Discover Natural Healing
Our Healing Approach
Welcome to Te Puke Acupuncture, your destination for natural healing and holistic wellness. Experience the rejuvenating power of ancient acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, tailored to promote inner harmony and vitality.
Meet Sam, Your Acupuncturist
At Te Puke Acupuncture, we are dedicated to enhancing your well-being through the art of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.
Sam, our experienced acupuncturist and herbal medicine doctor, has been serving the Te Puke community since 2019. His holistic approach integrates ancient wisdom with modern wellness, offering a compassionate pathway to optimal health.
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On the right is his wife Annie, who is his biggest supporter. You will find her with a warm welcoming smile at the reception.
Our Treatment options
Acupuncture
Chinese acupuncture is a traditional healing practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to balance the flow of energy, or "qi." According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, stimulating these acupuncture points helps restore harmony within the body and improve overall health. Scientifically, acupuncture is believed to relieve pain by triggering the release of endorphins and influencing the nervous system to reduce inflammation and improve blood flow.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine uses natural plant-based remedies to support weight loss, regulate internal body functions, and manage various health conditions. Herbs like ginseng, hawthorn, and green tea are commonly used to boost metabolism, improve digestion, and balance hormones. Scientifically, many of these herbs contain bioactive compounds—such as polyphenols and saponins—that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and metabolic-regulating effects.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is often used alongside acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to enhance therapeutic effects, especially for pain relief and musculoskeletal conditions. Cupping involves placing suction cups on the skin to stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
Tui Na massage
Tui Na massage is a therapeutic form of Chinese manual therapy often used in combination with acupuncture to treat musculoskeletal disorders, promote circulation, and balance internal organ function. It involves specific techniques such as kneading, rolling, and pressing on acupuncture points and meridians to stimulate the flow of qi and blood.
Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation, often used alongside acupuncture (commonly called electroacupuncture), involves applying a mild electric current to inserted acupuncture needles to enhance therapeutic effects. This technique intensifies the stimulation of acupuncture points, promoting deeper muscle activation, improved circulation, and pain modulation.
Personalized Care
Personalised care in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) means tailoring all treatments—such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, Tui Na massage, and electroacupuncture—to your unique health needs and body constitution. Practitioners assess factors like your symptoms, lifestyle, and energy imbalances to create a customised treatment plan that addresses both root causes and immediate concerns. This holistic approach ensures more effective, targeted healing and long-term wellness support.
Patient Stories
I've been going to Sam for a few years for different aches and pain. Most recently for menapause symptoms. I was suffering from insomnia, getting up multiple times in the night, groin pain and night sweats.
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His treatments reduced all of these
symptoms. Now I can sleep much better. He is also a very positive, happy human with sensible advice that goes a long way.
I went to see Sam last week in incredible pain, I could hardly walk from lower back pain on my left side, he did what he does and I had instant relief.
3 treatments down and I feel so much better.
Sam is amazing at what he does.
I highly recommend.
Grace L.
I have an extremely painful facial nerve condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia. Sam at TePuke Acupuncture has been able to provide me with a high level of pain relief. He is extremely knowledgeable and I strongly recommend him for all acupuncture needs.
Leanne H.