the Lunar New Year has become a gentle pause. A period to reflect on the lessons of the year just lived, and to sense into what is gathering shape in the year ahead.

We have around thirteen days remaining in the Year of the Yin Wood Snake — a year that asked for transformation. For some, that transformation has been subtle and steady; for others, decidedly not easy.

Before we leave this snake energy behind, I invite you to pause and notice.

You might find the reflective prompts in this post useful, or your own voice might be the best prompt...

If the end of last year passed you by without much opportunity to pause, consider this your invitation back into a quieter rhythm. A time to reflect, recalibrate, and orient toward what’s ahead.

And if you could use a little support to arrive in quietude, we’re always here.

For those in a maintenance phase of care (monthly appointments), this can be a particularly nourishing time for a seasonal appointment.

On 17 February, we enter into the energy of the Yang Fire Horse... we'll share some musings soon x

20/12/2025

For the most reliable and timely response, please email us hello@vesselacupuncture.au or reach out via our website or phone. Facebook messages are not checked as frequently and may not get the quickest reply. We appreciate your understanding!

Every day in clinic, we support people to loosen the grip of anxiety and depression.Even when someone comes in for somet...
12/12/2025

Every day in clinic, we support people to loosen the grip of anxiety and depression.

Even when someone comes in for something completely different, they often tell us that their anxiety starts to soften as treatment unfolds.

Acupuncture has a well-documented influence on the nervous system and mental health. There’s nothing mystical about it — just real medicine with a long history and a growing evidence base.

If you’re unsure whether acupuncture is right for you, or you like to understand the how and why behind your care, we’re always happy to explain the mechanisms and the research.

And it never has to be either–or. As AHPRA-registered, degree-qualified practitioners, we work alongside your existing health team and keep communication open, because the best outcomes happen when everyone is working together.

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In this randomised controlled trial of 120 people, usual care included psychotherapy & pharmaceuticals. The people in the Acupuncture group reported MORE than twice the reduction in symptoms than those receiving usual care alone.

Reference: Goyata SL, Avelino CC, Santos SV, Souza Junior DI, Gurgel MD, Terra FS. Effects from acupuncture in treating anxiety: integrative review. Rev Bras Enferm. 2016 Jun;69(3):602-9

A Moment for Your HealthWe’re delighted to be part of Paddington Terraces by Twilight this year —Friday, 5th December fr...
11/11/2025

A Moment for Your Health

We’re delighted to be part of Paddington Terraces by Twilight this year —
Friday, 5th December from 4–8 pm.

Join us for 15-minute mini consults and Ear Seed Therapy, a simple, beautiful way to experience the wisdom of Chinese medicine.

Ear Seed Therapy is an express, needle-free treatment that helps restore balance and calm from the inside out.

During your session, an acupuncturist will:

• Gather a few insights about you and perform a gentle pulse and tongue assessment

• Apply elegant, non-invasive ear seeds to specific acupressure points that correspond to your body’s inner pathways

Depending on your needs, these points can support stress relief, better sleep, hormone balance, energy, digestion, and pain reduction.

Your ear seeds stay on for 3–5 days, continuing to offer a touch of harmony and grounded energy through the festive season.

We’ll also have our teas, foot soaks, and gift vouchers available for purchase on the evening — a chance to slow down, ground, and reconnect.

See you there!

Kathryn & Lou x

Treatments with Lou are:• gentle• unhurried• deeply restorative• comprehensiveLou creates the warmest space for you to l...
23/10/2025

Treatments with Lou are:

• gentle
• unhurried
• deeply restorative
• comprehensive

Lou creates the warmest space for you to land and receive care.

The moment you walk into the room, your shoulders drop, your breath deepens, and your body begins to unwind.

She weaves her naturopathic experience with Chinese Medicine wisdom to create thoughtful, results-driven treatment plans, so her patients feel deeply cared for and know exactly how she’s supporting them toward their health goals.

If you’re craving the kind of care that leaves you feeling seen, heard, and truly held, you’ll love working with Lou.

She’s available on Mondays and Thursdays at Vessel Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Paddington.

Book online via the link in bio 🤎

Vessel’s Guide to the Party Season!✨ Prioritise sleep for hormonal harmonyIn summer, we can go to bed a little later and...
22/10/2025

Vessel’s Guide to the Party Season!

