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Support For You At Every Stage
What Does a 'Personalised Approach' Look Like?
Our caring and knowledgeable practitioner, Claire, will work with you to understand your symptoms and concerns.
She will support you on your health journey, by listening to you, guiding you, and tailoring a treatment plan just for you.
Below are the types of treatments we offer, what inital and follow-up consultations looks like, and some FAQ's that might help.
Treatments We Offer
Your treatment may include the following services, depending on your needs:
Acupuncture focuses on patterns of energy (Qi) and physical balance for the skin, muscles, tissues and organs.
Chinese herbs are a key component of traditional Chinese medicine and may be included in your presonalised treatment plan.
Cups can be applied to the body to help relieve tension or stagnation and can moved around to give a relaxing massage effect.
Moxibustion (Moxa)
Moxa (a herb called Ai Ye or Mugwort) is burnt to create heat. This heat is applied indirectly over acupuncture points. It is warming and relaxing.
Gua sha
Rose quartz boards are rubbed on the skin to release tension or knots. It helps to improve circulation at the skin level.
Tuina is a traditional Chinese style of massage that uses a variety of hand techniques and movements. It is used to promote relaxation and work on areas of muscular tension.
(Used in conjunction with acupuncture, not as a stand-alone treatment).
What Others Are Saying...
Please note, testimonials have been edited to take out mention of successfully treating conditions,
as it is against Section 58 of the New Zealand Health Act to include this.
"Claire was a dream to work with throughout my pregnancy. She is warm and inviting and explains everything in detail so you feel supported and well looked after. The sessions were relaxing and we focused on pregnancy aches and pains. I highly recommend Claire!"
- Ella
What To Expect... A Holistic, Individualised Approach
Every patient is different and requires varied treatments, so we work closely with you to discover how we will best benefit you.
Pre-questionnaire
Patient intake and consent forms will be emailed to you. Please fill this out prior to your appointment.
Eating Prior
Please eat a snack or small meal in the 1 to 2 hours prior to your appointment. Some people can feel faint after treatment if they have not eaten before-hand.
Initial Consultation and Treatment (45-55 minutes)
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We will have a comprehensive discussion about your health history and main health concern/s. Some questions may seem unrelated, but when treating with traditional Chinese medicine, we look at the body as a whole. Every body is unique, so every treatment will be tailored to you.
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We will complete examinations such as looking at your tongue and taking your pulse, as well as any physical tests necessary.
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A 20-30 minute acupuncture treatment will be given. If herbs are indicated, they will be blended at this point.
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Wear loose comfortable clothing where possible, as we may need to insert needles at a variety of points around your body, not just where you are experiencing the symptom/s.
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Please bring any reports or scans relevant to your health concern with you.
Follow-up Consultation and Treatment (40 minutes)
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We will discuss the effects of the previous treatment and the progression of the health concern.
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A 20-30 minute acupuncture treatment will be given.
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After a prescribed number of treatments, a detailed review will occur to see if the treatment plan needs changing.
Why Choose
Bloom Acupuncture?
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine provide a natural approach that involves not only rebalancing your body but also regulating your lifestyle according to the goals you want to achieve.
I’ve had personal experience with endometriosis, infertility, pregnancy and now peri-menopause. Combine that with my extensive training in traditional Chinese medicine and my continued education into women’s health in a modern setting - I love supporting women's wellbeing with tailored care and experience.
I’d love to work with you on your journey to wellness.