Our Services

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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.

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. 

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 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 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.

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.