AcuPhysio

15/01/2026

Michelle here from AcuPhysio - I’m often asked whether to ice an injury or not, and the answer may surprise you.

Recent research suggests avoiding the use of ice and recommends the PEACE & LOVE approach instead.

At AcuPhysio, acupuncture and physiotherapy support every element of PEACE & LOVE. Not only do we care about you and your injury, but we also help increase blood flow, calm the nervous system, restore movement, and accelerate natural healing.

Feel free to call us directly if you need help with injury recovery.

12/01/2026

Michelle here from AcuPhysio.

Several years ago I asked Dr Leesa Galatz (leading shoulder surgeon in the US) what she thought about cortisone injections for shoulders.
Her answer was simple:

“Three maximum per joint per lifetime.”

Why?
Because while cortisone can reduce pain, it isn’t good for joint or tendon health long term.

In the shoulder, bursitis is very common on scans, often alongside rotator cuff damage.

Bursitis is usually a protective response to poor shoulder mechanics and muscle imbalance. The body inflames the bursa to protect the tendon from being overloaded or pinched.

Research shows repeated or high-dose cortisone:
• Weakens tendon structure
• Reduces collagen production
• Delays tissue healing
• Increases rotator cuff tear risk

It may provide short-term pain relief, but it can compromise long-term shoulder health.

📚 What the science shows
Corticosteroids suppress tendon cell activity and collagen production, reducing tendon strength (Khan 1999; Dean 2014).

They are linked with a higher risk of rotator cuff tears after injection (Roh 2012).

Steroids also cause deterioration in the mechanical strength of rotator cuff tendons, making them weaker and slower to heal (Dean 2014).

If you want a long-term solution for shoulder pain…. restoring movement, strength, load tolerance and tendon health is a better solution than numbing the problem.

💙If in doubt, talk to us before rushing for a cortisone injection; as we care about the future of your shoulder.

23/12/2025

✨If pain, injury, or stiffness is affecting your movement, AcuPhysio offers skilled hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, and acupuncture to support recovery.✨
📞Call for more information or to book an appointment.📆

11/10/2025

02/10/2025

"Good" food is medicine...

29/09/2025

✨Attention Christchurch! ✨
1-hour hands-on physiotherapy or acupuncture voucher (Valued at $40-$75). Grab yours now!
***Limited to 20 vouchers only - So call now to secure yours - 03 377 8867 ***

AcuPhysio is doing something AWESOME to promote our Physiotherapy and Physio-Acupuncture.
We’re offering vouchers for 50% off Initial AcuPhysio sessions.
This is includes:
✅ A full assessment to find the root cause of your pain (valued at $100)
✅ Hands-on physiotherapy and/or dry needling/acupuncture (valued at $100)
✅A personalised exercise program targeting your specific needs/goals sent as PDF or videos. (valued at $70)
Normally $150, save up to $75!!!
So if you can relate to any of the following, then this offer is for YOU:
• Neck and shoulder pains.
• Headaches
• Back pain
• Jaw pain
• Shoulder or elbow pain
• Sciatic, knee or hip pain
• General tension throughout the muscles in your body

➡️Click the learn more button to claim your voucher.
 Valid for new clients only.
 One voucher per person.
 Limited to the first 20 vouchers.
** Please note: No doctor's referral is required. AcuPhysio can lodge ACC when applicable. Southern Cross can be invoiced directly.

16/09/2025

50% off your initial appointment in September.

16/09/2025

We are so happy to have Azka join us.🙌
Azka is a Senior Physiotherapist who has amazing hands-on and needling skills; great to help fix those aches, pains and injuries.
For online bookings or just to find out more go to www.acuphysio.co.nz.
Or call ☎️ 03 377 8867 to book an appointment with our friendly team.

06/09/2025

Got a pain that isn’t going away and don’t know what to do about it? Book now at AcuPhysio and let us sort it for you.

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13/08/2025

And the third most important thing to keep strong is...THIGH strength!!!
If knee pain is preventing you from walking far or working out, book an appointment now by clicking this link. link - https://nzappts.gensolve.com/acuphysio
Let's get you living better, longer!

16/06/2025

AcuPhysio is expanding and we are looking for a new PHYSIOTHERAPIST to join the team.

If you are a Physiotherapist looking to learn more about dry needling and acupuncture, then this could be your dream role – working alongside Michelle Hall, the Lead Tutor for the New Zealand Physiotherapy-Acupuncture Association.

If you’ve a passion for learning, good hands-on skills and excellent interpersonal skills, you might just be the person we’re looking for.

AcuPhysio is the seed to a new healthcare provider – INTEGRATED HEALTH GROUP, a rapidly expanding healthcare practice where the focus is on preventing DIS-EASE or resolving the underlying cause of a disorder or syndrome, using natural therapies.

Integrated Health Group stands at the forefront of a shift in healthcare provision, where the focus is on addressing causes rather than simply treating the symptoms, and enabling patients to make lasting positive changes.

You’ll be part of a fast-growing company that has one main goal: Helping people reach their health, well-being and fitness goals, using MIND, BODY, and GUT HEALTH to promote INNER HEALING.

We are growing so quickly that we need a new Physiotherapist to join our team!
If the prospect of joining a team dedicated to change sounds exciting, you may be the person we're looking for.

This role is a full-time position based in Redcliffs, CHRISTCHURCH, reporting directly to Michelle Hall, while working closely with a fast-growing team.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS www.acuphysio.co.nz/careers