Family Acupuncture, Papamoa

Family Acupuncture (Bay Acupuncture) offers gentle, effective acupuncture for the whole family in Papamoa and throughout the wider Bay of Plenty. The clinic combines the 2,000-year-old tradition and naturalistic philosophy of Chinese Medicine with extensive clinical experience and current research to provide safe, effective and genuinely holistic health care.
ABOUT THE PRACTITIONER
The clinic is led by Paul Johnson, a fully qualified and registered acupuncturist who is passionate about helping people improve their health and wellbeing. Paul takes the time to understand each person as a whole, rather than simply treating a list of symptoms, and tailors every treatment to the individual in front of him. Whether you are dealing with long-standing pain, the stresses of everyday life, a pregnancy-related concern or a child's health issue, you can expect attentive, professional and compassionate care.
MORE THAN JUST NEEDLES
Acupuncture at the clinic goes well beyond needles alone. Paul draws on a range of gentle Japanese acupuncture techniques along with complementary methods such as moxibustion (the warming of points using mugwort) and Shonishin, a specialised non-invasive "children's needle" technique developed in Japan and ideal for babies, children and anyone who prefers an especially gentle approach. These methods stimulate points on the body to restore balance and relieve the symptoms of illness, making treatment comfortable and suitable for all ages.
AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
A central part of the philosophy here is placing you at the centre of your own care. The clinic works in partnership with your other health practitioners, including GPs, physiotherapists and specialists, so that acupuncture complements rather than competes with the rest of your health care. The aim is always to treat not only your symptoms but the underlying cause, often with many unexpected and welcome side benefits along the way.
CONDITIONS AND SERVICES
Acupuncture can support a broad spectrum of health concerns. Services at the clinic include:

Pain relief and musculoskeletal conditions, including back and neck pain, joint pain, sports injuries, arthritis and chronic pain
Stress, anxiety and depression, and general emotional wellbeing
Digestive conditions and gut health
Respiratory complaints such as allergies, sinus problems and seasonal issues
Urinary tract and bladder issues
Neurological conditions
General health, wellness and preventative care
Support and recovery during and after illness or medical treatment

PREGNANCY AND PRE-BIRTH ACUPUNCTURE
The clinic has a particular interest in supporting women through pregnancy. Acupuncture can help with many common pregnancy-related complaints, and pre-birth acupuncture is offered in the weeks leading up to birth to help prepare the body for labour. Treatment is safe, gentle and provided with care at every stage.

CHILDREN AND TEENS
Children and teenagers are warmly welcomed. Using gentle, often needle-free techniques such as Shonishin, Paul is able to treat younger patients in a way that is calm, reassuring and effective, helping families care for the health of every member.

WHAT TO EXPECT
If you have never tried acupuncture before, it is natural to have questions. The clinic is happy to put your mind at ease and explain exactly what to expect at your first and ongoing consultations, so you feel comfortable and informed from the very beginning. Each visit is unhurried, and your treatment plan is explained clearly as you go.

WHY CHOOSE FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE
Expert, fully qualified and registered care you can trust
Gentle techniques suitable for the whole family, from babies to grandparents
An integrative approach that works alongside your existing health care
A focus on treating the root cause, not just the symptoms
A welcoming, patient-centred clinic in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Book an appointment today and discover how acupuncture can help treat not only your symptoms but the underlying cause of ill health, supporting better wellbeing for you and your family.

• Papamoa
• Papamoa Beach
• Te Puke
• Tauranga
• Mt Maunganui