Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture works along a system of energy pathways or meridians to restore the balance of human body system. The treatment of Acupuncture may be used alongside or may be incorporated with other health care.

Yes, if you have had an injury and made an ACC claim with our chiropractor or another health care serivce provider (e.g. your GP) then the acupuncturist may utilise this claim, therefore subsidising your treatment.ACC recommends a range of complaints that Acupuncture can help with. Click on the following website for more information on this:

http://www.acc.co.nz/PRD_EXT_CSMP/groups/external_providers/documents/guide/wim2_059359.pdf

Your safety is our main concern. That is why we take great care in our initial consultation to ensure that we provide the most fitting management program based on our findings. Should your problem be something that is not within our scope of practice, we will redirect you to the appropriate specialty or medical professional.There are very few known side effects when practiced by a fully qualified practitioner of traditional acupuncture. Any minor side effects that do occur, such as dizziness or bruising, are mild and self-correcting.

Yes, you can book in for a complimentary appointment. This is a short 15 minute discussion with one of our practitioners for you to find out if you are a suitable candidate for our services.

This consists of a thorough history and medical examination focused on your chief complaint. The findings should provide us with a level of clinical clarity of your condition. Moreover, in the absence of significant contraindications, the practitioner will carry out the necessary treatment. The initial consultation will take around 60 minutes, depending upon the complexity of your case.