Rachael Haley - Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist
Rachael has been a healthcare practitioner since 2005; initially as a Myotherapist and then she transitioned into Traditional Chinese medicine (Acupuncture & herbs) in 2010. She has worked in private practice in Sutherland, the St. George area, Bondi and now in Woolooware (near Cronulla).
Having grown up watching family members struggle with chronic illness, Rachael developed an interest in the body and preventative medicine from an early age. She had her first introduction to acupuncture at 11 years old for an ankle injury. After two sessions the pain was gone and she won her athletics event the following day. Needless to say she was an acupuncture advocate from a young age and primarily sought acupuncture and Chinese medicine to recover from sporting injuries, aches and pains and supporting her general wellbeing during her teenage years and beyond.
These combined experiences sparked a curiosity to learn more about the body, health and eastern medicine and inspired her to help others with their own quest to feel better.
Rachael loves assisting those looking for pain relief and stress management. She is passionate supporting women and couples trying to conceive, women with menstrual and other hormonal issues (including endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS), pregnancy and postpartum care. As well as those seeking support with difficult to treat and chronic degenerative conditions.
More recently Rachael has undertaken an intensive 6 month long mentorship training in Classical Acupuncture with Ann Cecil-Sterman (who wrote the manual for Advanced Acupuncture and covers many channels most practitioners don’t learn at acupuncture school).
Rachael’s dedication to professional development keeps her inspired in the clinic to help people have more freedom in their lives.
Outside of the clinic Rachael is busy mum with her preschool son and enjoys spending quality time outdoors, the odd pilates or yoga class and spending time with good friends.
Qualifications and accreditations
Bachelor Applied Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (UWS) 2009
Internship & Certificate in TCM (Nanjing Provincial Hospital, Nanjing) 2009
Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy (RMIT) 2003
Acupuncture Relief Project volunteer (Nepal) 2 months at a remote outpost 2014
Yoga teacher training (200hrs Dancing Warrior Yoga) 2014
Kiiko matsumoto style acupuncture Advanced Training 2015 - 2019
6 month intensive Classical Acupuncture training with Ann Cecil-Sterman 2024
Accredited member of Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
Registered with Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (AHPRA Registration no: CMR0001708516)