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Helping you achieve wellness in a way that is right for you. We utilise the very best in therapeutic acupuncture and TCM.
News Update:
Changes to our services and fees, effective 1st September, 2024.
Express sessions and Prepaid express sessions will no longer be available. We will continue to offer our prepaid packages. For more information, please see our Services page.
Offering personalized, affordable treatment plans for a range of conditions including:
Muscle & Body Pain
Whether it’s an acute and chronic condition or just the wear and tear of living in a city, we’ve all been there. Back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain are conditions that we treat daily in our clinic.
Anxiety, Stress, Depression
Helping you take a deep breath, rest and reset; not always the easiest thing to manage in the city that never sleeps. Chinese Medicine has been treating these conditions for thousands of years.
Women's Health & Fertility
TCM (Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine) naturally treats menstrual disorders to regulate your cycle. Whether you are experiencing menopausal symptoms or planning a pregnancy acupuncture can help.
Johnson Su
Acupuncturist
Meet Our West auckland acupuncturist
Johnson Su (CM Practitioner, Herbalist)
Hello, my name is Johnson. I was born in Taiwan, moved to New Zealand as a young boy and am now raising a family of my own here. I have always had a passion for healthcare, beginning with chiropractic before finding my true calling in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
I am grateful for the friend who first introduced me to this practice as it truly changed my life. I had been suffering from a viral facial paralysis that would not resolve on its own when I first saw an acupuncturist. With their care, I was finally relieved of this affliction and had a new curiosity and enthusiasm to do the same for others. From there on I was hooked!
Since then, I have studied in both New Zealand and China, graduating with bachelor’s degrees in Health Science (TCM) and Medicine from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With an extensive base of knowledge and training, I began my practice in New Zealand working alongside many talented and well-known practitioners of Chinese Medicine. This experience has enriched my practice and helped me to provide my patients with the best treatment, specialising in pain management, sports and work-related injuries, stress, depression, women’s health, and a range of other chronic disorders.
My interests beyond Acupuncture help me to maintain my healthy lifestyle, including running, exercising at the gym, and taking my two beautiful dogs for walks.
Johnson Su ( Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand Register number: 1500 )
Fully Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine Herbalist.
NZCMAS, NZASA Professional Body.
ACC Provider
Director and CEO of New Lynn Wellness LTD ( Trading as New Lynn Acupuncture.)
Macs Lee
Acupuncturist
MEET OUR WEST AUCKLAND ACUPUNCTURIST
Macs Lee (Acupuncturist)
Greetings! I’m Macs Lee, and I bring a unique blend of cultural experiences and a passion for Chinese Medicine to my acupuncture practice in New Zealand. Born in Taiwan, my journey took me to New Zealand and later to various Asian countries due to family reasons. This diverse upbringing not only enriched my cultural perspectives but also set the stage for my career as an Acupuncturist.
During my university days in Shanghai China, I decided to return to New Zealand and delve into Chinese Medicine. My personal history with Chinese medicine mirrors that of many – it was the ‘leap of faith’ my parents took to address my childhood struggles with asthma. This decision turned out to be life-changing; it allowed me to embrace sports without the hindrance of health concerns ever since then. Acupuncture then became my trusted ally, aiding me through numerous sports injuries during my semi-professional ice hockey career.
My journey led me to explore the profound impact of Chinese Medicine on overall well-being. Inspired by my own transformative experiences, I enrolled in the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2017, earning a bachelor’s degree in Medicine.
Now, I channel my knowledge and experiences to help patients overcome sports/work injuries, pain, insomnia, headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, and other chronic conditions. My commitment to quality care drives me to continually seek new insights and techniques to benefit my patients.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find me either on the volleyball court or sweating it out in the gym. These activities reflect my commitment to a healthy lifestyle, complementing my professional dedication to enhancing the well-being of those I serve.
If you’re looking to alleviate pain, manage chronic conditions, or simply improve your overall well-being, I’m here to guide you on your health journey. Let’s work together to achieve your wellness goals.
Warm regards,
Macs Lee
FAQ
New to Acupuncture?
According to classical Chinese medicine, Acupuncture works to restore the body’s ability to heal and regenerate itself. It does this by stimulating the movement of qi and blood within the body, thereby removing blockages that can lead to illness. According to a classical Chinese proverb, “If there is free flow, there is no pain. If there is pain, there is no free flow.” In other words, Chinese medicine proposes that it is the movement and free flow of qi and blood within the body that is necessary for the maintenance of health.
In contrast, Western medicine believes that acupuncture’s effects may be explained by the release of endogenous opioids and oxytocin following the stimulation of acupuncture points with needles.
Once you fill out the initial paperwork, you’ll come into our communal acupuncture room and speak with your practitioner about the issue that has brought you in. The acupuncturist will ask follow up questions to help them decide how to proceed with the session. Very small, sterile, single use needles will be inserted into acupuncture points, then you will be left to rest for about 30 minutes.
At the end of your session your acupuncturist will remove the needles and answer any questions that you have. You will be given a treatment plan before you leave which contains our suggestion for how often you will need to come in. If you are feeling nervous please let your practitioner know, they will talk you through the whole process.
Acupuncture points usually feel a bit pinchy when the needles are inserted. Afterwards you may experience a heavy or achy sensation. Most people find the needle stimulation very mild. Don't worry, it's nothing like getting a needle at the doctor's office. We use tiny, hair thin needles and a gentle needling technique.
Sometimes, depending on what you're coming in for. Other times it may take a day or so after the treatment to see an improvement. With chronic, long-standing issues, it can take a few treatments to notice a difference. Ask your practitioner what to expect for your individual condition. Sometimes you will be feel a bit tired or sore after treatment, this is normal and usually fades quickly.
Make sure to eat something within a few hours before getting acupuncture. Wear loose fitting clothing so that it's easy to roll up your pants and sleeves.