Providers listed here are vetted for menopause relevance and alignment with our standards. “Vetted” means we check fit and clarity. It does not mean we verify clinical outcomes or replace medical advice.
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Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that some women choose to support their wellbeing through perimenopause and menopause. It is not a treatment for menopause in the medical sense, and the evidence for it is mixed, but some women find it a helpful part of a broader approach to feeling well. The acupuncturists listed here are registered practitioners with a menopause-aware focus, for women who want this option alongside their medical care.
How we vet an acupuncturist
Acupuncture is a regulated profession in Australia. Acupuncturist is a protected title under the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia, part of AHPRA, which means only practitioners who are registered, suitably qualified, and meeting ongoing standards for training, professional development, and conduct may use it. That registration is the baseline we check. On top of it, we look for a genuine focus on supporting women through menopause rather than acupuncture offered for everything in general. You can confirm any practitioner’s current registration on the public AHPRA register.
Where acupuncture fits
Acupuncture sits alongside medical care, not in place of it. It does not diagnose conditions and is not a substitute for assessment and treatment by a doctor. If you have significant menopause symptoms, the most effective options are medical, so the sensible path is to see a menopause-informed GP first, understand what is available, and then add a complementary therapy such as acupuncture if it appeals to you. Used this way, as one part of a wider approach, it is a reasonable personal choice. Be cautious of any practitioner who suggests acupuncture can replace medical treatment or hormone therapy, or who discourages you from seeing a doctor.
Cost and access
You do not need a referral to see an acupuncturist. Acupuncture is not covered by Medicare for menopause, so it is paid privately. Some private health funds offer a rebate on acupuncture provided by a registered practitioner as an extra, depending on your level of cover, so it is worth checking with your fund and the practitioner before you book. Fees vary, so ask about cost and the likely number of sessions when you make contact.
For broader support through menopause, see our menopause support guide. To understand your medical options, start with a menopause-informed GP.
Browse acupuncturists by city in the Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane directories, or search the full Australian menopause directory.
Reviewed and updated 28 June 2026.