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Jacqueline Lapensée in her practice

Meet Your Practitioner

Jacqueline Lapensée

Jacqueline believes in the power of holistic healing and strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for the community. She blends traditional wisdom with modern techniques to address your unique needs and works collaboratively with you to develop personalised treatment plans that align with your health goals.

Due to her own personal struggle with Coeliac Disease and food sensitivities, Jacqueline has a particular interest in autoimmune and digestive disorders. She also has experience in successfully treating sinus, and various pain conditions, such as headaches, neck and low back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and menstrual pain.

Bachelor of Health Science, TCM (UTS)AHPRA RegisteredAACMA Member

Understanding the Practice

What is Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system practised for over 2,500 years. It views the body as an interconnected whole, where physical health, emotions, and the environment are deeply linked.

At its core, TCM seeks to restore the balance of Qi (vital energy) flowing through the body's meridians. When Qi flows freely, the body can heal itself. When it is blocked or depleted, illness and discomfort arise.

Treatments include acupuncture (stimulating specific points with fine needles), Chinese herbal medicine (customised formulas from natural ingredients), cupping (therapeutic suction to relieve tension), and moxibustion (a warming herbal therapy applied near the skin) — all tailored to your unique constitution and needs.

Services & Pricing

Treatments

New here? Your first visit includes a comprehensive 90-minute consultation and treatment for $180.

Acupuncture

60 min

Fine, sterile needles placed at specific sites along the body’s meridian network to restore the flow of qi.

$130

Reiki

60 min

A Japanese holistic healing technique that channels energy to balance and enhance your life force.

$130

Reflexology

60 min

Massage of hands and feet where pressure is applied to specific points, which promotes relaxation and encourages natural healing.

$130

Lomi Lomi Massage

90 min

A traditional Hawaiian massage using long, flowing strokes to release tension and bring the body back into balance.

$180

Combination

90 min

You can choose to combine any of the above modalities to suit your needs at the time of treatment.

$180

Jacqueline Lapensée

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Call Jacqueline directly on 0466 873 942

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