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Project Dao is one of Sydney’s premier acupuncture clinics. and has provided over 20,000 treatments to clients over 7 years.

The most common conditions we treat:

  • Chronic Pain
  • Anxiety/ Depression
  • Stress
  • Digestive Issues
  • Cancer Support
  • Reproductive Health
  • Fatigue
  • Hormonal Imbalances

Our Team

Ahil

B. HlthSc (TCM) 
B. HlthSc (Naturopathy)
Acupuncture
Chinese medicine

Special interests in:

Lower back pain
Pain management
Sports injuries
Digestive issues
Skin conditions
Insomnia
Fatigue

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From Personal Pain to Professional Healing: Your Path to a Pain-Free Life

For over six years, I’ve been helping busy professionals break free from the pain that holds them back. Whether it’s lower back pain, tight neck and shoulders, tennis elbow, or sports injuries, I understand how these issues can affect not only your body but also your productivity and quality of life.

My own journey into Chinese medicine began with a struggle. I battled chronic fatigue syndrome and persistent neck and shoulder pain, and it was through these challenges that I discovered the transformative power of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The relief I experienced ignited a passion in me to help others overcome their own pain and health challenges.

A Holistic Approach to Healing

I specialize in using a combination of acupuncture, cupping therapy, and movement education to treat musculoskeletal issues. My goal is to provide immediate relief from pain during the first session, and then support you in staying healthy, pain-free, and active in the long term. I believe true healing comes from addressing the root causes of pain and teaching you how to maintain your health with simple, effective exercises and lifestyle adjustments.

With my background as a Naturopath and Chinese Medicine Practitioner, I bring a holistic approach that combines Eastern wisdom and modern techniques, giving you the best of both worlds. I don’t just treat the symptoms—I treat the whole person.

Experience and Results You Can Trust

Having worked in busy clinics in Bondi and Matraville, I’ve had the opportunity to help countless clients. I understand the unique stresses of long hours at a desk, repetitive motions, and the toll these can take on your body. I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact of this medicine, from easing chronic pain to improving mobility and energy levels, allowing my clients to feel better both in and outside of work.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you’re tired of living with pain and are ready to reclaim your health, I’m here to guide you on your journey to a pain-free life. Let’s work together to get you back to feeling your best—so you can thrive at work and in every aspect of your life.

Jasmine

B. HlthSc (TCM)
Acupuncture
Chinese herbal medicine

Special interests in:

Cosmetic Acupuncture
Facial Neuropathies
TMJ & Headache
Bell’s Palsy/Essential Tremor
Sports injuries
Pain management
Lymphedema
Digestive issues

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Jasmine believes regular acupuncture will help her live a little longer, and a lot better. She’s motivated to help people find relief from their everyday health concerns so they can move through daily life unrestricted, free to live according to key principles of daoist naturalism: unburdened; with simplicity, facility and ease; and in accordance with the cycles of nature.

Jasmine wants to help her patients discover how acupuncture can restore function and can be used across an incredibly wide variety of health concerns to activate the body’s innate healing mechanisms. She views acupuncture as a time-honoured modality which is best able to serve patients interested in slow, gentle, long-game medicine, who want to engage with their health now – before it’s too late.

Her special interest would have to be healthy aging and preventative wellness, a field in which she’s seen Chinese medicine really shine! To support patients with anti-aging concerns, and as an adjunct to regular acupuncture, she loves providing cosmetic acupuncture facials as an effective add-on to any skin care routine. Cosmetic acupuncture acts on all tissue layers, going beyond the skin surface to perform what your skincare alone cannot provide.

In your initial consultation, Jasmine will carefully consider and explain your treatment plan so you can come on board to a healing program with clarity and confidence. She recommends frequent treatment during flare-ups/acute stage and less frequent in maintenance/remission/chronic stage and is happy to provide treatment packs. In addition to acupuncture, she can provide herbal medicine alongside personalized dietary/cooking guidelines, yoga and mindfulness, acupressure, gua sha and myofascial release techniques.

Jasmine has big love and gratitude for the Project Dao community, where she worked as a clinical assistant and administrator before starting her practice here.

NAOKI

Ba. HlthSci (TCM)
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine

Special interests in:

Emotional challenges
Digestive issues
Immune system imbalances

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Naoki began his journey as a healer working as a masseur, where he discovered how much he loved to help other people heal. He went on to gain a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has now been practising acupuncture for over five years.

