Tauranga Cosmetic Acupuncture is a clinic at 375 Whakamarama Road in Whakamarama, in the Western Bay of Plenty, run by Catherine McLeod, a registered acupuncturist with more than 20 years of practice. The clinic combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern skin care. Its treatments include microneedling, LED light therapy, microcurrent, medical acupuncture and cosmetic facial rejuvenation, and the site says the aim is to help people look and feel their best. Injury treatment is also offered, and ACC allows up to 12 sessions in a 12-week period for injury recovery. At the first appointment, a treatment plan is worked out, which may include acupuncture, acupressure, electroacupuncture, massage, heat or light therapy.
Clients who have written about the clinic describe it in a few ways. Some say the facial work left their skin looking better, and others say their back tension and stiffness eased. One said headaches and hot flushes became less frequent after a few treatments, and another said a back injury that had left them unable to breathe fully eased within one appointment. Clients also praise Catherine's experience and care. The clinic is a practical choice for anyone in the Western Bay who wants both facial treatments and acupuncture for injury or health concerns, with one practitioner.