Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Poke Acupuncture is the creation of husband-and-wife co-founders, Ryan Samuels and Lani Stokes. Both are accredited and qualified practitioners, with over 30 years of combined experience.
Ryan and Lani first met as Chinese Medicine students in British Columbia, Canada more than 10 years ago and established practices in busy multi-disciplinary clinics. In 2016, they proudly opened their first purpose-built Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Centre in Lambton, near Newcastle, NSW. In 2023 Ryan and Lani relocated their practice to beautiful Port Macquaire, NSW.
Both Ryan and Lani believe in taking a holistic, patient-centred approach, and providing individualised healthcare, focused on helping you to achieve your optimum health.
LANI STOKES
Co-Founder
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Registered Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner
After growing up in Newcastle, NSW, Lani spent many years working and travelling in North America, pursuing Chinese Medicine as a career after a longstanding interest in acupuncture after her childhood skin conditions were addressed with natural medicine.
Lani holds a:
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5 year Diploma of Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, B.C, Canada.
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Educational background in Psychology, Mandarin and Nutrition
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Continuing education in Natural Fertility, Pregnancy and Pre-Birth therapies
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Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner Certificate
Lani is dedicated to supporting you throughout the natural conception process, pregnancy, and women's health. As a mother of two, she finds immense joy in assisting her patients through this transformative journey. Lani's passion lies in providing guidance and support, ensuring that you have a positive and fulfilling experience as you embrace the magical process of becoming a mother. With her expertise and caring approach, she is committed to helping you navigate each stage with confidence and excitement.
RYAN SAMUELS
Co-Founder
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Registered Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Born and raised in Western Canada, Ryan began his healthcare career in 2004 as a remedial massage therapist, but became interested in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine after being successfully treated for rock climbing injuries, and illnesses while living in Asia. He is a father of two (Amari & Tei) and the co owner of Poke Acupuncture in Port Macquarie. In his spare time Ryan enjoys weight training and playing games with his kids.
Educational Background:
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2012 - Doctor of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine 5 Year Diploma, Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, Canada.
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2006 - Human Kinetics, University of Lethbridge, Canada.
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2004 - Remedial Massage Therapy and Trigger Point Therapy Diploma, Foothills College of Massage Therapy, Canada.
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2023 - Steel Mace Instructor Certification, Dangerously Fit Functional Strength Academy, Australia.
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Present - Human Movement Specialization Certification, Brookbrush Institute, USA.
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Advanced Training
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2024 - Motor Point Acupuncture Mastery - Advanced treatment of nerve entrapments and migraines
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2021 - Introduction To Segmental Acupuncture
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2019 - Advanced Motor Point Acupuncture
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2019 - Anatomy Trains - Structural essentials of the shoulder and arm
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2018 - Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations
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2018 - Advanced Orthopaedic Assessment and Testing
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2017 - EXSTORE Functional Assessments
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2017 - Advanced Orthopaedic Acupuncture - Shoulder & Arm
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2017 Advanced Orthopaedic Acupuncture - Shoulder, Neck & Head
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Ryan has a practice devoted to helping his patients live a pain free and active life! With his expertise in Orthopaedic Acupuncture, Ryan focuses on helping patients with: Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Sciatica, Neck Pain, Lower Back Pain and Neuropathy.
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