Acupuncture and Cupping

West Auckland Acupuncture and Cupping with Margaux.

Our acupuncturist brings in her approach and experience with her massage career and blends this with traditional chinese medicine. 

Specialising in women’s health

Discover the Healing Power of Cupping

What is Cupping?

At Top Notch Bodyworks, we offer traditional Glass Cupping, available in both stationary and mobile forms. This ancient therapy, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), involves placing glass cups on the skin to create suction.

Glass cupping is the traditional method in TCM, known for providing superior suction, especially beneficial for mobile cupping. This method stretches tissue layers upward, creating space in the muscles and improving blood and fluid flow.

Benefits of Cupping vs. Massage

While massage uses compression strokes to relax muscles, cupping works by gently pulling the skin upward, enhancing circulation and facilitating deeper muscle relaxation. It’s an excellent alternative for those seeking a different approach to muscle tension relief.

Contraindications

Cupping is not recommended for individuals on blood thinners, those with bleeding disorders, or elderly individuals with fragile skin.

Experience the Benefits of Dry Needling

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling targets musculoskeletal pain and can be complemented with Electroacupuncture for enhanced results. This therapy involves inserting fine needles into trigger points to stimulate healing and relieve pain.

Dry needling increases blood flow to the injured area, stimulating the body's natural healing processes and releasing endogenous opioids, which provide pain relief.

Specialised Care for Women's Health

Areas of Interest

Margaux loves to help you with in with your health issues, excluding fertility, with a particular focus on:

How Acupuncture and Dry Needling Help

Acupuncture and dry needling promote the release of serotonin and other beneficial chemicals in the brain, reduce stress hormone levels (cortisol, ACTH), and alleviate anxiety.