# Meridian Osteopathy — Full Content > Meridian Osteopathy is a multidisciplinary clinic in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering osteopathy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. We are ACC registered — no referral is required. ## Clinic Details - Name: Meridian Osteopathy - Location: 21 Coppell Place, Hillmorton, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand - Phone: 02108655151 - Email: info@meridianosteopathy.co.nz - Website: https://meridianosteopathy.co.nz - Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00am – 7:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday: Closed - Area served: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand - Pricing: ACC consultations $80 - $85; private (non-ACC) consultations $115 - $120 - Booking: https://meridianosteopathy.co.nz/book/ ## Services ### Osteopathy Osteopathy treatment at Meridian Osteopathy in Christchurch is a regulated allied health service for musculoskeletal conditions — back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, joint pain and arthritis, posture imbalances, muscle tightness, pregnancy-related pain, sports injuries, and growth pain in children. We see patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. ACC-registered, no referral needed. Osteopathy is a regulated allied health profession specialising in musculoskeletal health. Our Hillmorton clinic serves patients across Halswell, Wigram, Addington, Cashmere and surrounding Christchurch suburbs. Specialties: - **Paediatric Osteopathy** — Osteopathy is safe and effective for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages. Using gentle, non-invasive techniques, we can help with birth-related discomforts, colic, feeding difficulties, sleep disturbances, growing pains, and postural development. Early treatment supports healthy growth and addresses issues before they become chronic. - **Pregnancy Related Pain** — Pregnancy places significant demands on the body as it adapts to support new life. Osteopathic treatment can relieve lower back and pelvic pain, sciatica, rib discomfort, and postural strain — with a gentle approach that is safe throughout all trimesters and supports both mother and baby's wellbeing. - **Elderly Patients** — As we age, joint stiffness, arthritis, reduced mobility and balance issues can affect quality of life. Osteopathic care for older adults uses gentle techniques to improve movement, reduce pain, and support independence — helping manage chronic conditions and maintain an active, fulfilling lifestyle. - **Sport Injury** — Whether you're a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, osteopathy can help you recover faster and prevent future injuries. We treat sprains, strains, shoulder and knee pain, and overuse injuries — combining hands-on treatment with personalised rehabilitation advice to get you back to doing what you love. ### Acupuncture & Dry Needling Acupuncture and dry needling at Meridian Osteopathy in Christchurch bring two complementary traditions together under one roof: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medical acupuncture. We treat chronic and acute pain, headaches and migraines, women's health concerns including fertility and menopause, sleep, stress, digestion, and sports-injury recovery. ACC-registered for injury-related care; no referral needed — you can book directly. Min Jin leads our Traditional Chinese Medicine practice — registered with the Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand and also a massage therapist, she works across women's health (including PCOS, endometriosis, and period pain), fertility, sleep, stress, digestion, and chronic pain through a TCM constitutional lens. Nina Hu leads our Western medical acupuncture and dry needling — she holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Acupuncture) and integrates fine-needle technique with osteopathic treatment for trigger-point release, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, and sports-injury recovery. Based in Hillmorton, our clinic welcomes patients from Wigram, Addington, Halswell, Cashmere and across greater Christchurch. Specialties: - **Pain Relief, Dry Needling & Recovery** — Acupuncture is highly effective for both acute and chronic pain — through Traditional Chinese Medicine point selection, Western dry needling of muscular trigger points, or a blend of both. By stimulating specific points on the body, it triggers the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals, reduces inflammation, and improves circulation. Nina integrates dry needling with osteopathic treatment in the same session for back pain, neck pain, headaches, stubborn muscle spasm, and sports-injury recovery — particularly useful for the upper traps, suboccipitals, glutes, calves, and forearms. Min uses TCM-based acupuncture for chronic pain patterns that benefit from a constitutional approach. Whichever path you take, acupuncture offers a drug-free route to lasting relief. - **Stress, Anxiety & Sleep** — In today's fast-paced world, stress and poor sleep take a significant toll on health. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, lower cortisol levels, and promote a deep sense of calm. Regular treatment can improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety, and restore emotional balance — helping you feel grounded and resilient. - **Women's Health** — Acupuncture has been used for centuries to support women's health across all life stages. From regulating menstrual cycles and easing period pain to managing pregnancy discomforts and navigating perimenopause and menopause, our practitioners provide gentle, holistic care tailored to your unique needs. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can also support conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and dysmenorrhoea (period pain). Infertility acupuncture is one of our most sought-after specialties — research supports its role in improving ovarian function, regulating hormonal cycles, reducing stress, and enhancing uterine lining receptivity. