Acupuncture’s Health Benefits
Pain Relief
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is used as a complementary approach to managing pain and tension.
Treatment involves inserting fine needles at selected points to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissues. Your practitioner will discuss your symptoms and the approach appropriate to your needs.
Typical Acupuncture Treatment Course
One acupuncture session does not usually result in complete pain relief. Treatment often involves a series of sessions, with the number and frequency tailored to your condition, how long you have had pain and your overall health.
Your practitioner will discuss a treatment course with you and review your progress.
- Qualified practitioners
- Individual assessment
- Complementary care
- Pain management
- Personalised treatment plan
How Does Acupuncture Work for Pain Relief?
Acupuncture stimulates sensory nerves in the skin and muscles. This can trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving substances.
From a TCM perspective, treatment aims to balance the flow of Qi and support the body’s normal functioning.
Your Treatment Journey
01
Consultation & Assessment
We take time to understand your pain symptoms, medical history, habits and lifestyle. Your practitioner may also assess your tongue and pulse to help plan your care.
02
Your Treatment Session
Fine needles are placed at selected acupuncture points. Your practitioner explains the treatment and gives you time to relax during your session.
03
After Your Session
Discuss how you feel and any changes in your symptoms. Your practitioner will recommend the next steps for your individual treatment plan.
Conditions We Can Help With
- Headaches, migraines
- Jaw pain
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Rotator cuff tendinitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Low back pain
- Bulging or herniated discs
- Hip pain
- Elbow pain
- RSI extremity pain
- Wrist pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Knee pain
- Pulled hamstring muscle
- Ankle sprain
- Morton’s neuroma
- Foot pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Post-surgical pain
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Postherpetic neuralgia
- Post-cancer treatment for joint pain
Natural Painkillers & Helping Reduce Pain
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine describes acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy. Western approaches focus on stimulating nerves, muscles and connective tissues.
Acupuncture is used to help manage discomfort associated with a variety of conditions. Your practitioner will assess your symptoms and explain the treatment options suitable for you.
- Tension headaches like migraines
- Labour pains
- Lower back and neck pains
- Osteoarthritis
- Menstrual cramps pains syndromes
Before Your Appointment
Pregnancy
Let your practitioner know if you are pregnant or think you may be, so your treatment can be planned appropriately.
Medications & Bleeding Disorders
Discuss bleeding disorders and anticoagulant medication with your healthcare provider and acupuncturist before treatment.
Allergies & Skin Infections
Tell your practitioner about metal allergies or an infection where needles may be inserted.
Share Your Health History
Bring details of your medical history, current conditions, medications and previous treatments.
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries
Sports and physical activity can bring aches, strains and sprains. Our practitioners discuss your injury, activity and recovery goals to plan an individual approach to care.
- Ankle sprain
- Groin pull
- Hamstring strain
- Shin splints
- Knee injury: ACL tear
- Knee injury: Patellofemoral syndrome — injury resulting from the repetitive movement of your kneecap against your thigh bone
- Tennis elbow (epicondylitis)
Years of Experience Helping Athletes
Our clinic has experience working with people across a wide range of sports and outdoor activities.
In 2021, Ponsonby Wellness Centre organised a golf tournament in Auckland to educate golfers about looking after their bodies during sport and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
- Sailors
- Rugby players
- Basketball players
- Football players
- Tennis players
- Competitive swimmers
- Runners
- Golfers
- Cricket players
- Bicyclists
- Snow skiers
- Mountain climbers
- Weekend hikers with aches, pains and sprains
Acupuncture for Weight Management
Acupuncture for weight management is another area you can discuss with our practitioners. A personalised consultation considers your individual needs and overall wellbeing.
Pricing
Consultation
$130.00
- This is the pathway to get the best result.
- Charged on first visit and new treatment case only.
PRIVATE
$120.00
- First treatment $120
- Follow-up $120 / Treatment
- After Consultation.
ACC
$75.00
- First treatment $75
- Follow-up $50 / Treatment
- Please have your ACC45 Number ready.
- Consultation included in the first treatment.
Patient Reviews
If you are looking for pain relief, acupuncture Or Chinese medicine look no further because Virginia is the only person you need to see. Thank you V for all your help and support during my visits. You have changed my life and views on medicine for the better.
Malia L.ClientVirginia is amazing. I was in so much pain after straining my neck – pain & stiffness all through my back, shoulders, neck. After one session it was such a relief have an immediate impact!. After 3 sessions i am 70% there, and so happy not to be in so much pain!! thank you!
Suzanne P.ClientVirginia is amazing! She does an incredible job. She explains clearly what needs to be done and why. Amazing results. Virginia is so friendly and kind. She has made such a difference to my level of pain.
Megan M.ClientAAA+++ Great work and great atmosphere, my experience with the acupuncture treatment for the first time was amazing and really helped my shoulder and back problems, when my treatment was finished I received follow up call from Virginia to see I am feeling and to check up on me, so an amazing experience for me Highly recommended
Manz M.Client