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The full moon has a captivating beauty, but it can also be linked to some surprising challenges, especially for our sleep. Many people find their sleep disrupted during the full moon, reporting restlessness, vivid dreams, or even waking up frequently. But why does this happen, and what can you do to rest peacefully? Let’s explore… Continue reading Struggling with Sleep During the Full Moon?

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion are just a few of the irritating symptoms that accompany this seasonal condition. While conventional treatments such as antihistamines and decongestants are widely used, many individuals are increasingly seeking alternative approaches, such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, in order to alleviate their hay fever symptoms quicker.… Continue reading Hay Fever: Natural Relief for Seasonal Allergies

What is Facial Gua Sha? Facial gua sha is a Chinese medicine technique that involves using a smooth, flat stone to gently scrape the skin. It can help to improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall skin health. Benefits of Facial Gua Sha: Reduces puffiness and inflammation: Gua sha helps to drain excess fluid… Continue reading Facial Gua Sha Massage: A Natural Path to Radiant Skin

Eliminate Workforce Pains and Stress. Keep your team running at 100% again! They will love you for it! Show your team how much you care while enhancing your company’s performance. Our exclusive Member-to-Member package deals are designed to relieve stress, alleviate pain, ignite energy, and boost productivity across your company. Through a blend of traditional… Continue reading Member-to-Member Offers!

Cupping therapy, a practice with deep roots in traditional Chinese medicine, has seen a resurgence in popularity among athletes, particularly those competing at the highest level. This technique involves placing suction cups on the skin to create a vacuum effect, promoting various therapeutic benefits. For Olympian athletes and those in other sports, cupping therapy offers… Continue reading Why Olympians Athletes Choose Cupping Therapy and Its Benefits

What is Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a condition that arises from inflammation or compression of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), leading to weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. This nerve controls facial expressions, eyelid movement, and tear and saliva production. When the nerve is impaired, these functions are disrupted. Symptoms… Continue reading Causes and Symptoms Bell’s Palsy

Trigeminal Neuralgia Facial nerve pain, also known as Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), is a complex condition that is anything but easy. The pain is typically localized in areas such as the lips and teeth, and it can come in sudden flashes, making it uncomfortable to smile or eat. The trigeminal nerve is susceptible to damage from… Continue reading Finding Relief from Trigeminal Neuralgia: How Acupuncture Can Help Alleviate Facial Nerve Pain

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? IBS is a chronic disorder of the digestive system, characterized by a range of symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms can vary in severity and duration, often disrupting daily life and impacting emotional well-being. IBS can significantly affect quality of life and mental health.… Continue reading Are you suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

How Facial Expressions Impact Health Facial expressions exert a profound influence on both mental and physical health. Beyond their role in social communication, facial expressions play a key part in shaping emotions and overall well-being. Positive expressions, such as smiling or laughter, can trigger the release of endorphins, promoting feelings of happiness and reducing stress.… Continue reading How Facial Expressions Impact Health

Get colds or fevers easily? Addressing a tendency to easily develop colds or fevers requires addressing underlying issues, and Chinese herbal medicine provides a holistic solution by boosting immune health and treating root causes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on balancing energies and fortifying the body’s defenses, aiming to relieve symptoms and address imbalances. TCM… Continue reading Get colds or fevers easily?

As many as 26% of New Zealanders will experience infertility during their lifetime. Infertility is defined as a lack of conception after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, or difficulties retaining a pregnancy. If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you’re not alone. We’ve helped hundreds of couples face the same challenge.… Continue reading When Fertility Meets Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

What is Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Therapy? Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that enters the skin’s layers to improve the skin. In the 1990s, NASA began studying LED’s effects in promoting wound healing in astronauts by helping cells and tissues grow. Today, dermatologists and estheticians commonly use LED therapy to… Continue reading Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Therapy for Skin: What to Know

Are you tired of the icy grip of a frozen shoulder affecting your daily life? Discover acupuncture and osteopathy as we delve into a journey of relief and recovery. The Cold Truth About Frozen Shoulder Have you ever experienced the frustrating stiffness and pain that comes with this shoulder pain? It’s not just a discomfort;… Continue reading Frozen Shoulder Relief: Acupuncture and Osteopathy

Mugwort leaf, also known as Ai Ye, is an herb with a long history of use in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, and is well recognized for its therapeutic potential. Both Eastern and Western herbal traditions adore this herb, which is a symbol of strength and healing. In acupuncture, Mugwort… Continue reading Mugwort leaf (Ai Ye)—Herb of the month

Are you an athlete or fitness enthusiast looking for an effective way to optimize your performance and recover faster? Look no further than sports massage at Happipuncture Clinic in New Zealand. Our expert therapists are dedicated to helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals by providing top-quality sports massage services. Benefits of Sports Massage… Continue reading Sports Massage: Revitalize Your Body and Mind

Most of us know what Chinese acupuncture is, but not many know much about its origins or benefits. You may be wondering a few crucial questions – where does acupuncture come from? Can you benefit from the procedure? What can you expect from this holistic treatment? Where Does Acupuncture Originate? Of course, Chinese acupuncture originated… Continue reading The Wondrous Origin And Benefits Of Chinese Acupuncture

Does the ACC Cover Acupuncture Treatments In New Zealand? After an incident resulting in injuries, you will most likely look for treatments to help you cope. Many treatments, like acupuncture or herbal medicine, can help you mentally and physically as you cope with what happened to you and heal. If you need financial aid for… Continue reading Will The ACC Cover Acupuncture Treatments In New Zealand?

