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Stop Smoking Treatment Cairns – Acupuncture & Hypnosis

Quit Smoking in Cairns with Acupuncture, Hypnosis & Personalised Support

Are you ready to stop smoking but finding it difficult to break the habit?

At Cairns Acupuncture, we offer natural, drug-free approaches that may support your journey to becoming smoke-free, including acupuncture and hypnosis.

Our stop smoking treatments in Cairns are designed to help you address both the physical and behavioural aspects of smoking, including cravings, habitual smoking patterns, stress-related smoking and the triggers that can make quitting difficult.

If you have tried to quit smoking before and found yourself going back to cigarettes, you are not alone. Nicotine dependence can be difficult to overcome, and many people benefit from having additional support while they quit.

Book a stop smoking consultation in Cairns today.

Stop Smoking Treatment Cairns

Quitting smoking can be challenging because smoking can become connected to particular times, places, emotions and routines.

You may automatically reach for a cigarette:

• When you are stressed
• With your morning coffee
• After meals
• When drinking alcohol
• During work breaks
• When socialising
• When feeling anxious or overwhelmed
• When you are bored
• When you need a moment to yourself

Over time, these associations can become deeply ingrained habits.

Our approach focuses on helping you identify your individual smoking patterns and providing supportive therapies that may make the process of quitting easier to manage.

Acupuncture to Stop Smoking in Cairns

Acupuncture for smoking cessation uses specific acupuncture points, including points traditionally used in the ears and on the body.

At Cairns Acupuncture, acupuncture can be incorporated into a personalised stop smoking program according to your individual needs.

Acupuncture may be used as a complementary therapy to support people who are trying to quit smoking and may help some people manage the sensations associated with cravings, stress and withdrawal.

Some smoking-cessation acupuncture approaches use auricular (ear) acupuncture, where specific points on the ear are stimulated.

What happens during stop smoking acupuncture?

Your treatment begins with a consultation to understand:

• How much you currently smoke
• How long you have been smoking
• When you experience your strongest cravings
• Your previous attempts to quit
• Your main smoking triggers
• Whether stress or emotions are associated with smoking
• Your preferred quit date and goals

Your acupuncture treatment can then be tailored around your individual circumstances.

Hypnosis to Stop Smoking in Cairns

Hypnosis for smoking cessation is another option for people who want to change their relationship with smoking.

Hypnotherapy uses a deeply relaxed and focused state to work with thoughts, habits, behaviours and associations surrounding smoking.

Rather than simply focusing on the cigarette itself, hypnosis can explore the habitual patterns that have developed around smoking.

For example, your smoking may be strongly associated with:

• Stress
• Relaxation
• Social situations
• Coffee
• Alcohol
• Driving
• Work breaks
• Anxiety
• Boredom
• Emotional comfort

Hypnosis can be used to help you develop different responses to these situations and strengthen your motivation to live as a non-smoker.

Acupuncture & Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation

For some people, combining approaches can be appealing.

A personalised stop smoking program may incorporate acupuncture and hypnosis, depending on your individual circumstances and preferences.

Acupuncture can provide a physical treatment experience, while hypnosis focuses more specifically on thoughts, habits, behaviours and subconscious associations.

The aim is to provide supportive tools that can be used alongside your own decision and commitment to stop smoking.

Can Acupuncture or Hypnosis Guarantee That I Will Quit Smoking?

No treatment can guarantee that someone will successfully quit smoking.

Evidence for acupuncture and hypnosis specifically as smoking-cessation treatments is limited, so they are best considered complementary approaches rather than replacements for evidence-based smoking-cessation treatments. Queensland Health recommends considering options such as nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medication and professional support.

If you smoke regularly or have a significant nicotine dependence, you may wish to discuss your options with your GP, pharmacist or Quitline Queensland on 13 78 48.

Acupuncture or hypnosis can be considered as additional support if they appeal to you.

Why Choose Cairns Acupuncture?

