Neil is my saviour, he rescued me from years of monthly pain due to my menstrual cycles. The pain started from a very young age, doctors could offer no solution, with the exception of a contraceptive pill and pain killers. After enduring this pain for 20 years or so, (sometimes been so excruciating I was bed ridden). Using Acupuncture and Chinese medicine over a course of approximately 6 months, he has completely cured me of my enduring pain. I cannot recommend him highly enough and without Neil, I would no doubt still be enduring chronic monthly periods. And for that Neil, I will always be gratefull...                                                                                            Angela Hardy 37                                          

I visited Neil Banning when I had sciatica (following an accident which involved some ill advised leaping around with a body board in a swimming pool). I had considerable pain down my left leg and patches of numbness down parts of my leg and across my foot. I had already visited 2 doctors and a chiropractor and none seemed to be able to help. At the suggestion of a friend I tried acupuncture for the first time. There were signs of improvement shortly after the first visit and following three visits, (over 3/4 weeks) most of the pain and numbness had gone. I continued to go to strengthen my lower back to help stop the sciatica reappearing. Neil was very patient explaining what he was doing and the whole procedure was pretty well painless. I'd recommend acupuncture (and Neil) to anyone suffering back pain.                                                                                 Elspeth McAulay

After smoking marijuana daily for 15 years, I found myself struggling with depression and life in general.
I tried antidepressants recommended by my GP for a few years with limited results and I also found they really knocked my body around. I would feel very groggy in the mornings and would breakout into sweats throughout the day. My GP tried several different types of antidepressants to avoid these side effects but no success.
I was recommended TCM by a friend and really liked the idea of not having to be reliant on prescription medicine in order to feel better. 
During my treatments with Neil Banning he kept me completely informed as to what he was doing and why he was doing it, he restored my body’s balance and was also using points to strengthen my will power to aid me in my recovery. I always found Neil’s explanations to be logical and more importantly the results from each treatment were felt instantly. 
During my 4 weeks of treatment I reduced my antidepressant daily intake by ¾ and was completely off them within 6 weeks, it has now been 2 years since I have had any prescription medications for depression and I have never felt better.
The simple fact that I felt calm and felt like I had had some strength restored after my first treatment boosted my confidence in TCM immensely. I have two boys aged 11 and 15 who both now use TCM as a practical alternative to western medicine. 
My oldest son suffers from Asthma and we now have this under better control thanks to Neil. 
I would personally recommend Neil Banning to anyone who is battling any type of illness and especially would recommend him to anyone who is battling with any type of addiction and has not had the results they have been looking for through normal western medical practice. 
I would like to take this moment to personal thank Neil for his help and support over the years and helping me get my life back on track, quite often we don’t realise how cloudy life can become until someone shines light on it, so thanks Neil and I look forward to you keeping my whole family healthy in the years to come.
Another thing Neil has taught me is that a lot easier to stay healthy than it is to get well. 
Duncan

I had been suffering from painful periods ever since I moved to New Zealand 4 years ago. After I had acupuncture treatments, my period pain has reduced a lot, and now comes more regularly every month. I feel my body is stronger and healthier since I have regular treatment every week from Neil.
Heather Liu

I had been suffering typical night-time menopause problems for years – waking five or six times a night!  After my first session with Neil Banning I had my first full nights sleep in a long time, and after each weekly session I slept solidly for the next 3 or 4 nights and on subsequent nights I woke only once or twice.  An added bonus was that after each session I walked out of his centre feeling on top of the world – relaxed yet energised.  Neil’s excellent communication skills (explaining what he was doing and why) demystified the whole acupuncture process and his professional skill and attitude gave me great confidence.
Ginny Lane 

 I have been receiving treatment from Neil Banning of Auckland Acupuncture Centre for over 11/2 years now. I sought treatment for Post Natal Depression for which I was taking antidepressants and while they were an important part of my recovery I wondered how I would ever get off the medication.  With Neil's treatments, his compassion and professional manner and also under the GP's supervision I have been off medication now for 10 months. I have continued to have treatments with Neil as I have also had a huge improvement in my eczema. I no longer need to use large amounts of steroid creams to control flareups and I can confidently show my face without being worried about what people would say about my skin.Neil is now providing antenatal care for me as I venture through my second pregnancy with a positive outlook for my post natal health.          Katie Beeson 28, Howick

I was referred to Neil Banning by one of my best friends; I normally wouldn’t see a non-Chinese doctor for acupuncture or herbs. Acupuncture and herbs is our traditional way of healing. Now I think that I am really lucky by taking that opportunity to visit Neil. I would no doubt recommend those suffer a health problem to try Chinese Medicine especially if your GP is unable to give you an explanation.
I had chronic stomach ache for nearly 8 years and period pain for 12 years. I went to see Neil and he gave me a very detailed consultation and diagnosis which included checking my pulse, tongue and face, and explained to me how the acupuncture works, and how it helps to improve the body strength, health and calm my emotions. My stomach ache and period got much better after I had acupuncture treatment every week for nearly 6 months. From my experience of acupuncture it can not only help your physical pain but also your emotions too, but the most important thing is to be consistent with your treatments don’t expect to come once and the problem will be fixed, the Chinese way of getting healthier takes time by building up you internal organs so your body is strong enough to heal itself.
Zhang Ji Ying 28. 

I lost 5kg in less than 2 months by having acupuncture treatments from Neil Banning. 5kg sounds not that much, but my whole body shape has totally changed, it feels as though I lost one third of my body weight honestly! The treatment was also able to control my cravings for food. My friends and colleagues are so curious how I lost weight that quick and also look healthier than before.
I was not really that over weight, but my body had areas that seemed to accumulate fat that I couldn’t get rid of, like around my waist and arms. The treatments were able to target these problem areas and my whole body shape changed.
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