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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, […]

Breathing exercises and visualisation techniques can help reduce headache and migraine pain - image courtesy of APS

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 281 reviews

Brisbane Headache & Migraine Clinic

5.0

Ashley

23:17 05 Oct 21

Used to get a headache or migraine every week, but they have almost disappeared now. So helpful

Danii Girl

07:25 05 Oct 21

AMAZING!!! Before i came to see David my headache's were coming on a regular basis ....now after treatment they are... staying at bay a few niggles here and there but all is good.... Thank you also for the friendly and professional staff at the clinic ....read more

Alannah Sadler

02:39 03 Oct 21

Alannah Sadler

02:38 03 Oct 21

I have been seeing David about my vertigo and vestibular migraines for about 6 months and he’s been great at helping me... better understand my migraines and how to fix them. He’s very patient and always works with me to achieve the best possible outcome. Couldn’t ask for a better physio 😊read more

Mia

19:42 28 Sep 21

When I first saw Ariel I couldn't drive or walk long distances on my own, my quality of life had deteriorated due to my... vestibular migraines. My options from my neurologist was medication, of which I thought I would have a lifetime of, before I took that route I came across this clinic.Ariel changed my life, I have quality of life again I am happy again, I can do normal things again without feeling I am on a rocking boat everyday, I am not sensitive to light anymore. I think of Ariel as a member of my family and my life wouldn't be the same without her treatment.read more

Mia

19:33 28 Sep 21

Sue Hall

08:53 27 Sep 21

I have vestibular migraines and have been visiting Mattias at Brisbane Headache and Migraine for six months.My... migraines have stopped and headaches have dramatically improved to a very mild level.Mattias has been very helpful and knowledgeable practitioner.read more

Mackenzie Van Bakel

04:32 24 Sep 21

Fantastic and friendly service with so far amazing results, could not recommend enough!

Natalie Hjertquist

22:15 09 Sep 21

Sascha is fantastic, my migraines and headaches are basically gone from 1 a day to one here and there. The staff are... always friendly & welcoming. Thanks Sascha!!read more

Natalie Hjertquist

22:14 09 Sep 21

Matt Funnell

08:34 09 Sep 21

Extremely professional with fantastic results.

francesca morini

00:34 04 Sep 21

Matias is amazing, very thorough and caring. He helped me so much with my headache and now, thanks to his treatments... and the new fantastic pillow he recommended, I’m finally pain free.read more

Hugo DW

07:15 02 Sep 21

Brilliant service and totally totally helpful. I first visited Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic in 2016 when I... was having a regular bout of intense migraines that would leave me bedridden. I had also become very afraid of both daylight and screens. Very anxious. I was kind of like a vampire before going here. Since treatment my migraines have pretty much vanished. Thanks to the neck exercise techniques Bertrand showed me I have so much more confidence in terms of not getting another migraine. I couldn't recommend this place enough. If I do ever get another migraine again, I'll basically be running back here as fast as I can. Highly Recommend!read more

Sylwia Studzinska

06:55 01 Sep 21

I highly recommend the clinic. It’s been the first place where my migraines were taken seriously. Mattias is a... compassionate person who gave me a hope. Don’t expect a miracle, it’s a long and not always pleasant process but I see a huge improvement.read more

Rajeev Singh

10:08 29 Aug 21

I had migraines with various symptoms such as headaches, vision distortion and brain fog for close to 6 months. I tried... two other physios and migraine specialists with little real progress. After a month of treatment and exercise here with David; the symptoms started to reduce. I’m going on three months now, functioning well, and rarely get any symptoms at all. David’s expertise and treatment have been excellent.read more

Jane Dalby

10:34 27 Aug 21

Very friendly and knowledgeable. So glad we found them to help with my daughters headaches. Thank you Ariel, Sash and... staff.read more

Maraea Rigby

11:29 26 Aug 21

Sasch helped me immensely with my headaches and migraines. He has educated me and worked with me to improve my posture... and made adjustments so that I no longer get such intense headaches. Highly recommend.read more

Beau Stanborough

09:32 25 Aug 21

Had ongoing migraine issues. Was referred to the clinic, and had huge improvements within a couple of sessions. Very... highly recommend seeing Sasch. He has done wonders for me.read more

Joanne T

08:16 25 Aug 21

Dialehti Constanti

06:12 25 Aug 21

I highly recommend Brisbane headache and migraine clinic. Great service, very professional and knowledgeable and a... great team!read more

