Acupuncture points model used at Chi Flow Acupuncture in Matakana to explain how traditional Chinese medicine supports natural healing, pain relief, and stress recovery.
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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a gentle, time-tested therapy that helps the body find its way back to balance. Whether you're dealing with pain, stress, hormonal shifts, or burnout, it works beneath the surface to calm the nervous system, ease discomfort, and restore flow. If you're curious but unsure, you're not alone — scroll down for answers to the questions we hear most often.

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Matakana acupuncture clinic featuring framed practitioner qualifications and professional LED light therapy equipment in the treatment room
Calm and minimal acupuncture consultation desk at Chi Flow Acupuncture in Matakana, surrounded by plants and softly lit by a candle, creating a welcoming healing environment

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps restore flow, ease discomfort, and support your body’s natural healing rhythm. It’s deeply relaxing and tailored to your needs, whether that’s pain relief, hormone balance, or emotional wellbeing.

  • A 60-minute session for new clients. We’ll review your health history, lifestyle, and current concerns to create a personalised treatment plan using acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, or LED therapy. Designed to ease symptoms and support your long-term wellbeing.
    Bookings require a deposit. Cancellation policy applies.

  • A 45-minute session to review your progress and adapt your treatment. Receive targeted acupuncture and supportive therapies tailored to your evolving needs, helping you maintain balance and wellbeing.
    Cancellation Policy:

    Any cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a fee of 50% of the treatment cost. Thank you for your understanding.

  • A gentle session designed for teens facing acne and anxiety. Treatments may include acupuncture and LED therapy to help restore skin health and emotional balance. Offered at a reduced rate for accessibility.

    Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a fee of 50% of the treatment cost. Thank you for your understanding..

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Facial Acupuncture

A gentle, holistic approach to skin health, supporting circulation, collagen, and inner balance for a natural, lasting glow.

  • A 75-minute deeply restorative session combining body and facial acupuncture, gua sha, warm towels, and professional serums to enhance circulation, soften tension, and boost collagen — promoting radiant, balanced skin and inner vitality. LED therapy available as an add-on.
    Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a fee of 50% of the treatment cost. Thank you for your understanding.

  • A 30-minute treatment using targeted light to support collagen and elastin production, reduce breakouts, calm inflammation, and improve skin tone. Ideal alone or alongside other skin health treatments.

    Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a fee of 50% of the treatment cost. Thank you for your understanding.

Welcoming waiting area at Chi Flow Acupuncture in Matakana featuring a teal velvet loveseat, plants, crystals, and candles, providing a calm environment for ACC injury support and acupuncture care

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ACC INJURY SUPPORT

Therapeutic care to ease pain, reduce inflammation and restore mobility after injury. Must have valid ACC45 claim number.

  • For patients with a valid ACC claim from an accident injury. This session includes a full consultation and treatment focused on your recovery needs. A valid ACC45 claim number is required to book.
    Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a fee of 50% of the treatment cost. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Follow-up treatments for ongoing recovery under an ACC claim. Your session supports continued healing from your injury. A valid ACC45 claim number is required.
    Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a fee of 50% of the treatment cost. Thank you for your understanding.

The Kind Things My Clients Say

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The Kind Things My Clients Say 〰️

  • Deborah at the Chi Flow Clinic has been amazing with my recovery of tennis elbow and nerve damage in my arms. She is so informative and walks me through the steps of how acupuncture helps with healing the body and mind. With passion and warmth she offers in her clinic I would recommend her to anybody.

    Mark Bott

  • Having never had acupuncture before, I decided to give it a go on a sports injury with my back and shoulders. Following the session with Deborah, my back and shoulder have improved markedly, with a range of motion not achieved in years! Highly recommended!

    Jeremy Taylor

  • Deborah is wonderful and my weekly treatments at The Chi Flow have been enlightening, validating and relaxing. I would highly recommend acupuncture/ TCM to all looking to do something for themselves.

    Laina Mackie

  • Most people feel minimal sensation. You may notice a dull ache, tingling, or warmth — all normal signs of your body responding to treatment.

  • This depends on your condition and overall health. Some people feel results after one or two treatments, while others benefit from a series.

  • Acupuncture is commonly used for pain, stress, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues, sleep problems, and more.

  • Yes. We use only single-use, sterile, disposable needles in a clean, professional setting.

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  • Cosmetic acupuncture is a gentle, holistic treatment that supports skin tone, circulation, and collagen production — promoting a natural, healthy glow.

  • Yes — if your injury is accepted under ACC, and you have a valid ACC45 claim number. Treatment is partially subsidised under ACC.

  • ACC acupuncture can support recovery from sprains, strains, back or neck pain, joint injuries, and other musculoskeletal issues.

FAQs about our services

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Seasonal rituals from Chinese Medicine to support energy, calm the mind, and bring your system back into balance.

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