Poke Acupuncture

Poke Acupuncture Hip Bursitis, Shoulder Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Fertility, Pregnancy Support Thanks for visiting. Lani & Ryan

Owner's Bio:
We met during our training in Canada almost 10 years ago and have returned to Newcastle, Lani’s hometown, bringing Poke Acupuncture to life. We both practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, and we do our best to live the healthy lifestyle we encourage others to live. But, we are also human, and you may catch us enjoying the odd icecream at the beach on a hot, sunny day with

our sweet daughter. We are passionate about what we do: the wonders and weirdness of Acupuncture; the beauty and potency of Chinese Herbs; the curiosity and magic of Cupping. Our clinic is a place you can come to to relax and have your condition treated in a private, cosy environment. We will assess you and provide our best opinion on your course of treatment, provide you with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services, as well as offer you remedies from our well-stocked, raw, Chinese herb pharmacy and ready-made prescriptions. Please join our page as we will share with you our thoughts on living a healthy, balanced lifestyle, facts and pics about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and health, newsy updates from our clinic and info from our contacts in the wonderful community of Newcastle.

👣 Stiff, aching big toe? Pain when walking or wearing certain shoes?You might be dealing with big toe osteoarthritis — a...
31/07/2025

👣 Stiff, aching big toe? Pain when walking or wearing certain shoes?

You might be dealing with big toe osteoarthritis — and it’s more common than you think, especially in active adults over 50.

This type of arthritis causes the cartilage in your toe joint to wear down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and even a noticeable bump at the base of the toe.

🦶 Common signs include:
✔️ A stiff or sore big toe, especially in the mornings
✔️ Pain when walking, running, or going uphill
✔️ Discomfort in shoes that used to feel fine
✔️ Less movement in the joint over time

Whether you’re someone who loves walking, gardening, playing sport, or just being on your feet — this kind of toe pain can really start to impact your day.

💡 The good news? There are ways to manage it, improve your movement, and keep it from getting worse — without jumping straight to surgery or relying on ongoing pain medication.

❓ Question of the Week: Is Acupuncture covered by private health funds?🟢 Yes, it is!At Poke Acupuncture, we’re fully reg...
29/07/2025

❓ Question of the Week: Is Acupuncture covered by private health funds?

🟢 Yes, it is!

At Poke Acupuncture, we’re fully registered Acupuncturists and Doctors of Chinese Medicine. That means Acupuncture, Cupping, Dry Needling, and Herbal Medicine Consults are all eligible for rebates through private health funds.

💳 We also offer on-the-spot claims with HICAPS for most major funds.
📞 For exact details about your coverage, please contact your health fund directly.

🌸 Struggling with nagging shoulder pain that just won’t go away?✨ Does it ache when you lift your arm to brush your hair...
27/07/2025

🌸 Struggling with nagging shoulder pain that just won’t go away?

✨ Does it ache when you lift your arm to brush your hair or reach behind to fasten your bra?
✨ Does it wake you up at night if you roll onto that side?
✨ Is it starting to affect your daily routine — even simple tasks like hanging washing or reaching for a cup?

You could be dealing with something called shoulder bursitis — and many women don’t even know they have it.

🌀 What is it?
Inside your shoulder is a tiny fluid-filled sac called a bursa. It helps your shoulder glide smoothly. When it gets irritated or inflamed (from overuse, poor posture, or an injury), it can cause sharp pain, tenderness, and stiffness.

💆‍♀️ The good news? You don’t have to “just live with it.”

At our Port Macquarie clinic, we’ve helped many women recover from shoulder bursitis and return to activity again!

💬 Not sure if it’s bursitis? Let’s find out.
Inquire about our free 15-minute discovery session — in person or over the phone.

📍Local, experienced, and here to help you feel better.

📲 Message us to book or learn more.

🌱 If you live in Port Macquarie and have been dealing with ongoing neck pain, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to k...
24/07/2025

🌱 If you live in Port Macquarie and have been dealing with ongoing neck pain, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep putting up with it. 😀

Whether it’s caused by long hours at the desk, poor sleep posture, stress, or constantly checking your phone, neck pain can affect your whole day — from how you work to how you sleep.

At Poke Acupuncture Port Macquarie, we work with patients daily who are experiencing tightness, headaches, and shoulder tension that all stem from the neck. So we’ve put together a few of our top, practical tips to help relieve neck pain — right from home! 👍🙌

Click the blog link below 👇

https://www.pokeacupuncture.com.au/blog/struggling-with-neck-pain-in-port-macquarie-heres-what-you-need-to-know

💥Get Your Muscles Firing Again with Motor Point AcupunctureEver feel like a muscle just won’t switch off or is stuck in ...
21/07/2025

💥Get Your Muscles Firing Again with Motor Point Acupuncture

Ever feel like a muscle just won’t switch off or is stuck in a tight, overworked state? 😣
Motor Point Acupuncture might be exactly what that muscle needs to relax and reset. 🙌

