Acupuncture in wellington at City Osteopaths
Backed by research and practiced for over 2000 years, acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine that addresses the physical, emotional and psychological state of the patient. It focusses on the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
(According to Chinese medicine, every physical ailment is caused by an energy imbalance within the body. This energy – known as ‘Qi’ – flows through a series of meridians (channels) all over the body and can be accessed via hundreds of specific acu-points. By needling these points, obstructions in the flow of Qi can be unblocked and balance restored. The scientific explanation is that needling acu-points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord and brain, to reduce our experience of pain and influence the body’s own internal regulating system.)
Our Registered Acupuncturist Flis Pask offers personalised treatments for a wide range of health needs, including stress, insomnia, digestive issues, anxiety, injury, pain, women's health (incl. fertility, pregnancy) digestion and whole-body wellbeing.
Our approach combines modern clinical practice with traditional Chinese medicine, providing treatments that are individualised, effective, and grounded in real outcomes.
What is acupuncture good at treating?
Acupuncture is widely known for its effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal injuries but has traditionally been used extensively in treating respiratory, digestive, gynaecological, and many other chronic conditions. When training in Classical acupuncture we are taught to treat everything. Here are a few of the conditions that are frequently treated in the clinic:
Stress and anxiety: unfortunately in todays’ modern society we see many people who are suffering from high levels of stress and anxiety. Often this can lead to many other health issues such as insomnia, migraines and digestive conditions. Acupuncture can be used very successfully to help lower stress levels and calm anxiety. Lifestyle factors and diet will also be assessed and recommendations made. Acupuncture is very good at activating the parasympathetic system to allow the body to rest and heal.
Insomnia: Chinese Medicine seeks to find the cause of the insomnia and treat it from the root. By discerning what the actual problem is, whether that be inability to fall asleep, restless sleep, nightmares, waking at 2am etc, this and other imbalances will allow us to distinguish how the body has become imbalanced. Appropriate treatment can then be administered.
Digestive health: Digestive and gut health is key to a healthy life. Acupuncture can help treat a wide range of digestive issues including chronic constipation, diarrhoea, heart burn/reflux, IBS, nausea and bloating. On a related issue, the Chinese knew 2000 years ago that a healthy gut microbiome improved your immune system (something Western medicine has recently discovered) so by improving your overall digestive health, you also improve your bodies’ natural immune system.
Headaches and migraines: Acupuncture is proven to be a safe and a very effective therapy in treating numerous types of headaches. Often energetic imbalances can cause energy to stop flowing downwards in the body, creating an excess of energy in upper part of the body. By unblocking these energetic imbalances and improving the energetic flow in the body again, headaches and migraines can be successfully treated.
Respiratory health: Difficulty in breathing can restrict our activity and cause anxiety. Acupuncture can help with respiratory issues such as shallow breathing, asthma, chronic lung conditions, coughs and colds and slow recovery from respiratory illness.
Injury and Pain: Whether pain is caused by sports injury or everyday activities, acupuncture is commonly used to treat both muscular and skeletal causes of discomfort. It is scientifically proven to successfully reduce pain. We also use acupuncture to help people prepare for big races and events as it can be used to prime the body for optimal performance.
Wellbeing: Many people appreciate the benefits of acupuncture to enhance their overall wellbeing. We often see clients initially for certain conditions and then once resolved, see them semi regularly for their general wellbeing. There is period before winter when it is optimal to do immune boosting treatments and we encourage clients to have this treatment to stay well through the flu and cold season. In ancient times, Acupuncturists were paid to keep their clients healthy and when they got sick or unwell, they were seen to be failing in their job and were not paid.
Hormonal imbalances: Acupuncture is a very powerful and natural way to help ease a range of hormonal issues such as premenstrual, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, PMOS (previously PCOS), endometriosis, amenorrhea and menorrhagia.
Fertility issues (both male and female): there is vast body of knowledge that confirms acupuncture is successful in supporting both natural and assisted conception, and related conditions such as recurrent miscarriage and pregnancy complications. One of the major causes of infertility in today’s society is stress.
Pregnancy and post natal: A wonderful way to help support you through your pregnancy and postpartum journey. We have treated many women throughout this special time of their lives. Very good at treating back pain, reflux, heartburn, anxiety and stress, anaemia and fatigue, breech or posterior positioning, muscle cramping.
We also offer ‘pre birth’ treatments from 36 weeks to help prepare the body for labour.
Post natal treatments are essential to help nourish and restore the new mum and are a wonderful gift to give to a new mother.
