Linda Wu
Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine)
Linda (Shui Ling) Wu is a conscientious Chinese medicine practitioner whose approach begins with a simple conviction: that you are more than the sum of your symptoms. Rather than treating only the conditions you raise in consultation, she looks to the whole person. Your history, your daily rhythms and works to restore the balance that allows your body to heal itself.
With a background in neuroscience, Linda has long been fascinated by the conversation between mind and body, a curiosity that led her to contribute to published research on the neural protective effects of herbal formulas. This grounding in modern science informs every treatment she offers.
Linda completed her internship at Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and she had the rare privilege of shadowing renowned practitioners across Nanjing, Beijing and Guangzhou throughout the past few years. Through them, she developed a deep understanding of how to treat eczema, immunological (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) and endocrine disorders (Type 2 diabetes mellitus, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) through acupuncture treatment and/or herbal medicine decoctions.
Over the past two years, Linda has devoted herself to the study and practice of acupuncture and tuina (a form of Chinese therapeutic massage), with an emphasis on pulse diagnosis according to the Classics. This classical approach has proven especially effective for those living with chronic fatigue, insomnia, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance and persistent pain, and it allows her to tailor treatment to each patient's unique presentation.
Linda is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as both an acupuncturist and a Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, and she is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA), upholding high clinical standards and enabling private health rebates for her patients. If you are seeking a practitioner who listens attentively, keeps you accountable to your daily habits, Linda invites you to book an appointment. She practices in clinic on Friday and Saturday.
About Linda
Linda (Shui Ling) Wu draws her calling from lived experience. Born in Hong Kong, she grew up steeped in Chinese culture, practising Tai Chi from a young age and receiving herbal medicine and acupuncture from distinguished practitioners in China. These treatments eased her atopic dermatitis and nurtured her wellbeing. Deeply inspired by her mother’s thirty years caring for cancer patients as a Chinese medicine practitioner, she aspires to help others feel grounded and fully present in daily life by gently restoring the body’s inner balance. Proud to be a second‑generation Chinese medicine practitioner, she weaves this personal heritage into every consultation.
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Headache and migraines, neck and shoulder pain, lower back, leg, knee and heel pain
Gastritis, gastric ulcers, constipation, diarrhoea
Palpitation, anxiety, insomnia
Woman's health (irregular menstruation, menopausal syndrome, postpartum management)*
ENT (cough, cold, rhinitis, hearing loss, dry eyes)*
Dermatological conditions (eczema, acne, alopecia areata)
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Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine graduated with Dean's Medal for Outstanding Scholarship
Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) from University of Melbourne
Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English
Services
Initial Consultation
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A comprehensive consultation considering your major presenting concerns, health history, lifestyle, sleep, diet and other relevant factors from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. Treatment may include acupuncture, cupping, guasha, and moxibustion, along with dietary and lifestyle advice. If appropriate, Chinese herbal medicine will be recommended.
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New patient appointments are approximately 60 minutes while follow up appointments are 50 minutes.
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60 minute Initial Appointments are $120.00
Follow up appointments are $100 and will be 50 minutes.
24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduled appointments is necessary in order to avoid a cancellation fee. This allows us time to schedule another patient that would benefit from treatment.
This appointment policy allows us to develop mutual consideration & respect for our time & yours. The cancellation fee under 24-12 hours is 50% of the session price, less than 12 hours is 100% of session cost.
Digestive Health
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Description From gut motility and food sensitivities to bloating and irregular bowel function, acupuncture and herbal formulas help restore digestive harmony, supporting steady energy, calmer mood, restful sleep, and relief from persistent gastrointestinal discomfort.
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New patient appointments are approximately 60 minutes and follow up appointments are 50 minutes. Each session includes a consultation, acupuncture treatment and any other modalities (cupping, guasha or moxa) your practitioner feels would benefit you. Herbal recommendations are also provided.
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60 minute Initial Appointments are $120.00
Follow up appointments are $100 and will be 50 minutes.
24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduled appointments is necessary in order to avoid a cancellation fee. This allows us time to schedule another patient that would benefit from treatment.
This appointment policy allows us to develop mutual consideration & respect for our time & yours. The cancellation fee under 24-12 hours is 50% of the session price, less than 12 hours is 100% of session cost.
Hormonal Balance
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Description Ranging from irregular menstruation and premenstrual distress, to postpartum recovery and menopausal syndrome, acupuncture and herbal medicine facilitate the recalibration of the body’s intrinsic regulatory systems. Rooted in the principle of restoring Yin‑Yang harmony, many patients will often observe renewed vitality, greater emotional stability, and more restful sleep.
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New patient appointments are approximately 60 minutes and follow up appointments are 50 minutes. Each session includes a consultation, acupuncture treatment and any other modalities (cupping, guasha or moxa) your practitioner feels would benefit you. Herbal recommendations are also provided.
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Initial $130.00
Follow up $100.00
24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduled appointments is necessary in order to avoid a cancellation fee. This allows us time to schedule another patient that would benefit from treatment.
This appointment policy allows us to develop mutual consideration & respect for our time & yours. The cancellation fee under 24-12 hours is 50% of the session price, less than 12 hours is 100% of session cost.
Musculoskeletal
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Acupuncture stimulates the body’s endogenous analgesic pathways and enhances local circulation to injured tissues, activating innate healing responses for both acute and chronic presentations. It is well suited to support recovery from tendinopathy, ligament sprains, and a range of joint and muscular pain disorders.
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New patient appointments are approximately 60 minutes and follow up appointments are 50 minutes. Each session includes a consultation, acupuncture treatment and any other modalities (cupping, guasha or moxa) your practitioner feels would benefit you. Herbal recommendations are also provided.
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60 minute Initial Appointments are $120.00
Follow up appointments are $100 and will be 50 minutes.
24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduled appointments is necessary in order to avoid a cancellation fee. This allows us time to schedule another patient that would benefit from treatment.
This appointment policy allows us to develop mutual consideration & respect for our time & yours. The cancellation fee under 24-12 hours is 50% of the session price, less than 12 hours is 100% of session cost.