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or are undergoing IVF or other assisted reproductive treatments, acupuncture can be a powerful complement to your fertility journey, supporting both physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the process. - **Digestive & Immune Health** — A healthy gut is the foundation of overall wellbeing. Acupuncture can help regulate digestive function, reduce bloating and discomfort, and support conditions such as IBS, reflux, and nausea. It also plays a role in strengthening immune resilience and managing fatigue, helping your body maintain its natural balance. ### Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine treatment at Meridian Osteopathy in Christchurch draws on Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with contemporary research. Our practitioners create personalised plant-based prescriptions for chronic pain and inflammation, digestive complaints, stress, sleep difficulties, low mood, fatigue, women's health (menstrual, fertility, menopause), and hormonal imbalance. No referral needed; you can book directly. Our Hillmorton-based practitioners see patients from Wigram, Addington, Halswell, Cashmere and surrounding Christchurch suburbs. Specialties: - **Pain & Inflammation** — Herbal formulas have long been used to address pain and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Our practitioners select specific herbs known for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, creating personalised blends that work alongside your other treatments to provide sustained relief from chronic pain, arthritis, and musculoskeletal conditions. - **Stress, Sleep & Mental Wellbeing** — Adaptogenic and calming herbs have a profound ability to support the nervous system, reduce the impact of stress, and promote restful sleep. Our herbal prescriptions are tailored to your individual pattern — whether you're experiencing burnout, anxiety, insomnia, or low mood — to help restore your energy and emotional balance. - **Digestive Health** — Digestive health is central to overall wellness in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Herbal formulas can help regulate gut function, ease bloating, cramping, and discomfort, and support conditions such as IBS, reflux, and poor appetite. Our practitioners assess your individual presentation to create a formula that addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms. - **Women's Health & Hormonal Balance** — Herbal medicine is particularly powerful in supporting women's health throughout every life stage. From regulating menstrual cycles and supporting fertility to managing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, our personalised herbal prescriptions work with your body's natural rhythms to restore hormonal balance and promote lasting wellbeing. ## Practitioners ### Na (Nina) Hu — Osteopath & Medical Acupuncture Profile: https://meridianosteopathy.co.nz/team/nina-hu/ Qualifications: Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health; Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy; Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Acupuncture); Paediatric Osteopathy; Neural Neuromeningeal Manipulation. Approach: Nina draws on multiple modalities within a single session, chosen around what your body needs on the day. Initial consultations (45–60 minutes) include a full case history, physical examination, and osteopathic hands-on treatment and acupuncture where appropriate. Follow-up sessions are tailored to each patient's response and may include dry needling, auricular or electrical acupuncture, cupping, ultrasound therapy, and moxibustion, alongside personalised rehabilitation to support lasting recovery. Special interests: Nina has a special interest in women's health, integrating osteopathic cranial techniques and acupuncture to support hormonal balance, pelvic health, and overall wellbeing. She has specialist training in Paediatric Osteopathy, making her well placed to care for infants and young children with great gentleness and sensitivity. About: Nina's journey into osteopathy and acupuncture began in childhood, when her grandparents introduced her to Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy healing, naturopathy, and acupuncture — sparking a lifelong fascination with the body's innate capacity for healing. Though verbal expression was once a challenge, she discovered an exceptional gift for intuitive feeling and palpation that continues to define her clinical style. Outside the clinic, Nina practises meditation and qigong, and can often be found on the badminton court, on the ski slopes, or out on the water kayaking. ### Jonathan Grice — Senior Osteopath & Low Level Laser Therapist Profile: https://meridianosteopathy.co.nz/team/jonathan-grice/ Qualifications: Jonathan trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London and is a NZ Registered Osteopath. After graduating, he built extensive clinical experience in private practice from 2010, before holding an NHS contract in Twickenham where he received referrals from local general practice. From 2019 to 2022 he worked in advanced clinical practice at an NHS general practice, focusing on musculoskeletal diagnosis and onward referral. Born and raised in Christchurch, Jonathan returned home in 2022 — bringing with him over a decade of international experience, including a period as a vaccinator during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approach: Jonathan's treatments draw on structural, classical, and cranial osteopathic techniques, tailored to each patient's presentation and goals. Alongside hands-on osteopathy, he incorporates bio-photomodulation (low-level laser therapy) for pain management and tissue healing — an area in which he has developed particular expertise through his work with THOR Photomedicine, where he authored over 200 treatment protocols. He also uses kinesiology taping and exercise rehabilitation where clinically appropriate. Special interests: Jonathan has a deep specialist interest in bio-photomodulation and its clinical applications. His work with THOR Photomedicine has seen him develop protocols for a wide range of presentations — from aphthous ulcers to post-herpetic neuralgia. He also brings extensive clinical experience from his years working within NHS general practice. About: Born and raised in Christchurch, Jonathan spent many years working in the UK before returning home in 2022. He is glad to be back in the city he grew up in, and brings a broad clinical perspective