About Me
My name is Rachel Kirkland, and I am a Practitioner of ConTact C.A.R.E and Spinal Energetics.
I am extremely passionate about your body’s innate ability to heal itself.
I have a home-based practice in Lynfield, central Auckland, where I live with my beautiful family.
I discovered ConTact C.A.R.E while on my quest to find something, anything, that could ease my pain. I exhausted all my options, from Chiropractic to Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Massage, TBM, Bowen Therapy, Reiki, Hypnosis… and everything in between. While all of the above helped to a certain extent, I only felt temporary relief.
I have been in 3 car accidents, all of which were rear-endings, and all during my early twenties. The pain started in my late twenties. For over 10 years, I suffered, not really understanding why I was in so much intense, constant pain. I had severe TMJ issues with malocclusion, causing debilitating face, neck, and head pain. My hips and ribs were twisted like a corkscrew. My torso faced a completely different direction from my feet. It was torture to drive, to walk, even to sit still…
I lived in constant anxiety, with a literal sense of impending doom all day, every day, for many years. I used alcohol to cope, chasing a feeling that had long dissipated into oblivion.
It was ConTact C.A.R.E that created the change in my body, which ultimately changed my life. It is now my turn to help you change yours.
I am a certified Practitioner in ConTact C.A.R.E, having undergone 3+ years of formal training.
I am also a certified Practitioner in Spinal Energetics, Level 1 and a certified Practitioner of Kyusho Sensory Energetics - Dragon module.
I am also fully trained in using the ENS, an advanced Electro Neuro-Stimulator (ENS) device.
Modalities
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ConTact C.A.R.E.
Common sense Approach to Real Ease
Developed in New Zealand, ConTact C.A.R.E. is a gentle manual therapy that aims to help reduce tension throughout the body and encourage more comfortable movement and improved wellbeing. Many people report feeling more relaxed and moving with greater ease following treatment.
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Electro-Neuro Stimulation (ENS)
Harnessing Natural Frequencies for Healing
The ENS is a small handheld device that uses low-level electrical stimulation and biofeedback principles. It is designed to complement the body's natural responses and may assist with relaxation and overall wellbeing.
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Spinal Energetics
Supporting nervous system balance
Spinal Energetics combines gentle touch with energetic awareness, drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western approaches to wellbeing.
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Kyusho Sensory Energetics
Ancient techniques for overall wellbeing
Using gentle acupressure, fascial techniques, and guided visualisation, this modality is designed to encourage relaxation and body awareness.
"My 10-year-old son had been waking with night terrors for months. After one session, he was sleeping through the night. I would recommend Rachel in an instant."
Nellie Kean