Motor points are specific spots in a muscle where the nerve enters—basically, the "control centre" for that muscle 🎯. When a muscle is overly tight, painful, or not firing properly, stimulating that motor point with acupuncture can help bring it back online ⚡💪

✨ What Does It Do?
📍 Releases muscle tension (especially deep, stubborn knots)
📍 Helps re-activate weak or underperforming muscles
📍 Improves muscle firing patterns
📍 Reduces pain and improves function fast
📍 Speeds up recovery from sports injuries or overuse

Unlike traditional acupuncture, motor point needling often produces a small muscle twitch—this is a great sign! It means we’ve hit the right spot and your muscle is responding 🔄

We commonly use motor point acupuncture to treat:

🔸 Shoulder dysfunction & rotator cuff issues
🔸 Glute weakness or tight hips
🔸 Knee pain & quad imbalance
🔸 Neck or upper trap tension
🔸 Poor muscle activation in rehab

💬 Wondering if motor point acupuncture could help with your pain or rehab?
Send us a message we’re happy to help!

⚡Struggling with Nerve Pain or Chronic Tightness? Electro-Acupuncture Might HelpElectro-acupuncture is a modern twist on...
19/07/2025

⚡Struggling with Nerve Pain or Chronic Tightness? Electro-Acupuncture Might Help

Electro-acupuncture is a modern twist on traditional acupuncture—and it can be a game changer when it comes to reducing pain and speeding up recovery 🌀💪

It works just like regular acupuncture (using fine needles placed in specific points), but with one key difference: a gentle electrical current is applied to the needles using small clips and a low-frequency device ⚡📍

💡 It’s not painful—just a light tapping or tingling sensation—and most people find it deeply relaxing 😌

🔌 Why We Use Electro-Acupuncture:
🧠 Boosts your body’s natural pain-relief chemicals (like endorphins!)
💨 Improves circulation to injured or tight areas
🧘 Helps calm irritated nerves and reduce inflammation
💥 Stimulates muscle function and speeds up healing

It’s especially helpful for:

🔹 Sciatic pain
🔹 Nerve-related issues
🔹 Chronic tightness
🔹 Tendon injuries
🔹 Muscle spasms or weakness

We often use electro-acupuncture alongside dry needling or cupping as part of a tailored treatment plan—especially when we’re targeting nerve pain, chronic tension, or slow-healing areas.

🤔 Want to know if electro-acupuncture could help with your symptoms?
💬 Send us a message we’re happy to chat!

💪 What Is IASTM & How Do We Use It in Your Recovery Process?If you’ve been dealing with stubborn muscle tension, old inj...
17/07/2025

💪 What Is IASTM & How Do We Use It in Your Recovery Process?

If you’ve been dealing with stubborn muscle tension, old injuries, or tight fascia that won’t budge 😣—IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) could be a game-changer for your recovery 🛠️✨

IASTM uses specially designed tools to gently glide over the skin and target areas of muscle restriction, tightness, or scar tissue. It helps break up adhesions, stimulate blood flow, and get your soft tissues moving freely again 💨💆‍♂️

🔍 What Can IASTM Help With?
🔸 Persistent muscle knots
🔸 Post-injury scar tissue
🔸 Tendon-related pain (tennis elbow, Achilles, etc.)
🔸 Shin splints & plantar fasciitis
🔸 Reduced mobility or flexibility

⚙️ How We Use IASTM in Our Sessions:
Here at the clinic, we often combine IASTM with acupuncture and dry needling for even better results 🧡

✨ Dry Needling helps release deep muscle trigger points and reset overactive nerves
✨ Acupuncture supports whole-body healing, reduces inflammation, and wakes up weak or inhibited muscles
✨ IASTM works on the surface layers—freeing up fascia, breaking down scar tissue, and encouraging proper movement patterns

Used together, these techniques complement each other beautifully—giving your body the tools it needs to relax, recover, and move more freely 💥🤸‍♀️

❓Curious how IASTM could support your recovery?
💬 Send us a message—we’re happy to answer your questions or chat about how it fits into your acupuncture or dry needling sessions!

🤔 What Is Dry Needling & Why Do We Use It?If you’ve ever had tight, sore muscles that just won’t let go, dry needling mi...
14/07/2025

🤔 What Is Dry Needling & Why Do We Use It?

If you’ve ever had tight, sore muscles that just won’t let go, dry needling might be the relief you’ve been looking for 💥💆‍♂️

Dry needling uses thin, sterile needles (like those used in acupuncture) to target trigger points in your muscles—those tight, knotty spots that cause pain, stiffness, or referred aches elsewhere in the body 😖

🎯 How it helps:

🧠 Resets the nervous system
💪 Releases deep muscle tension
💨 Increases blood flow & oxygen
⚡ Improves movement & reduces pain fast

Dry needling can be great for treating:

🔸 Neck & shoulder pain
🔸 Lower back tension
🔸 Headaches & migraines
🔸 Knee Pain & tight muscles
🔸 Chronic tension or stress-related aches

❓Curious if dry needling is right for you?
💬 Got questions about how it works or what to expect?
Feel free to reach out—we’re happy to chat and help you decide if it’s a good fit!

