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At the Gold Coast Headache and Migraine Clinic, we are focussed on giving you the most up-to-date information and research on headaches and migraines. Click on the following links to learn more about headaches and migraines.

What are the most common types of headache?

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The Cause

What Causes and Triggers Migraines?

While most people still believe this, migraines are not actually a vascular event! In fact, […]

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The Cause

Can breathing exercises help headaches and migraines?

Many of the headaches and migraines that interrupt your daily activities may be induced by […]

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5.0

Based on 337 reviews

Brisbane Headache & Migraine Clinic

5.0

Michael Senior

04:21 29 Jun 22

I am very satisfied with the help I have received from Matthias at the Brisbane Migrane and Headache Clinic. I suffered... from constant headaches for a number of months and exhausted many avenues to try and stop the headaches. I was at the point of desperation and stumbled upon the clinic by accident. From the first appt I noticed a big improvement. I am now headache free after four weeks of treatment and couldn’t be happier. I am now in a maintenance phase and continue to be headache free and very happy. I would unreservedly recommend Matthias and the Brisbane Headache and Migrane Clinic to anyone who suffers from constant headaches and particularly if you can’t find any relief or a solution.read more

Oliver Sio

02:34 28 Jun 22

D Varlec - Sirman

05:21 21 Jun 22

Seeing Ariel the last couple of month has truly transformed my life. From regular migranes and a headache every two... days, to one headache in 4 months. She is kind, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Could not recommend her more.read more

Shallu Singh

05:16 21 Jun 22

andrew jones

11:46 13 Jun 22

After 20 years of suffering from cluster headaches, I finally have my life back. Thanks a lot David. I thoroughly... recommend BHMC. Very professional.read more

andrew jones

11:34 13 Jun 22

Fioppe

08:23 06 Jun 22

My son was experiencing regular headaches/migraines. Piumi at the Brisbane and migraine clinic has been great. She... diagnosed the issue and the treatment has worked. He hasn't had a migraine for months now. Thanks Piumi 🙂read more

grace moore

09:06 02 Jun 22

David has been incredibly helpful and made a huge difference with my neck and migraine issues. Definitely recommend!

Damian Baker

03:54 01 Jun 22

My dad has suffered from trigeminal neuralgia which they also call suicide sickness because the pain is so bad it's... like being electrocuted in the face continuously. He's been to so many different doctors and specialist but nothing could fix it.We found this place online and after the first treatment he was about 80% better. We have now had 4 and he's a totally different person. The results have been amazing.read more

Samantha Higgs

07:47 27 May 22

Samantha Higgs

07:46 27 May 22

Anne McKellar

04:34 27 May 22

Brisbane Headache & Migraine Clinic - David has been able to identify a cause of severe migraines that had become so... debilitsting that I had resigned from jobs because of the side effects.The uncomplicated and commonsense approach is so refreshing.read more

Anne McKellar

03:42 27 May 22

Christopher

02:41 25 May 22

Amazing service. Since attending I haven’t had a headache in 2 months. Would recommend to everyone. Darcy is a... magician. Cheersread more

Michael McAdoo

10:09 17 May 22

I cannot thank Mattias at Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic highly enough. As a long-term Migraine and Vertigo... sufferer the improvement I have seen since commencing treatment has been incredible. I highly recommend this clinic and encourage anyone with Migraine issues to give them a call.read more

soph

03:11 12 May 22

Ariel Lee has been absolutely amazing to work with and is a great person to be around. I would recommend her to anyone... who has an issue with their headaches/migraines in a heartbeat.read more

soph

03:10 12 May 22

Ariel Lee has been absolutely amazing to work with and is a great person to be around. I would recommend her to anyone... who has an issue with their headaches/migraines in a heartbeat.read more

Grant Denman

07:48 06 May 22

Darcy at the Sunnybank Clinic has been helping me with my Cluster headaches. I don’t know what magic they use but it’s... the first time I’ve had my clusters become less frequent and not as intense. I feel like something is helping me for the first time. Highly recommend Darcy for his knowledge and personable manner.read more

Rhys Bibby

01:22 29 Apr 22

Spent a very long time trying to figure out what was wrong with my head after being jumped in the city. Months of... different specialist all not understanding what was happening with my headaches. David has been a life saver. Straight away knew what to do and that my injury was connected with the neck. Had me feeling better instantly.read more

Juju Bean

07:01 28 Apr 22

The migraine clinic has been such a life changer. I went into the clinic with around 4-5 migraines per week and it took... 6 months of sessions with the amazing Matthias but my migraines occur maybe 2-3 a month instead! It has made such a big impact in my life. I had been to so many neurologists and physios and any doctor that had a slight idea about headaches to try and get this solved but nothing worked. I’m so grateful I found this place! Mattias has such a wonderful personality and technique and I really recommend him!read more