We’ve all heard of acupuncture; it’s a traditional Chinese practice that has been experienced and enjoyed for many decades. But have you ever tried it yourself? Some New Zealanders may wonder if Chinese acupuncture works, and if it does, how can they benefit from it? If you’re curious, you can experience it yourself at Happipuncture.… Continue reading Experience Professional Chinese Acupuncture On The North Shore

Headaches of any kind are uncomfortable, but sinus headaches are on another level. These aching pains can make it difficult to function in your daily life and can certainly ruin your mood and stress you out. So, how can you deal with them? If you are looking for a holistic, drug-free way of lessening your… Continue reading Treat Your Sinus Headaches With Professional Acupuncture In New Zealand

Acupuncture is typically known as a holistic treatment that can help you feel relaxed and soothed; but did you know that it has plenty of physical benefits as well? Acupuncture done by a well-trained practitioner can have wonderful effects on your body, such as lessening chronic pain, helping with digestion issues, and, yes, even treating… Continue reading Treat Your Face Wrinkles With Professional Cosmetic Acupuncture

As we all know, making good choices and doing your best to maintain a healthy weight is very important for your health. But, with how busy modern life is, it can be difficult to exercise and cook healthy, well-balanced meals as you take care of important matters.  What can you do to help you stay… Continue reading How Professional Acupuncture and Thread Embedding Can Help You Lose Weight

Acupuncture has many wonderful benefits that can affect nearly every part of your life, but you may have wondered, can it improve your fertility? If you are currently struggling to have children, you may be looking for things and practices that’ll help you improve your chances.  Because this traditional practice is a holistic medicinal practice… Continue reading Fertility-Focused Acupuncture On The North Shore

Therapeutic massage is a lovely experience that can help anyone of any age be more relaxed and less stressed. In particular, it is very beneficial for older adults and can help them deal with both mental and physical pain. If you are elderly and are interested in getting a massage yourself, or if you have… Continue reading Elderly Massage – Benefits of Therapeutic Massage For Elderly People

Discover All the Benefits of Therapeutic Massage, Without the Painful Price Tag Regardless of your career, location, or lifestyle, we all encounter stressors and frustrations that can complicate life unnecessarily. Stressing out and feeling anxious only contribute to the difficulty of dealing with these issues. Of course, dealing with problems is a natural part of… Continue reading Discover All the Benefits of Therapeutic Massage, Without the Painful Price Tag

If you are interested in holistic, natural medical treatments, you have probably heard of acupuncture before. When you think of this ancient practice, you most likely picture the sight of a practitioner putting thin needles into a patient – and, if you’ve never done it before, this thought might sound unfamiliar and intimidating. But, you… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons You Should Try Acupuncture

Digestion issues can be incredibly unpleasant and uncomfortable, and they can be a significant hindrance in your everyday life. Rather than simply trying to live with them, you can try wholesome methods like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help remedy your situation.  But if you’re used to depending on pills and chemicals to address… Continue reading Digestion Issue – Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Can Help

There are many different ways you can try to refresh and improve your skin, especially the skin on your face. With all the creams, products and surgeries available, you may wonder which would be the best for you. Additionally, you may wonder if there are any wholesome and natural ways to boost your skin without… Continue reading Cosmetic Acupuncture – Feel Relaxed and Refreshed While Seeing Your Skin Improve and Glow

Cosmetic Acupuncture Facial Sculpting and Rejuvenation Cosmetic Acupuncture Facial Sculpting and Rejuvenation is a holistic aesthetic treatment that uses acupuncture to address systemic imbalances that lead to skin concerns. This technique, often referred to as “facial sculpting,” helps to decrease fine lines and wrinkles, plump and tighten the skin, increase blood circulation, and stimulate and… Continue reading Cosmetic Acupuncture Facial Sculpting and Rejuvenation

With all the stress and pressure that the modern world can put on you, it’s very important that you find a way to centre yourself and relieve stress – and one fantastic thing you can do to treat your mind and body is to undergo therapeutic massage regularly. By routinely enjoying peaceful massage sessions, you… Continue reading Therapeutic Massage Therapy – Getting Your Body in Tune and Keeping it That Way

