Phone

(03)3431668

Email

office@tcmchristchurch.com

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5.30PM Sat-Sun: closed

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Founder of TCM Chinese Medical Centre./Acupuncturist/Chinese Herbalist

  • Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Acupuncturist, TuiNa and Chinese Herbalist), Registration in Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (#1969)
  • Vice President of Acupuncture NZ (The NZ Register of Acupuncturists Inc.) 2011-2020, Won the William Wong Doo Award 2020
  • Member of Advisor Committee of WFAS (World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies) (2017 – )
  • ACC Asian Cultural Case Advisor (2009 – 2015), Won the award of Outstanding Achiever of ACC 2015
  • ACC treatment provider (since 1996)
  • Director of TCM Chinese Medical Centre
  • Independent Advisor to NZ Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) since 2005

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Born in 1967 Thomas was brought up in a rural China. His grandfather and father were both practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and practiced their skills among the local people. From a young age Thomas followed his father when he went to gather herbs in the mountains; his dream was to become a doctor one day. Thomas later studied medicine at the Guangzhou Medical University in China, and after five years, he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine. After graduation, he became a lecturer in the Anatomy Department of the university and also practiced at the clinic there. He treated famous movie star Jackie Chan in 1992.

Thomas arrived in New Zealand in 1994 and worked as an Acupuncturist in Palmerston North for two years. In 1996 he took the examination and became a member of The New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists (NZRA) and became an ACC treatment provider.

Thomas then registered his first company, TCM Chinese Medical Centre (TCM Development Ltd), in 1996, and on the 8th of November 1996 he established his first clinic, the TCM Chinese Medical Centre, in Madras Street, Christchurch. In he moved his business to Riccarton Road. He subsequently set up TCM services at Queenspark Health Care and at St Albans Medical Centre. At that time there were about 10,000 patients on file at the TCM Chinese Medical Centre. Over 200 GPs have referred patients to his clinic.

Thomas has trained over 100 private students in Chinese Acupressure, Chinese Massage, Manipulation and Reflexology. In 1992, Guandong Province Television produced a series of 21 programs of Reflexology which were introduced by Thomas. He has conducted many presentations of Chinese Medicine Healthcare to local communities in Christchurch.

Thomas Lin specialises in:

  • Acupuncture / acupressure / manipulation / traction / cupping for musculoskeletal problems, such as headaches caused by a stiff neck; shoulder pain from injury; frozen shoulder; tennis elbow; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; back muscle sprain; spinal disorders; sciatica. He also consults on many kinds of sports or work-related injuries.
  • Acupuncture / Cupping / Chinese herbs / Reflexology for medical problems, such as ‘flu, headaches; migraine; high blood pressure; insomnia; stress; anxiety; depression; coughing due to bronchitis; stomach-ache; diarrhoea; constipation; women’s menstrual problems; morning sickness; quit smoking; shingles; with excellent results for sinusitis and hay fever.

Thomas is involved in many local Chinese community activities. He is the founder President of Christchurch GuangDong Chinese Association.

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Mr Heechan Kim 김희찬 Book Now

Mr Heechan Kim graduated from Wonkwang University (Republic of Korea) with a degree in Doctor of Oriental Medicine in 1988 (1982-1987) as well as a  Masters in Doctor of Oriental medicine (1988-1989) in 1990.

After obtaining 31 years of experience as a doctor of oriental medicine and running my own practice;  Mr Kim moved to New Zealand to be with his family in 2020.

Furthermore, in 2001, Heechan completed the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and was accepted as a NCCAOM member in the United States.

Mr Heechan Kim is a member of Acupuncture New Zealand, and he is a treatment provider of ACC.

Due to Mr Kim’s extensive studies and experience, he has a wide range of scope of practice. However, he has particular interests in using acupuncture to treat:

  • Musculoskeletal diseases/injuries (e.g. plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, tennis elbow, ligamental in juries etc.)
  • Pain management (e.g. sciatica, chronic headaches etc.)
  • Management of menstrual cycle symptoms
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Gastrointestinal problems (e.g. indigestion, gastritis etc.)

Mr Kim is the member of Acupuncture New Zealand and ACC treatment provider.

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Acupuncture NZ 회원.

ACC 치료

1982년 원광대학교 한의과대학 입학

1989년 한의사 면허증 취득

2001년 미국 침구사 자격증 취득, NCCAOM 회원
1990년 ~2020년 한의원 운영

사용침법 : 경락침법, 사암침법, 8체질침법, 동씨침법

  • 근골격계 질환 (각종 염좌, 족저근막염, 테니스엘보 등)
    ● 각종 통증 질환 (두통, 좌골신경통, 근막통증후군 등)
    ● 부인과 질환(월경불순, 월경통, 대하 등)
    ● 호흡기 질환(감기 몸살, 비염 등)
    ● 소화기 질환(소화불량, 위염, 대장염 등)
    ● 신경성 질환(신경증, 화병, 불면 등)

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Leona Lin, Colon Hydrotherapist/Receptionist Book Now

Leona has joined our clinic in Oct 2008.  She is a graduate of Guangzhou University, China, majoring in English Literature, Psychology and Education Theory. She has excellent communication skills, and speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She previously worked as an Intermediate school teacher for five years.  Leona was trained to be a Colon Hydrotherapist in Feb 2011. She is also the receptionist in our clinic.

Sunny Qin, Legal consultant

Sunny is a solicitor who helps TCM with legal matters and some management work.

Sunny completed a law degree at the Wuhan University of China in 1998. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2005 and initially worked in project development in the retirement village sector. Following this Sunny enrolled at the University of Waikato and obtained a New Zealand law degree. After admitted to the bar at Hamilton High court in 2011, Sunny became a solicitor and practice law ever since.

Sunny`s Chinese background gives her unique experience and skills for her work. Her knowledge of both New Zealand and Chinese legal systems, business and culture, is a great strength in cross-cultural communication and service.