Daniel Bender

01:42 22 Aug 21

(Sally Bender) I am so grateful to Dominic for all the help he has given me. I suffered from migraines for more than... 20 years and, after treatment at the GC clinic, I have never felt better. Highly recommend.read more

Doreen Melville

03:56 21 Aug 21

After 3 years of vestibular migraines, dizziness and off balance ,thanks a million to David's treatments he has given... me my life back . I am 75read more

Narelle Fletcher

03:16 18 Aug 21

I was experiencing regular migraines, particularly during strenuous exercise and competition. Following treatment with... David, I have not experienced one episode of migraine aura. Treatment and preventative exercise have given me a new confidence if/when I get the next. Thanks David. Jasparead more

Narelle Fletcher

03:14 18 Aug 21

Tahleah O'Brien

23:01 04 Aug 21

Before visiting the clinic i was having constant (almost daily) headaches. Happy to say after meeting/ working with... Ariel my headaches have definitely seen a reduction and although they aren’t completely gone (we’re still working on it) the improvement it has made to my daily life is massive.read more

Angela Di Maggio

01:53 30 Jul 21

I’m 100% cured with no medication! You can’t get any better than that! After 20 years of monthly debilitating... migraines, now I have none!I saw Sascha twice a week for 3 weeks - he’s gold class all the way!I highly recommend the Watson Headache Approach.It’s fun to read the other five-star reviews to see how much they deserve their ranking.Thank you so very much Sasch!#migraine #headache #drug-free #migraine expert #medication-free #headache cureread more

Jules Jacklin

20:14 29 Jul 21

Since visiting the Brisbane Headache & Migraine Clinic, I've been experiencing severe migraines since my teens, for... over 30 years. The treatment sessions gradually reduced the migraines and now have not experienced one in some months. I was also taught how to manage and prevent future migraines with no medication.If you experience migraines and your quality of life is being affected, i would highly recommend you visit the Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic, thank you Sasch!read more

Hayley Valiantis

08:26 29 Jul 21

My treatment was very successful. Gone from 3-4 headaches a week to just one here and there. No migraines since we... started. Sasch explained everything really well and was always friendly and professional. He listened to my story and each time I saw him I felt that he remembered where we were at since the last visit. Would highly recommend his services and I will be coming back for maintenance sessions as needed.read more

Bodie Sorensen

07:06 28 Jul 21

Amazing results! After experiencing terrible headaches for 3-4 weeks, i booked in with Ariel for a consultation. From... there i saw her 3 times per week and after i short period of time i noticed an incredible reduction in pain levels from my headaches and also a reduction in frequency. Now i feel headache free and only see Ariel once per fortnight just as a preventative measure to stop the headaches from coming back. Highly recommend Ariel if you are experiencing any abnormal headaches than you are used to!read more

Cherie Hawkins

21:28 27 Jul 21

My daughter Abbey experiences chronic migraines, typically more than 15 per month. We travel from Tasmania for... treatment with Ariel in 2-3 week blocks for 8 sessions, then try and control the tension and tightness in Abbey’s neck through physiotherapy here, before returning to Ariel 3-4 months later. The treatment by Ariel decreases the frequency and severity of the migraines. Abbey has tried several other methods but in her words, ‘this is the only thing that works’. Ariel’s treatment has been a life changer for Abbey and we highly rate the approach, compassion and professionalism - but of course, the results! We are avid believers in this technique. Thank you Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic!-Dr Cherie Hawkins (PhD)read more

Catherine Brooks

06:13 27 Jul 21

Ariel was the first medical professional who understood exactly how my symptoms of vestibular migraine were affecting... me and my life. I have been having treatment for about 3 -4 months now and my symptoms have reduced significantly. I feel so much happier and healthier. Extremely grateful to Ariel and Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic.read more

Mike Pouw

04:10 12 Jul 21

Truly life changing. I have suffered cluster headaches for about 1 month every year for the last 15 years. If you have... been diagnosed with cluster headaches you have to go see this clinic. I have had multiple medications and non have helped. I cant recommend them enough. It's been nearly 2 years now and I haven't had one headache. Truly amazing.Thanks again guys!read more

Natalie Lancaster

21:18 03 Jul 21

So fantastic, waking up pain free after sleeping! Instead of crawling through a medication induced tunnel and still... feeling uncomfortable.im pain free , medication free and happy. These beautiful humans really do care , Sasha is fantastic. He made each and every appointment count - gains everytime. Constant improvement, education, support and honest feedback. Now I have skills , understanding, I can take action before a migraine and 99% of the time head them off before they impact on my day.Totally awesome - life changing. I cannot thank you all enough. This truely is healthy Health Care. ❣️read more

