Claire Rees - Wellington
BHSc Acu, AcNZ (2010), ACC Health Provider
Business Owner
Acupuncturist & Manual Therapist
One of the founding members of Ngaio Health, Claire took full ownership of the clinic in 2013. Creating a safe, comfortable space for both clients and practitioners has been a long-standing passion and a source of pride in her work.

Originally from the UK, Claire trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture here in Wellington, graduating from the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and TCM with a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) in 2010.

Over more than a decade in practice — alongside her roles as business owner and mother — Claire has developed a warm, grounded, and practical approach to care. She has a particular interest in supporting women’s health across different life stages, including hormonal changes, sleep and digestive concerns, pregnancy support, and peri- and post-menopausal transitions.

At the same time, Claire works with people of all backgrounds who are seeking support for pain, injury recovery, stress, and nervous system regulation.

Her treatments often integrate:
  • Acupuncture and auricular acupuncture
  • Myofascial release & trigger point needling
  • Tuina (Chinese medical massage)
  • Cupping therapy
  • Visceral manipulation (Barral Institute trained)
This blended approach allows Claire to work across multiple layers — from muscle and fascia to the nervous system — depending on what each person’s body needs on the day.

She is an registered ACC provider.