He has a special interest in supporting patients through emotional challenges, including trauma, as well as working with digestive issues and immune system imbalances.

Naoki practices Japanese style acupuncture, a gentle and refined approach which uses very fine shallow needles to create effective yet virtually painless treatments. He focuses on restoring harmony between the mind and the body, helping patients to regain balance and resilience from within. As well as taking a careful case history with his clients, Naoki pays a great deal of attention to taking the pulse, listening to what the body wants to tell him. He focuses on bringing balance to the physical body by balancing mind, emotion and spirit.

His clients often comment that his treatments are gentle and painless, and remark that he notices what most other people do not. After a treatment with Naoki you can expect to feel lighter, relaxed, and rejuvenated.

If you are ready to begin your healing journey and you are looking for someone who is attentive, careful, and gentle to guide you through the changes you need to make, make an appointment with Naoki.

YANTHE

B. HlthSc (TCM)
Acupuncture
Chinese herbal medicine
Mindfulness practices

Special interests in:

Paediatrics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Mental Health & Neurodivergence
Healing from Chronic Dis-ease
Geriatrics
End-of-life Care

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My journey to becoming a Chinese Medicine Practitioner began with my own struggles with health and wellbeing. At 20, I embraced monastic life as a Buddhist nun, seeking inner peace. However, despite over a decade of dedication to meditation and seclusion, I found myself grappling with digestive issues, low energy and a general sense of imbalance. It was through this experience that I discovered the profound wisdom of Chinese Medicine, learning the importance of harmony with nature and self. This realization sparked a new path, leading me to leave the monastery and pursue the study of Chinese Medicine.

I now believe that dis-ease is often an invitation to change, a signal that something within us needs attention. We cannot achieve true health using the same mindset that contributed to our suffering. My approach to healing focuses on working with you to understand the root causes of
your health concerns, exploring the unexamined beliefs and experiences that may be holding you back. I see the body as incredibly wise, always attempting to protect and guide us. By understanding the patterns underlying dis-ease, we can work together to create lasting change,
bringing lightness to your step and joy to your heart.

I aim to create an inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds can feel safe and supported on their healing journey. I offer consultations in English, Thai, Mandarin, and Italian. If you’re ready to explore how Chinese Medicine can support your well-being, I invite you to book
a consultation.

Reach out – we’d love to hear from you 🙂

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Ghazal Akhtar
10:12 12 Oct 24
Talieh is an amazing therapist! She takes a caring, thoughtful approach to help you tackle chronic issues from the root. You can feel her expertise and dedication in every session, and the relief she provides is truly lasting.I highly recommend her for anyone seeking effective and compassionate treatment!
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C M
03:58 08 Oct 24
Jasmine was awesome. I have so much more movement after my treatment, shoulder pain is gone and I am 10/10 relaxed
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Rick Savoia
03:46 29 Sep 24
John did an excellent job on my neck, shoulders, hip, and sciatica!🎯🎯🎯
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Skye Wexelman
08:31 23 Aug 24
I can’t recommend this place enough! I decided to visit Project DAO after dealing with chronic lower back pain for over a year and many visits to the chiro, Physio, etc with little to no results. After seeing Talieh consistently for few weeks now, I can noticeably see a difference. She takes the time to understand you, getting down to the root cause of the issue. She’s insightful and shares her knowledge to help in your day to day life. Thanks Talieh 🙂
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Alan Mantle
04:36 13 Jun 24
Great people, they make your health issues their number one priority 🙏👏🙏
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J. Wolf K.
00:33 06 Jun 24
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T F
02:19 20 Apr 24
I highly recommend this clinic! I have been visiting Project Dao for almost 6 months. They are all amazing, from the moment I walk in. The cosy atmosphere and warm greeting and smiles from every team member touches me straight away and my healing starts, feeling relaxed and distant from all the days work. I started my treatments due to an injury and Talieh, my practitioner has helped my body, mind and soul heal altogether. She has a holistic approach and looks for the route cause of symptoms and issues, for a complete and long term healing and wellness, and not just at surface level.
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nick palmes
03:51 13 Apr 24
Went into the clinic with swollen c7 with little movement in my neck after a few visits I felt so much better, I went in with an open mind about whether I would get any relief but to to honest I wasn’t sure if it was the placebo effect or not
But it’s now been week since my treatments and I am so happy.
I was not wanting to get a cortisone injection into my spine
And I am so happy I went to Project DAO