Creating Health Transformations
With Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, Eastern Diet Therapy
+ Lifestyle Solutions
Meet Dianna
Dianna Porter Acupuncture has been operating in the Southern Highlands since 2013 with a mission to provide your family with safe natural solutions, supporting your choices, your well- being and your overall health: YOU are in charge of your health and well-being!
I am an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist based in Bowral. I have government registration with AHPRA and am a member of AACMA. I was awarded a Bachelor of Health Science (TCM), First Class Honours from Western Sydney University and additionally completed a clinical internship at Jiangsu Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Nanjing, China. I also have a Diploma of An Mo Tui Na (Chinese Remedial Massage), Diploma of Beauty Therapy and Diploma of Meditation.
As an acupuncturist and researcher I am passionate about evidence based medicine, constantly educating myself on the latest scientific research and techniques for a wide range of issues. To this end I am currently completing a PhD with NICM Health Research Institute (Westmead) and I have a particular interest in supportive cancer care. I also lecture in the Chinese medicine program at Western Sydney University to the under-graduates and Master of TCM students.
If you are seeking sustainable and long term solutions to your current health concerns call me to arrange a free 15 minute consultation.
Utilizing Ancient Medicine
for Modern Wellness
Listen
Each person who walks through my door is unique. That is why I want to know the details of your health so I can formulate a customised treatment plan and choose appropriate therapies that benefit your unique situation. My goal is always to restore balance in all areas of the body to maintain health before symptoms appear and to help prevent disease development. My practice is to listen to your personal health story by taking a detailed history which includes lifestyle factors, emotions, diet, digestion, work and more into account to treat the underlying roots of your conditions as well as the presenting symptoms.
Educate
Many of us are confused as there is so much health information out there and you may not know where to start. I will take the time to educate you about the best steps you can take toward better well-being and figure out what’s right for you.
Heal
Real healing begins from the inside out. Holistic medicine offers many ways to heal the body, mind and spirit.
Support
Depending on your needs I offer many channels to support your journey to health.
Acupuncture is More Than Just Needles!
There are a number of other treatment modalities I can use to complement your acupuncture treatment to increase effectiveness and help you get back to better health faster

Acupuncture
Acupuncture – Acupuncture is a safe, gentle and effective way to treat many of life’s health conditions. Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing systems on earth originating from China thousands of years ago and has gained popularity in the west as people seek more holistic ways to treat their health concerns. Our acupuncture techniques aim to address the cause of your illness, alleviating symptoms and assisting your whole body to restore function and heal naturally. I offer gentle and effective individualized treatment centred around your health goals.
Accupuncture

Chinese Herbal medicine
Chinese Herbal medicine – Chinese herbs are a natural, safe and trusted method to make improvements in your health. Herbal medicines are often prescribed in conjunction with acupuncture to treat a variety of symptoms and to assist healing from within. At the clinic I use granule botanicals, all manufactured under Good Manufacturing Process (GMP),Therapeutic Goods Australia (TGA) approval and all adhere to CITES International guidelines, HALAL, Kosher and USDA NOP (National Organic Program). Each batch of herbs is produced with a Certificate of Analysis to document the excellent quality of all botanical extracts. I am an Australian government registered herbalist (AHPRA). My herbal dispensary consists of over 200 individual herbs. I customise each herbal formulae to your presenting signs and symptoms at each visit.
Chinese Herbal medicine

Cupping
Cupping – Cupping is the application of a special cup to the skin to create a vacuum, pulling up the skin and connective tissue (fascia). This suction facilitates metabolic waste to the epidermis for removal, allowing the skin’s vascular nature to quickly eliminate impurities. Cupping also increases circulation to the underlying muscles, breaks up adhesions in connective tissue to help reduce pain and inflammation and can be used on the back to help with common cold and lung congestion. Cupping is beneficial for athletes as it can accelerate tissue repair, shortening recovery time. Cupping can leave round, red or purplish marks – you may have seen these on the Olympic swimmers. These marks disappear quickly, up to a week at most and is due to the enzyme, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). We offer cupping with acupuncture or it can be requested as a separate treatment. Cupping feels like a deep-tissue massage and is very relaxing.
Cupping

