**** Please note Acupuncturists cannot register your ACC injury/claim so you will need to see your Physio or GP to do this first. Please contact us on 575 4080 to discuss if needed.
Filipe is an acupuncturist trained by the New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) in Auckland. He has learned from and has been supervised by some of the most skilled and experienced Chinese medicine practitioners in New Zealand. His interests in health go beyond Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), they also include yoga, nutrition, psychology and neuroscience.
Filipe is keen to get you pain-free and help you to recover from any injuries. However, he enjoys practising the full spectrum of TCM and can treat many other issues such as digestive complaints, insomnia, stress, psycho-spiritual challenges, infertility and others.
Besides his Bachelor of Health in Acupuncture, he also has another Bachelor of Science in Biology which complements his understanding of the world and its organisms, including you.
He is originally from São Paulo, Brazil and has been living in NZ since 2007. Recently moved back to Mount Maunganui which is a special place for him.
When not working Filipe enjoys spending time with his partner, surfing, hiking in the Kaimai range and travelling.
Filipe is an ACC provider so can treat you at a subsidised rate under ACC.
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Esteban brings over a decade of expertise having both a Physiotherapy and and Osteopathy degree specialising in physical rehabilitation. With his extensive background, he is adept at providing comprehensive care and personalised treatment plans to address a wide range of pathologies and promote overall wellness.
Esteban finds great fulfillment in caring for individuals with complex symptoms, where he can apply his extensive knowledge and skills in hands-on therapy. Utilising techniques such as manipulations, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercises, soft and deep tissue massage, as well as cranial and visceral therapy, he aims to restore balance to the body's stress axis, autonomic nervous system, immune system, metabolic functions, and endocrine system.
In addition to hands-on therapy, Esteban employs a multifaceted approach to promote holistic healing/coaching. He devises individualised strategies that may include dietary interventions, supplementation recommendations, tailored physical exercise regimens, and lifestyle modifications such as intermittent living. View details »
Chris graduated from AUT in 2003 and has been working in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy field since. He has spent time working in New Zealand, Ireland and in the UK. Chris has completed further training in Acupuncture & Pilates and has found great benefit to his patients' when incorporating these treatment methods. He also has further clinical interest in Running Biomechanical Assessments and Shoulder rehabilitation. Chris believes in a hands-on treatment approach but also feels that education is key to injury management.
Chris has played rugby most of his life, including semi-professionally in Ireland and England. Now that his playing days are behind him you will see Chris out running around the Mount and surfing any chance he gets. Chris also has interests in Triathlon, skiing/snowboarding, and fishing. View details »