At Cairns Acupuncture, we take a personalised approach rather than assuming that everyone smokes for the same reason.

Your treatment can take into consideration your smoking habits, triggers, stress levels, previous attempts to quit and your personal reasons for wanting to become smoke-free.

We aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment where you can work towards your goal of quitting.

Stop Smoking Cairns – Who Is Treatment Suitable For?

Stop smoking acupuncture and hypnosis may be considered by adults who:

• Want to quit cigarettes
• Are planning a quit date
• Have tried to quit previously
• Find cravings difficult to manage
• Smoke in response to stress
• Have strong habitual smoking patterns
• Want additional support while using nicotine replacement therapy
• Prefer complementary approaches as part of their quit-smoking plan

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a significant medical condition, discuss your smoking-cessation options with your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acupuncture treatments will I need to stop smoking?

There is no single number of treatments that is suitable for everyone. Your treatment frequency can be discussed during your initial consultation based on your smoking history, goals and response to treatment.

Does acupuncture help with cigarette cravings?

Some people seek acupuncture as a complementary treatment when dealing with cravings or other challenges associated with quitting. However, acupuncture is not proven to reliably produce long-term smoking abstinence, so it should not be presented as a guaranteed cure.

Does hypnosis work for quitting smoking?

Hypnosis may be helpful for some individuals as a complementary approach to changing smoking-related habits and behaviours. However, evidence does not currently support hypnosis as a reliably effective stand-alone smoking-cessation treatment.

Can I have acupuncture while using nicotine patches?

Acupuncture can potentially be used alongside other quit-smoking strategies, but you should discuss your overall smoking-cessation plan with your doctor or pharmacist, particularly if you are using nicotine replacement therapy or prescription medication.

Do I have to quit smoking before my acupuncture appointment?

No. Your initial appointment can be used to discuss your smoking habits, triggers, goals and preferred approach to quitting.

Is stop smoking treatment available in Cairns?

Yes. Stop smoking acupuncture and supportive smoking-cessation treatments are available at Cairns Acupuncture in Cairns, Queensland.

Ready to Quit Smoking?

If you have been thinking about quitting cigarettes, now could be the time to take the first step.

Book a stop smoking consultation at Cairns Acupuncture to discuss whether acupuncture, hypnosis or a combination of supportive approaches may be appropriate for you.

Stop Smoking Treatment Cairns

Cairns Acupuncture
Cairns, Queensland

Acupuncture for smoking cessation | Hypnosis for smoking cessation | Stop smoking support

Book your appointment today.

Acupuncture to stop smoking Cairns

Acupuncture may be able to help you to stop smoking 

The recommended number of treatments varies from patient to patient. Quit Smoking Treatment Cairns – We often use a protocol called the NADA protocol which is adapted for stopping smoking – we add additional points such as

• mouth
• nicotine point
• adrenal point
• aggression point
• master cerebral
• lung 1
• brain
• point zero are added.

stop smoking treatments cairns The nada protocol relies on ear acupuncture points but during a stop smoking treatment the above points are also added so that the treatment is tailor made. A 28 – 34 gauge needle is recommended, with a depth of 0.1 inch, twirling a few times to stimulate the needle.  If applicable, intradermal needles or tacks can be left and secured with tape.  We made also use ear seeds, ear pellets or ear tacks, they may be left on the ear for several days for you to palpate when or if cravings occur. You as the patient may massage or press points several times ad ay to stimulate points if using pellets, ear tacks or seeds.

 

How to Book an Appointment

Please follow the Book online button to book a time or check availability.  Alternatively please text Tanya Galvin 0408 054 538.

The Clinic is located at Shop 3 / 31 Mcleod Street Cairns City. There is an intake form to fill in in the foyer.

Please note there is a 24 hour change or appointment or cancellation or no show policy.

The full Fee applies. $99.00 Kind Regards Tanya Galvin (Acupuncturist).

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