Electro-stimulation
Electro-stimulation – Sometimes called electroacupuncture is where a low-level stimuli is used to continuously activate selected acupuncture points. Small clips, attached to a “stim” device are placed on selected needles. The frequency and intensity of the impulse can be adjusted depending on the condition being treated. Different frequencies stimulate the release of endogenous endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers, to modify how pain-signals are recognised by the brain. Electroacupuncture is used as a form of anaesthesia, for muscle spasms and neurological disorders and can be applied to areas of tenderness and increased concentrations of neuro-muscular fibres (Motor Points).
Electro-stimulation

Auriculotherapy
Auriculotherapy – Commonly known as ear acupuncture is a system that uses specific points on the ear for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other parts of the body. Frequently used in conjunction with traditional body acupuncture, auriculotherapy can also be used independently to relieve pain and stress by helping to regulate sympathetic and parasympathetic tone. The NADA protocol for drug and cigarette withdrawal utilises auriculotherapy using semi-permanent ear needles.
Auriculotherapy

Eastern Diet Therapy
Eastern Diet Therapy – The food that you consume should be supporting your health and constitution to help bring balance to your body. Nutrition makes a huge impact in maintaining overall health. Together we will discuss your diet and eating habits to see if they are impacting your current health. Eastern diet therapy looks at flavour, temperature, organ systems and seasons to help provide guidance to enhance your health. We can advise on what foods and cooking techniques are best for you right now to support your wellness goal and current symptoms.
Eastern Diet Therapy

Gua sha
Gua sha – Guasha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique which is a form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization that involves gently scraping on the skin with a smooth round-edge tool (often jade). This technique is used on patients who feel they are catching cold, for pain management and for cosmetic treatment of the face and is often used on muscle “knots” and scar tissue. The stroking of the gua sha tool produces a reddish, raised area called “sha”. For cosmetic treatment the gua sha too is used along the face and neck to help promote lymphatic flow and relieve facial tension.
Gua sha

Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation – Cosmetic acupuncture is considered a safe and effective alternative to beauty salon treatments and may help to reduce and smooth fine lines and wrinkles and may help to firm skin tone and reduce inflammation to provide benefits associated with youthful skin. Very fine, silky Japanese cosmetic needs are used in the treatment to minimise any discomfort.
Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation

Moxibustion Heat Therapy
Moxibustion Heat Therapy – Moxibustion or “Moxa” is a form of warming herbal therapy in Traditional Chinese medicine that utilises the herb mugwort (Artemis vulgaris) to penetrate heat into specific acupuncture points. In Chinese medicine terms this promotes qi and blood flow to help prevent pain and restore balance in the body. Moxa is commonly used to help alleviate joint pain, regulate the digestive system and increase circulation and may be recommended as a take home therapeutic practice.
Moxibustion Heat Therapy

TDP Heat Lamp Therapy
TDP Heat Lamp Therapy – Infra red heat lamp therapy improves the circulation of oxygen-rich blood in the body, promoting faster healing of deep tissues and relieving pain. This may be used as part of your treatment to accelerate results. The warmth of the heat lamp is very soothing.
TDP Heat Lamp Therapy

Herbal Liniments or Herbal Patches
Herbal Liniments or Herbal Patches – These medicated topical medications are applied to the skin which may be used as part of a holistic treatment specific to what you need each time. Liniments and patches are used to promote circulation and may help relieve pain.
Herbal Liniments or Herbal Patches
- QUALITY SLEEP
- IMPROVED MOOD
- PAIN REDUCTION
- REGULATED DIGESTION
- DECREASED STRESS RESPONSE
Beginning The Healing Journey

Are you ready to commit to taking the first step in regaining control of your health and well-being? Many people struggle with acute and chronic health conditions which frustrate them everyday. Your body is capable of much more than just operating day in and day out with fatigue, stress, pain, etc. You have found your way here because you want to be empowered and educated about your healing potential
Schedule An Appointment
Acupuncture is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
as being an effective treatment for a variety of health conditions