Paige Martini

23:49 27 Apr 22

Paige Martini

23:49 27 Apr 22

Isobelle F

23:18 26 Apr 22

I fell and hit the back of my neck/head about two years ago now. A month or so after I started experiencing significant... vertigo. Everyday I felt unbalanced; like I was constantly leaning to my left. I went to hospital and was told that I was dehydrated, I went to the doctor, they fought I might have vestibular neuritis. I felt like it was my neck, but I was repeatedly told that I was wrong. I had MRI scans and blood tests, nothing was helping. I had vertigo and migraine symptoms for six months.Then, my partner found the migraine clinic online and the website described what I had been going through. I brought my MRI scans with me and straight away one of the clinicians could see what was wrong. I was treated for vestibular migraine and pretty much instantly felt results. I have not had vertigo symptoms for a very long time.I would highly recommend the migraine clinic. I felt like nothing was working and no one was really listening to me. They listened and helped.read more

Jeff Dean

08:21 25 Apr 22

I suffered from episodic cluster headaches for 2 years before my wife found these guys one night as I was thrashing in... agony on our couch. 2 years of treatment later and it has been 12 months since my last cluster headache. DO NOT SUFFER THROUGH THE PAIN! Give these guys a go! It is not a miracle cure but it has certainly worked for me and I hope it will work for you too because no one deserves to suffer through any form of pain similar to what cluster headaches put you through.read more

Nicole White

04:31 01 Apr 22

I have been suffering from debilitating migraines for 10 years, trialing all sorts of medications, GPs, specialists and... allied therapists. When the migraines occurred weekly, more painful and longer lasting, I became desperate for solutions.I spoke with Ariel on the phone and was reassured that their techniques were 95 percent successful in the treatment of migraines and headaches. I have not had one migraine since commencing the treatment 5 weeks ago.I am over the moon with the results and enjoying life! I would highly recommend the headache and migraine clinic.read more

Isabella Sushames

13:22 27 Mar 22

Alexander Wolf

22:32 25 Mar 22

Ariels’ ability to ease the disabling affects of migraines and dizziness is remarkable. She’s professional, kind and... good at what she does.read more

Alexander Wolf

22:25 25 Mar 22

Ariel is professional yet personable in her treatments. I’ve had migraines and dizziness for some time. This has... improved remarkably. Thank you Arielread more

Bec Allingham

09:09 23 Mar 22

Highly Recommend David from Brisbane Headache & Migraine Clinic Spring Hill!I was sceptical after trying many other... alternatives to get rid of my migraines but after seeing David I have noticed a substantial improvement! Very relieved after feeling incredibly lost.read more

Bec Allingham

09:08 23 Mar 22

Liz Sharp

10:07 21 Feb 22

Yusra A

08:32 09 Feb 22

I highly recommend this clinic, and in particular Ariel to anyone experiencing headaches/migraines. I had been... experiencing chronic headaches/migraines, had seen several specialists and physios with no results until coming to this clinic. Ariel is absolutely fantastic. She is patient, considerate, punctual, warm and friendly. She always puts your health first; never pressuring more treatments than required. She is extremely helpful and always promptly responds to emails. Ariel always made each treatment enjoyable, with her tv series/movies recommendations, suggestions for fun things to do in brissy etc, without ever getting distracted or compromising the effectiveness of the treatment. Ariel has single handedly significantly reduced my headaches and I am beyond grateful for her service.read more

Yusra A

08:32 09 Feb 22

Milana Emanuele

05:18 02 Feb 22

This clinic has provided with fantastic physio therapy, remedies and solutions to help with my debilitating migraines.... I would highly recommend Mattias as he is very gentle and accomodating!read more

Elliot Charters

02:16 01 Feb 22

Ariel has been fantastic for the last few months, would reccomend to anyone with ongoing problems with... headaches/migrainesread more

Will Swan

10:18 31 Jan 22

Could not highly recommend David's treatment and care at BHMC more!The reason I seeked out more specialised treatment... was due to suffering with various headache issues that started to significantly impact on my daily life. Medication, self-care, GP advice, home remedies. Nothing was working well enough to keep them at bay.However following the initial consult with David I was put at ease and finally had a diagnosis of what I had been dealing with, tension type headaches accompanied by a 'brain fog feeling behind the forehead. David was able to clearly explain the reasons why I was having these issues, the treatment plan, appointment schedule and long term outlook following treatment.On top of this, David was able to adjust this treatment plan with the fact I was living in Central Qld and not being able to attend appointments in Brisbane regularly.I've only been going to BHMC since October 2021, however I've already noticed a significant change in the level, amount and severity of my headaches. I finally don't live life knowing I'll have to get through any occasion with the possibility of managing a headache, thanks to David.read more

