Address

9B Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

Clinic Hours

8:00am – 6:30pm (Mon-Fri)

8:00am – 5:00pm (Sat)

9:30am – 5.00pm (Sun)

Clinic Number

(020) 4095-9882

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Embracing Winter Wellness: A Guide to Self-Care with Traditional Chinese Medicine

As winter blankets the world in a serene hush, it’s the perfect time to delve into the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for self-care practices that harmonize with the season. Embracing the Yin energy of winter, TCM offers holistic approaches to nourishing the body, mind, and spirit during this tranquil time. Let’s explore how… Continue reading Embracing Winter Wellness: A Guide to Self-Care with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture: A Natural Approach to Allergy Relief

Allergies are a common and often bothersome condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are various medications available to manage allergy symptoms, an increasing number of individuals are turning to alternative therapies like acupuncture for relief. Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining recognition for its potential in treating… Continue reading Acupuncture: A Natural Approach to Allergy Relief

How your kids can grow taller? Here’s how!

Height is an important feature that contributes to an individual’s personality and overall appearance. Though genetics plays a significant role in determining one’s height, there are other factors such as nutrition, exercise, and sleeping habits that can help in promoting height growth. In recent years, acupuncture and herbal medicine have been gaining popularity for its… Continue reading How your kids can grow taller? Here’s how!

Eczema and how acupuncture can treat this skin condition?

Patient allergic reaction, eczema symptoms concept. Man with rash on arm, scared boy scratching itch pimples, frightened guy skin irritation in ankle area. Simple flat vector

Eczema, a chronic skin condition that causes red, itchy, and sometimes painful rashes, affects millions of people worldwide. While there are various treatment options available, including medicated creams and oral medications, some individuals turn to alternative therapies such as acupuncture and blood-letting to manage their eczema symptoms.   In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), eczema is… Continue reading Eczema and how acupuncture can treat this skin condition?

Advantages of Chinese Herbal Medicine, and why people prefer it over western medicine drugs?

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people preferring herbal medicine over western medicine drugs. This is not surprising since herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years and has been proven to be highly effective in treating various ailments. Here are some reasons why people prefer herbal medicines over western… Continue reading Advantages of Chinese Herbal Medicine, and why people prefer it over western medicine drugs?

Rib fracture and how Acupuncture can help to speed up the recovery?

Acupuncture has been used as a therapeutic modality for centuries. It originated in China and involves the use of needles inserted into the skin to stimulate specific points on the body. In recent years, acupuncture has gained popularity as an alternative medicine in treating various health conditions, including pain management. This article will explore the… Continue reading Rib fracture and how Acupuncture can help to speed up the recovery?

Why you feel sore after Acupuncture treatment and what to expect after the session?

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. This practice has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of health conditions, including chronic pain, digestive issues, and anxiety. While acupuncture is generally a safe and effective treatment, some patients may… Continue reading Why you feel sore after Acupuncture treatment and what to expect after the session?

What is dry needling? And how it’s different from Traditional Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for more than two thousand years. This ancient healing technique involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. The goal is to balance the flow of energy or “qi” in the body, promoting healing, and alleviating pain. There… Continue reading What is dry needling? And how it’s different from Traditional Acupuncture?

Acupuncture Treatment on Arthritis-Rheumatoid arthritis

Man suffering from knee pain at home, closeup

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which causes the body’s own immune system to mistaken articular cartilage and bone cells for foreign invading bacteria, viruses and other substances, thus causing the immune system to continuously attack articular cartilage and bones, causing joint pain, swelling, stiffness and other symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects joints such as… Continue reading Acupuncture Treatment on Arthritis-Rheumatoid arthritis

Moxa- Moxibustion-An ancient way of pain killer

Moxibustion ( Moxa) is a form of therapy that involves the burning of mugwort leaves. This is a small, spongy herb that is used to enhance healing with acupuncture. As such, the leaves are burnt close to the skin’s surface using a stick to apply heat.‌ The practice is derived from Chinese medicine, is to… Continue reading Moxa- Moxibustion-An ancient way of pain killer

What is Cosmetic Acupuncture – And How Does it Work?

Cosmetic acupuncture has become very popular in recent years, especially it is a celebrity-approved treatment used to transform ageing, acne-prone, scarred, dull and uneven skin. However, it’s not a new discovery. In fact, facial acupuncture has been used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for centuries. A painless alternative to botox, skin needling and laser, the treatment… Continue reading What is Cosmetic Acupuncture – And How Does it Work?

How Acupuncture can treat Knee Pain

Whenever it rains, the humidity gets higher or when the temperature drops, some people often feel pain on the knee joints. Blood vessels constrict, resulting from poor blood circulation around the knee, and joint tissues can become inflamed if exposed to clammy conditions for extended periods of time.   Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pathogens… Continue reading How Acupuncture can treat Knee Pain

History of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine originated in China, where it has been practised for thousands of years.   Classical Acupuncture is the insertion of needles along the meridians, or energetic pathways, located at various points on the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tends to focus more on the physical body, its presenting symptoms and their underlying causes, using a diagnostic… Continue reading History of Acupuncture

INDIBA – What is INDIBA®? What benefits does it have to our health?

When it comes to radio wave therapy, what everyone concerns about most is the comfort. According to the research from INDIBA®, it is found that the 448 kHz is the most effective frequency that can help with cells’ regeneration process, in order to accelerate and stimulate cells’ circulation without over-activating cells.   During the course… Continue reading INDIBA – What is INDIBA®? What benefits does it have to our health?

Changes to Acupuncture treatments from 15 December, 2021

From 15 December, the number of treatments funded by us will change from 16 treatments over 52 weeks to 12 treatments over 12 weeks from the client’s first appointment with their acupuncturist. Since 15th of December 2021, the number of acupuncture treatments funded by ACC have changed from 16 treatments over 52 weeks to 12… Continue reading Changes to Acupuncture treatments from 15 December, 2021