My intention is always to treat the whole person and I see the therapeutic relationship as team work. I am committed to working with what you want to achieve from the sessions; always with your interests at heart.
In my Acupuncture treatments I specialise in musculo-skeletal ailments and women’s health. The former includes acute and chronic injuries involving all joints, especially the back and neck. The latter includes fertility treatment, pregnancy, birth preparation and regulating the menstrual cycle.
Qualifications:
• Masters of Health Science (Acupuncture) 2012-13 (University of Western Sydney, Australia)
• Diploma of Acupuncture, NDA (NZCCM)
• Diploma of Massage Therapy (NZCM)
• Registered Acupuncturist (NZRA)
• ACC Accredited Treatment Provider
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner
Experience
I have run my own private practise since 2004, thoroughly enjoying all aspects of it. I have been practising therapeutic massage since 2000 and I love massage and the benefits it has.
I taught at the New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine from 2006-2010 in Point Location, Musculo-skeletal assessment, Chinese Medicine Theory and as a clinical supervisor in the student clinic.
I have continued with my professional education in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Women’s Health (Fertility, Pregnancy) and Musculo-skeletal conditions. Currently I am enrolled in a Masters of Health Science (Acupuncture) with specialist papers in musculo-skeletal medicine and women’s health. There is a strong focus on the integration of western and chinese medicine.
I have shared my knowledge of the connection between Massage and Acupuncture through teaching Acupressure for Massage Therapists at seminars in NZ and Australia. These have been held at annual MNZ and AAMT conferences. Currently I run Acupressure For Labour workshops every month to assist in efficient, natural births.
personal
I love being outdoors. Currently I am into running, biking (to work every day mostly), surfing (love it!!), climbing, swimming and the occasional kayak outing. I practise yoga everyday and I have had many years experience with Vipassana meditation. Music is a lifelong love that I continue to play with through writing music and singing.
teaching | presentations
Each time I have the opportunity to teach, it feels natural for me. Teaching is something that I am predisposed for, through my own genuine love of it and the fact that I have grown up surrounded by teachers, with both of my parents being teachers, and all of their friends!
Being involved in the education sector of my profession is important not only for my own personal development, but also for the development of the industry. I see education as a means of expansion, exploration and creativity.
