Introduction to Acupuncture Mackay & Whitsundays


​Mackay's Favourite Son of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine since 2007. Owning Scott Martin Acupuncture Mackay in Scott Street East Mackay from 2007 - 2019, Dr. Scott Martin has earned his reputation of an excellent practitioner using Tung Style Acupuncture with over 10 thousands patients in the region and around the world.

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The Legacy of Master Tung: A Pioneer in Acupuncture

Master Tung Ching Chang (1916-1975) is often regarded as one of the greatest acupuncturists in the history of Chinese medicine. His unique approach to acupuncture continues to inspire practitioners worldwide. Dr. Scott Martin has trained with the original students of Master Tung including Dr. Wei-Chieh Yeung, Dr. Miriam Lee, Dr. Susan Johnson and more recent exponents Dr. Brad Whisnant and Dr. Henry McCann.

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A Family Tradition Rooted in Ancient China

Known simply as Master Tung, he was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners with a lineage dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) in Shandong, China. For generations, his ancestors preserved and refined their medical knowledge, passing it down through oral traditions.

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The Concept of Healing

In every case I begin with the healing concept "How can we get rid of this problem entirely and then how do we stop it from coming back?" While a complete cure is not realistic for many chronic problems nowadays, the concept of healing a person is still well within reach for many people who may have been told, "there's nothing more that we can do for you," by other modalities.

"No-one will typically go to an acupuncturist first, usually we are at the bottom of the barrel," you will hear Dr. Scott Martin say. What this means is that from the very beginning he has been dealing with the most difficult and unsolved cases in the region, and this is what his reputation has been built on.

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The Foundation of Acupuncture

Everybody has heard of acupuncture now. The practice is wide spread with its popularity based on its results, however how acupuncture works is is still poorly understood. Acupuncture is an ancient practice from China where thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body. People believe it helps restore balance and heal various health issues. But how does Acupuncture really work?

At the core of acupuncture is the idea that our bodies can heal themselves. For example, if you break a bone, a doctor will help set it, but it’s your body that does the actual healing. Acupuncture works by encouraging the body’s natural healing processes.

Meridians and Acupoints

Meridians are channels in the body that connect to different organs and functions, similar to nerves. They don’t just run in straight lines; they branch out to affect various tissues and organs.

Acupoints: These are specific spots along the meridians where needles are inserted.


There are over 700 acupoints, each designed to treat different health issues.


Usually, several points are treated at once for better results.




Are Meridians the Same as Nerves?

While meridians and nerves both connect parts of the body, they are not the same. Some people have tried to compare them, but it hasn’t worked perfectly. Acupuncture points can influence areas of the body that are not directly connected to the nerve pathways. This unique ability is what sets acupuncture apart from traditional medicine.

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​​​Use these links below to understand more about acupuncture and the wide range of treatments acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has to offer.

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Learn more about the Science and Practice of Acupuncture and How Acupuncture Works.

Learn more about Acupuncture's Role in Pain Management

See a recorded live videos of Dr. Scott Martin performing acupuncture for different problems.

See Dr. Scott Martin's credentials and Biography