At Advanced Acupuncture Christchurch, we combine the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern techniques to provide safe, effective, and personalised treatments. Our highly qualified acupuncturists, trained extensively in China, are committed to helping you restore balance, relieve pain, and improve overall wellbeing.
With four convenient Christchurch clinics and ACC-covered treatments with no surcharge, natural healing has never been more accessible.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a gentle therapy that involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. These points correspond to energy pathways, known as meridians, which carry vital energy called Qi. When Qi becomes blocked or disrupted—due to stress, injury, illness, or lifestyle factors—the body can fall out of balance, leading to discomfort or disease.
By stimulating these points, acupuncture helps restore energy flow, rebalance the body, and support natural healing. It is highly effective for managing chronic and acute pain, improving sleep, reducing stress, and supporting overall health. Most patients describe acupuncture as relaxing and virtually painless.
How Acupuncture Works
Traditional Chinese Medicine explains that energy flows through meridians, nourishing organs, muscles, and tissues. Any obstruction is like a dam that restricts flow in some areas and causes accumulation in others. Acupuncture “unblocks the dam,” restoring balance and proper circulation of Qi.
Modern research also suggests several possible mechanisms:
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Endorphin Release: Acupuncture stimulates the release of the body’s natural painkillers.
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Neurotransmitter Regulation: It may adjust serotonin, noradrenaline, and other key neurotransmitters.
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Improved Circulation: Acupuncture promotes blood flow, reducing inflammation and supporting tissue repair.
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Gate Control Theory: Pain perception is modulated by signals in the nervous system, helping reduce discomfort.
Our Therapies at Advanced Acupuncture Christchurch
We provide a full range of TCM therapies, each carefully tailored to your needs:
1. Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses glass or plastic cups to create gentle suction, promoting local blood circulation and relieving deep muscle tension. While it may leave temporary circular marks, cupping helps draw out toxins, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue health.
2. Gua Sha (Guasha)
Gua Sha involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool, stimulating microcirculation, releasing muscle stiffness, and improving mobility. It is effective for pain, restricted movement, and scar tissue breakdown, promoting faster healing.
3. Herbal Medicine
Our practitioners create personalised herbal formulas in teas, capsules, or extracts to address internal imbalances. Herbal medicine supports organ function, enhances immunity, and treats the root cause of health conditions, providing a holistic and natural pathway to wellbeing.
4. Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage uses kneading, deep pressure, and stretching to relieve muscle tension, improve structural function, and promote relaxation. It is essential for injury recovery, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and overall physical wellness.
5. Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a warming therapy where dried mugwort (moxa) is burned near the skin or on acupuncture needles. It penetrates deeply, stimulates acupuncture points, warms the body, invigorates blood flow, and encourages the smooth movement of Qi. Many patients find it comforting and deeply relaxing.
6. Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture connects standard acupuncture needles to mild electrical pulses, enhancing the therapeutic effect in deeper tissues. It is particularly effective for chronic muscle pain, spasms, and nerve issues, with subtle, controlled stimulation that is well-tolerated.
Conditions We Treat
Our therapies are effective for a wide range of conditions, including:
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Chronic and acute pain: back, neck, shoulders, joints, muscles
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Stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders
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Digestive issues and internal imbalances
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Sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems
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Preventative health care and general wellbeing maintenance
Whether your condition is acute or chronic, we design a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, combining therapies for the best results.
Why Choose Advanced Acupuncture Christchurch?
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Authentic TCM Expertise: Practitioners trained and practiced in China.
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Personalised Treatments: Focused on your symptoms and root causes.
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Comprehensive Therapies: Combining acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, moxibustion, massage, and herbal medicine.
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ACC-Covered Treatments: No surcharge for eligible patients.
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Convenient Christchurch Locations: Four clinics to serve you efficiently.
Visit Our Christchurch Clinics
Experience the benefits of acupuncture and TCM therapies at our Christchurch clinics:
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Woodham Road Clinic: 179 Woodham Road, Christchurch
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Skyhawk Road Clinic: 87 Skyhawk Road, Christchurch
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Ilam Road Clinic: 296 Ilam Road, Christchurch
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Main North Road Clinic: 260 Main North Road, Christchurch
Call us today: 0800 612 888
Email: renzeng@hotmail.com