Napier Acupuncture Clinic

20/07/2026

Fertility challenges affect many individuals and couples, with the World Health Organisation estimating that around 1 in 6 people globally experience infertility during their lifetime.

A range of factors may influence fertility, including age, lifestyle, underlying health conditions and reproductive health factors affecting both men and women.

For women, conditions such as endometriosis, Polymetabolic O***y Syndrome (PMOS) and other reproductive health concerns may affect fertility. For men, factors including s***m health, hormone levels and general health may also play a role.

Lifestyle factors such as maintaining a healthy weight, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, managing stress and avoiding smoking can support overall reproductive health.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertility is viewed within the broader context of a person's overall health and wellbeing. Chinese Medicine practitioners consider factors such as sleep, stress, energy levels, lifestyle and general health when developing an individualised approach to care.

Some people choose to incorporate acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as complementary approaches alongside conventional fertility care and medical treatment.

Fertility concerns should always be appropriately assessed by a healthcare professional. Speaking with a registered AACMA practitioner may help you explore safe, evidence informed options to support your health and wellbeing during your fertility journey.

11/06/2026

It's a bit chilly this morning ❄️❄️❄️
If you're starting to feel the winter blues then come and see us. Acupuncture can lift your mood, improve your circulation, boost your immune system and alleviate those winter aches and pains.



Image Credit: Sarah Cates Weber

29/05/2026

The clinic will be closed on Monday for King's Birthday. We hope everyone has a lovely long weekend and enjoys the sunshine ☀

23/05/2026

Great to see acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine becoming more accepted as a safe and effective treatment for New Zealanders

Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine share their journey and vision for growth.

17/05/2026

Well done to all those who ran the Hawkes Bay Marathon on Saturday! 🙌

If you're feeling it in your legs today come in for some restorative acupuncture, we are offering a 10% discount for all marathon runners. 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏿‍♀️🏃

Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to manage strain, fatigue, and inflammation. It promotes circulation, reduces tightness, and helps you bounce back faster so you can keep doing what you love!



Image Credit: Hawkes Bay Marathon

08/05/2026

As the weather cools, winter is the perfect time to support your Qi (energy) with warm, nourishing foods. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, foods like slow-cooked soups, bone broth, oats, pumpkin, kumara, ginger, black beans, walnuts, and warming spices help strengthen digestion and support energy during the colder months.

Try to choose cooked meals over cold or raw foods in winter — your body uses less energy to digest them, helping you feel warmer and more balanced. Small seasonal changes can make a big difference to your wellbeing 🌿✨

22/04/2026

Do you suffer from muscle pain, tightness, strains or injury?

Acupuncture is highly effective at treating both chronic and acute muscle pain or injury. It does this by:

✔ relieving pain
✔ reducing inflammation
✔ enhancing healing
✔ relaxing muscles

Read below for more info on how acupuncture provides relief for sore muscles, and come and see us to get your body back to moving comfortably 💪🏃🤸🏻 🚴

31/03/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month👏

Chronic stress wreaks havoc on the body, impeding its natural ability to heal and repair itself.

Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting your body from 'fight or flight' mode to 'rest and repair' mode. It works by:

💚 lowering cortisol levels (stress hormone),
💚 stimulating the production of our body’s natural feel-good hormones like serotonin,
💚 releasing endorphins, which are natural pain-killing chemicals in the brain.

Let us help you unwind and relax 💆‍♀️😌 book an appointment today: https://tinyurl.com/yvphy4eu

24/03/2026

We are very grateful to receive this lovely review from one of our happy clients. It is important to our team that every person we treat in clinic goes away feeling heard, understood, and satisfied with their treatment. We value feedback and strive to give you a positive acupuncture experience.

17/03/2026

This week is Brain Awareness Week 🧠
Did you know research has shown acupuncture is effective in the prevention of migraine? With migraine attacks halved for half of the people participating in the study (Linde K, et al. 2016).
If migraines affect you let us help, book an appointment today: https://tinyurl.com/3wp2djpj