Peripheral neuropathy & sensory nerve care

Sensation, balance, and nerve health support for peripheral neuropathy.

Acupuncture for numbness, tingling, and nerve discomfort associated with diabetic, post-chemotherapy, and idiopathic neuropathy.

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What brings people in

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)Idiopathic (unexplained) sensory neuropathyNumbness and reduced sensation in feet or handsPins and needles, burning, or tingling sensationsBalance instability and altered gait confidenceHeightened sensitivity to touch or temperatureGrip weakness or reduced fine motor control

How we work together

A considered, progressive approach to nerve care

Clinical mapping and safety screening

We review your symptoms, onset, and current medical management, including care from your GP, oncologist, endocrinologist, or podiatrist. We map the distribution of sensory changes to ensure treatment is targeted and safe.

Targeted acupuncture course

Treatment applies local and distal points, including protocols on the toes and feet identified in clinical trials. The goal is to support microvascular circulation around peripheral nerves and stimulate nerve signaling.

Sensory tracking and recovery expectations

Nerves adapt slowly, so treatment is structured across 8 to 12 weeks. We track changes in sensation, balance, and daily comfort at each visit, including the temporary prickling or sensitivity that often occurs as sensory nerves wake up.

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AHPRA registered acupuncturist · Eastwood clinic space

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Helpful to know

Questions before you book

Why does numbness require a different approach than pain relief? +

Standard pain medications often dampen nerve signals to reduce pain, but they do not restore lost sensation or address numbness. Acupuncture focuses on improving microcirculation around the small blood vessels supplying peripheral nerves, supporting nerve signaling rather than suppressing it.

How many treatments are typically required? +

Clinical trials demonstrating measurable changes in sensory scores and nerve conduction typically evaluate courses of 8 to 12 weeks, usually starting at once or twice weekly. Because peripheral nerve adaptations take time, single treatments rarely produce durable change.

Why might tingling or sensitivity increase early in treatment? +

As dormant or impaired sensory nerve pathways begin to respond, people often experience a temporary sensory wake-up phase. Sensation that was previously dull or numb may feel prickly, hyper-sensitive, or mildly active before stabilizing into clearer, more natural feeling.

Do you coordinate with my GP, oncologist, or podiatrist? +

Yes. We encourage open communication with your medical team. Acupuncture sits alongside your existing treatments and management plans, not in place of them.

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