• Acupuncture is an ancient form of medical treatment which has been used in Oriental countries mainly in China, Korea and Japan. Acupuncture is known to work very well for pain relief. Eff¬icacy of Acupuncture is increasingly accepted in many of Western countries including New Zealand. Acupuncture is e-ffective especially for chronic diseases not being properly treated, as well as for acute diseases.

• The purpose of acupuncture is to restore your body’s natural balance through activating or regularizing the movement of Qi(vital energy)- an invisible force. Acupuncturists believe there are four active systems in your body which are Blood system, Nervous system, Lymph system and Qi system. All four must be cleaned and balanced for a comfortable and pain-free life.

• Acupuncture treatments are designed to treat not only the symptoms but also the root of the illness, making it and holistic approach to your overall well-being. Unlike many Western medicines, acupuncture has no negative side effects and it can be used in addition to your traditional treatments for many chronic diseases.

• In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report into the efficacy of acupuncture in a range of treatments from musculoskeletal and joint disorders to respiratory disorders such as hay fever, asthma and allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, emotional conditions such as depressions and insomnia, gynaecological disorders.