Meet Our Highly Experienced Acupuncture Team
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Wes Smith
Acupuncture | Herbal Medicine | Meditation
Areas of interest:
Nervous system regulation
Stress-related presentations
Anxiety and low mood
Immune and inflammatory health presentations
Complex chronic conditions
General acupunctureWes is the founder and director of Live Well, with nearly three decades of experience in acupuncture and holistic care.
He was drawn to the field of health and wellbeing through his personal practice of yoga and meditation, where he witnessed the profound impact of nervous system regulation on overall vitality. Wes completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Acupuncture) at UTS in 1996 and later undertook further studies in herbal medicine and yoga teaching after returning to Canberra.
A central focus of Wes’s clinical work is supporting nervous system regulation. Acupuncture may be used to encourage states of deep rest and relaxation, helping the body shift out of prolonged stress responses and toward greater steadiness and balance.
Wes has a particular interest in the relationship between chronic stress, immune function and inflammatory processes. Many people who seek his support are navigating long-standing immune-related or inflammatory presentations, often alongside fatigue, burnout or persistent stress. Contemporary research continues to explore the complex interaction between the nervous system and immune health, and Wes’s work reflects this integrated perspective.
Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, his approach works at a deeper, whole-person level, supporting regulation, resilience and the body’s capacity to adapt over time.
Wes is passionate about helping people reconnect with a sense of steadiness and vitality so they can engage more fully in their lives.
Outside of clinical practice, Wes enjoys writing, speaking and education. In his own time, he values time with his family, meditation, surfing and travel.
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Tanya Graham
Acupuncture | Cupping
Areas of interest:
Pregnancy and postnatal care
Women’s health
Fertility and preconception care
Menstrual health
IVF support
Musculoskeletal pain presentations
General acupunctureTanya Graham is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Registered Acupuncturist with over 20 years of clinical experience.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science from Griffith University before completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) at RMIT in Victoria.
During a seven-month internship in Nanjing, China in 2002, Tanya developed a strong interest in acupuncture and herbal medicine for women’s health. After undertaking further study in China in 2012, she deepened her focus on fertility and reproductive health, including support for individuals and couples experiencing fertility challenges and those undergoing IVF.
Tanya works collaboratively with Canberra fertility specialists where appropriate and also supports those preparing to conceive naturally.
Now a mother of three, Tanya also has a particular interest in supporting women through peri-menopause and menopause.
She frequently works with people experiencing back pain, joint discomfort and headaches, providing individualised acupuncture care tailored to each presentation.
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Sally Nourse
Acupuncture | Chinese Herbal Medicine | Cupping
Areas of interest:
Pregnancy and postnatal care
Women’s health
Fertility and preconception care
Menstrual health
IVF support
Musculoskeletal pain presentations
General acupunctureSally has a particular interest in supporting individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, as well as providing care throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine) from the University of Technology Sydney and a Diploma of Health Science in Eastern Massage Therapy (Shiatsu and Tuina) from the Canberra Institute of Technology.
Sally values the treatment principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and takes an individualised approach to care. She has a strong interest in Traditional Chinese gynaecology and reproductive health, and enjoys working collaboratively with clients during preconception, pregnancy and beyond.
Outside of clinical practice, Sally enjoys gardening, reading, cooking and sharing good food.