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Treatment description
Whether brief intervention for injury recovery, or a more complex health concern, Chinese Medicine offers a complimentary natural system to look at blood flow, organ function, energy and body balance to support a bigger picture of what it means to heal and be well.
As a traditional Acupuncturist training is over 4 years in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and health sciences. With this background Nicci brings a different perspective for a holistic, whole-body, natural approach that offers alternatives for many types of common health concerns.
Treatments are initially 60mins which includes a comprehensive discussion of health concerns and plenty of time for treatment. Follow-ups are generally 45mins.
Treatments may include use of traditional Acupuncture (needling on Meridian points), Dry Needling (needling onto tight or sore areas), Electro-acupuncture (electrical stimulus applied to needles for pain relief and blood flow) and/or Cupping Therapy.
All are explained before use and tailored to your comfort.
Types of treatment Nicci offers include:
- ACC subsidised pain and injury treatment: Please note that Nicci cannot lodge ACC claims, this means you need have a registered claim from your GP, physio before you make an appointment. Claims cannot be more than 1 year old and are only valid for acupuncture for 3 months once treatment starts.
- Myofascial release, dry needling & cupping: For muscle conditioning and recovery
- Nervous system support for Chronic pain management, Concussion/head injury and stress & anxiety relief
- Natural support for chronic health conditions and post illness recovery: to ease fatigue, support sleep, sinus issues, headaches and more.
- Women’s Health: Natural management for endometriosis, PSOS, menopausal symptoms, pregnancy care, and fertility support
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Meet Our Acupuncturist
Nicci Blain
NDA, BHSc.Acu (4yrs), PGC.PS
Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner ACC Rehabilitation Provider
Since training over 20 years ago, Chinese Medicine has become a way of life, and I have integrated principles as a more holistic way of being within everything I do.
Beside clinical practice, I am an allied health professional supervisor (coach/councillor), have spent time working in mental health support environments, taught health science subjects in a variety of tertiary institutions and have worked in a variety of practices around Christchurch.
As well as local treatment for specific conditions a holistic approach also offers a unique opportunity to support the nervous system with relaxation, something that is severely missing in our modern overstimulated environments. The beauty in the medicine is that if you can take the opportunity to calm the mind, the body will follow with more balance to support healing.
Chinese medicine teaches balance in all things. Part of my personal wellness regime is to ensure I am exercising, eating, relaxing and enjoying the energy of each season and staying in connection with nature. However, as a fellow human, I appreciate this balance is that is not always easy to maintain and I am happy to support you with ideas to make incremental changes at your pace.
In summer you will find me on or in the water, sailing, paddle boarding, swimming or walking in the port hills and enjoying my garden. In winter, I love escapes to the mountains, meditation practices and you will find me in my pottery shed crafting ceramics.
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