Migraines can significantly impact daily life, affecting work, relationships, sleep, exercise, and overall quality of life. At HPS Wellness, we support people experiencing recurring migraines and headaches through clinically informed naturopathy and acupuncture care.

Every person’s migraine pattern is different. We take the time to understand your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and individual triggers to develop a personalised approach that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional support, and appropriate investigations.

Where needed, we work alongside GPs, neurologists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to support safe and coordinated care.

Supporting recurring migraines and headaches

We commonly support people experiencing:

Migraines are neurological conditions involving changes in nervous system function and sensory processing. Symptoms can be influenced by many factors, including hormonal fluctuations, sleep, stress, nutrition, musculoskeletal tension, and individual health history.

Understanding your unique migraine pattern is an important part of developing a practical treatment approach.

Our approach to migraine care

Treatment begins with a detailed assessment of your symptoms, health history, and contributing factors. Depending on your presentation, we may explore:

• Migraine patterns, frequency, and triggers

• Hormonal changes and menstrual cycle patterns

• Sleep quality and stress levels

• Nutritional status, dietary factors, and potential triggers

• Digestive health

• Neck, jaw, and musculoskeletal contributors

• Relevant pathology or specialist investigations

Some people also notice connections between migraine patterns, allergies, digestive health, and food-related triggers. Where relevant, we may explore factors such as histamine sensitivity as part of a broader assessment.

Your personalised treatment plan may include:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture may be used to support pain regulation, nervous system function, and symptom management. Treatment is tailored to your presentation and may incorporate Master Tung acupuncture techniques alongside traditional acupuncture approaches.

Herbal medicine

Individualised herbal prescriptions may be used to support areas relevant to your presentation, including nervous system regulation, sleep, digestion, inflammation, and overall symptom management.

Nutritional and lifestyle support

We provide practical recommendations based on your health history, nutritional status, and daily routine. This may include strategies to support regular meals, sleep quality, hydration, and identifying patterns that may influence migraine symptoms.

Supporting you alongside medical care

Some migraine presentations require medical assessment, investigation, or specialist management. We work collaboratively with GPs, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure your care is well supported.

We also support people who are using conventional migraine treatments, including preventative medications such as CGRP inhibitors (for example, Ajovy) and acute migraine medications. Naturopathy and acupuncture can be used alongside medical treatment to provide additional support tailored to your individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

Can acupuncture help with migraines?

Acupuncture may be helpful as part of a broader migraine management plan. Research suggests acupuncture can support some people with migraine frequency and symptom severity, particularly when incorporated alongside appropriate medical care and lifestyle strategies.

Do you work with migraine with aura?

Yes. We support people experiencing migraines with and without aura. If you experience new neurological symptoms or a significant change in your usual migraine pattern, medical assessment is recommended.

Do I need blood tests before my appointment?

Not always. Depending on your symptoms and health history, we may discuss relevant investigations to better understand factors that may be influencing your migraine pattern.

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Ready to discuss your migraines?

If recurring migraines are affecting your quality of life, a personalised consultation can help you explore practical treatment options and next steps.