✨ Ever Wondered What Cupping Therapy Actually Does? Let’s Break It Down! 🌀Cupping therapy (aka myofascial decompression)...
12/07/2025

✨ Ever Wondered What Cupping Therapy Actually Does? Let’s Break It Down! 🌀

Cupping therapy (aka myofascial decompression) has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine 🧘‍♀️—and it's finally getting the attention it deserves in Western health and rehab circles 👀.

Unlike massage and other hands-on therapies that press into the body, cupping uses gentle suction to lift the skin and soft tissues away from the body 🙌. This creates a decompression effect that helps relieve tension, boost circulation, and support healing naturally 💨.

💡 What Can Cupping Help With?

🔹 Eases muscle aches & tightness
🔹 Increases blood flow and oxygen to tissues ❤️‍🔥
🔹 Supports detox & lymphatic drainage 🌿
🔹 Improves flexibility and range of motion 🤸‍♂️
🔹 Works well alongside physio, acupuncture, or massage

When blood flow is restricted, waste products like lactic acid can build up and make muscles feel sore and tight 😣. Cupping helps bring those by-products to the surface so your body can clear them out more efficiently. The result? Less pain, more movement, and faster recovery!

✨ Want to see if cupping therapy could help you?
Send us a message or ask during your next appointment! 🗓️
This ancient method might be just what your body’s been asking for 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

🛏️ Shoulder & Upper Arm Pain Tip #2 🙅‍♂️ Avoid Sleeping On The Sore Side!If lying on your painful shoulder makes it wor...
08/07/2025

🛏️ Shoulder & Upper Arm Pain Tip #2

🙅‍♂️ Avoid Sleeping On The Sore Side!
If lying on your painful shoulder makes it worse or wakes you up at night 🌙 — don’t ignore it!

This could mean there's inflammation in your shoulder, like bursitis or a swollen tendon. Putting your body weight on it adds pressure 🧱, which can increase inflammation and pain.

👍 Try sleeping on your back or the opposite side.
You might roll over in your sleep, but even a little extra rest for that shoulder can go a long way 🛌🌟

💡 Shoulder & Upper Arm Pain Tip #1👉 Keep it moving — but don’t push into pain!If you're dealing with shoulder pain, it’...
05/07/2025

💡 Shoulder & Upper Arm Pain Tip #1
👉 Keep it moving — but don’t push into pain!

If you're dealing with shoulder pain, it’s important to stay active 🏃‍♀️ — just make sure you’re moving within a pain-free range.

✅ Gentle movement = good
❌ Pushing through pain = not good

Why? Keeping your shoulder moving helps prevent a more serious issue called frozen shoulder ❄️, but forcing it through painful motions can actually make things worse.

Stick to movements that feel comfortable — your shoulder will heal faster and stay happier in the long run! 💚

💡 Shoulder & Upper Arm Pain Tip #1 👉 Keep it moving — but don’t push into pain!If you're dealing with shoulder pain, it...
05/07/2025

💡 Shoulder & Upper Arm Pain Tip #1

👉 Keep it moving — but don’t push into pain!
If you're dealing with shoulder pain, it’s important to stay active 🏃‍♀️ — just make sure you’re moving within a pain-free range.

✅ Gentle movement = good
❌ Pushing through pain = not good

Why? Keeping your shoulder moving helps prevent a more serious issue called frozen shoulder ❄️, but forcing it through painful motions can actually make things worse.

Stick to movements that feel comfortable — your shoulder will heal faster and stay happier in the long run! 💚

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113 Bridge Street
Port Macquarie, NSW
2444

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Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 3am
Wednesday 9am - 5am
Thursday 10am - 5am
Friday 9am - 2pm

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+61255900232

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Owner's Bio: We met during our training in Canada almost 10 years ago and have returned to Newcastle, Lani’s hometown, bringing Poke Acupuncture to life. We both practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, and we do our best to live the healthy lifestyle we encourage others to live. But, we are also human, and you may catch us enjoying the odd icecream at the beach on a hot, sunny day with our sweet daughter. We are passionate about what we do: the wonders and weirdness of Acupuncture; the beauty and potency of Chinese Herbs; the curiosity and magic of Cupping. Our clinic is a place you can come to to relax and have your condition treated in a private, cosy environment. We will assess you and provide our best opinion on your course of treatment, provide you with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services, as well as offer you remedies from our well-stocked, raw, Chinese herb pharmacy and ready-made prescriptions. Please join our page as we will share with you our thoughts on living a healthy, balanced lifestyle, facts and pics about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and health, newsy updates from our clinic and info from our contacts in the wonderful community of Newcastle. Thanks for visiting. Lani & Ryan