Philip Jameson, MHSc. Acup., Dip. Mus., Adv. TCM Cert. (China). Registered Acupuncturist (CMCNZ) & ACC Provider.
Philip Jameson is an experienced acupuncturist and educator with 26 years of clinical practice. He is a member of the Chinese Medical Council of New Zealand (CMCNZ) and has undertaken extensive training, including a year of post-graduate study at Wuhan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in China. He also dedicated 14 years to teaching at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Wellington.
Clinical experience
- 2000–present: Acupuncturist in clinical practice
- Postgraduate internship (1 year): at Wuhan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, China
- 10 years: Clinical practice within osteopathic clinics, Wellington, New Zealand
- 3 years: Practitioner at Wellington People’s Resource Centre, New Zealand
- 14 years: Clinical Supervisor and 5 years: Clinical Coordinator, Wellington School of Acupuncture
- 2006–present: Private online mentor to postgraduate practitioners.
In December 2017, Philip completed his Master of Acupuncture, with research focused on mentoring new graduates within the acupuncture profession. He initially undertook four years of full-time study for a Diploma of Acupuncture and TCM, followed by an additional year of part-time study to upgrade to a BHSc (Acupuncture). During his training, he developed expertise in acupuncture, TuiNa (Chinese therapeutic massage), Chinese patent herbal formulas, and Western anatomy and physiology.
Advancing acupuncture and TCM in New Zealand
- 2019–2020: Council member of Acupuncture New Zealand (AcNZ), serving as ACC representative
- 2018: Developed the mentoring programme for Acupuncture New Zealand (AcNZ).
In his research, Philip examined the needs of newly qualified acupuncturists in New Zealand by conducting interviews with mentors and trainers from Australia and the UK. His findings formed the basis of his thesis and aim to support the ongoing development of the acupuncture profession in New Zealand.
Teaching experience
During his 14-year teaching at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Philip taught TCM theory, diagnostics, advanced acupuncture tutorials, and Western medical applications within Chinese medicine. He also supported students in developing clinical skills, small business management knowledge, and an understanding of ACC processes.
“I am committed to acknowledging both TCM (acupuncture) and Western medicine, alongside other allied health modalities, working together to support, monitor, and enhance your health.”