Pain and Injury Treatment Brisbane
Tried other treatments that didn’t work? We get results where others have failed!
Since 1983 We Have Helped More Than 358,000 People From All Over Brisbane
How do we get results?
40 years refining and enhancing treatments
We use traditional techniques guided by modern methodology to apply proven practices that are thousands of years old, backed by science and clinical studies.
You get the right practitioner for you
We match you with our team members who have personally experienced what you are going through or have extensive experience treating your conditions.
We take a multifaceted approach
We combine services from multiple practitioners in our clinic or work with other therapists you are seeing for a complete solution to get the best results possible.
Free Mini Consultation
Book a Free 15 min consultation with one of our senior practitioners. Ask questions, get advice and discover how we can help you.
Natural Therapy For Pain And Injury Rehabilitation
Better health through natural therapies that have been used for thousands of years
How we treat Pain and Injuries
Our treatments are designed to help you feel better while you get better
1. Enquiry & Booking
We understand that if you have a chronic, complex or persistent issue you might have tried a few things already. This is why we offer a Free 15 mins consultation so you can have questions answered and make sure you feel confident in our approach.
2. Pre-Appointment
Our reception staff will send you our pre-appointment intake form to get basic details about your situation, and how to get to the clinic. On arrival at the clinic you’ll be greeted by one of our reception staff.
3. Consultation
Initial consultations are slightly longer than follow up consults. This ensures we get a clear idea of what you need from your treatment, and what will support you during it.
4. Assessment
Your assessment will include a physical examination, and observation of movement or function of the area. We may also consider blood testing or similar. If you are receiving Acupuncture, massage or FSM, we would also conduct a post-treatment assessment to check the level of change from the session.
5. Treatment
Your treatment will differ depending on the modality you’ve chosen. Your practitioner will describe what to expect, how the treatment works, and anticipated results.
6. Recovery Plan
At your initial consult your therapist will explain a treatment plan to best support your recovery. The plan will be based on the therapist’s experience treating pain and injury, and what is considered the fastest way to get you pain-free.
7. Post-Appointment
The more time you have to absorb the change after a treatment the better. We appreciate you have a life to get back to, but if you can – don’t rush! You’re welcome to sit on the deck looking at our tree with a glass of water.
8. Support and Advice
Our ultimate goal is for you to help yourself and we hope coming to the clinic will be a life changing experience. We will share our knowledge with you as best we can so you can feel empowered and take back control of your health. If you have any questions please ask.
Complex or chronic pain and injury
A systematic approach to resolving the underlying issues causing your pain, while stimulating the body to rehabilitate injuries naturally
Pain is a warning sign from the body signalling that a need is not being met. It can originate from inflammation, physical or emotional trauma, or structural issues.
Why it starts is not why it stays. With complex and chronic pain there is a process the body goes through to get stuck in a constant state of discomfort. We don’t just wake up with Chronic pain (although in some cases it can appear that way) there is a process which gets us there.
Pain stems from the body trying to adapt or problem-solve a crisis. If the issue isn’t resolved there can be layer upon layer of crisis-management built up. The body gets to a point where it gets stuck and uses pain to get attention to change what is going on.
The whole body needs to be involved and allowed to engage in the healing process.
When looking for a solution for chronic and complex injuries it is important to be led by the body, and it becomes a whole body issue. Physical, emotional and mental.
Because problem-solving has happened through crisis management, if the system isn’t supportive of the change it will feel under threat and react, stopping the process of healing.
From the body’s perspective, healing is an optional extra. If the body isn’t supported to move towards a healing state, what you want and what the body wants doesn’t match and the net result is no change.
Causes of common pain and injury
- Physical or Emotional trauma
- Physical injury
- Inflammation
- Stress
- Overuse
- Body neglect
- Digestive issues
Symptoms of pain and injury
- Burning
- Aching
- Sharp stabbing pain
- Headaches
- Loss of mobility
- Decrease function
- Negative effects on emotional health
Client Journey
“I’ve had injuries and horrible pain for many years. I tried every type of treatment, therapy and medication you could imagine with limited success. After receiving acupuncture treatments from Joel this year I have improved significantly.”
Overview
A history of Chronic pain following multiple car accidents, broken jaw and significant trauma.
The pain affected sleep, emotional state, quality of life and overall energy. Had tried different modalities over a number of years with little to no change.
Assessment
Acupuncture-style assessment for an overview of the body’s systems: structure, nervous system and trauma in the body.
The assessment was redone each session to assess progress independent of symptoms.
Client feedback was also used to assess progress and areas where the body was getting stuck in the change process.
Treatment
Combination of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and FSM.
The process follows a body/system-led approach which rates crisis in the system as the priority. As you clear the crisis the body can start to heal. The focus is to clear layers of trauma and crisis in a systematic approach, enabled by reading the body.
