Julia Kim
Registered Acupuncturist (NZRA)

ACC Provider
BHSc Acupuncture (NDA)

Dip. Tuina

Dip. Herbal medicine

I am a member of the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists (NZRA) and Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) as an approved provider. I hold a Bachelor of Health Science of Acupuncture, Diploma in Chinese Tuina Massage and Diploma in Herbal Chinese medicine which were all completed at the NZ School of Acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine) in Auckland.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and Chinese Tuina Massage are an ancient medicine and have been used successfully for many thousands of years in the treatment of a wide range of conditions.  By using a number of fine needles into specific acupuncture points  along a system of energy pathways or meridians to restore the balance of human body system.  The treatment of acupuncture may be used alone or may be incorporated with Chinese Tuina massage, Chinese herbal medicine, the use of moxibustion (warming of acupuncture points using the herb Artemisia), dietary or life style advice.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be useful as a preventative medicine as well as giving relief in a vast range of health problems such as

• Musculo-skeletal : lower back pain, joint sprains, muscle strain, sciatica, arthritis, sporting injuries, etc
• Respiratory : sinus problem, hay fever, common cold or flu, asthma
• Gastro intestinal : constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea
• Cardio vascular : angina, palpitations, high & low blood pressure
• Women’s health : irregular or painful period,  fertility disorders, premenstrual difficulties, menopausal symptoms
• Pregnancy : morning sickness, breech baby
• Neurological : headache, trigeminal neuralgia, tinnitus, Bell’s palsy, post-stroke syndrome, insomnia
• Metabolic disorders : Chronic fatigue
• Psychological disorders : anxiety, depression, smoking/drug addition
• Men’s health : fertility issues, prostate difficulties
• Others : skin conditions, psoriasis, bladder disorders, hair loss, Weight loss

A course of treatment is generally considered to last between 8-10 treatments and most people are surprised at how painless acupuncture can be.

Acupuncture, Tuina and herbal medicine administered by a professional medical therapist can have a powerful, holistic effect enhancing the bodies natural healing ability.

Acupuncture is a widely accepted and administered treatment used worldwide with ongoing studies proving its effectiveness in treating a myriad of illnesses.