Acupuncture has gained a huge surge in popularity in the Western world over recent decades. With medication resistance reaching crisis point and society demanding more from the health service than it can provide, Acupuncture offers a safe, reliable and non-toxic alternative form of treatment.

WHO DOES IT WORK FOR?

Acupuncture works really well in treating people of all ages with all sorts of conditions, illnesses and allergies, etc…
It is important to advise the practitioner if you are pregnant, but pregnancy does not preclude acupuncture or its benefits.
Babies and young children are also welcome and thrive with Acupuncture. Child needles are painless, extremely small and are kept in for only a few seconds.

IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM:

Hormonal problems Lower back pain Night sweats Headaches Depression Fatigue Musculoskeletal problems Sleep problems Urinary problems Hot flushes Menstrual irregularities Mood swings

Overuse syndrome Swellings Stroke Respiratory problems Digestive problems Allergies (see additional page on allergies) Infertility (see additional page on gynaecology) Pregnancy nausea/ aches/ tiredness Reoccurring chronic colds Stress Baby/Childhood illnesses (see additional page on babies/child)

If you are suffering from unwanted symptoms, injuries or aliments, then maybe it is time to seek an alternative treatment to manage these.

Traditional Chinese Medicine can offer support, relief and cures. Many common aliments can be treated economically and painlessly using acupuncture.

HOW IT WORKS

Traditional Chinese Medicine describes channels or pathways of energy pathways of energy flowing through the body (meridians). These nourish the body’s tissues and organs. Disease occurs when these channels become disrupted. Acupuncture acts to restore the normal energy flow.
Rigorous scientific research confirms that acupuncture relieves pain, regulates nerve transmission, enhances immunity and regulates hormones and blood flow. It also elevates mood.
Acupuncture is promoted as a beneficial treatment by the World Health Organisation for over 100 conditions.

DIAGNOSING AND POINTS CHOOSEN

After thorough consultation, the treatment is decided upon according to the diagnosis. The points which are chosen are specific to the condition being treated and the associated symptoms.

TREATMENT

Treatment by acupuncture consists of the insertion of fine needles into a few carefully selected points on the body. The number of needles used varies from two or three, to ten or more and are left in place on an average of twenty minutes. The total number of treatments required depends on the patient and the condition being treated.

A typical treatment may also include ear seeds, moxa (warming of the acupuncture points), acupressure, herbal medicine and dietary/ exercise advice.

DOES IT HURT?

The treatment is usually painless, producing a buzzing, tingling sensation and relaxation of the body and mind. All needles are sterile use only. Needle sterilisation practised by Acupuncturist, complies with standards set by the NZ Department of Health.
Please inform your practitioner if you are pregnant, have a history of HIV or Hepatitis, or other medical conditions.