Moxibustion is a traditional warming therapy often used together with acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this reflection, Teresa Shen shares why she frequently combines acupuncture, cupping, and moxibustion in clinical practice, and how many patients describe feeling warmer, calmer, more relaxed, and more comfortable during treatment.
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Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions seen in acupuncture clinics. In this Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands lower back pain through meridian theory, Zang-Fu pattern differentiation, and her clinical approach of treating both the back and the front of the body to support long-term recovery.
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Headaches are one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture, yet not all headaches have the same cause. In this Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches headaches through meridian differentiation, pattern identification, acupuncture, lifestyle guidance, and holistic care.
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Tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players. Many people who spend long hours using computers, mobile phones, or repetitive hand movements develop persistent elbow pain. In this Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores tennis elbow from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective and discusses meridian balance, Blood stasis, cold and dampness, and recovery.
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Teresa Clinical Reflection is a growing collection of clinical observations and reflections inspired by everyday practice. Through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, Teresa Shen explores common health conditions, recovery patterns, lifestyle influences, and the body’s natural ability to heal.
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Many people experience temporary relief from shoulder pain, only to find that the discomfort gradually returns. In this Teresa Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores shoulder pain from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, discussing meridian pathways, Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, frozen shoulder, lifestyle factors, and clinical treatment approaches.
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Many people experience temporary relief from neck pain, only to find that the stiffness and discomfort return again. In this first Teresa Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores recurring neck pain from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective and discusses the importance of meridian balance, lifestyle factors, and long-term recovery.
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Upper Abdominal Pain and Bloating Not Improving? It May Not Be a Digestive Problem | Acupuncture Auckland Acupuncture Treatment for Upper Abdominal Pain in Auckland Upper Abdominal Pain — But Not a Digestive Problem This patient presented with: Upper abdominal bloating Pressure sensation in the stomach area Intermittent discomfort Symptoms worsened with fatigue or stress […]
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Hip Pain Not Improving? It May Not Be Your Hip Acupuncture Treatment for Hip Pain in Auckland Hip pain is a very common problem we see in clinic. Many people come after trying different hip pain treatments, but the pain still remains. In many cases, hip pain is not just a joint problem. It can […]
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This young dancer had heel pain for 8 months. In India, she received 6 months of physiotherapy. All of them diagnosed plantar fasciitis and treated the bottom of her foot. But the pain never truly improved. When she came to my clinic in New Zealand, I found something very different during the examination. She had […]
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