Acupuncture New Zealand

15/11/2025

Happy World Acupuncture Day!✨

12/11/2025

Thanks to all who joined us at the 48th Annual Acupuncture NZ Conference in Auckland. It was wonderfully busy weekend full of learning and connection and inspiration. Thanks to the Novotel Auckland Ellerslie, our fantastic presenters, our great sponsors and exhibitors, and everyone who contributed in making this weekend a success.

06/11/2025

See you soon Auckland! We are looking forward to a busy two days of immersive learning, inspiration and networking at the 48th Annual ✨

30/10/2025

New research suggests acupuncture needling as an effective and safe treatment option for older adults with chronic back pain. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2838793

27/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A 2024 study published in the Cancer journal provided results from three parallel clinical trials comparing a 10-week course of twice-weekly acupuncture treatments to regular care for relief from the menopause-like side-effects of oestrogen-blocking medications in early-stage breast cancer. "64% of participants in the acupuncture group experienced fewer and less severe hot flashes compared to just 18%" receiving regular care https://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2024/08/acupuncture-for-hot-flashes-with-breast-cancer-treatment-your-questions-answered/

21/10/2025

Introducing Peifeng Alice Xian
Alice will be presenting a workshop: "Health Qigong and Therapeutic Tai Chi for Common Conditions: Preliminary Exploration, Application, and Training of TCM Exercise Prescriptions" at the Acupuncture NZ Conference, 8-9 November 2025, at the Novotel Auckland, Ellerslie.

It's your last week to register for this event. For more details and to book, see https://www.acupucture.org.nz/acnz-conference

Join us and a vibrant community of practitioners and educators, for two days of immersive learning, inspiration and networking.

16/10/2025

Introducing Ada Sobieszczuk

Ada will be presenting a workshop: An Introduction to the classical view of the Extraordinary Channels at the Acupuncture NZ Conference, 8-9 November 2025, at the Novotel Auckland, Ellerslie

For more details and to book, see https://www.acupucture.org.nz/acnz-conference

13/10/2025

Happy Allied Health Professionals Day! 🎉🎉

Acupuncture NZ proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of over 30 allied health professions across Aotearoa.

From supporting health and wellbeing to making a difference in education and disability services, allied health professionals play a crucial role in strengthening our communities.

Thank you for all that you do.

13/10/2025

Introducing Jean-Paul Staats

Jean-Paul will be giving a presentation on Mental Health and the Classics (an online presentation at the Acupuncture NZ Conference, 8-9 November 2025, at the Novotel Auckland, Ellerslie

For more details and to book, see https://www.acupucture.org.nz/acnz-conference

10/10/2025

Introducing Vicki Marting Mackay

Vicki will be giving a presentation on The Microbiome and the TCM large intestine – The pure of the impure - A novel perspective at the Acupuncture NZ Conference, 8-9 November 2025, at the Novotel Auckland, Ellerslie

For more details and to book, see https://www.acupucture.org.nz/acnz-conference

09/10/2025

Introducing Dr Slate Burris
Dr Burris will be giving an online presentation on Neoclassical Acupuncture: A root level, palpatory approach with instant symptomatic results at the Acupuncture NZ Conference,8-9 November 2025, at the Novotel Auckland, Ellerslie.
For more details and to book (Pssst, at the extended early bird pricing!!!!!) see https://www.acupucture.org.nz/acnz-conference

08/10/2025

Introducing Xiaojuan Sue Sun

Sue will be giving a presentation on critical insights and treatment experience in managing cough at the Acupuncture NZ Conference, 8-9 November 2025, at the Novotel Auckland, Ellerslie.

For more details and to book (Pssst, at the extended early bird pricing!!!!!) see https://www.acupucture.org.nz/acnz-conference