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Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Gentle, professional acupuncture care available at our Thames and Auckland clinics.

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Personalised treatment supporting pain relief, recovery and wellbeing.

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Professional and gentle acupuncture care available across our Auckland clinic locations.

Acupuncture Therapy Session

ACC-covered acupuncture treatment focused on injury recovery, pain relief, and restoring healthy movement after accidents.

What Is Acupuncture?

How Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture is one of the key therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a medical system developed over thousands of years to support the body’s natural healing processes.

  • How Acupuncture Works

By stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture helps regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy), improve circulation, and restore balance within the body.

Modern research suggests acupuncture may support the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and promote the body’s natural pain-relieving responses.

Acupuncture treatment stimulating traditional acupuncture points

Common Conditions Acupuncture May Support

  • Back pain, neck pain and joint pain

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Stress, anxiety and sleep problems

  • Digestive issues and fatigue

  • Women’s health concerns including menstrual balance and fertility support

  • Support during recovery and rehabilitation

Treatment focuses on addressing underlying imbalances rather than only symptoms.

Our Treatment Approach

At Nine Life Land Acupuncture, treatments are tailored to each individual. Depending on your condition, acupuncture may be combined with other traditional therapies.

  • Acupuncture needling – gentle stimulation of acupuncture points using fine sterile needles

  • Moxibustion – warming therapy using burning moxa to improve circulation and energy flow

  • Cupping & Gua Sha – manual techniques that release muscle tension and support circulation

  • Auricular therapy – stimulation of ear points to influence body systems and emotional balance

  • Non-needle stimulation – infrared or electrical stimulation for those who prefer needle-free treatment

A few simple steps before your appointment can help you get the most benefit from your acupuncture treatment.

Proper care after treatment can support your body’s healing process and help prolong the benefits of acupuncture.

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Why Choose Nine Life Land Acupuncture?

✓ ACC Registered Provider
✓ Experienced and gentle treatment approach
✓ Clinics in Thames and Auckland

✓ Individualised treatment plans

Ready to start your acupuncture journey?

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