AHPRA-registered Chinese medicine practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience, caring for families and professionals across Lane Cove, Artarmon, Chatswood, Willoughby and the wider North Shore.
Lane Cove and its surrounding North Shore suburbs attract some of Sydney’s most active, driven and health-conscious residents. Whether you’re a professional commuting daily from Chatswood or Artarmon into the CBD, a parent managing school runs alongside a demanding career, or a retiree determined to remain mobile and vital — the cumulative physical and emotional toll of modern North Shore life adds up considerably over time.
The North Shore community has long embraced preventive, integrative healthcare alongside conventional medicine. Acupuncture fits naturally into that mindset: evidence-informed, deeply personalised, and attending to the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. Residents from Longueville to Neutral Bay, from Willoughby to Cremorne, are increasingly seeking Chinese medicine as an intelligent complement to their GP and allied health team.
At Lane Cove Acupuncture, Dr Christine Shen offers a calm, expert space for North Shore residents to restore balance, address persistent health concerns, and build genuine long-term resilience. Whether you’re walking through the door for the first time or returning for a maintenance session, every visit is tailored entirely to you.
Trail running in Lane Cove National Park, competitive tennis at Willoughby courts, ocean swimming at Balmoral, and weekend sport with the kids make North Shore sporting injury support one of our most sought-after services.
Long hours at a screen, crowded trains from Chatswood and Artarmon stations, and high-achieving professional demands create predictable patterns of tech neck, shoulder tension and lower back pain that acupuncture addresses directly and effectively.
From fertility and pregnancy support for young Lane Cove couples, to children’s immune health and teenage hormonal concerns, to menopause care for women in their 50s — we support North Shore families through every chapter.
Conveniently positioned near Lane Cove village with easy access from across the North Shore — including Artarmon, Willoughby, Chatswood, Northwood and Longueville.
A short drive or bus ride from Artarmon, Willoughby, Chatswood, Northwood, Longueville, Neutral Bay and Cremorne. Street parking is available nearby and the clinic is accessible by public transport for commuters passing through Artarmon or Chatswood.
Early morning, daytime and evening appointments are available throughout the week. Saturday morning sessions cater to busy North Shore families and professionals who cannot step away during business hours.
A professionally appointed, quietly designed treatment room — a genuine retreat from the pace of North Shore life. All consultations are conducted in strict confidence with ample time for each patient.
Claim your private health fund rebate at every appointment with HICAPS. We support Medibank, BUPA, HCF, NIB, HBF, AHM and all major funds — no paperwork, no waiting.
Chinese medicine addresses a wide range of acute and chronic health concerns with a whole-person approach. The list below is representative — not exhaustive — of what Dr Shen treats regularly for patients across Lane Cove, Artarmon, Chatswood and the broader North Shore.
Dr Christine Shen brings extensive clinical expertise to her Lane Cove practice. Her training spans both the Australian university system and deep immersion in classical Chinese medical traditions, giving her a breadth of knowledge that goes considerably beyond standard acupuncture training. She is registered with AHPRA through the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and practises in strict accordance with its professional and ethical standards.
Patients across Lane Cove, Longueville, Artarmon, Chatswood and Willoughby have come to trust Christine for her methodical diagnostic approach, her willingness to explain complex concepts in plain language, and her genuine investment in each patient’s long-term wellbeing. She does not offer one-size-fits-all protocols: every treatment plan is built from the ground up around the individual sitting in front of her.
Christine’s particular areas of clinical depth include fertility (natural conception and IVF support), women’s health across all life stages, complex pain presentations, and the mind-body relationship between emotional states and physical health. Her dual training in Chinese medicine and holistic psychotherapy gives her a unique vantage point when patients present with conditions that sit at the intersection of the physical and the psychological — which, in a high-achieving North Shore community, is more common than many practitioners acknowledge.
Every patient deserves a thorough, unhurried and personalised approach. Here is how your care typically unfolds at our Lane Cove clinic.
Your first appointment is comprehensive and unrushed. Dr Shen takes a detailed health history covering your presenting concern, general health, sleep quality, digestion, menstrual cycle where relevant, stress levels and emotional wellbeing. Tongue observation and pulse diagnosis build a full TCM constitutional picture. Treatment is typically incorporated into this first session.
Based on the consultation findings, Dr Shen develops a plan tailored specifically to your pattern of imbalance — not a generic protocol adapted from a textbook. She will explain her reasoning in accessible terms and discuss how acupuncture, and potentially Chinese herbal medicine, can best support your goals.
Fine, sterile single-use needles are placed at carefully selected acupoints. Most patients report little to no discomfort. A period of rest follows with the needles in situ, allowing the body to respond. Many patients drift into a state of deep relaxation — a welcome counterpoint to the usual pace of North Shore life.
Progress is reviewed at each visit and the treatment plan refined as you respond. The frequency of sessions depends on your condition: some acute presentations resolve in a handful of visits, while chronic or complex conditions benefit from a more sustained course of care spread over several weeks or months.
Many Lane Cove patients transition to monthly or seasonal maintenance sessions once their primary concern has resolved — using acupuncture to sustain energy, manage occupational stress, and prevent the recurrence of familiar patterns. It is a proactive investment in long-term health that the North Shore community increasingly embraces.
We understand that life on the North Shore is full. Whether you are managing a corporate career, raising children in Lane Cove or Longueville, running a business from Chatswood, or caring for ageing parents in Neutral Bay — your schedule leaves little room for health appointments during standard hours.
That is why we offer morning appointments before the commute begins, as well as evening slots for those who cannot get away during business hours. Saturday sessions mean the whole family can be seen without disrupting the working week.
Online booking is available around the clock via rainbowmedicine.com.au, or call us directly on 0410 699 065 to discuss which appointment type suits your situation best.
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The following experiences are shared with patient consent. Individual results vary. These accounts do not constitute medical claims or treatment guarantees.
After months of daily neck pain from working at a screen, I finally tried Christine’s Lane Cove clinic on the recommendation of a neighbour in Artarmon. I noticed meaningful improvement after my first few sessions, and she gave me practical lifestyle advice I had not heard from anyone else. I feel far better equipped to manage my own health now.
— T.L., ArtarmonI was genuinely sceptical coming in, but Christine’s thoroughness won me over immediately — she actually listened. I had been dealing with disrupted sleep and low energy for years and things shifted over the course of treatment in a way that was gradual but unmistakably real. I have since recommended the Lane Cove clinic to several friends in Chatswood and Willoughby.
— M.W., ChatswoodManaging chronic lower back pain while working full time and raising two kids in Lane Cove left me desperate for something that would actually fit into my life. Christine is flexible, professional, and clearly knows her field to a depth that’s genuinely reassuring. The Saturday appointments have been a lifeline for our family.
— R.K., Lane CoveTransparent pricing with on-the-spot health fund claiming via HICAPS at every visit.
We support all major health funds via HICAPS — claim your rebate on the spot at every visit:
Rebate amounts vary by fund and policy level. Contact your fund to confirm your acupuncture benefit before your first visit.
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