Nicola Douglas Acupuncture

Nicola Douglas Acupuncture Acupuncture for women in New Plymouth. Anxiety, stress, menopause, pregnancy, insomnia, infertility and chronic health problems.

Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Reproductive health.

12/03/2026

Nothing is ever black or white, right or wrong.

Discomfort in your body is your body's way of asking for change.
The change may be food, movement, thoughts, beliefs, even a change of pace.
Peri/menopause has a way of bringing up emotional and physical discomfort to the surface. It can offer us more ease on the other side when we deal with it..

I find when people embrace change - and it may be as simple as quitting coffee and chocolate, symptoms can move on quickly.
Those who are set in their ways, resistent to change in any aspect of life will continue to suffer with physical and emotional discomfort.

There is no magic pill, no one size fits all.

You do you, but if you are looking for more freedom, with or without HRT, reach out xx

06/03/2026

Slowing down. And microwaves🤔

Food is energy. Its what we use to make energy and blood and fluids.

It makes sense to slow down and be mindful about how we cook our food.

Slowing down with our every day tasks creates mindfulness. We remember to breathe, to be in the moment. This supports the nervous system.

Microwaving changes the energetic of the food.
Its probably ok to use it occasionally to heat up your leftovers, but not so much every day.

03/03/2026

Acupuncture is powerful - but its not magic. Its not a one and done experience.

If you are showing up for treatments but nothing is changing when you get home - inflammatory foods - coffee, alcohol, chocolate, garlic and onions every night - then your bodyis trying to heal while still dealing with the things that may have caused imbalance in the first place.

Healing isn't just what happens on the table.

Its what you choose between sessions too.

03/03/2026

Acupuncture is powerful- but its not a magic bullet.
If you are showing up for treatment but nothing is changing at home - the wine, the coffee, the sugar, onion and garlic in excess, your body is not supported enough to initiate change.

Your body is trying to heal while still dealing with the things that are making it sick.

It becomes an uphill battle.

Healing isn't just what happens on the table. Its also what you choose between sessions.

23/02/2026

The healing started before I placed a single needle.

She came in carrying everything, I listened. Really listened.
After her treatment, she left feeling lighter and clearer.

If you're wondering if acupuncture might help you feel better. Reach out.

18/02/2026

I've worked with women trying to conceive who have done everything 'right'.
Diet changes, supplements, charting, exercising / not exercising, and still - nothing.

The thing I've watched a client learn is that her body was never going to achieve pregnancy until she stopped trying to control it.

The softening was the real work.
Not the needles or the herbs - it was letting go.

And I had to learn that too. To stop wanting that for her. To trust the process alongside her.

She's pregnant now.

Sometimes healing asks everyone in the room to loosen their grip.

Gōng xǐ fā cái. Happy New Year.In Chinese medicine, the Horse carries the energy of vitality, freedom and forward motion...
17/02/2026

Gōng xǐ fā cái. Happy New Year.

In Chinese medicine, the Horse carries the energy of vitality, freedom and forward motion. It is bold yet sensitive, independent yet deeply connected to the herd.

The horse is intelligent, intuitive and healing.

May this year bring you courage in your body, clarity in your direction, and joy in the path ahead.

11/02/2026

Did you know I used to be a nurse?

I worked in Singapore, London, Aussie and back here at home.

I prefer this life. I like being self employed. And I really like my clients!
I also really love seeing the changes that this medicine brings.

05/02/2026

This is a luo treatment. It is my go-to for treatment of the emotional nature.
Those visible veins that pop up, the spider veins - they are Luo channels.

This is one of the treatments we were not taught in acupuncture school. And I love it because the shifts I see are so profound.

The blood stores the emotions. I want to see a tiny amount of blood, literally a one drop is enough for someone to tell me how much calmer they feel.

(I am a work in progress)

04/02/2026

Your first time can be a little weird. So hopefully I can answer some of your questions.

🐶Stan is optional. He will sleep during your treatment.
He can easily be banished elsewhere.
(Oh, Tiger the cat could also be snoring in the corner)

👖Sometimes you will need to remove some clothes. so we can get a needle into a specific location. Other times all clothes on is fine.

#️⃣ It depends on the treatment how many needles we use. Sometimes it may be as little as 2 or 3. Some days you may feel like a pin cushion - but you will always leave feeling better for it.

It depends on your problem, how often you will need to come. Acute conditions resolve faster than chronic problems. I always give diet and lifestyle advice, if you can stick with this you will have better results.

My clients are people who are willing to put in some effort every day.

Everyone is different and everyone responds differently and at their own pace to their treatments.

Regular maintenance with acupuncture is often helpful.

Oh and if you need to p*e, you can use the bathroom anytime!🚻

This reel was a b$%*h to edit.

03/02/2026

The pulse isn't something I check. It's something I listen to.

I am listening to how your body has learned to cope.

Sometimes there is holding on.
Sometimes its exhaustion.
Sometimes its something you've been quietly carrying for years.

This is why acupuncture can feel personal.
Your body is heard.

Address

1 Devon Street East
New Plymouth
4310

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
6pm - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

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