Acupuncture is a gentle, yet powerful treatment method that can be used to treat a wide range of ailments.
Kia ora
My name is Collin Blake
I am an ACC Registered Acupuncturist with the Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand living in Otepoti, Dunedin, on the South Island of New Zealand, know in Te Reo Maori as Te Waipounamou.
I was born and raised in the United States of America, and have been fortunate to live around the world working in hospitality, agriculture, and education. In 2018, I moved to New Zealand to study acupuncture and be closer to my family, including my brother, his lovely wife, and their 4 young boys, affectionately known as ‘the brothers.’
I currently live near Blueskin Bay with my family, and am honoured to be able to provide acupuncture treatments for a wide range of ailments to the lovely and colourful people of the South. I offer one-on-one private sessions in Central Dunedin every Wednesday from 9:30am - 4:30pm. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I practice at East Otago Health in Palmerston from 9:30am-5:30pm. I also provide community acupuncture treatments on Monday at the Waitati Hall from 9am-12pm. Friday community acupuncture sessions are held at The Warrington Hall from 9am-12pm and at the Karitane Hall from 2pm-5pm. For updated dates and times please check the Facebook page.
I am also happy to do house calls calls when appropriate. If you would like to enquire about a home visit, please do so here.
Outside of the clinic I love to spend time with family and friends, especially when we are out surfing, rock climbing, or playing music.
Mission and Vision
My mission is to provide safe and effective acupuncture treatments to all members of the community, while striving to remove social and economic barriers to treatment.
My vision for South Island Acupuncture is to establish a clinic that treats all members of the community regardless of their ailments, social, or economic backgrounds. Once the Dunedin private clinic and community clinics are established I would like to expand South Island Acupuncture to include private and community clinics in more rural settings, allowing everyone on the South Island to experience the powerful healing effects of this medicine.
Benefits of Acupuncture
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Benefits of Acupuncture •
Relieve pain
Acupuncture is well known for it’s ability to treat musculoskeletal pain, including knee pain, back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. Acupuncture can also help reduce pain from headaches, osteoarthritis, and plantar fasciitis.
Improve digestion
Acupuncture and moxibustion are great tools to help regulate and improve digestive function.
Regulate menstrual cycles
Acupuncture can help to reduce pain and discomfort, as well as help regulate the timing of menstrual cycles.
Improve sleep quality
Acupuncture can be very helpful in treating insomnia, or poor disrupted sleep.
Reduce anxiety
Life can often be difficult to navigate and cause excess worry and anxiety. Acupuncture sessions are generally very calming and relaxing, with most patients feeling relaxed for many days after a session.
Regulate “strange” symptoms
Many people come to acupuncture after struggling to find support or relief in traditional Allopathic settings. If doctors have told you, “you are fine,” or “there is nothing wrong,” but you know you feel unwell, acupuncture may be able to help.
Where to find me
Monday- Waitati Hall 9am-12pm
Tuesday -Thursday | 9: 30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday- Inside Taste Nature Health Clinic, 2/286 Princes St. Central Dunedin 9016, NZ
Friday- Warrington Hall 9am-12pm Karitane Hall 2pm-5pm