Natalie Lancaster

21:08 03 Jul 21

Totally life changing. Pain free and loving life again. Medication free and I just wasn't sure it would be possible. ... Extremely professional team . Always felt safe , informed and supported. Thank you beautiful humans xxread more

Sally Crawford

01:01 29 Jun 21

I have suffered from vestibular migraines for many years with the vertigo symptoms becoming more severe in the past... few months. I noticed an improvement after the first few treatment sessions with Sasch. I highly recommend Sasch and BHMC and wish I had found them sooner.read more

Angela Barratt

23:37 27 Jun 21

sarah watterson

05:14 25 Jun 21

sarah watterson

05:14 25 Jun 21

Our son was experiencing daily debilitating migraines and with Mattias’s help he is now down to 1 per week and we are... very hopeful that this will continue to decrease with further treatments. We are so grateful for the help Mattias has given when no one else was able to offer any real hoperead more

Courtney.woolly

04:47 25 Jun 21

Have help with my migraines significantly!! Ariel is such a lovely and kind natured woman who i can completely trust.... Thank you for your continuous support in my health! Forever greatful.read more

Claudine McKinless

09:54 23 Jun 21

The staff @ BH&MC are all extremely helpful and professional.Have been seeing David for quiet sometime with amazing... results.read more

Claudine McKinless

09:52 23 Jun 21

Have been seeing David @ BH&MC for some months now with great results after having daily headaches for quiet a period... of time.read more

Matt Stolar

07:36 23 Jun 21

I came to Brisbane Migraine with a continuous migraine that had lasted 2 month. I had been to hospital and had many... tests, all of which showed nothing. Since my arrival my migraine is effectively 100% gone with only small intermittent pains now. I would recommend David to anybody who experiences any sort of migraine pain!read more

steggles pablo

23:53 17 Jun 21

Amazing!!! I am so happy to have found sash, I can now go out and live a normal life, with out fearing being caught out... in public or work, with crippling migraines!Top service with amazing support, thanks again for everything!read more

Chloe Porter

05:01 17 Jun 21

Before going in to see Ariel I was suffering from very regular headaches and neck pain, that would often last for days.... After several visits, my headaches became less frequent. I am now, several months later, happy to say that I rarely get headaches and if I do they are short lived. I cannot recommend these guys enough!read more

Karen Bauer

04:37 05 Jun 21

I was miserable and in a lot pain when I first visited the clinic. David explained and helped me understand why. A... couple of months later the pain has greatly reduced and I now have some pain free days. Thank you David, Happy Days!read more

Maisie Wagner

09:35 02 Jun 21

My treatment with Ariel has been truely life changing. Prior to seeing her, I suffered from daily vestibular migraines... & tension headaches that were ongoing for years - affecting my basic day-to-day activities. My symptoms significantly decreased within a couple of months of being treated by Ariel, and after continued treatments are almost extinct. After going to various different doctors/specialists and trying many treatments & medications, this is the only one that has been significantly & consistently effective. My treatment at Brisbane Headache & Migraine has been easy & non-invasive. Ariel is always a pleasure to deal with, her & the other staff at the clinic are always positive, understanding & supportive.read more

Evie Ryder

06:00 28 May 21

I was nervous at first but definitely found this was worth giving a go.

Evie Ryder

05:59 28 May 21

Very professional and knowledgeable service has definitely made a difference in my health.

Monique Stuart

08:21 27 May 21

I've suffered from mutliple migraines each month for the past 10 years.In that time, I have used chiropractor's,... physios, acupuncture and massage therapists but these therapies failed to provide any long term relief.After my first appointment with David at the Brisbane Head & Migraine Clinic, he diagnosed what was causing my migraines, began treatment and provided preventative at home exercises which allowed me to have my first experience of being pain free with more than a week between migraine episodes.Since that first appointment, the migraines episodes have been less regular and have been able to come off strong pain killers.I cannot recommend David and the clinic enough to people who experience any type of headache - they have changed my life!read more

Bohdie Kelly

01:59 26 May 21

My experience with the headache and migraine clinic has been life changing. I have gone from having migraines every day... to being free from them without the use of medication. The staff are very knowledgeable and you feel a real sense of care coming from them in each session. I would recommend this clinic to anyone who is suffering from debilitating migraines.read more

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