We all have those moments where we have body pain that we need to deal with or annoying headaches that are driving us crazy, and, a lot of the time, we resort to medicine and pills to solve the pain. However, have you ever had moments where you wondered if there was another, more natural… Continue reading Headache or Body Pain Relief with Acupuncture

Prepare for Omicron The Omicron variant, also known as B.1.1.529, is a strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. It was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2021. Since its emergence, the Omicron variant has raised significant concerns worldwide. Omicron is classified as a variant of concern by the WHO… Continue reading Prepare for Omicron

Pregnancy is a beautiful time in someone’s life where they prepare to bring forth new life and become a new parent – but being pregnant can also bring a lot of new feelings and emotions to the pregnant individual. While these possibly uncomfortable sensations will be worth it in the end, that doesn’t mean you… Continue reading How Therapeutic Massage Helps During Pregnancy

Important Covid Update – We are fully open again from Dec 03 2021 Friday! According to the latest update from the Ministry of Health, as an allied health service provider, we are obliged to treat all patients equally, whether they are vaccinated or not. A vaccine pass is not required to access our services under… Continue reading Important Covid Update – Dec 2021

Stress And Anxiety? It doesn’t matter what your career is or how you live your life; all of us have some level of stress and anxiety that afflicts us. While the effects of stress and anxiety affect some people more than others, we could all benefit from relaxing and reducing them. By regularly undergoing acupuncture… Continue reading Can Acupuncture Help Lessen My Stress And Anxiety?

Latest Covid Update under Level 3! As an allied health clinic, we are now able to provide face-to-face treatments for the public, including physiotherapy, acupuncture, and other necessary consultations or treatments that cannot be done online. If you would like an in-clinic appointment, we will complete a pre-screening with you prior to your appointment. This… Continue reading Latest Covid Update – We Are Re-open!

Shoulder pain is a common problem that can affect you at any age. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. It is made up of bones that are held in place by muscles, tendons and ligaments. When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it hampers your ability to move freely and can… Continue reading Shoulder Pain Causing You Problems?

After someone suffers a debilitating injury, their body will need time to heal and recover from the incident. Through physio and rehab, their body can bounce back, and they can become healthy again. This form of therapy can work alongside medication or be a standalone treatment – it all depends on the individual’s specific circumstances.… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Physiotherapy

Headache is the most common form of pain and a major reason people miss work or school. Most headaches are not a cause for concern. But if you keep getting them, you need to have regular treatments to reduce the impact on your life. Life-style factors Factors that lead to headaches may be:drinking alcoholeating certain… Continue reading Headache is annoying! What can I do?

Constipation sometimes can be a headache. Because as many as one in five people experiences chronic constipation, it’s something that can easily creep up on you if you’re not paying attention. There are many factors that can lead to constipation, from diet to other health conditions. Regardless of your bowel pattern, one fact is certain… Continue reading Suffering from constipation? We can help you.

Many adults suffer from daily pain, whether that pain is physical aches or mental stress. It is reported that one in six people in New Zealand suffers from some form of chronic pain. If you happen to be one of them, you may have considered physical therapy or therapeutic massage in the past. However, if… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is Beneficial

  We are an integrated clinic providing unique allied health care on Auckland’s North Shore. Our skilled team specializes in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, massage therapy, physiotherapy, and naturopathy. We believe that a holistic approach to health is the pillar of a good life, which is why our clinic offers a comprehensive assortment of natural treatments. We know… Continue reading Lockdown Services

Almost everyone will experience a form of lower back pain in their lifetime. The low back, also called the lumbar region, is the area of the back that starts below the ribcage to pelvis. Back pain can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp or shooting pain. It can begin… Continue reading How to Relieve Lower Back Pain during Lockdown?

Many people choose to undergo different forms of treatment to try to lessen the symptoms of conditions or illnesses. The therapy may be mental, medical or physical. When you hear ‘physical treatment,’ you may only think of massages or exercising, but there are other forms that may benefit you – such as acupuncture.  Many people… Continue reading How Many Acupuncture Sessions Does It Take To See Results?

While regular massage therapy sessions are good for relaxation and reducing stress, a massage offers more life-altering benefits than most people realise. In this article, we will look at four of these fantastic perks.  If you would like to experience the relaxation and relief a massage can offer you, please contact the Happipuncture team at… Continue reading Four Benefits of Regular Massage Therapy

A patient couldn’t open his mouth wide after a dental procedure. He was referred to see a surgeon for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ/jaw). There was no significant swelling, or inflammation in the teeth and the TMJ. But he felt his jaw lock, preventing him from opening his mouth normally. It had a very limited range… Continue reading Jaw/TMJ Problems solution

Acupuncture can improve a variety of conditions by triggering specific points in our body. In modern medicine, acupuncture is a minimally invasive method to stimulate nerve-rich areas of the skin surface and soft tissues in order to influence muscles, glands, organs, brain and various functions of the body. Each acupuncture needle produces a tiny injury… Continue reading What Is Acupuncture?

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