Dr Andrew Stewart – Senior Acupuncturist

Dr Andrew Stewart is a highly experienced acupuncturist with more than 30 years dedicated to the study and practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Australia and abroad. His interest in the field began early, leading him to complete a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) in 1995 at the Australian College of Natural Medicine.

Following his formal studies, Dr Stewart travelled to China to deepen his clinical understanding. He undertook hospital-based internships in two major teaching hospitals in Nanning, as well as postgraduate training at the Guangxi College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These experiences shaped a strong foundation that continues to inform his clinical approach today.

Over the span of his career, Dr Stewart has worked across South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, establishing and running successful clinics before opening his current practice location, Axis Acupuncture, in Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast. With an estimated 150,000 treatments delivered, he has supported patients with a wide range of health concerns over three decades of continuous practice.

Professional Training and Clinical Interests

Dr Stewart’s work is informed by extensive ongoing study, with advanced training in several specialised areas of acupuncture, including:

  • Neoclassical acupuncture
  • Cosmetic acupuncture
  • Medical pulse diagnosis
  • Distal Needling Acupuncture
  • Advanced Balance Method acupuncture with the late Dr Richard Tan

His approach combines traditional principles with modern clinical understanding, allowing him to adapt treatments to suit each individual’s presentation.

A Holistic, Individualised Approach

Beyond acupuncture, Dr Stewart incorporates a broader understanding of wellness into his care. Depending on the individual, this may include:

  • Meditation and breath work
  • Personal development tools
  • Chinese herbal formulas
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Simple lifestyle guidance

This integrative perspective allows him to support patients not only with physical symptoms, but also with emotional balance, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

What Patients Value Most

Across decades of practice, patients consistently describe Dr Stewart’s care as grounded, calm and deeply supportive. His warm manner, clear communication and genuine interest in understanding each person’s needs contribute to a therapeutic experience that goes beyond technique alone.

While his technical expertise is extensive, it is his ability to meet people where they are helping them reconnect with balance and strength that many find most meaningful.

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