Armin Kalabic

06:14 31 Jan 22

Ariel and the team have really helped me understand and manage my headaches. As a result, my headaches have reduced... significantly in both severity and frequency. Highly recommend.read more

Lucas King

07:15 28 Jan 22

Ariel is fantastic. I suffered cluster headaches and with Ariel’s help I have been able to stop them completely. Very... thankful !read more

Lucas King

07:14 28 Jan 22

Ariel is fantastic. I suffered cluster headaches and with Ariel’s ongoing help I have been able to stop them... completely. Very thankful !read more

Gordana Vidovic

09:27 12 Jan 22

David is a great physio, he is friendly and knowledgable. My migraines have decreased significantly since seeing him.... Highly recommended :)read more

Alessandra Prado Rezende

06:25 21 Dec 21

I have been in treatment with David Appleby. English is not my first language, but the communication with David is... great ! He is great ! When I'm being treated by David I feel treated as an individual, having my culture, needs and preferences valued. Just to say thank you! My pain is definitely lower and the technics taught really gives me a better quality of life! David is an amazing professional and I can't be more thankful. I feel empowered about my migraines development, prevention and treatment.read more

Johanne Miller

05:57 15 Dec 21

My daughter has been seeing Ariel for the last 6 months, her migraines have decreased significantly, from at least 15 a... month to sometimes 2 a month, when she does get a headache now the duration of the headache is not as long. I highly recommend Ariel, she is friendly and kind, and very quick at getting back to us if needed. All the staff at the migraine clinic are always friendly and willing to help. This the first time in 4 years that we have had relief from the headaches.read more

craig armstrong

05:41 09 Dec 21

I was diagnosed with cluster headaches at the age of 60. As one who never has been prone to many headaches, the... resultant intense pain of clusters was unimaginable. GP's and pharmacies can offer no pain relief for clusters. Pure oxygen provides some comfort. My initial visit to David Appleby at BHMC Spring Hill provided some hope. After a couple of sessions, I experienced Immediate results. David's advice regarding posture and sleep habits combined with his hands on treatment worked wonders for me. I have been cluster free and pain free for some 4 months now. I would have no hesitation in recommending David and BHMC's professional staff. There is a solution for clusters...BHMC.read more

Allan Wright

09:21 07 Dec 21

I've experienced headaches for some years following a shoulder injury. At times these headaches were quite disruptive... to life in general. I started seeking help from Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic and although it took some time to find the trigger, I'm now at 6 weeks without a single headache. I'd highly recommend talking to them if you suffer from headaches.read more

Han Wang

13:44 29 Nov 21

My headache problem has been lasting for many years and I suffer from it more frequently from the last 18 months. The... quality of my life before treatment was affected tremendously. I simply couldn't enjoy lots of activities when headache attacks occur.I started my headache treatment from the last few weeks and it has been very effective. It is very obvious to how I feel around my neck before and after the treatment. I haven't had any headache episode since.I highly recommend this clinic and the physician named Douglas. He is courteous, gentle, very caring and most amazingly very knowledgeable and skillful. He was able to diagnose my headache issue and provide detailed explainations about my treatment plan and future preventative guidance.I wish I had found this clinic earlier and for anyone who is suffering from headaches you should definitely give it a go.Overall it's a nice and clean clinic, easy public transport and parking. Helpful and friendly admin staff too.Thank you Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic Sunnybank Hills.read more

Thomas Bizzell

02:08 26 Nov 21

Amazing experience. Friendly staff and knowledgeable practitioners who have helped me in only a few weeks to feel more... relief and some sense of “normal” again after a long time of confusion and medication. I can see some light at the end of the tunnel again and am looking forward to the continuing improvements as things progress.read more

stephen johnson

08:16 25 Nov 21

Fantastic service thank you .

stephen johnson

05:52 25 Nov 21

Aly Power

00:11 25 Nov 21

After suffering debilitating migraines for over five years, David has been able to significantly decrease my symptoms &... allow me to feel like myself again!read more

Jade Wells

23:11 21 Nov 21

I have been suffering with headaches and migraines all my life but they have bee more intense of late. Seeing Ariel has... been the best investment for my health and quality of life. She has been an integral part of managing my chronic pain. I still get migraines but they are less frequent and intense and I have more tools to reduce pain rather than going straight to painkillers. Thank you Ariel 🙏 The reception staff are wonderful too and so welcoming.read more

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