Welcome to Teresa Clinical Reflection.
This series was created to share clinical observations, treatment experiences, and reflections developed through everyday acupuncture practice.
In clinic, many people ask similar questions.
Why does neck pain keep coming back?
Why is shoulder pain so difficult to recover from?
Why do some people improve quickly while others take much longer?
Why do symptoms sometimes return even after treatment?
These questions often have more than one answer.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, health is influenced not only by symptoms or diagnoses, but also by circulation, meridian balance, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle habits, sleep quality, stress levels, and the body’s ability to recover.
Through these reflections, I hope to share some of the ways Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches common health conditions and recovery challenges.
Rather than focusing only on treatment techniques, these articles explore the broader factors that may influence healing and long-term wellbeing.
Each reflection is based on real clinical experience and is intended to help patients better understand their condition, participate more actively in their recovery, and gain a deeper appreciation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in modern healthcare.
Clinical Reflection Series
Teresa Clinical Reflection 01 | Why Does Neck Pain Keep Coming Back? | acupuncture clinic auckland
Future Reflections
Upcoming topics may include:
• Headaches and migraines
• Stress and tension
• Sleep difficulties
• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Knee pain
• Women’s health
• Digestive health
• Emotional wellbeing
• Seasonal health and prevention
About Teresa Shen
Teresa Shen is an acupuncturist and lifelong student of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
She believes that healing is often a journey rather than a single event, and that understanding the body is an important part of recovery.
Through Teresa Clinical Reflection, she shares insights from clinical practice to help patients better understand health, balance, and the body’s natural healing processes.
Watch Teresa Clinical Reflection Videos
Many reflections are also available in video format on our YouTube channel.
Book an Appointment
If you would like to discuss your condition or explore whether acupuncture may be appropriate for you, appointments can be booked online.
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