Acupuncture for Migraines + Headaches

Acupuncture-Based Support for Head Pain, TMJ, and Stress-Linked Tension

At JG Alternative Healthcare, we regularly see clients navigating migraines, pressure headaches, jaw tightness (TMJ), or lingering sinus congestion, conditions that share a common thread: neurological tension.
Jesse provides a calm, grounded treatment space where the focus is on recognising patterns in the nervous system, circulation, and muscular tension that may be contributing to these symptoms.
Using acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostics, treatments are designed to decrease reactivity, restore flow, and reduce overall system strain.

What We Often See in Clinic

People often come in for support with:

• Recurring migraines or tension headaches
• Jaw clenching or TMJ pain
• Sinus pressure or facial congestion
• Postural strain from screens or grinding
• Neurological tension that cycles with hormones, sleep or stress
• General nervous system overload — where everything feels “too much”

These conditions often overlap. Jesse looks at the full pattern, not just isolated symptoms, and adapts treatment based on what your system is showing each session.

How Acupuncture Can Help Headaches

In Chinese Medicine, migraines and head tension are often seen as patterns of internal imbalance, such as disrupted circulation of Qi, heat accumulation, or tension in the Liver system. These patterns can be linked to stress, emotional strain, hormonal shifts, or poor postural habits.

How We Can Help:

• Scalp and facial acupuncture for local neurological input
• Electro-acupuncture to target jaw tension or nerve patterns
• Gua Sha around the neck or base of skull to ease congestion
• Cupping to release shoulder tension contributing to head pressure
• Herbal medicine for ongoing support between treatments

What About TMJ and Sinus Tension?

Jesse often treats jaw tension (TMJ disorders) using a combination of facial and distal points, gua sha, and gentle motor point acupuncture, especially effective for clenching, grinding, and stress-related tightness.

For sinus pressure, acupuncture may support drainage and circulation around the face and head, often alongside facial cupping, gua sha, or herbal formulas selected to address underlying patterns like dampness or heat.

Who We Work With

• People experiencing frequent or cyclical migraines
• Clients recovering from high-stress burnout or hormonal fluctuations
• Jaw clenchers, grinders or those with past dental trauma
• Desk workers with screen-related postural tension
• Individuals with chronic sinus sensitivity or facial pressure
• People seeking alternatives to ongoing medication for head-related pain

You don’t need a diagnosis, just a willingness to explore what your body’s trying to communicate.

Clinic Details

All acupuncture treatments are provided by a registered practitioner, and private health rebates are available through HICAPS for eligible clients.

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