✨ Prioritise sleep for hormonal harmony
In summer, we can go to bed a little later and rise a little earlier — enjoy it! But if evening events (especially with alcohol) leave you wired, try scheduling them earlier. Think brunches and luxurious long lunches instead, so you can still protect your sleep.

🌿 Ground in nature for a nervous system reset
Find calm in the small pockets of nature around us — a walk at Mt Coot-tha, sitting by the river, a dip in the reservoir. Let your gaze soften, breathe in the fresh air, and let the earth soothe your system, as it’s done for millennia.

🥗 Eat for stable energy
Enjoy the indulgences, but keep things balanced. Skip the restriction–indulgence rollercoaster and choose light proteins, balanced meals, and gentle cooking methods like blanching or steaming. Summer calls for lighter, simpler meals — still warm, but not heavy.

💫 Move mindfully for energy flow
Gentle movement keeps energy circulating smoothly — yoga, qigong, walking, swimming. It helps prevent your energy from flaring up and out, keeping you centred and calm.

🦶 Foot soaks for cooling and calm
A warm foot soak can actually help regulate body temperature and ease restlessness on hot nights. Add magnesium flakes or try our calming herbal foot soaks in the clinic — your new summer ritual.

❤️ Tend to your emotions for harmony
It’s the season of joy, but even joy in excess can throw things off balance. Keep an eye on lingering emotions like anger, worry or overthinking, and give yourself space to release them. Harmony on the inside helps everything flow more smoothly on the outside.

If this season usually leaves you burned out, stressed, anxious or crawling to the finish line, consider increasing the frequency of your treatments.

Acupuncture helps your nervous system access deep restoration, supports hormonal balance, and steadies both energy and emotions — so you can finish the year feeling grounded and joyous.

At Vessel, we've got you! Can't wait to welcome you through the party season for transformational, whole-person care. You can book online, via the link in bio, with Lou or Kathryn 💫

✨ We’ve had so many little ones coming through the clinic lately — and they’ve been absolute stars!Children are often so...
22/10/2025

✨ We’ve had so many little ones coming through the clinic lately — and they’ve been absolute stars!

Children are often so curious about acupuncture, and they’re always surprised by how gentle it feels. (We’ve even had a few say, “Wait, that's not even a real needle!” 😄)

Lou has been supporting lots of families with all sorts of childhood concerns — from tummy troubles (constipation, reflux, food sensitivities) to sleep struggles, recurrent coughs or ear infections, and big feelings like worry or overwhelm.

Sessions are short, fun, and always led at your child’s pace. We love showing them the tools, letting them explore, and creating an experience that feels safe and playful. Children tend to respond beautifully — often with noticeable shifts in just a few visits.

If your little one could use a bit of extra support, we’d love to welcome them in to see Lou at Vessel 💛

Bookings are available online — link in bio.

At Vessel, we love supporting women through the perimenopause stage of life.Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be a hu...
12/10/2025

At Vessel, we love supporting women through the perimenopause stage of life.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be a huge support during these transition years—because we’re working directly with your nervous system, the foundation of hormonal regulation.

Our aim is to help you feel more energy, more ease, and more capable of moving through daily life — and to uncover the quiet gifts this season has tucked behind the sleepless nights and shifting moods.

We’re here to make the road a little less bumpy by helping your body harmonise and regulate from within.

Acupuncture can seamlessly work alongside MHT (HRT), or be part of your natural health plan if you’re choosing a different path. Either way, we’re with you for the journey.

Our practitioners meet you exactly where you are — with care that’s thoughtful, personalised, and grounded in both science and tradition.

Book an appointment with one of our degree-qualified, AHPRA-registered practitioners to begin your perimenopause journey with Chinese Medicine and Vessel.

✨ Link in bio to book.

At Vessel, we cherish the privilege of supporting women through every stage of pregnancy.Many mums-to-be are surprised b...
07/10/2025

At Vessel, we cherish the privilege of supporting women through every stage of pregnancy.

Many mums-to-be are surprised by how much more comfortable they feel with regular acupuncture. Easing common discomforts, such as reflux or restless sleep, can make a significant difference in how a pregnancy unfolds.

Wherever you are in your journey, we’re here with gentle, results-led care, working alongside your primary care team to support a more comfortable pregnancy.

You’re welcome to book your pregnancy acupuncture appointment online and visit us in our Paddington clinic.

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Shop 7, 2 Latrobe Terrace
Brisbane, QLD
4064

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Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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