Outcome
Significant improvement in overall pain and discomfort.
Positive changes in mental health with huge leaps in general outlook.
We use traditional techniques with modern methods to treat pain and rehabilitate injury naturally
A Multifaceted Approach to Treating Pain and Injury
Natural therapies combined with proven treatments backed by science and clinical studies
Acupuncture
Acupuncture looks at all pain as a blockage of the body’s natural flow. When there is no movement of energy (dull pain) / blood (sharp pain) / water, lymphatic (ache) pain follows. Acupuncture is used to help the natural movement to return so the pain can be resolved.
Herbal Medicine
The different actions of the herbs are combined to support your body’s functions to reduce inflammation and pain sensation. As it is something you can do daily it can be a very good tool to support consistent change.
Naturopathy
Utilises foods, herbs, minerals and supplements to help the body recover from pain and injury. It looks at what the body is deficient in, to effectively deal with what is driving pain.
Massage
Massage can help relieve the sensation of pain, and support the body in releasing old patterns and old injuries to create better function.
Intuitive Energy Therapy
Can focus on the underlying energetic, emotional or mental blocks that are stopping the body from healing itself.
Frequency Specific Microcurrent
Can be a powerful tool to support the body’s natural healing processes, by reducing the pain sensation and inflammation.
Which Natural Therapy is right for me?
Book a Free mini consultation with one of our senior practitioners to ask questions, get advice and discover which natural therapy is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pain and Injury Rehabilitation
If you need more information please contact us
Our practitioners are experienced in Acupuncture, as well as natural / herbal medicine, nutrition and massage.
Pain and injuries are all different. They can often be treated simply, using one discipline; a series of Acupuncture appointments, for example.
It’s not uncommon for your treatment plan to include more than one approach, if we believe this will get long-lasting results faster and/or more efficiently.
Yes it can. We have had lots of experience supporting people with pain.
Results are individualised and one of our practitioners can help tailor a specific treatment plan for you.
Each session we are looking and expecting change.
How long will depend on your specific case but we have the expectation of getting you fast changes with lasting results.
Yes. It has been tested for hundreds to thousands of years all over the world.
Any products we use at the clinic have been TGA-approved and are of the highest quality.
Herbs such as turmeric are well known to support pain change.
However the best pain killer is what your body needs to resolve the pain which can be different for each person. Especially if the pain is chronic and persistent.
Healing is an optional extra for the body. If the right minerals, blood flow or state are not available then healing is limited.
Having expert support can help get to the bottom of what your body needs to heal and recover.
This can depend on the person and their particular situation.
We aim to totally remedy your chronic pain or injury. Communication with your practitioner is the key, you can help us to heal you by providing open, honest and regular feedback.
Each session will be assessed for its beneficial change. Some people need more, some need fewer to get the outcome they are looking for.
As a general rule we say 6 sessions is considered a course of treatment.
$97.00 – $160.00 depending on the practitioner and type of appointment.
We have HICAPS so your private health fund may cover some of the cost.
Please contact your health fund for more information.
Pain And Injury Rehabilitation: Our Team Members
Our Paddington Clinic team has extensive experience in treating your conditions
Senior Practitioner, Acupuncturist, Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Peter Delaney
Peter is one of the founding members of Paddington Clinic with his wife Mary Melling.
They began Paddington Clinic in 1983 and started practicing when acupuncture was in its early days of becoming known. Decades later, he has continued his passion exploring of this art since that time, and he thinks of his work as inspiring people to live better lives.
Peter attends regular trainings each year both in Australia and overseas and has been instrumental in bringing some of the world leading practitioners to Australia to further his own knowledge and those of his colleagues.
In his over 30 years of practice, Pete has trained in China, Japan, England and Europe with some of the world’s leading practitioners and has a wealth in knowledge in many areas of Chinese Medicine and Natural Medicine, combining both as needed to obtain the outcomes people are looking for.
Peter is also trained in neurological acupuncture, advanced moxibustion, children’s acupuncture and shiatsu massage.
Qualifications:
- Past Chairman of the Board of Directors Brisbane College of Traditional Acupuncture
- Bachelor of Acupuncture
- Diploma Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Certificate Toyohari Practitioner
- Certificate Manaka Acupuncture
- Certified Kiiko Style Acupuncture
- FSM (Frequency Specific Micro Current) Training
- Member of AACMA, AHPRA, Toyohari Association
Senior Practitioner, Acupuncturist & Naturopath
Mary Melling
Mary Melling founded Paddington Clinic in 1983 with her husband Peter Delaney.
She originally trained as a teacher in England but always had a passion in natural therapies. In 1981 she completed a diploma in Western herbal medicine and herbal medicine is still one of her greatest passions.
