Our expert team:
Caren
Director
Specialist (acupuncture, Chinese medicine, pain management, beautipuncture)
Master’s degree of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Registered weight management coach
ACC and veteran treatment provider
Caren studied in Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine for 7 years, with both a background in Western and Chinese medicine. As the founder of Happipuncture® Clinic, she has a great passion for work and life. Being happy and healthy is her first principle in life. She enjoys communicating with patients, sharing health knowledge, and taking part in public service activities.
Expertise:
Neurological: stroke sequelae, shingles, Bell’s palsy, migraine, BPPV, sciatica, some other nerve and spinal problems. Digestive: stomach ache, reflux, bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, weight management. Musculoskeletal: lower back issues, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, stiff neck, tendinitis, fasciitis, temporomandibular disorders. Endocrinic: menstrual pain and disorder, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, pregnancy care, climacteric syndrome, blood pressure management. Dermatic: eczema, warts, moles, cosmetic needs like lifting, tightening, double chin, marionette lines, nasolabial folds, plump cheeks, facial depression, complexion, spots, acnes, acne marks, redness, scars, wrinkles, lines, pigmentation and many more. Mental: stress, anxiety, depression. Others: insomnia, fatigue, migraine, cold, fever.
Professional Skills:
Acupuncture, electrical stimulation, cosmetic acupuncture (Beautipuncture® technique), moxibustion, cupping, fire needling therapy, Jin San Zhen, Gua Sha, dermal hammering, blood-letting therapy, thread-embedding, auriculotherapy, cosmetic naturotherapy, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui-na massage, nutrition and lifestyle counselling, fitness class.
Amber
Senior acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner Master’s degree in Sports Medicine Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine, Acupuncture, and Chinese Medicine ACC treatment provider
Expertise:
Musculoskeletal and spinal conditions; Sports rehabilitation and injury prevention; Postnatal recovery, core rehabilitation, and body reshaping; neurological issues; Chronic pain and functional recovery; Internal health conditions.
Professional Skills:
Acupuncture (traditional, Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling, Qihuang acupuncture, fire needling), moxibustion, cupping, Gua Sha, joint mobilization, shockwave therapy, DNS, MET, Schroth method, corrective exercise and personalised rehabilitation programs.
Allan
Registered senior massage therapist
As an active sportsperson, Allan competes in many swimming and cycling events. He understands the demands of training, recovery and competing. Allan has worked with sportspeople and Ironman athletes focussing on muscle balancing, quicker muscle recovery and injury prevention. The massage sessions are designed to suit each and every client. Allan will listen to you, and focus on the areas that need attention to bring you the best results.
Massage improves the circulation of blood through the body, muscle tissues, tendons and ligaments, reducing pain and soreness while relaxing the nervous system and reducing stress levels.
Professional Skills:
Sports massage, myofascial release (MFR), trigger point therapy, relaxation massage and deep tissue massage.
Jason
Senior physiotherapist
Postgraduate in Rehabilitation
ACC treatment provider
Jason has practised for more than 10 years. He has completed a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy at University of Otago, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation at AUT.
His focus lies in musculoskeletal and functional rehabilitation. Through assessment, treatment, and education, he guides individuals to fully grasp their injury, so they can take control of their recovery, and return to live, work, or perform at their best. Jason has worked with athletes at National, Regional, and Local representative levels. He is passionate in working with everyday individuals who have the goal of becoming more active and healthy, but have been hindered by injury.
Professional skills:
Hands-on approach, soft tissue, manual therapy, dry needling, rehab and exercise programs.
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