Acupuncture Without Needles: Gentle Healing for Every Body
Here At Selph, we’re always exploring new ways for the body to heal itself, and sometimes that means rethinking what acupuncture looks like. Enter Toyohari, a Japanese style of acupuncture that’s completely needle-free. Instead of needles, our newest Acupuncturist, Louie, uses a flat, rounded tool to gently guide the body’s energy, creating balance without a single needle puncture. The result? A treatment that’s painless, calming, and deeply effective, ideal for those who may feel sensitive to needles, including children, pregnant women, and anyone seeking a softer approach to healing.
“Your body already knows the path to healing,” Louie shares. “My role is to clear the layers, so your body can remember that path.”
What is Toyohari?
Developed in Japan in the 20th century by blind practitioners, Toyohari is a highly specialised acupuncture technique that uses flat and rounded tools instead of needles… Yes, you read that correctly – NO NEEDLES. The result is a non-insertive, painless treatment that works by gently guiding Qi (energy) through the body’s meridians.
This makes Toyohari especially supportive for:
Women during pregnancy
Children and sensitive individuals
Those feeling anxious about traditional needling
The subtle approach allows the body to relax deeply, while still experiencing profound shifts in energy, balance, and wellbeing. Interested to try this technique out for yourself? Check it here.
Louie’s Approach
Louie is passionate about Traditional East Asian Medicine and its ability to help us understand our bodies more deeply. Known for her gentle and intuitive style, she draws on both traditional training and modern sensitivity to support people through complex health issues.
“I listen directly to the body and respond,” Louie explains. “Treatments are like a conversation, and together we allow the healing journey to unfold in the way it needs to.” Meet Louie here.
Who Can Benefit
Louie’s practice extends across many areas of health and life stages, with special interests in:
Women’s health: Menstrual irregularities, endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, menopause
Pregnancy support: Morning sickness, birth preparation, labour induction
Children’s health: Allergies, eczema, asthma, digestive issues, sleep and behavioural challenges
Emotional wellbeing: Anxiety, depression, trauma recovery
Musculoskeletal care: Injury recovery, chronic pain, improved movement
Louie’s Story
With a background as a dancer, Louie has always been in tune with the body’s rhythms and the power of movement. This perspective shapes her work with musculoskeletal pain and injuries, encouraging recovery alongside curiosity and freedom in everyday movement.
She holds dual degrees in Health Sciences and Traditional Chinese Medicine from RMIT, with postgraduate training in Toyohari and an internship at the Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, China.
Louie is also an AHPRA-registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist, and a member of the Australasian Toyohari Association.
Experience Toyohari at Selph
Whether you are navigating hormonal shifts, supporting your child’s wellbeing, or seeking new ways to manage chronic pain and stress, Toyohari offers a new path to balance and relief.
Sessions with Louie are available now at Selph Health Studios. You can view Louie’s availabilities here.
Gentle, powerful, and deeply restorative, discover how Toyohari can support your healing journey.