shaped by years of NHS practice and international collaboration. Outside the clinic, Jonathan remains connected to his community and enjoys the outdoor lifestyle that Christchurch and the surrounding region have to offer. ### Maddison Moffat — Osteopath Profile: https://meridianosteopathy.co.nz/team/maddison-moffat/ Qualifications: Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health, Ara Institute of Canterbury; Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy, Ara Institute of Canterbury; Registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand; ACC-registered provider. Born and raised in Christchurch, Maddison developed a passion for understanding the human body and movement from an early age through her lifelong involvement in sport. Approach: Maddison embraces osteopathy's holistic philosophy, providing individualised, patient-centred care that considers the whole body rather than just the site of pain or injury. She works with patients across a broad spectrum — from acute injuries to long-standing chronic conditions — adapting her approach to suit each person's needs, history, and goals. Her aim is always to help people return to the activities they love. Special interests: Maddison's clinical interests are informed by her own active lifestyle and lifelong connection to sport. She also brings genuine enthusiasm to working with younger patients, with care and patience adapted to each child. Whether supporting an athlete through recovery or helping a patient manage ongoing pain, Maddison brings the same commitment and warmth to every consultation. About: Outside the clinic, Maddison lives an active life — you'll find her at the gym, out walking, or cheering on her favourite sports teams. A proud Christchurch local, she loves being part of a community-focused practice where she can make a real difference to people's everyday lives. She believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good care, and works hard to make every patient feel genuinely supported. ### Kaylee Frost — Osteopath Profile: https://meridianosteopathy.co.nz/team/kaylee-frost/ Qualifications: Kaylee gained a Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health and a Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She is registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand and is an ACC-registered provider. Approach: Kaylee provides individualised osteopathic care focused on helping people return to the activities they love. She works across a broad range of presentations — from acute musculoskeletal injuries to ongoing concerns such as headaches and jaw pain — and brings a gentle, supportive approach to pregnancy, post-partum recovery, and paediatric care. Her thorough treatment approach looks beyond the main symptoms to identify and address the underlying causes of pain and injury, supporting more complete recovery and helping to prevent re-injury. Each treatment plan combines osteopathic treatment with rehabilitation and movement advice tailored to your goals. Special interests: Kaylee enjoys supporting people through injury recovery, as well as working with pregnant and post-partum mums and their babies. She also has a particular interest in jaw pain and headaches. About: Kaylee was drawn to a variety of active pursuits from early on and she has always been fascinated by the way our bodies can move, heal, and adapt. This is what drives her passion for helping others recover stronger and sustain an active lifestyle. Outside the clinic, Kaylee enjoys being out in nature and getting around by bike. ### Min Jin — Acupuncturist & Massage Therapist Profile: https://meridianosteopathy.co.nz/team/min-jin/ Qualifications: Bachelor of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (2002); Master of Biomedical Project Management, University of Science and Technology of China (2013); Bachelor of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (2025); Registered member of Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (CMCNZ). Before establishing her acupuncture practice in New Zealand, Min spent many years in clinical research — including four years at Peking University Stem Cell Research Centre and over a decade managing nationally approved clinical projects in areas such as Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, and oncology. Approach: Min provides safe, evidence-informed, and patient-centred care, weaving together classical Chinese medicine theory with Tung-style acupuncture techniques. She takes time to understand each patient's full picture — physical, emotional, and lifestyle — before forming a treatment plan. Alongside acupuncture, she draws on moxibustion, cupping, and therapeutic massage where clinically appropriate, tailoring every session to the individual. Special interests: Min's special interests include musculoskeletal acupuncture, using acupuncture to effectively manage musculoskeletal pain, improve movement, and support recovery from injuries. She also has a strong interest in women's health, providing care for menstrual health, menopause, fertility support, and conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In addition, she enjoys supporting patients with chronic condition management, including chronic headaches, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, and other long-term health concerns through a holistic Traditional Chinese Medicine approach. About: Outside of work, Min stays active through regular badminton and gym training, and has a keen interest in nutrition and healthy ageing. She enjoys exploring the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine — particularly how dietary therapy and lifestyle habits can help restore the body's natural balance and support long-term wellbeing. ## Consultation Process 1. **Initial Consultation** — Allow 45–60 minutes for a full case history, physical examination, and treatment plan discussion. Includes osteopathic hands-on treatment and acupuncture where appropriate — all within the one appointment. 2. **Follow-up Treatments** — Tailored to your response and progress. May include dry needling, auricular or electrical acupuncture, cupping, ultrasound therapy, and moxibustion. 3. **Rehabilitation** — Personalised rehabilitation to support lasting recovery and help prevent future injuries.