Thomas Lin
Founder of TCM Chinese Medical Centre./Acupuncturist/Chinese Herbalist
- Competence Review Committee (CRC) and Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) member of Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (since March 2024)
- Registered in the Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand: Chinese medicine practitioner (acupuncturist), Chinese massage (tuina) practitioner, and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner (since March 2023)
- Vice President of Acupuncture NZ (The NZ Register of Acupuncturists Inc.) (2011-2020)
- Won the William Wong Doo Award 2020
- Member of Executive/Advisor Committee of WFAS (World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies) (since 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 (since 1996)
- Independent Advisor to NZ Health and Disability Commissioner (since 2005)
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.
Heechan Kim : I 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; I moved to New Zealand to be with my family in 2020.
Furthermore, in 2001, I completed the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine and was accepted as a NCCAOM member in the United States.
Due to my extensive studies and experience, I have a wide range of scope of practice.
However, I have 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.)
김희찬 :
1982년 원광대학교 한의과대학 입학
1989년 한의사 면허증 취득
2001년 미국 침구사 자격증 취득, NCCAOM 회원
1990년 ~2010년 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)
Nyx Mi has a diverse background in nursing, traditional Chinese medicine, and acupuncture. She completed nursing studies in China from 2007 to 2012 and worked as a rehabilitation nurse at a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in 2013. Her acupuncture studies took place in New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine in Auckland from 2019 to 2022. She is registered in Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand and a member of several professional organizations in New Zealand related to acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Nyx Mi is an ACC treatment provider since 2022 and boasts over 10 years of clinical experience. She is specialize in utilizing acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and Guasha to address various muscular injury or internal disorders, gynecological diseases, insomnia, and pain management.
**Specialties include but are not limited to:**
**Internal Medicine:**
– Respiratory: cough, asthma
– Cardiovascular: palpitations
– Sleep Disorders: insomnia
– Gastrointestinal: hiccup, stomach distention, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation
– Neurological: headache, dizziness
– Dermatological: spontaneous sweating, night sweats
– Musculoskeletal: lower back pain, hypochondrial pain, arthralgia, edema
– General Fatigue: consumptive fatigue, dispersion-thirst, etc.
**Gynecology:**
– Menstrual Disorders: irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea
– Fertility Issues: infertility
– Inflammatory Conditions: pelvic inflammatory disease
– Postpartum: postpartum wasting
– Menopause: menopausal syndrome, etc.
**Pain Management:**
– Frozen shoulder
– Sciatica
– Lumbar disc herniation
– Cervical spondylosis
– Migraine
– Tension headache
– Plantar fasciitis
– Sports Injuries, etc.
米雯雪医生（Nyx）在护理、传统中医药和针灸领域拥有丰富的背景。她于2007年至2012年在中国山东济南完成了护理学习，并于2013年在山东济南槐荫医院担任康复科护士。后来她于2019年至2022年在新西兰中医学院学习了针灸专业。她是新西兰中医药委员会的注册成员，她也是与针灸和中医药相关的多个新西兰专业组织的成员。米医生是ACC注册针灸师，拥有超过10年的医学临床经验。她擅长利用针灸、拔罐、艾灸和刮痧来治疗受伤及各种内部疾病、妇科疾病、失眠和疼痛管理等。
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 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.