She went on to complete a degree in Naturopathy and in 1995 finished her advanced diploma in Acupuncture. During her years of practice she has also used her teaching skills to lecture in herbal medicine, naturopathy and massage.
Mary’s practice is a synthesis of naturopathic principles and acupuncture. In 2002 she completed her training in a Japanese style of acupuncture called Toyohari and this has lead her to frequent visits to Japan to train with the masters there.
Mary has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience over the years and her passion for helping clients to achieve their best health has never left her. Her experience has helped her to delve into complex conditions people present with whether it’s a fertility issue, a child’s health problem or chronic concerns with ageing.
Her love for her work has kept her inspired over the years to continue studying and she has kept up to date with many of the recent researches in all natural therapies.
Qualifications:
- Registered acupuncturist
- Toyohari and meridian therapist
- Naturopath
- Herbal medicine practitioner
- Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy
- Diploma in Herbal medicine
- Advanced Diploma of Applied Science in Acupuncture
- Certificate in Toyohari East Asian needle therapy
- Certificate in Manaka style acupuncture
- Certificate of Education
- Member of AHPRA, ANTA, NHAA and Toyohari Association
Acupuncturist
Aaron Delaney
Aaron is an acupuncturist with over 5 years of experience.
He has studied here in Brisbane and received regular and ongoing training from local and international experts.Aaron has grown up with, and surrounded by acupuncture his whole life, with both his parents and brother working at Paddington Clinic
Aaron is passionate about improving the health and well-being of patients with his gentle style of acupuncture, specialising in musculoskeletal and pain disorders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Health Science Acupuncture
- Tui Na (Chinese Massage)
- Member of ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)
- Member of AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board)
- Senior First Aid
Senior Practitioner, Acupuncturist
Joel Delaney
Joel is an acupuncturist with over 10 years of clinical experience.
He has trained and practiced acupuncture around the world and he receives regular and ongoing training from local and international experts. Joel has grown up with, and been surrounded by acupuncture and eastern medicine his whole life.
Both of Joel’s parents and brother are also acupuncturists, and Joel practices martial arts, meditation and embodies ancient eastern practices incorporated into a modern western lifestyle. As you can see, he lives and breathes acupuncture rather than it just being a job.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
- Bachelor of Science Human Movements
- Certificate in Advanced Acupuncture – Internship at Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine (China)
- Toyohari Style Acupuncture
- Manaka Style Acupuncture
- Kiiko Style Acupuncture
- Certificate in Japanese Acupuncture – Gynecological Problems, Immune Strategies, Knee and Foot Problems
- Sotai Alignment Therapy
- Member of ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)
- Member of AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
Acupuncturist & Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Paul Higgins
Paul has over 7 years experience as a specialist in Musculoskeletal Acupuncture with a qualification in Nutritional Medicine.
He has a passion for treating complex musculoskeletal and pain conditions. Paul has comprehensive experience working in a busy Physiotherapy clinic where he has been able to enhance his knowledge of combining Western and Eastern treatments.
He has trained extensively in specific treatments and techniques to help treat a wide range of pain disorders.
Paul incorporates a variety of Acupuncture and Manual Therapy into his sessions. He will often combine treatments such as Electro-Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na Massage and Moxibustion to help improve the well-being of his patients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Of Health Science (Acupuncture)
- Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine
Massage Therapist
Peta Merritt
Peta is a remedial massage therapist and body worker.
Her experience in massage spans more than a decade. She has worked amongst some of Queensland’s most prestigious day spas, mixed modality health clinics. She has worked as an educator in Body Massage at the College of Natural Beauty, Brisbane.
Peta’s passionate focus in remedial, lymphatic and pregnancy massage is infused with mindful techniques allowing her to guide clients on their personal journey towards optimum health.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Practitioner of Pregnancy Massage
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Bachelor of Arts
- Senior First Aid
Naturopath, Nutritionist & Acupuncturist
Tracey Loiterton
Tracey is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist and acupuncturist.
Her inspiration lies in providing her clients with the knowledge and tools to elevate their health and wellbeing. It is her philosophy to educate and empower her clients.
This enables them to make positive changes that will ensure a renewed level of balance, health, energy and vitality. Clients leave the consultation feeling equipped with the knowledge and motivation to begin or evolve their health journey.
Tracey recognises and treats everybody as an individual, assessing all aspects of health, and then working with clients to implement changes that are achievable and sustainable. Tracey has over 9 years experience working in the industry and has a special interest in treating hormonal imbalances, digestive dysfunction, detoxification, anxiety, fatigue and sleep disorders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)
- Bachelor of Heath Science (Naturopathy)
- Masters of Applied Science (Acupuncture)