Is energetic acupuncture the same as acupuncture without needles?

Energetic acupuncture works with the body’s primary and complementary acupuncture channels energetically rather than with physical needles. Specific channels and points are activated to help regulate the flow of qi (vital energy) in the body. Techniques may include gentle palpation of points or channels, energetic engagement of acupuncture points, and moxibustion where appropriate.

Does treatment involve physical touch?

Yes. Treatment may involve gentle, point-specific touch, and is always guided by assessment and carried out with your consent.

Can energetic acupuncture help with fertility or anxiety?

Energetic acupuncture may be used as supportive care for people experiencing fertility-related concerns or anxiety. In Classical Chinese Medicine, both physical and emotional health are understood in terms of balance, regulation, and the flow of qi through the body’s channels. Treatment is guided by individual presentation and assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Energetic acupuncture is not positioned as a cure and does not replace medical care. Some people choose to explore this approach alongside other forms of support, or when seeking a gentle, non-invasive option.

Do I need a referral or private health insurance?

No referral is required. Energetic acupuncture services at Vital Flow Healing are not claimable through private health insurance. When appropriate, we do work collaboratively with GPs, specialists, and allied health professionals.

About

Meet Kim

A considered path into working with the body’s energy channels

Vital Flow Healing is based in Long Jetty on the Central Coast of NSW, offering structured, assessment-led care for people experiencing stress, low energy, hormonal concerns, pain, and a general sense of being out of balance.

Vital Flow Healing began with my daughter.

My daughter has a genetic disability. Years ago, I took her to the AcuEnergetics® Clinic in Sydney and witnessed changes that genuinely surprised me. She slept better, and her reasoning and planning abilities improved. The experience stayed with me because it revealed what can become possible when care works with the whole person, especially in situations where Western medicine has limited options or does not yet have the full picture.

A second realisation followed soon after. Holistic care does not need to be vague or mystical, nor reliant on language that feels ungrounded. A structured, clinically minded approach can still honour the mind, body and spirit connection without turning the work into something abstract or symbolic.

Why I practice this way:

In 2019, I began studying AcuEnergetics®, an innovative, modern modality with foundations in ancient classical therapies, and am now a certified AcuEnergetics® Wellness Balancer. Clear frameworks matter to me. Health care should make sense. The systems behind it should be coherent, rigorous, and applicable in real life, not just in theory.

In 2025, I completed a six-month intensive Classical Acupuncture & Remote Healer Mentorship under Ann Cecil-Sterman, a world-renowned Classical Acupuncturist. The mentorship covered not only the primary channels but also the full 66 complement channels of the body. Pulse and tongue analysis formed a major part of that work and remain central to how I assess and treat.

Following the mentorship, I travelled to Hawaii in July 2025 for a two-day intensive focused solely on pulse analysis, with an emphasis on practical training and competency.

Training and qualifications:

2025 Ann Cecil-Sterman Classical Acupuncture & Remote Healer Mentorship Graduate.

Levels 1, 2, 3 and Practitioner Level in AcuEnergetics® and is a Certified AcuEnergetics® Wellness Balancer.

A grounded approach that still honours the whole person

My practice is structured and assessment-led. Rituals, ceremonies and spiritual theatre do not form part of the work. No calling on ancient goddesses or leaning into the more esoteric or over-hyped end of the spectrum.

This sits alongside a strong respect for the body’s energy fields and energy centres. Mind, body and spirit function as one interconnected system, and health rarely fits neatly into one category. This lens aligns with a “The Body Keeps the Score” understanding of wellbeing, where lived experience, stress, trauma and physiology belong in the same conversation.

Listening also matters. Many people arrive after years of feeling rushed, dismissed or told there is nothing more to be done. A quieter, more thorough approach can be a relief in itself, and that time and attention often shapes the entire treatment process.

My work includes Energy Channel Treatments and AcuEnergetics® Wellness Balances, each used in a considered and individualised way.

Who I love supporting

I work with a range of people and most enjoy working with engaged, self-aware people who are ready to work with their body, not against it.

People I am particularly drawn to supporting include:

01 Women navigating menstrual, hormonal or fertility-related concerns

02 Parents and carers seeking gentle, non-invasive support for children with complex needs

03 Adults living with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, or ongoing emotional strain

Exhaustion, overwhelm and low energy are common by the time people arrive. Hope is often present too, along with a readiness to try something supportive, even when the path forward has felt unclear for a long time.

A note on expectations

Meaningful change becomes possible when care is provided by a well-trained practitioner and supported consistently over time. Chronic or complex presentations rarely resolve in one or two sessions, just as the body rarely becomes chronically unwell overnight.

The focus at Vital Flow Healing remains on individualised treatment based on what your body is showing in the present, building progress steadily and respectfully from there.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kim Hall at Vital Flow Healing do?

Kim provides energy channel treatments in Long Jetty on the Central Coast. Her work focuses on supporting the body as an interconnected system, with care guided by assessment and individual presentation.

What kind of clients does Kim work with?

Kim works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low energy, hormonal concerns, fertility challenges, pain, digestive issues and a general sense of being out of balance. She also supports parents and carers seeking gentle, non-invasive care for children with complex needs.

What is Kim’s training and background?

Kim has completed the Ann Cecil-Sterman Classical Acupuncture & Remote Healer Mentorship and completed study in modules 1, 2, 3 & Practitioner Level in AcuEnergetics®. She is a Certified AcuEnergetics® Wellness Balancer. Her work draws on the principles of Classical Therapies and is supported by pulse and tongue analysis.

What makes this approach different?

This approach is structured and assessment-led. Treatment is guided by diagnostic methods and knowledge of the body’s systems, rather than intuition or fixed protocols. It is designed to be both grounded and responsive to each individual.

Where is Vital Flow Healing located?

Vital Flow Healing is based in Long Jetty on the Central Coast of NSW. Remote consultations are also available via Zoom or FaceTime.

Appointments are available in Long Jetty, with remote sessions via Zoom or Face Time also available for available for people who do not live locally or are unable to attend the clinic