5 Best Acupuncture in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Chronic back pain that's outlasted a decade of other treatments, or a first pregnancy where you're not sure acupuncture is even worth trying: the clinics offering acupuncture in Sydney see both, often in the same week. Every one of the five names on this page holds a rating between 4.9 and 5, and between them they've logged 612 Google reviews, so the real decision isn't whether they're any good, it's which practitioner treats your specific issue.

Short answer: Village Remedies Sydney CBD and David Lee Acupuncture both hold perfect 5-star averages, with Village Remedies carrying the largest review base at 209. CBD Health Sydney blends acupuncture with osteopathy at 122 reviews, and Sydney Health & Wellness Centre focuses on fertility and women's health. All five clinics sit within a few blocks of Sydney's CBD.

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Sydney's top acupuncture clinics, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Village Remedies Sydney CBD	5.0 ★	209	Chronic pain and general wellbeing	View ›
2	David Lee Acupuncture	5.0 ★	165	First-time acupuncture patients nervous about needles	View ›
3	CBD Health Sydney- Osteopathy	5.0 ★	122	Combined acupuncture and osteopathy	View ›
4	Rodd Sanchez Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic	4.9 ★	61	Chinese herbal medicine alongside acupuncture	View ›
5	Sydney Health & Wellness Centre	5.0 ★	55	Fertility and women's health	View ›

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Village Remedies Sydney CBD

5.0209 Google reviews

Village Remedies Sydney CBD is an acupuncture and Chinese medicine clinic on Pitt Street offering treatments alongside herbal medicine, with practitioner Brendan named across nearly every recent review. Patients describe coming in for chronic pain that had resisted other treatment for years, as well as for endometriosis symptoms and pregnancy-related discomfort.

What people praise

Brendan singled out repeatedly for settling long-standing chronic pain and endometriosis symptoms
Easy public transport access in the CBD
Staff described as genuinely caring beyond the appointment itself
Effective for first-time acupuncture patients as well as long-term regulars

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume209 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5-star average on the largest review pool of the five, with real stories of pain that persisted for over a decade finally easing. Our default recommendation for anyone new to acupuncture in Sydney.

Website +61412728227 Directions

Level 1 suite 1.03/84 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

David Lee Acupuncture

5.0165 Google reviews

David Lee Acupuncture is a Macquarie Street clinic offering acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping and Chinese herbal medicine, run by David Lee himself, who's named in every review on file. The practice frames its approach around unblocking stagnated energy to relieve pain caused by muscle tension, and it's open on alternate Saturdays for patients who can't get in on weekdays.

What people praise

David Lee personally named in every review for a calm, knowledgeable approach
Described as gentle and reassuring for people trying acupuncture for the first time
Offers moxibustion and cupping alongside standard acupuncture
Alternate Saturday hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume165 · 91th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: Also a perfect 5, on a smaller but still solid 165 reviews. If needles make you nervous, the reviews here consistently describe a practitioner built for exactly that.

Website +61292312160 Directions

Ste 11, Level 3/195 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

CBD Health Sydney- Osteopathy

5.0122 Google reviews

CBD Health Sydney pairs acupuncture with osteopathy and nutrition under one roof on Macquarie Street, with practitioners Kathleen and Yuki both named repeatedly by patients. Reviewers describe treatment for desk-job related stress, lower back pain and posture problems, often alongside longer-term osteopathic care.

What people praise

Yuki praised for a gentle but effective acupuncture approach
Kathleen described as highly skilled at addressing posture and stress from desk work
Useful if you want acupuncture and osteopathy from the same clinic
Patients report being long-term regulars for over a decade

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume122 · 84th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5 on 122 reviews, and the clinic to pick if you think your issue needs both acupuncture and hands-on osteopathic work rather than one or the other.

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Ste 305/Level 3/195 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Rodd Sanchez Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic

4.961 Google reviews

Rodd Sanchez Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic is a Macquarie Street practice combining acupuncture with Chinese herbal formulas, run by Rodd Sanchez with Leda also treating patients. The clinic's own site lists a wide range of related services, from cosmetic acupuncture to fertility support, and reviews describe help with chronic allergies, Bell's palsy and long-standing insomnia.

What people praise

Rodd personally credited for settling chronic allergy and sinus issues after other specialists couldn't
Custom herbal formulas built around individual patients
Leda praised as equally skilled and reassuring for anxious first-timers
Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons

Worth knowing

Review volume is the lowest on this list, so newer visitors have less recent feedback to go on

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume61 · 72th

Confidenceearly

Recency12 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: A near-perfect 4.9 across 61 reviews. The seven-day availability and herbal medicine focus make it a strong pick if your schedule or condition needs that flexibility.

Website +61282132888 Directions

4/229 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Sydney Health & Wellness Centre

5.055 Google reviews

Sydney Health & Wellness Centre is a CBD clinic built specifically around fertility acupuncture, with founder Dr Audrey de Jager treating conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and IVF support alongside general wellness work. Its own site lists pregnancy and postnatal symptom relief as a core service, and reviewers describe multi-year relationships built around ongoing hormonal and fertility care.

What people praise

Audrey named in every review for a calming, knowledgeable approach to fertility care
Patients describe results for conditions mainstream doctors hadn't resolved
Facial acupuncture also offered for patients seeking a cosmetic treatment
Weekend hours, unusual among the clinics on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume55 · 59th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5 on 55 reviews, the smallest pool here but the clearest specialty. If fertility or women's health is your reason for booking, this is the most focused option on the page.

Website +61292320130 Directions

Level 4/88 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score these

Rating is the live Google average at the time we checked. Review volume measures how many patients actually left feedback, weighed against the wider pool of Sydney acupuncture clinics we considered. Confidence blends both figures, and recency looks at how recently patients are still reviewing. No clinic can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does acupuncture cost in Sydney? (2026)

None of the five clinics above publish a fixed public price list for a standard session, and rates typically depend on whether it’s an initial consultation, a standard treatment, or a combined visit with herbal medicine or osteopathy. Private health insurance often covers part of the cost for registered acupuncturists, so it’s worth checking your own extras cover before booking.

Acupuncture across Sydney’s CBD

All five clinics sit within a short walk of each other around Pitt Street and Macquarie Street in the Sydney CBD, so if you’re searching for acupuncture near me from the city centre, several of these are realistically walkable from wherever you’re standing.

What to ask before your first acupuncture session

Is the practitioner AHPRA registered, and does my health fund cover their sessions?
How many sessions does a typical course of treatment involve for my condition?
Do you offer cupping, moxibustion or herbal medicine alongside standard acupuncture?
What should I expect to feel during and after my first session?
Do you have experience treating my specific issue, such as fertility, chronic pain or stress?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five clinics?

We pulled the pool of acupuncture clinics Google surfaces for Sydney, then ranked them by real rating, review volume and how recently patients are still leaving reviews.

How often is this list updated?

We recheck the numbers periodically. This page was last verified in July 2026.

Does private health insurance cover acupuncture in Sydney?

Many Australian extras policies cover acupuncture from a registered provider, but coverage and rebate amounts vary by fund and level of cover, so check your own policy first.

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?

Several clinics on this list, including Sydney Health & Wellness Centre and Village Remedies, describe treating pregnant patients, but always confirm with your own doctor or midwife before booking if you’re pregnant.

The bottom line

Village Remedies Sydney CBD is the safe default, a perfect rating on the deepest review base of the group. If fertility or women’s health is specifically why you’re looking, book Sydney Health & Wellness Centre instead, and confirm your health fund covers the visit either way.

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