Here A Few Areas Our Practice Focuses On:
Emotional Health
- Chronic stress
- Adrenal fatigue
- Anxiety & depression
- Post traumatic stress
- Insomnia
- Substance dependency
Pain Refief
- Neck and Back Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Joint pain & arthritis
- headaches & migraines
- Acute & chronic injuries
- Frozen Shoulder
- Sciatica/bursitis
- Knee pain
Digestive Health
- Abdominal bloating
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Nausea and indigestion
- Constipation/diarrhea
Women's Health
- Irregular/painful cycle
- Pre-menstrual tension (PMT)
- Endometriosis
- Menopause Support
- Pre & Post natal disorders
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy/Birth Support
- Fertility/IVF support
What patients are saying
Dianna is a very caring and experienced practitioner. Her advice was very helpful in dealing with my health issues. I would recommend her services.
- Margot Allat
A fabulous practitioner with so much knowledge and experience. Dianna has successfully treated me for many many years, always with great results!
- Gloria Rozario
Amazing result and I’m so glad I tried Dianna after my friend recommended her.
- Moira Eather
Menopause a breeze with Di’s knowledge a thousand thank you’s.
- Simply Strata
Dianna offered a professional and comprehensive service with an empathetic approach whilst listening and responding with care to my health concerns. Her treatment helped me immensely and I recommend her practice wholeheartedly.
- June N
Great experience, has been seeing Dianna for the last three weeks to help with tension and muscular pain, have been getting acupuncture, cupping and massage, her treatments really made a difference and certainly exceeded my expectations, thank you.
- Maria Barona
Frequently Asked Questions
The short answer: NO.
Commonly the reaction I hear after inserting a needle for the first time is, “Oh is that it?” The pins are as fine as a hair on your head. Often a sensation is elicited along the acupuncture meridian which feels like a dull ache, a tingle, a heaviness. Other reactions are relaxation, digestive gurgling, sleepiness.
When you come in you will fill out a standard health history form. After that we sit and talk about your main concerns plus any other health concerns bothering you. We will conduct a TCM tongue and pulse diagnosis and talk about your lifestyle, diet, sleep, energy and stress levels etc. Once we have all the background stuff we move on to the treatment. Treatments are designed specific to what you need each visit and may include other therapeutic modalities besides acupuncture (listed above).Sometimes I suggest a change in your lifestyle or diet to implement at home.
Your first visit is 60 minutes. We usually request that you arrive 10 minutes early to fill out the patient history form. Subsequent visits are scheduled for 45-60 minutes.
In Australia Chinese medicine and acupuncture are tightly regulated by a government body (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and all practitioners need to have completed an approved university degree, be registered with AHPRA and belong to a professional association. Additionally practitioners must comply with Continuing Education annually to be registered. Dry needling, which is not acupuncture, is usually carried out by other health practitioners after attending a week-end workshop.
All needles are single use, disposable from quality assured manufacturers. All herbs are approved by the Australian TGA and manufactured under stringent manufacturing process( GMP). Chinese medicine is considered to be very safe, but as with all health treatments, may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. Slight bruising occurs rarely.
No medical treatment is 100%f effective all of the time for 100% of the population. TCM is the oldest primary health care system in the world and practiced in hundreds of countries and has undergone thousands of evaluations – and it is still here. Try it for yourself and find out.
We use granule herbs that are mixed with warm water to make a tea. However, depending on the herbs used they can be bitter or your palate may not be used to them. This reaction to the flavour is part of the medicine and the herbs will change as your body responds and heals. If you dislike the taste we can prescribe the herbs in pill or capsule format.
I will ask a lot of questions and have reserved this time just for you. Out intention is to be non-judgemental, compassionate, very present and honest. Everything you share is completely confidential, so you can feel safe. Let us know what you need and what is going on. It is best to be hydrated and not caffeine high or blood-sugar low when you come for a treatment. Try not to have to rush off to work or a social event after your treatment and its best not to drink alcohol afterward. It is better to relax for a while. Wear loose clothing if possible to make treatment easier if necessary. If you do have to remove any clothing, the practitioner will leave the room until you are ready. Towels are provided for modesty.
Still have questions: We love them! If you’re not sure if
Acupuncture can help you live your best life or just want to
chat with us first, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Get in touch
- 0415 455 033
- info@diannaporteracupuncture.com.au
- shop 2/184 Bong Bong St, Bowral NSW 2576, Australia.au





