VVE Community Session: Natural Approaches to Pain Management

Curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the role it can play in healthy ageing?

Join Senior TCM practitioner Vivian for an engaging and interactive session exploring how Traditional Chinese Medicine can support joint, muscle and nerve comfort as we age.

Combining modern pain science with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vivian will share simple techniques and practical ideas to help you move more comfortably and support your everyday wellbeing.

What to expect from this session:

✓ Understand your pain: learn about different pain patterns, and how the body experiences and responds to pain
✓ Discover gentle movements and acupressure points you can use at home to help manage everyday stiffness, tension and discomfort
✓ Explore Traditional Chinese Medicine remedies. Learn about herbs and familiar kitchen ingredients traditionally used to support circulation, warmth, joint comfort and overall wellbeing

Vivian Wang holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science specialising in Pain and Pain Management from the University of Otago and a Bachelor of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has more than 10 years of clinical experience in New Zealand and brings together expertise in both modern pain management and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Vivian Wang | PgDipHSc (Pain Management), BMed (TCM) Founder & Senior Practitioner, Duplex Allied Health. Half Moon Bay Marina Osteopathy and Acupuncture Specialist Clinic.

Come along, learn something new, and take home practical techniques you can put into everyday use.

Event Details:
WHEN: Thursday 1st October 2026
TIME: 12:30-1:30 pm
WHERE: Highland Park Community House| 47 Aviemore Drive | Highland Park |

Please Note: This session is free, but a donation/koha of any kind would be greatly appreciated.

RSVP: Please register below or email Kate at virtual.village@hbh.org.nz.