
Acupressure
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Workshop
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Back Pain
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Quality of Life
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Acupressure | Workshop | Back Pain | Quality of Life |
Back Pain
Acupressure Workshop
SUNDAY 22nd of June 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM AEST.
Doors at 8:50am
Shop 1, 12 Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island QLD 4212.
Struggling with back pain? Join our in-person workshop and discover how acupressure can offer natural relief. Guided by our experienced practitioner Rebecca. You'll learn how to apply targeted acupressure points and trigger point therapy using a trigger ball to ease tension and discomfort in your mid and lower back.
This workshop will empower you with practical, effective techniques to support your well-being and improve your quality of life.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step towards lasting back pain relief.

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begins with Health

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About
The Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic
The Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic is the Traditional Wellness Clinic where Holistic Traditional Therapies of Chinese and Western Medicines combine to balance the Mind, Body & Spirit in the pursuit of Health and Wellness for you.
For Over 2,500 years Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Cupping Therapies and natures Herbal Medicines including Chinese Herbs and Naturopathy have provided support in health care management. Still today, empirical, and evidence-based research favourably supports their efficacy in numerous health related areas like Fertility, Pain Management and Illness.
By tapping into the Body’s innate Abilities, Knowledge, Understanding, and Energy Channels (meridians), these therapies come together to form a uniquely designed treatment plan to support each person’s unique wellness within the safety and security of our team of practitioners at The Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic at Hope Island.
Become empowered in understanding your health as we journey together to support it.
Health Fund rebates are available for Acupuncture treatments Only.









Chinese Medicine Therapies
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Acupuncture
Quality, sterile, single-use needles are used in a safe & clean environment to rebalance the Body, Mind & Spirit, harmonise the Qi & Blood, and support the recovery from many ailments.
Please find it listed in “What Can Chinese Medicine Support”.
Acupuncture treatments may include the use of Electro-Stimulation & other needling forms such as Tan, Tung, Cosmetic, Japanese, Auricular, YNSA Scalp.
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Moxibustion
Moxibustion utilises the age-old therapeutic herb Mugwort. Burned directly (on the skin) or indirectly (needle head) it offers a beautifully therapeutic addition to your treatment and is used to warm cold, tonify deficiency or disperse excesses within the body.
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Herbal Medicines
Eastern and Western herbs, supplements and minerals are individually selected using pulse diagnosis & pattern differentiation for the best possible support for your health.
Herbal medicines are recommended to enhance desired health outcomes.
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Tui Na Massage
Tui Na or An Mo Tui Na is a form of therapeutic massage founded on the Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It utilises the Meridians and Channels of the body, using Acu-pressure points through specialised massage techniques & cupping methods to restore the body’s energy and flow.
We also offer Lymphatic Drainage Cupping Massage.

Mind * Body * Soul
What can Chinese medicine support?
General Wellbeing & Support
Fertility & Reproductive Support
for Women & Men
Pregnancy & Labour Induction
Autoimmune Management
Digestive complaints (e.g. dysbiosis/paresis)
COVID-19 & Vaccine Related Illness
Oncology/Cancer Support
Emotional Trauma & Injury
Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
Pain Management
Musculoskeletal
Cosmetic / Facial Rejuvenation
And so Much More… we are here to support you in your health & wellness journey!
WEllbeing Services
Practice Owner, Manager & Practitioner
Dr Katherine LEitch
Dr. Katherine Leitch (Acu) is the founder and owner of The Acupuncture & Herbal/Traditional Wellness Clinics. She is a Qualified and Health Fund registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Acupuncture & Patent Herbs) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA); Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA); and is a member of The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA). Dr. Katherine provides a 20+ year nursing history including Surgical, Medical, Oncology, Plastics and Acute Burns Nursing (Registered Nurse, AHPRA).
Having distinguished herself throughout her Chinese medicine studies and practice, Dr Katherine’s knowledge and experience in the health care setting allows her to offer a broad range of care. Her individual treatment approaches combine this comprehensive understanding of both Eastern (Chinese) and Western (mainstream) medicines, to award you with best outcomes in client care.
With a passion for integrating the body, mind & spirit, Dr Katherine supports ALL health presentations including Digestive Health, Covid-19 and Vaccine-related illness, Fertility, Labour, & Reproductive Health, Auto-immune Conditions & Oncology care. Dr Katherine has experience in treating all age groups, this includes pregnancy and newborns through to the elderly within a warm, supportive, and approachable space. All her Acupuncture treatments and intuitive styles are specifically tailored to suit you.
Meet our team
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Dr Katherine Leitch
Principle Practitioner & Founder
Dr of Chinese Medicine
Acupuncturist
Clinic Hours
Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm
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Mrs Rachael Minten
TuiNa Massage Therapist
Reiki Therapist
Clinic Hours
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 3:30pm
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Dr Kate Dambach
Dr of Chinese Medicine
Acupuncturist
Clinic Hours
Wednesday 12:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm
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Dr Ryan MacAnally
Dr of Chinese Medicine
Acupuncturist
Clinic Hours
Tuesday 7:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 6:00pm
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Dr Rebecca Vomackova
Dr of Chinese Medicine
Acupuncturist
Clinic Hours
Monday 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
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Angela Leitch
Clinic Manager
Receptionist
Clinic Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hours Subject to Change

Bookings are Essential
Please click the ‘Book Now’ button below to make your appointment through the secure Cliniko booking system.
If you cannot find the appointment time on the days you are after, or you are wanting to book in an appointment time to coincide with a family member or friend you are attending the clinic with, this may not be achievable online with the same practitioner.
So please do not hesitate to call us on (07) 5578 6698 or 0493 525 302 so we can arrange these times easily for you.
Reception Hours
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9am-4pm
Please select ‘Initial Consultation’ if this is your first visit or
a return visit after more than a year (12 months) since your last appointment.