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Meridian Health Services: Overview

At Meridian Health, we offer specialized therapies tailored to your unique needs. Our integrative manual therapy approach often combines techniques like gentle spine manipulation and sports medicine acupuncture to find the most effective path to relieve pain, restore function, and enhance your overall well-being.  


On this page:

  • About Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine Acupuncture
    • Pregnancy & Conception Acupuncture
    • Internal Medicine Acupuncture
    • Electro-Acupuncture
    • Moxibustion
  •  About Manual Therapy
    • Integrative Pain Therapy
    • Tui-Na Medical Massage
    • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
    • Myofascial Release
  • Other Services & Extras
    • Cupping Therapy
    • Infrared Heat Therapy
    • Qigong Exercise Techniques
    • Herbal Medicines

 

About Acupuncture

Acupuncture (ACC Registered Provider)

Acupuncture is an ancient therapy using smooth and solid needles to sedate / stimulate the nervous system to achieve various results. 

In New Zealand, an acupuncturist can perform many different services: a general term used to describe a Chinese medicine practitioner qualified to perform invasive Chinese medical therapies including acupuncture, dry needling and traditional heat therapies among other skills.


What it helps: Acute injuries, torn ligament or muscle, tendonitis, numbness/tingling,  sciatica & nerve-related pain, muscle spasm, muscle imbalance, post-operative pain, sports-related injuries affecting performance, pregnancy related complaints, and assisted conception (IVF).

How it works: Treatment begins with a detailed assessment, questions and observations including muscle testing, ROM assessment, palpation, and potentially pulse & tongue diagnosis. Based on these findings, a personalized plan is created, integrating various techniques including traditional and modern as appropriate.

Not Sure Where to Start?

An initial assessment is the best way to determine the most effective treatment plan for you. No matter what you book, we'll discuss your needs and recommend the right combination of therapies. 

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Acupuncture (ACC Registered Provider)

Acupuncture involves inserting fine, sterile needles into specific points to stimulate specific physiological structures to promote natural healing, reduce pain & inflammation, balance energy (Qi), and improve nerve function. It can be a standalone treatment for acute injuries or part of our Integrated Pain Therapy.

Balance Method Acupuncture

$50 - 100

An ancient technique used to reduce or completely eliminate the perception of Pain Anywhere in the body.  Best for Inflammatory Pain such as Muscle Tear, Ligament Sprain, or Joint Arthritis. Most commonly used in ACC Injury Treatments.

Sports Medicine Acupuncture

$50-140

Tailored to athletes for treatment of specific Problem Muscles, Repetitive Strain Injury, Muscle Imbalance, modifying Muscle Function, and optimizing Performance. Often integrated with Manual therapy / Electro-therapy. 

Electrotherapy | Add-on

$10

A modern technique integrated into Pain Therapy, Sports Medicine to enhance the effects on the local areas such as Muscles and Nerves.

Pregnancy & Conception Acupuncture

$50-140

Gentle, supportive care throughout the Fertility journey and Pregnancy, helping Regulate Cycles, Support Conception, Manage Nausea & Pain, and prepare for Labor.

Internal Medicine Acupuncture

$100-140

Addressing stress, anxiety, sleep issues, digestive complaints, low energy, and other internal conditions, potentially including Dietary Advice, Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle Advice. 

Moxibustion (Add-on)

$10

Ancient Warming Herb "Mugwort" placed onto needles or help by the practitioner over specific points. This traditional heat therapy is recommended those Sensitive to Cold, Frequently Sick, or Low Energy.

ABOUT Manual Therapy

Integrative Pain Therapy

Integrative Pain Therapies use hands in various ways to affect the structures of the body, from the biggest joints to the most subtle layers of the energy body. There is no single routine, rather the practitioner listens to the body and addresses the issues as they are discovered by skilled touch. 


What it helps: Chronic neck & back pain, persistent joint restrictions ("stuck" feeling), sciatica & nerve-related pain, SIJ pain, postural pain, lingering issues after injury, sports-related restrictions affecting performance.


How it works: Treatment begins with a detailed assessment to identify specific biomechanical restrictions and neuromuscular imbalances. Based on these findings, a personalized plan is created, integrating techniques such as:


  • Local Manual Techniques: Incorporating a range of manual techniques to mobilize & align joints, stretch soft tissues, relax muscles, and promote circulation.
  • Acupuncture: Often used adjunctively to modulate pain, reduce inflammation, and address related energy imbalances.
  • Infrared Heat Therapy: To relax tissues and improve circulation.
  • Herbal Medicine / Ointments: May be recommended to support healing and pain management.


