Acupuncture Northern Suburbs

Experienced, practical and personalised healthcare

Welcome to Coburg Chinese Medicine, an independent acupuncture and Chinese medicine clinic on Sydney Road in Coburg, serving Melbourne's northern suburbs.

I'm Michael Warren, a registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner. I've been practising for nearly 15 years and established Coburg Chinese Medicine in 2012.

I consider myself a generalist, and I see the breadth of my experience as a strength. Working in Melbourne's northern suburbs, I've seen people with a wide variety of health concerns, including musculoskeletal pain, migraines, stress, digestive problems, hay fever, reproductive health concerns and people undergoing IVF treatment. Many patients also have overlapping health concerns or complex medical histories, so I take a flexible approach rather than concentrating on one particular condition.

My approach is straightforward: listen carefully, understand what's going on and explain things clearly. Navigating healthcare can sometimes be confusing or overwhelming, and I'm happy to help patients make sense of medical information, discuss their options and understand how Chinese medicine might fit alongside their other healthcare.

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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine services

I provide acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dry needling, cupping and moxibustion. Treatment options are discussed according to your individual circumstances and preferences.

Acupuncture and dry needling

I practise traditional Chinese and Japanese acupuncture alongside contemporary techniques, including dry needling and electroacupuncture, using sterile, single-use needles.

Learn more about acupuncture | Dry needling

Chinese herbal medicine

I prescribe Chinese herbal medicines and maintain an on-site dispensary offering raw herbs and prepared formulations.

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Cupping and moxibustion

The clinic also offers dry cupping, wet cupping (hijama) and moxibustion, either separately or alongside acupuncture where appropriate.

Learn more about cupping | Moxibustion

A small clinic with a personal approach

Coburg Chinese Medicine is a single-practitioner clinic, so you'll see me at each appointment rather than moving between different practitioners. I value that continuity and the opportunity it provides to get to know patients over time.

Keeping the clinic small also allows me to maintain reasonable consultation fees. Evening appointments are available during the working week, with current availability shown in the online booking calendar.

Affordable acupuncture in Coburg | Fees and opening hours

What to expect at your first appointment

Your first appointment begins with a discussion about your health concerns, medical history, medications and what you'd like to address. I'll explain my assessment, discuss treatment options and answer any questions before proceeding.

Acupuncture treatment is included in your first acupuncture consultation, provided it's appropriate and you consent to proceed. Any recommendations for further appointments are discussed according to your circumstances, without requiring you to commit to a prepaid treatment package.

Healthcare that respects individual needs

One of the things I enjoy about practising in Coburg is the diversity of people who attend the clinic. My patients come from many different cultural and religious backgrounds, work in a wide range of occupations and have different levels of education, health knowledge and experience with traditional medicine. I believe good healthcare starts with recognising these differences and taking the time to understand what's important to each person.

I regularly work with Muslim patients, including people who have particular concerns about modesty, clothing or exposing areas of the body during treatment. Where clinically appropriate, I can adjust acupuncture point selection, positioning, draping or other aspects of treatment. As part of the consultation, we can discuss additional or alternative approaches that suitably reflect your individual needs and requirements.

The same consideration extends to people with disabilities, previous difficult healthcare experiences, personal boundaries or other needs that influence how they prefer to receive care. My aim is to provide respectful, collaborative healthcare, with clear explanations and informed consent throughout.

Coburg Chinese Medicine welcomes and supports people from all backgrounds, including members of our LGBTI community.

Acupuncture for Melbourne's northern suburbs

Coburg Chinese Medicine is located at 197 Sydney Road, Coburg, and welcomes patients from across Melbourne's inner and northern suburbs, including Brunswick, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Coburg North, Preston, Thornbury, Fawkner, Glenroy, Reservoir and surrounding areas.

The clinic is accessible by public transport, including the Route 19 tram and the Upfield railway line.

Qualifications and registration

I hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture and a Master of Applied Science in Chinese Herbal Medicine. I'm registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia as an acupuncturist, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner and Chinese herbal dispenser.

I've also undertaken further professional training in Japanese acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese medicine, and continue to undertake professional development.