Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic system of medicine that was first written about 2500 years ago. These scrolls are the oldest medical 'literature' known to humankind.

Treatment involves the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, moxa therapy in which the acupuncture points are warmed, massage (acupressure) and dietary therapy. TCM views diseases as coming from many origins and having different aspects in the body and mind.

The fundamental concepts are those of Yin and Yang. In health Yin and Yang are able to constantly rebalance. If there is disease in our body then there is an excess or deficiency in one or both of these. The other important concept in TCM is 'Qi' or energy. This Qi travels through specific pathways know as meridians that nourish the body, travelling along the limbs and connecting to the internal organs. Acupuncture points are areas along a channel where Qi concentrates. By needling these points, acupuncturists alter the flow of Qi in the channels and stimulate the healing potential of the body.

Research into the effect of acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbs have demonstrated that acupuncture can change levels of the body's painkillers, hormones and neurotransmitters. There are many natural substances in the herbs that can act to boost organ function, detoxify, calm anxiety or promote other bodily activities depending on the herbs prescribed.

All the acupuncturists working at this clinic are members of the New Zealand Registrar of Acupuncturists, and are ACC accredited. They use pre-sterilised needles, with new needles being used for each treatment. These are very fine, about the width of a hair; on insertion the patient may feel a warmth, tingling, numb or pleasant relaxing sensation. They will usually remain in place for 15 to 20 minutes.

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City Acupuncturists

 

Kate O’Connor,
NZ Comp Nurse, NZ Reg.Midwife, NZ Dip.Acup. MNZRA

Kate’s working history has always been in Health, working as a nurse for many years and as a midwife for 16 years. The holistic nature of acupuncture brings fulfilment and passion to her life as a health professional. Kate is available to treat any health challenge, but her focus for acupuncture is pregnancy and women’s health and she has enjoyed witnessing profound effects when treating disorders of pregnancy and preparing women for childbirth. Kate is also qualified to practice cosmetic acupuncture / facial rejuvenation which also promotes constitutional benefits.
Kate uses acupuncture, with vitamins, herbs, massage and dietary advice for comprehensive treatment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Janine Nana
: NZ Dip.Acup. MNZRA

Janine is an experienced acupuncturist, who employs Chinese herbs, and Tuina (massage) to treat a wide range of health problems that include fatigue, stress, immune system problems and women’s health.
She is also an ACC registered Treatment provider experienced in musculoskeletal disorders and pain management. As a founding member of the Fertility Acupuncture and Childbirth Team (FACT), Janine is able to assist couples trying to conceive naturally, or employing assisted reproductive techniques, and assist women throughout pregnancy and labour.
More information is available at www.cityacupuncture.co.nz


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sharlene McInnes: Dip. Tuina, Dip. Acupuncture 

Sharlene received her qualified as an acupuncturist and tuina massage therapist at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture. She describes herself as a down to earth/non-judgemental practitioner, whose passion lies in medicine (both complementary and conventional) but over the years her focus has been more directed towards complementary medicine. Her treatments cater to your individual needs, and she is able to treat a variety of ailments or simply provide regular health maintenance treatments.
Her interest in Acupuncture developed when she was working at a vet clinic where she encountered one of the vets treating some of the animals using acupuncture; it interested and intrigued her, so she made the decision to pursue studying it.
In her spare time she enjoys pursuing her second passion which is dance, in the form of salsa and belly dancing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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