Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Cromwell, NZ

A holistic, natural approach to your stress, hormones, digestion, and pain.

At The Recovery Project, we offer Traditional Chinese Acupuncture to help you feel calm, balanced, and back in control of your health especially when stress, symptoms, or hormones feel like they’re running the show.

Rooted in thousands of years of practice, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works on the principle that the body has a natural ability to heal when energy (Qi), blood, and organ systems are in balance. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and lifestyle guidance, we help bring that balance back gently, but effectively.

What is Traditional Chinese Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a key part of TCM. It involves placing ultra-fine needles into specific points on the body to help regulate your nervous system, boost blood flow, and support your body’s own healing mechanisms.

Most people find it calming and grounding. You might feel a light tingling or heaviness and many patients say they leave feeling clearer, more relaxed, and even a little sleepy (a good sign your body is shifting into a rest-and-heal state).

Common Symptoms Acupuncture Can Help With:

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still feel off — acupuncture could be the missing link.

We commonly support people with:

Stress & Mental Health:

  • Anxiety or low mood

  • Poor sleep

  • Racing thoughts or overthinking

  • Burnout and emotional fatigue

Hormonal Health & Women’s Health:

  • PMS and period pain

  • Irregular or missing cycles

  • Perimenopause and menopause symptoms

  • PCOS, endometriosis support

Digestive Health:

  • Bloating and reflux

  • Constipation or loose bowels

  • Stress-related gut issues

  • IBS-like symptoms

Musculoskeletal & Pain:

  • Neck and shoulder tightness

  • Lower back pain

  • Chronic pain that hasn’t improved with other treatments

  • Migraines and headaches

Immune & Respiratory:

  • Frequent colds

  • Allergies or hayfever

  • Post-viral fatigue or long Covid recovery

Meet Xinyi Our Traditional Chinese Medicine

Practitioner

Xinyi is a qualified TCM practitioner and acupuncturist who blends traditional wisdom with a modern, patient-focused

approach. She’s particularly passionate about supporting women’s health, emotional wellbeing, and chronic stress-

related conditions. Sessions with Xinyi are calm, informative, and always tailored to your unique presentation , no one-size-fits-all care here. You’ll leave feeling heard, supported, and more connected to your body.

What to Expect in a Session

  1. Full health history & symptom review
    We’ll look at your body as a whole — your cycles, digestion, sleep, stress, and symptoms.

  2. Treatment plan tailored to you
    You may receive acupuncture, cupping, or herbal medicine depending on what’s needed.

  3. Lifestyle and nutrition advice
    Rooted in Chinese Medicine principles to support your healing between sessions.

FAQs

Does it hurt?
No. The needles are very fine, nothing like a blood test. Most people don’t feel pain, just a gentle sensation.

How many sessions will I need?
That depends on your symptoms and goals. Many people feel a shift after 2–3 sessions, but ongoing support (especially for hormonal or chronic issues) is often recommended.

Can I use ACC for acupuncture?
Yes , if you’ve had a physical injury (like back pain, sports injury, or work-related injury) and have a valid ACC claim, Xinyi is an ACC-accredited provider.

Ready to Try Traditional Chinese Acupuncture?

If you’re in Cromwell or the wider Queenstown Lakes District and you’re looking for a natural, personalised approach to stress, hormones, digestion, or pain — we’d love to help.

🌀 Book your session with Xinyi
✅ Female practitioner
✅ ACC-covered sessions available
✅ Calm, safe, and supportive environment