Best for: Individuals seeking a comprehensive solution for stubborn musculoskeletal pain by addressing the root mechanical and energetic factors simultaneously. (Note: For ACC claims related to pain therapy involving manual techniques, booking under "Acupuncture" is typically required).

Tuina Medical Massage

Tuina medical massage is a strategy and set of techniques used since ancient times to mobilise the joints & balance the muscles, meridians and acupoints.


What it helps: General muscle tightness and soreness, relieving tension from stress or overuse, improving circulation, addressing specific trigger points or areas of stagnation.


How it works: Incorporates techniques like kneading, rolling, pressing, and stretching to release muscle tension, improve joint mobility (when appropriate), and promote the free flow of Qi and blood. May include passive stretching, myofascial release, and infrared light therapy. Often integrated within Pain Therapy or alongside Acupuncture.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage massage is specific a manual therapy routine used to enhance the flow of lymphatic fluid and reduce stagnation of fluids around the face,  neck, abdomen and limbs.


What it helps: Reducing swelling (edema), puffiness, and feelings of heaviness; supporting detoxification processes; relieving sinus congestion; promoting relaxation; assisting post-surgical recovery (when indicated).


How it works: This is a specific therapeutic routine, typically taking around 50 minutes to complete. Treatment usually begins at the neck (key lymphatic drainage points) and progresses towards the periphery, focusing on lymphatic zones and pathways often associated with the Yin channels. The patient is comfortably draped with a sheet throughout the session. Gentle, specific strokes stimulate lymphatic vessels to help clear metabolic waste and excess fluid, supporting immune function and reducing stagnation.


Holistic Support: Following the session, relevant advice may be provided on supportive lymphatic exercises, dietary considerations, and optional herbal medicine to further enhance lymphatic health.

Not Sure Where to Start?

An initial assessment is the best way to determine the most effective treatment plan for you. We'll discuss your needs and recommend the right combination of therapies. 

MENU | Manual Therapy | Prices

Medical Massage & Integrative Manual Therapies

Integrative Pain Therapy

$100 - 140

Our integrative pain therapy combines traditional and modern techniques to address the root causes of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.  May include any of the other manual therapies or acupuncture.

Tui Na: Chinese Medical Massage

$100 - 140

Our integrative manual therapies focuses on addressing the root causes of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. These hands-on therapies aim to improve circulation, promote relaxation, and restore optimal function. 

Vector-Guided Release | Add-on

$15 - 40

Our specialized manual therapy using precise feedback points and guided active patient movement to safely correct specific joint restrictions, particularly in the spine and pelvis. This is a form of gentle spine manipulation when applied to spinal structures.  

Pregnancy Massage

$100 - 140

Gentle and appropriate massage for pregnant women: avoiding key reflex areas that may affect pregnancy; often side laying, with support pillows.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

$100 - 140

Gentle Support for Detoxification and Fluid Balance: LDM is a specialized manual routine using light, rhythmic strokes designed specifically to encourage the natural movement and drainage of lymphatic fluid.

Cupping | Add-on

$10

One of the most ancient medical therapies still used today by modern and traditional healers from many health professions. Used to Stretch Fascia, decongest Stagnant Blood and Lymph

Other Services & Extras

Other Therapies: Add-ons

 To further enhance your treatment, we offer:

  • Cupping Therapy: Uses suction cups to lift tissue, promoting blood flow, releasing muscle tension, and aiding recovery. (Often added to Acupuncture or Tui Na sessions, no extra charge).
  • Infrared Heat Therapy: Gentle, penetrating warmth to relax muscles, improve circulation, and soothe pain. (Complimentary add-on for acupuncture or integrative manual therapy).
  • Electro-Acupuncture: Electrical stimulation applied via acupuncture needles to strongly modulate pain or stimulate tissues. (Often used within Pain Therapy or Sports Medicine Acupuncture, no extra charge).
  • Qigong Exercise Techniques: Guidance on simple breathing and movement exercises can be provided during sessions to support your self-care and body awareness. (Group classes may be offered separately in the future).
  • Herbal Medicines: Traditional Chinese herbal formulas may be recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, particularly for internal conditions or supporting pain management. (Charged separately per course).

Not Sure Where to Start?

An initial assessment is the best way to determine the most effective treatment plan for you. We'll discuss your needs and recommend the right combination of therapies. 

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