Canberra

Canberra Alternative Health

Canberra’s complementary health scene brings together traditional therapies, movement practices, meditation, massage and specialist retail across the inner south, west and north. You might explore acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, join a small yoga or meditation class, book a naturopathic consultation or browse a shop stocking bulk foods, herbs and wellbeing products. The listings below describe the services each local provider publishes, so you can compare formats and locations at your own pace.

There is a useful mix of appointment-based practices, community programs and studios. Some offerings are tailored to particular groups or access arrangements, including appointment-only clinics, postpartum support, mobile massage for eligible Support at Home clients and classes with published access details.

🌿 Traditional Chinese medicine

Canberra Classic Chinese Medicine Centre

Based in Deakin, this traditional Chinese medicine clinic offers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, Gua Sha, moxibustion and Tui na Chinese medicine massage. The practice identifies Linda Liang and Ricky Qi Li as its founders and states that its Chinese medicine practitioners are registered with AHPRA. Its range brings several traditional approaches together within one clinic.

B2/161 Strickland Cres, Deakin ACT 2600. ☎ (02) 5105 9049; 0401 178 828

Chinese Therapy Centre

The Fisher clinic is appointment-only and provides acupuncture, Chinese massage, also known as Tuina, and foot reflexology. The official site also lists a Braddon location, while this local listing is for the Fisher clinic at Fisher Square. It suits readers comparing a focused traditional Chinese medicine service with several hands-on treatment formats.

Shop 3/14, Fisher Square (Fisher Shops), Kalgoorlie Crescent, Fisher ACT 2611. ☎ (02) 6287 4133; 0432 039 368

Capital Chinese Medicine

Capital Chinese Medicine’s Civic clinic offers acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping and remedial Chinese massage, or Tuina. The Civic practice is one of several Canberra locations listed by the organisation, making the City Walk setting relevant for people who work or spend time in Canberra Civic.

Suite 209 City Plaza, 222 City Walk, Civic ACT 2600.

🌱 Naturopathy, nutrition and herbal consultations

Live Well Holistic Wellness Centre

Live Well in Manuka brings together acupuncture, herbal medicine, naturopathy, kinesiology, osteopathy, remedial massage, Reiki, counselling, postpartum doula support and scar tissue release therapy. The multidisciplinary format allows the centre to present several complementary health disciplines in one place. Some practitioners also offer telehealth appointments.

Manuka, ACT.

Nourish & Breathe

Nourish & Breathe is a naturopathic clinic and apothecary at Dairy Road in Fyshwick, led by Renae Scott. Consultations centre on women’s health and may include herbal and nutritional medicines alongside dietary and lifestyle guidance. The premises also includes a herbal dispensary, house-made teas, self-care goods, a wholefood canteen and workshops. Consultations are by appointment.

Fyshwick, ACT.

Earth and Seed Apothecary

This Holder mother-and-daughter practice offers clinical nutrition, naturopathy, herbal medicine and flower essence consultations. It also runs small-group workshops and maintains a bespoke herbal dispensary, giving visitors a choice between individual consultations and group learning. The clinic is open by appointment only.

13 Pearson Street, Holder ACT 2611. ☎ +61 493 769 049

🤲 Massage and body-based services

Mangata Massage

Mangata Massage operates by appointment within Northside Massage and Nutrition in Lyneham. Services include manual lymphatic drainage, oncology massage, scar therapy, Reiki, and compression garment measurement and supply. The practice also offers mobile massage for Support at Home clients, alongside its Canberra clinic bookings.

2/2 Montford Crescent, Lyneham ACT 2602. ☎ 0418 575 840

🧘 Yoga, Pilates and meditation

SiSU Canberra

SiSU Canberra in Deakin combines yoga, meditation and breathwork with Reformer and mat Pilates, psychology services, infrared sauna, ice bath and contrast-therapy sessions. Its yoga studio accommodates 10 mats, and the timetable includes dynamic, restorative and meditative practices. The varied schedule brings movement and contemplative sessions into the same studio offering.

7/42 Geils Court, Deakin ACT 2600. ☎ (02) 6198 8695

Canberra Yoga Space

Canberra Yoga Space in Phillip runs yoga classes, workshops and meditation, with dedicated prenatal, birth-preparation and postnatal yoga courses. The official site also offers an online beginner yoga course and corporate yoga options. The first-floor studio has no lift access, an important practical detail when planning a visit.

6/13 Botany St, Phillip ACT 2606. ☎ 0490 908 014

Canberra Meditation

Canberra Meditation offers free classes, courses and workshops inspired by the teachings of Sri Chinmoy. Introductory programs listed on the site include Seven Secrets of Meditation and Why Meditate, with registration available for upcoming sessions. It is a program-based option for readers who would like to learn through a scheduled course rather than an individual appointment.

Canberra, ACT.

The Brahma Kumaris Canberra

This volunteer-run centre in Hughes offers evening meditation, an introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation, workshops and seminars. Tailored positive-thinking and meditation sessions are also available for groups and organisations. Classes and courses have no set charge, with donations accepted, which is stated as part of the centre’s access model.

38 Wisdom St, Hughes ACT 2605. ☎ 02 6260 5525

🏷️ Specialist health retail

Mountain Creek Wholefoods

Mountain Creek Wholefoods in Griffith stocks organic and bulk foods, supplements, fair-trade tea and coffee, natural body care, cruelty-free cosmetics, yoga and meditation goods, and household and garden products. Its supplement range includes vitamins, herbs, homeopathic products and superfoods. The shop offers a practical browsing stop for food, personal-care and wellbeing-related goods in one location.

14 Barker St, Griffith ACT 2603. ☎ 0409 661 624

Whether you are comparing traditional therapies, looking for a meditation course, joining a movement class or browsing a local apothecary and health shop, Canberra offers several different ways to begin. Check the published format and access details, then choose the pace and setting that suits your interests.

Local practitioners, program organisers and specialist retailers with relevant Canberra-area offerings are welcome to add or update their directory listing, helping people discover what is available close to home.

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