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Orthopaedic & Sports Acupuncture Beaumaris 

AHPRA-Registered Musculoskeletal Care

Orthopaedic and sports acupuncture at Como Health Group addresses the complete picture of your musculoskeletal condition — the neuromuscular, circulatory, and inflammatory drivers that keep pain in place, not just the site where it is felt. Our AHPRA-registered acupuncturists bring years of university-level training in both Western musculoskeletal assessment and traditional Chinese medicine, delivering a depth of clinical evaluation and treatment that goes well beyond what most patients have experienced.

Every consultation begins with a thorough clinical assessment — range-of-motion testing, postural analysis, palpation, and neurological examination — before any treatment is commenced. This is not a trigger-point-and-needle approach. It is a complete clinical picture, assessed and treated in full.

Conditions We Treat

  • Chronic lower back pain and sciatica
  • Neck pain, cervical dysfunction and whiplash
  • Shoulder impingement and frozen shoulder
  • Knee pain, osteoarthritis and meniscal conditions
  • Hip pain, bursitis and hip flexor dysfunction
  • Tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy
  • ITB syndrome and runner’s knee
  • Post-surgical recovery — ACL, shoulder, hip replacement
  • Acute muscle strains — hamstring, calf, groin
  • Fibromyalgia and widespread chronic pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist pain
  • Headaches of musculoskeletal origin

 

For Every Level of Active Life

Whether you compete at an elite level, train recreationally, or simply want to stay active and pain-free — our approach to musculoskeletal care is the same. Thorough assessment, precise treatment, and a genuine understanding of what is driving your pain and keeping it in place.

For patients who have tried other needle-based treatments without lasting results, the difference often lies in the depth of assessment and the breadth of what is addressed in each session. A comprehensive orthopaedic assessment before treatment — not just localised palpation — allows us to identify and address the full range of drivers maintaining your condition.

What to Expect

Your first appointment typically runs 30-45 minutes and begins with a thorough health and injury history followed by a full orthopaedic examination before any treatment begins. Subsequent appointments are 30 minutes. Acute injuries typically respond well within 3 to 6 sessions. Chronic or recurring conditions generally benefit from 8 to 12 sessions to achieve lasting change.

Your practitioner will give you a realistic assessment of expected outcomes and a recommended treatment timeline at your first consultation — before you commit to a course of treatment.

AHPRA Registration — Your Protection

All acupuncture at Como Health Group is performed by AHPRA-registered practitioners. AHPRA registration means your practitioner has completed accredited university-level training, holds professional indemnity insurance, completes mandatory continuing professional development, and is accountable to a national regulatory body with the authority to investigate complaints and protect the public. Private health rebates are claimable under Extras with most major Australian health funds — Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, AHM and others. Confirm your entitlement before attending.

Advanced Technology Integration

For complex or chronic musculoskeletal presentations, acupuncture at Como Health Group is combined with a range of advanced medical technologies to extend and deepen therapeutic outcomes:

  • Medical laser and phototherapy — for tissue healing, inflammation reduction, and accelerated repair
  • Hydrosun infrared heat lamp — for deep tissue perfusion and pain relief
  • ONDAMED biophysical therapy — for nervous system regulation and inflammatory support
  • Laser hemotherapy — for immune and circulatory enhancement in post-surgical and chronic presentations

Our Practitioners

Chris Ravesi — Registered Acupuncturist and Naturopathic Physician. Founder of Como Health Group 1990. 40 years of musculoskeletal acupuncture experience across Beaumaris and Bayside Melbourne. Advanced laser phototherapy training, Australian Institute of Laser Therapy. AHPRA Registered.

Shaun French — MAppSc Acupuncture (RMIT), BHSc Naturopathy (Torrens). AHPRA Registered. Clinical Academic, Torrens University. Dual-qualified in acupuncture and naturopathy — integrating musculoskeletal assessment and naturopathic evaluation into a single comprehensive consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is orthopaedic acupuncture different from dry needling?

Dry needling is a technique typically taught in short courses of one to three days and focuses on needling trigger points in muscles to produce a local twitch response. Orthopaedic acupuncture is performed by AHPRA-registered acupuncturists with four to five years of university training covering both Western musculoskeletal assessment and traditional Chinese medicine. The clinical assessment is broader, the treatment addresses a wider range of drivers, and the practitioner is regulated and insured under a national framework. For patients who have tried dry needling without lasting results, orthopaedic acupuncture typically offers a more comprehensive clinical picture and a wider range of treatment options.

Can I claim acupuncture on my private health insurance?

Yes — acupuncture performed by AHPRA-registered practitioners is claimable under Extras with most major Australian health funds including Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, AHM and others. The specific rebate amount depends on your fund and the level of Extras cover you hold. We recommend checking with your fund before attending. Receipts are provided at every consultation.

How many sessions will I need?

This depends on your condition, how long you have had it, and how your body responds to treatment. Acute injuries such as recent sprains, strains, or post-surgical presentations typically respond well within 3 to 6 sessions. Chronic conditions — ongoing back pain, frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis, or recurring sports injuries — generally require 8 to 12 sessions to achieve lasting improvement. Your practitioner will discuss a realistic treatment plan with you at your first appointment.

Is acupuncture safe for post-surgical recovery?

Yes — acupuncture is well-established as a safe and effective adjunct to post-surgical rehabilitation. It helps reduce post-surgical inflammation and swelling, manage pain with reduced reliance on analgesics, improve circulation to the healing tissue, and accelerate functional recovery. We work alongside your surgeon’s rehabilitation plan and do not needle directly into surgical sites until cleared to do so. Please bring your surgical discharge summary or rehabilitation plan to your first appointment.

Ready to get to the bottom of your pain? Book an orthopaedic or sports acupuncture consultation at Como Health Group in Beaumaris. AHPRA-registered practitioners, thorough assessment, and genuine clinical depth — for Bayside Melbourne’s active community since 1990.

 

 

 

 

 

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