Balance. Harmony. Vitality.
Introducing the Work of Dr Andrew Stewart
Welcome to the personal website of Dr Andrew Stewart, a Gold Coast acupuncturist with over 30 years of experience supporting patients through a wide range of health concerns. This site exists to share Andrew’s professional background and to help returning or new patients find his current clinic location at Axis Acupuncture in Runaway Bay.
An Experienced, Supportive Style of Acupuncture
Throughout his career, Dr Stewart has combined traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern clinical techniques to offer a thoughtful, gentle and informed approach to treatment. His focus has always been on providing a calm, professional environment where patients feel supported and understood.
With decades of experience, Andrew is known for his ability to offer personalised care, adapting each session to suit the needs of the individual on the day.
Conditions Commonly Treated:
Dr Stewart has worked with a wide variety of health concerns over his 30+ years in practice. Patients often seek his care for issues such as:
Over 16,000 clinical trials have been conducted on acupuncture in the last 40 years, contributing to growing evidence for its use across a range of conditions.
Andrew’s Training and Professional Background
Dr Stewart completed his formal acupuncture training in the mid-1990s and has since undertaken:
• hospital-based clinical internships
• postgraduate studies at an international Chinese medicine university in China
• ongoing professional development throughout his career
These experiences have shaped the gentle, informed treatment style he is known for today.
Dedicated, Personalised Care
Whether you’re dealing with ongoing discomfort, nerve irritation, fatigue, digestive imbalance, sports injuries, hormonal changes or fertility-related concerns, Dr Stewart is committed to offering thoughtful, individualised care.
His approach is grounded in experience, compassion and a genuine desire to support each patient’s wellbeing.
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What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing systems in the world, practiced for more than 4,800 years. It involves the gentle insertion of very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body. These points are chosen to help regulate the nervous system, encourage circulation, and support the body’s natural ability to restore balance.
This stimulation can influence the way the brain processes pain, tension and inflammation, while also encouraging the release of natural chemicals such as endorphins and other healing mediators. In this way, acupuncture supports both physical comfort and the body’s broader self-regulating mechanisms.
Acupuncture is not limited to treating physical symptoms alone. It also supports emotional balance, mental clarity and overall wellbeing. Each treatment is personalised, as no two individuals present in the same way — your body’s needs guide the approach used.
Beyond Treatment: Lifestyle Support
Alongside acupuncture, Dr Stewart offers guidance on simple lifestyle adjustments that may help support longer-term wellbeing. This can include improving breathing habits, refining daily routines, enhancing posture awareness or addressing broader patterns that may influence how the body feels.
The intention is not only to address symptoms in the moment, but to help patients build a foundation for more sustainable health over time.