Acupuncture Fees and Opening Hours

Clear fees, evening appointments and a practical approach to healthcare

At Coburg Chinese Medicine, I believe healthcare should be reasonably priced and accessible to people with different work, study and family commitments.

I run a small, independent acupuncture and Chinese medicine clinic on Sydney Road in Coburg. Keeping the clinic small helps me manage operating costs and offer straightforward consultation fees.

I also recognise that attending healthcare appointments during ordinary working hours isn't always easy. For this reason, I offer evening appointments on several weekdays, giving people the opportunity to attend after work or study without necessarily having to take time off.

Below you'll find the clinic's opening hours, consultation fees, payment information and a few practical details about booking an appointment.

If you'd like to know more about my approach to keeping treatment reasonably priced, you can read my Affordable Acupuncture in Coburg page.

Opening hours

Evening acupuncture appointments are available Monday to Friday.

I understand that taking time away from work or other commitments isn't always practical. The extended weekday hours are intended to make it a little easier to fit healthcare into your schedule.

Acupuncture fees

An initial acupuncture consultation allows time to discuss your health concerns, review relevant medical history, explain the proposed treatment and provide acupuncture where appropriate. The extended initial consultation allows additional time where a more detailed assessment or treatment may be required.

Ongoing appointments are for patients returning for further consultation and treatment.

I'll discuss any proposed follow-up appointments with you so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare.

Chinese herbal medicine consultations

Chinese herbal medicine consultations involve discussing your health concerns, relevant medical history and whether herbal medicine may be appropriate. The cost of any prescribed herbal medicines is additional to the consultation fee. I'll explain the proposed prescription and associated costs before dispensing.

Combined acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine

Combined consultations allow time for both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine where clinically appropriate.

Any prescribed herbal medicines are charged separately.

Chinese herbal medicines

The total cost of herbal medicine depends on the formula and quantity prescribed. I'll discuss the applicable costs with you before dispensing. Repeat dispensing is available where there is a current prescription and it remains clinically appropriate.

Cupping and wet cupping

For wet cupping involving more than 10 cups, an additional $5 applies for each extra group of up to five cups. Where cupping is provided as part of an acupuncture consultation, the usual acupuncture consultation fee is used and no additional cupping fee applies.

Chinese remedial massage

Concession fees

I recognise that healthcare costs can be a concern, particularly for people on limited incomes. Concession discounts of $10 are available for eligible initial and return acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine consultations.

If you have a concession card or would like to discuss the cost of an appointment, you're welcome to contact the clinic before booking.

Private health insurance rebates

If your private health insurance includes acupuncture under its extras cover, you may be eligible to claim a rebate. The amount you receive depends on your health fund, your policy and your available benefits.

I provide a receipt which lists my provider numbers and can be used for the claims process with your insurer.

If you're unsure whether acupuncture is included in your cover, I recommend checking directly with your insurer before attending.

TAC and WorkCover appointments

Acupuncture may be funded through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) or an appropriate WorkCover insurer where the relevant treatment has been approved.

TAC acupuncture fee update: From 1 November 2026, Coburg Chinese Medicine will provide eligible TAC-funded acupuncture consultations with no gap payment. Existing TAC billing arrangements remain in place for appointments before this date. WorkCover arrangements are unchanged.

Funding approval and claim arrangements should be confirmed before your appointment.

WorkCover arrangements may differ depending on the insurer and the treatment approval. I'll explain any applicable fees or out-of-pocket costs before proceeding.

If you're seeking acupuncture through TAC or WorkCover, please contact the clinic before your first appointment so we can discuss what information is required.

Making an appointment

You can book online through the clinic's appointment calendar or telephone the clinic if you're unsure which appointment type is appropriate.

For your first appointment arrive 10 mins early , to complete the patient intake form.

The form includes questions about your relevant medical history and space to record your preferred name and pronouns. There is no obligation to disclose personal information unrelated to your care.

If you have particular accessibility, privacy or treatment concerns, you're welcome to raise them before or during your appointment.

Payment options

The clinic accepts cash and eligible debit and credit cards, with card payments processed through Square.

If you're unsure about the cost of a consultation or an additional service, please ask before booking.

Getting to the clinic

Coburg Chinese Medicine is located at: 197 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058

The clinic welcomes patients from Coburg, Brunswick, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Preston, Thornbury, Fawkner, Glenroy and surrounding northern Melbourne suburbs.

Questions about fees or appointments?

If you're unsure which appointment to book, whether your insurance may provide a rebate, or how to arrange an appointment outside conventional working hours, you're welcome to contact the clinic.

My aim is straightforward: reasonable fees, clear communication and healthcare decisions made with you, not for you.

Cancellation and Late Policy

Coburg Chinese Medicine requires 24 hours for appointment cancellations. If less than the required notice is given, Coburg Chinese Medicine reserves the right to recover the full costs of the session.

If you are likely to be late to your appointment, please contact Coburg Chinese Medicine to advise when you will be attending the appointment. Arriving more than 15 minutes late could result in your appointment being cancelled, or a shorter treatment time.

Call us on ☎ (03) 9041 6569 to arrange an appointment or book online below