Stop your cravings and Quit Smoking in Brisbane with AcuQuit Laser Therapy
We offer a Quit Smoking Laser treatment at our Brisbane clinic. Tobacco consumption continues to be a leading cause of preventable diseases in Australia.
We are offering our laser treatment to all Brisbane region residents. Approximately 10.4% of Queensland adults in 2022 smoked daily whilst 4.7% smoked less often than daily. [1] Statistics from 2014 have also shown that 28% of Queensland men aged between 25 and 34 smoke every day. Approximately 16.7% of women in the same age bracket smoke every day. This makes the 25-34 year old age bracket the group with the highest percentage of smokers.
How can Laser Therapy help me to Quit smoking in Brisbane?
The AcuQuit® treatment is Laser Acupuncture therapy but without the needles. The intention of treatment is to reduce and eliminate physical cravings for cigarettes.
AcuQuit® is performed by AcuQuit therapists. They are health practitioners registered with the Australian Government and are qualified to perform this treatment.
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The treatment goal is to reduce physical symptoms of nicotine addiction and withdrawal. This includes symptoms such as cravings, anxiety, and irritability. By mitigating these symptoms, it becomes feasible to quit smoking. The typical duration of treatment is around 45-60 minutes.
We use a drug-free approach in our treatment. There are no hypnotherapy methods such as hypnosis used in our treatment.
Does Laser to Stop Smoking really work?
Many research articles exist that explore the involvement of Acupuncture in addiction. They look at Acupuncture’s potential to diminish and eradicate nicotine dependence.
Laser Acupuncture had an 84% success rate in recent search (Lim 2018). Many participants reporting they no longer had the urge to smoke. [2]
Laser acupoint stimulation does indeed modify the physical symptoms of withdrawal. This makes it possible for motivated persons to succeed in overcoming habitual smoking of tobacco. This was the conclusion of a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized study. [3]
The most recent Cochrane Systematic Review (White 2014) looked at treatment outcomes. It stated that the 2008 Kerr study on laser stimulation is strongly positive at both short and long-term outcomes.[4]
Earlier research had shown that Laser Acupuncture had a 71% success rate in heavy smoking patients. [5]
This research suggests that Laser Acupuncture treatments and protocols may provide beneficial outcomes. Other papers did not have the same findings so the evidence is regarded as mixed. The AcuQuit treatment is unique. Treatment methods and results will vary from available research. We encourage patients to make an informed decision knowing that success cannot be guaranteed with our treatment.
AcuQuit® Quit Smoking Brisbane Location
By appointment only
Please note that all our treatments are by appointment only.
We do not under any circumstances offer walk in appointments.
Quit Smoking Brisbane Queensland
Brisbane Address
112 Barbaralla Drive
Springwood QLD 4127
Location
Our Stop Smoking Brisbane laser clinic is located on Barbaralla Drive in Springwood, Brisbane. We are on the ground floor inside the Chiropratic Centre. Springwood is in South Brisbane which is approximately 20 minutes south of Brisbane City.
Parking
AcuQuit parking is located on the street directly in front of the clinic. Alternatively there is street parking available on Burgallby Rd.
Driving Directions
If driving from Brisbane City on the M1 take Exit 22 towards Watland Street. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Pacific Hwy (This runs along next to the M1). At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit (left) onto Barbaralla Drive.
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Distance
Our Brisbane Laser to Stop smoking clinic is located close to many suburbs. 10 minutes from Logan Central. 15 minutes from Sunnybank. 20 minutes from Capalaba. 30 minutes from Cleveland and Chermside. 40 minutes from Strathpine, North Lakes and the Northside. 45 minutes from Ipswich. 1 hour 40 minutes from Toowoomba. 2 hours from Warwick. 2.5 hours from Dalby. 3 hours from South Burnett and 3 hours from Hervey Bay. Please note that our Quit Smoking Brisbane Northside clinic in Chermside is no longer available.
Quit Smoking Acupuncture Brisbane Bookings
Click here to Book your Quit Smoking Laser Brisbane appointment online.
Alternatively phone us on 1800228784 to make a booking or for more information.
Brisbane Hypnosis for Quitting Smoking
There is a substantial difference between a Quit Smoking Hypnosis clinic in Brisbane and Laser to Quit Smoking. Our laser practitioners hold recognition from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as registered health professionals, whereas hypnosis is not an officially recognized profession by the government.
There is a noticeable distinction between education and training. Our laser practitioners have at least a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, while a majority of Quit Smoking Hypnosis Gold Coast practitioners only possess a 1-year Diploma in clinical hypnotherapy.
References
[1] The health of Queenslanders Report of the Chief Health Officer Queensland
