Acupuncture is a part of the natural medical system Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); TCM includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, acupressure, reflexology and qigong/taichi, TCM and acupuncture has a recorded history dating back over 3000 years, during this time it has continued to develop into a well renowned and extremely effective form of medicine, acupuncture is today practised throughout the world and is recognised by the World Health Organisation.

Accupuncture and TCM have undergone extensive medical research over the last fifty years and has become one of the most accepted complementary medical systems in the world. Acupuncture can be used alone or to complement conventional medicine with great success, acupuncture can also help to reduce the side effects of many medications.

Neil Banning NZ registerd
Accupuncturist
Hi, my name is Neil Banning I am a current member of the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists (NZRA) as well as a Registered ACC treatment provider this ensures you that I adhere to the strictest clinical procedures and maintain exceptional standards of clinical hygiene and take part in ongoing education which enables me to continually improve my services to you.

I have a Diploma of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diploma of Tuina (Acupressure/Chinese joint adjustment) and a Diploma of Qigong/tai chi (Breathing exercises to increase energy and health), I obtained these from The New Zealand school of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I also have a part time position tutoring second year students at The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

We also have self healing Tai Chi Qigong classes - call for more details.